The first time Juan laid eyes on Katja he was smitten, there was something so special about this smiling yogi with the laughing eyes that intoxicated him. Little did he know that it would be some months and a whole lot of living before they met again yet he never forgot her direct yet honest… Continue reading Beautiful Outdoor Wedding | Hoekwil Garden Route
“We believed in our grandmother’s cooking more fervently than we believed in God.” ― Jonathan Safran Foer, Eating Animals Indira is the grand matriarch of this beautiful family. As a young woman she often had her nose in a book and no interest whatsoever in spending time with her Mother in the kitchen. Her Father… Continue reading Indi’s Tribe | Family Photoshoot | Fancourt George
As a lifestyle photographer, my number 1 focus (inexcusable yet almost unavoidable pun, sorry) when planning any couple, family or pet shoot, is to find the best light. Number 2 is finding ways to capture the love, connection and personality between the beautiful souls in front of my lens, that includes the 4 leggeds. Number… Continue reading 5 Tips | What to Wear to a Photoshoot | Cola Beach
“Horses make a landscape look beautiful.”― Alice Walker It's no secret I have a HUGE soft spot for animals but dogs, cats and horses are at the top of that list. I absolutely LOVED photographing this equine session, the light was perfect and the subjects were gorgeous; 4 horses, 4 youngsters, 1 sunset and plenty… Continue reading Equine portrait session | Young ‘uns | Sedgefield
Mom and I had planned the shoot for weeks, there was a bit of a scare when Miss B broke out in a weird looking rash just before the session, luckily for us, it cleared up. We were hoping for a glorious sunset all orange and pink for the perfect backdrop to this sweet family's… Continue reading Overcast Light | Family Beach Session | Cola Beach Sedgefield
Light. It can make or break a photo session. For outdoor sessions, I like to start photographing early evening about an hour before sunset or early morning (15 minutes before sunrise) in order to take advantage of the best light possible. This time of the day is known as Golden Hour when the light is… Continue reading 3 Tips – How to Prepare for a Family Session | Buffelsbaai Beach Shoot
This is Ben, he is a big dog with a big heart, the feisty tan coloured dog is Simon, they are the best of friends. Sometimes Ben has sleepovers at Simon's house when his human has to go out of town. Ben misses his human a lot, this sometimes makes him sad and melancholy. Simon's… Continue reading pet photography | Ben + Simon | Myoli Beach Sedgefield
“When people went on vacation, they shed their home skins, thought they could be a new person.”― Aimee Friedman, Sea Change When you're browsing the net for holiday accommodation, there’s nothing quite as off-putting as a photograph of a dimly lit, outdated, badly decorated, cluttered room. Ugh! Who wants to spend their holidays there? The… Continue reading Tips on how to prepare your holiday home for airbnb photography
One of my goals during a couples photo session is to portray the emotional connection between the couple and highlight just what makes their relationship unique. I also strive to give my images an informal and natural lifestyle feel. To this end, I ask my couple to complete a brief questionnaire a few days before… Continue reading My approach to couples photography | S & A Couples shoot | Equleni Guest Farm
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