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Worthy Women: Dafi

17 OCTOBER 2025 · 1 MIN READ

Dafi arrived at my studio with a suitcase full of outfits, and she brought it. Her portraits, and her answers to four questions about life.

Dafi, smiling, leaning on a wicker chair against a navy backdrop
in her words
“Don't stress so much, life has its own plans and everything will be okay.”
DAFI

This absolute firecracker joined me for a portrait shoot, and boy did she bring it. She arrived at the studio with a suitcase almost bursting at the seams with her clothes! Just the way I like it.

We spent a couple of hours together, changing outfits and backgrounds as our moods took us, and created some beautiful portraits for her to cherish for years to come.

Three portraits of Dafi in a patterned top, in colour and in black and white

Dafi seated in a patterned top and dark skirt, against a navy backdrop

What advice would you give your younger self?

Don’t stress so much, life has its own plans and everything will be okay.

Dafi seated on a chair in black heels, laughing

Three black and white portraits of Dafi with a wicker chair

What have you accomplished that you are proud of?

I ran the Two Oceans half marathon, which was insanely hard, but so glad I did it and got my medal. Super proud.

What is a goal or dream you still wish to accomplish?

I’d like to finally be in a career I enjoy and make a decent income that I can be proud of.

Two portraits of Dafi leaning on a wicker chair, smiling

Dafi in a colourful patterned dress, seated and twirling, on a light backdrop

What is your favourite quote or saying?

Be the change you want to see in the world. – Gandhi

A black and white portrait of Dafi, laughing, with her arms on her knees

Three portraits of Dafi in a striped top and pink skirt, on a light backdrop

Three portraits of Dafi in a white lace dress

Two portraits of Dafi in a white lace dress, laughing with her hands in her hair

Two black and white portraits of Dafi, smiling, seated on a wooden bench

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