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The shoots, photos and people as they come through my life.
Wedding | Carmen & Reon | Bloemendal Wine Estate, Durbanville
I couldn’t have asked for a more amazing couple. I had to say that first, because Carmen and Reon were so relaxed (although a little nervous and excited) on their wedding day, however I think if they had the chance they would’ve jumped the gun and got married 4 hours earlier! Cape Town was blessed with one of those stunning late summer, early autumn days and add to that the view from Bloemendal over Cape Town and it’s enough to get anyone excited. The train of Carmen’s dress is actually her mom’s wedding dress...
read morePhoto Booth | Wedding | Phia & Crowther, Pretoria
Under a tree in a park in Pretoria, Phia and Crowther set up a screen, brought some crazy props and told their guests to have some fun. This is the result from their wedding photo booth. It was the first time that I saw a photo booth have a constant queue for just under an hour! These guys really got into it and the more they laughed the more people came to queue to get their own photo done. Enjoy! ...
read moreWedding | Phia & Crowther | Jan Cilliers Park, Pretoria
I met Phia and Crowther last year at Anca and Jandré’s wedding in Pretoria and it wasn’t long after their wedding that I received an email from Phia saying that she wanted me to take her wedding photos. I think the wedding date changed 3 times so that we could find a weekend where I was able to travel up and they could get their guests all there as well. And the emails continued. Phia doesn’t just write emails, she composes them, during the past year whenever I saw an email from Phia in my inbox I would get myself a...
read moreA boy and a girl had a picnic wedding in a park
Busy editing Phia and Crowther’s wedding in Pretoria and thought I’d share some of them before their full blog post goes up in next week. This was a picnic wedding with great ideas, from candy floss, toffee apples, ice cream and more and more and more… Coming soon! ...
read moreWedding | Lauren & Jonty | Cafe Felix, Riebeek Kasteel
I can’t tell Jonty and Lauren’s story better than the way it was told on the scrolls that each guest got: Jonty and Lauren met in the mountains, now live by the sea. He was – Waiter: noun (Plural Waiters) A man who serves people with food and drink in a restaurant. She Was – Watress: noun (Plural Waitresses) A woman who serves people with food and drink in a restaurant. They became friends. He had a crush, She wasn’t so sure. Many concerts, beers and years later… He kissed her and She kissed him...
read moreA boy and a girl getting ready for their wedding
I woke up on the morning of Jonty and Lauren’s wedding and outside I heard that subtle sound of raindrops falling from my reed covered stoep onto the jacuzzi below and I turned around in my bed to sleep a bit more when I shot up straight in my bed with eyes wide open. RAIN! It was raining. Now I don’t have a problem with rain on a wedding day. I actually think it creates a very romantic atmosphere. My worry is always the bride, what secret weapon am I going to have to take with me to this wedding to take her mind off the fact...
read moreWedding | Lauren and Jon | Nooitgedacht, Stellenbosch
After having overcast, windy and cold weather at their engagement shoot, Lauren and Jon were bound to have sunshine on their wedding. Their friends and family gathered at the picturesque Nooitgedacht Estate just outside Stellenbosch to see these two tie the knot, with quite a few laughs during the ceremony! I had so much fun working with Eloise Dreyer, Elmarie Bredell and the awesome guys from FJS Productions. Can’t wait to work with you all again! Thank you for letting me share in your special day and from the pictures you sent me it...
read moreWedding | Jill & Richard | Café Felix, Riebeek Kasteel
I sometimes get a bit carried away when getting wedding photos ready for a blog post. This is one example of it, but so worth it. Meet Jill and Richard who tied the knot at Café Felix in Riebeek Kasteel on a hot day in March. There’s a calmness and a sense of peace and happiness that goes with all weddings that I’ve done in Riebeek, it’s like the valley has some magical effect that just makes every wedding there a very happy affair! Even the groomsmen getting lost on the way there couldn’t get Richard to break a...
read moreA girl and a boy got married in my favorite town, Riebeek Kasteel
It’s no secret that I love the Riebeek Valley and that I would move to a little cottage with a grass field as a backyard in a heartbeat! So, whenever a couple get in touch with me and say that they’re getting married anywhere in the Valley I jump! Richard and Jill got married at Cafe Felix in Riebeek Kasteel, here’s a sneak peak of what has been gracing my editing screen for the past two weeks. Their full blog post is coming on Thursday! Venue: Cafe Felix, Riebeek Kasteel ...
read moreWedding | Melanie & Hansie | Groenrivier, Riebeek West
There are weddings with detail and then there are weddings with Detail! Melanie and Hansie definitely thought about a few little things to make the bigger picture at there wedding more complete. Hundreds of tea light candles, crocheted napkin holders and tie backs for the chairs and I loved the boxes that the guests received to take their wedding cup cake home in if they didn’t have it at the reception. This was also my first time shooting at Groenrivier in Riebeek West and what a perfect reception hall to shoot in, it’s pure...
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