Gemma has the sweetest smile. When she looks at me I can see she’s actually a little shy, but that’s what makes me love her so much! She is just Gemma, no one else. As soon as Cobus becomes a part of the photos she forgets all about the camera staring at her and she looks at him. He’s her safe place and he makes her feel at home.
I think this is what any relationship should be like. Your partner should make you feel at ease, make you feel comfortable and most of all, make you feel loved. This is exactly what Cobus does.
I’ve been wanting to type this post for such a long time, but every time I start typing I think: just let go. It’s not worth it! But today a close friend phoned me and after chatting to him I decided I can’t just let go, I need to tell you and warn you. I love blogging about beautiful and uplifting things. I love talking about success, love and awesomeness, but unfortunately this post is not about any of those things. This post is about the opposite.
Today is a very special day, mom your turning 50! I know you read my blog posts every morning, so I thought I’d write you a little something on your special day. Mom you’re wonderful, loving and kind. You’ve always supported me, encouraged me and believed in me. You were always there for me and still are. You’re my best friend and my biggest fan. You’re my constant reminder of what life is really about. Family.
I met Adii a few years ago and since then iaan and I have become friends with him and his beautiful fiance Jeanne. I’ve done a few shoots for Adii as well as his company WooThemes, but when he asked me to shoot his wedding I was super excited! Adii and Jeanne are two every down to earth individuals. They love a great dinner and spending time together. When we planned their engagement shoot I suggested a kitchen and something fun.
The other day I spoke to a bride and she told me that she loved the way, how I use to credit service providers on each wedding. I looked at her with a frown and then I realized that many people might not see the special new section on my blog dedicated to all those awesome service providers that make the fairy tale a reality. I’m so sorry that I never pointed this out, but after the re-design of my site I thought everyone just knew…but then I realized that sometimes you need to take a little time and explain. My mind is always living in the future and therefore half of the time I forget to take a moment, breathe and explain. So here it goes…
Like most other people I looooove traveling! I love meeting people, tasting new things (except dodgy things :) and hanging out in places that make me want to take 1 million photos. And this year seems to be the year where all my travels begin. I was very privileged to visit WPPI in the USA in March and hope to return in August to host some workshops. But more about that when things are finalized…for now these are my travel dates and plans, so if you’re interested in a workshop, private lesson or even a wedding or engagement shoot let me know.
About a year ago I got booked for Kyle & Salome’s wedding in Durban. The wedding took place over the easter weekend and seeing that I haven’t really spent time in Durban, iaan and I decided to stay in Durban for the whole weekend. And then I indicated the visit to Durban on my online calendar.
Melissa then saw that I was going to be in Durban over that weekend and asked me to shoot her wedding at Lynton Hall. Lynton Hall is about 1 hours drive from Durban on the South Coast. The venue is an old colonial style building with a very lush garden, it looked like fairies could live in those trees. The streaks of sunlight was soooo amazing! The ceremony was held under a huge tree and the reception was under a fairy light lit beduin tent in the garden.
Alet and Nick was super lucky with great weather after a very stormy Friday evening. On the morning of the 27th of March, there was still a heavy cloud cover and a few drops of rain, but Alet was determined to have her wedding outside in the garden. On our way to the ceremony, the bridesmaids were still organizing some umbrellas for the guests, but lucky for us, there was no rain during the ceremony or the photo shoot.
Over the easter weekend, iaan and I flew to Durban to shoot Salome & Kyle’s wedding at Zimbali. Iaan and I arrived on the airport and with very little knowledge of that Durban looks like or where everything is, we picked up our rental car and that’s where the journey began. It’s so strange to drive around in a place where you have no idea where anything is. So we had to rely 100% on my little Garmin GPS. To be honest, I don’t think he felt so familiar in Durban either, but after a few random turn we finally got onto the N2 and headed to Zimbali to meet Salome and Kyle. Salome & Kyle are both originally from Durban, but currently live in the UK.
So today I’m going to ask you to do something for me…I need some “vote love” :) I just came across this competition and I decided to cross my fingers and toes and hope for the best. But then I realized crossing fingers and toes is not going to do the job…I need your help. I need some LOVE! So jump on over to the site, fill in a small little form (promise it will take 2 seconds) and then if you think this image deserves to be on the cover of a magazine, give me some love! :)
