This morning when iaan and I came back from our jog, we opened up our Macs and with a very sad face, we realized that one of the geniuses of our time passed away. Steve Jobs was a genius and the Apple world will miss him.
It’s funny how, when you don’t really know someone, but you appreciate what they do/did, you feel you had some sort of relationship with them. I definitely have a very strong relationship with anything Apple. And Apple has made my life much easier. As a design lover, techie geek and photo enthusiast, I’m sad to see someone like Steve Jobs go.
When Buro opened their doors in Stellenbosch (an local apple retailer), I read this quote on their walls and I loved it. And today would probably be the best day to share it with you. It comes from the Original Apple campaign in 1997.
Styled shoots are on of my favourite things to photograph and seems to be one of the highlights of my workshops. As soon as I downloaded these photos I couldn’t wait to blog them! I love the simplistic colours Betina’s hairpiece is to die for!
In the beginning of September I did a workshop with 10 girls here in Stellenbosch. The workshop was a fun, informal two days with loads of talking, discussing and some shooting. In my workshops I share a lot about my business and talk through all the issues and questions photographers have regarding the business of wedding photography.
I adore my iPhone 4. It’s always with me and when I see a fun or creative photo opportunity I love shooting with it. The reason I love the iPhone so much is because after I’ve snapped the photo, I can do all the editing in the camera with a few clicks and then I have the option to share it online immediately. Here is a few of my favourite shots on the iPhone so far.
After a 25 hour flight iaan and I finally arrived in the USA :) We arrived in LA at 13:00 (LA time) yesterday. It was a looooong flight and we were really tired, but the excitement of being here was just so much more than being tired. David picked us up from the airport and brought us to his house here in Santa Barbara. (btw, he has such an incredible view here!)
In some or other way iaan and I never get it right to pack our bags in advance. We always end up running around the last few hours before we travel anywhere. But as my friend Monic Dart always reminds me: “The USA also has toothbrushes, jeans and t-shirts, so if you have your passport, you are ready to go.”
So here we are, bags packed and ready to go. Iaan and I are on our way to WPPI 2011. One of the biggest photography get togethers in the world. If you want to read a bit more about this event, read more on the KIKI blog post.
Also a BIG announcement today : The KIKI site just went live!!! We know this is a really strange time to launch as iaan and I will be on a plane for the following 24 hours. And then we’ll probably be really jet lagged, but we just couldn’t hold it back! Iaan worked so hard to get this site live and we’re just to excited to show you what it looks like, so please head on over and have a look around! Please also spread the word to all your other photographer friends!
Today is valentines day. Valentines day probably means different things to different people. I remember those valentines cards we use to make. All the surprises and chocolates etc, but today Valentine’s day means something different to me. Valentines day today is a celebration and a day to be thankful for all the love in my life. Today I know I’m loved by many people. Loved by my family and loved by my friends. Loved by people that read my blog, even though we’ve never met :) And most of all I know I’m loved, by that one special person named Iaan, he’s my best friend and partner for life! Thank you for all the love you give me! I’m so thankful!
If you were a bride the past 12 month, there is one completion you don’t want to miss out on! The Sarie Bride & Fair Lady Bridal Couple of the Year competition is one of the biggest bridal competitions we have in South Africa. Iaan and I just entered last week. If you haven’t entered, I’d suggest you do so asap! The competitions close the 28th of February 2011.
Yesterday iaan and I came back from Anne-Lise & Riaan’s wedding in Johannesburg. As we entered Stellenbosch we saw the amazing sunset and I asked iaan to stop for a few photos. All of these shots were taken with my iphone and edited on CrossProcess. Since Julie Lim introduced me to this app I got totally stuck on it! I love it love it love it!! If you own an iphone, I strongly suggest you download this application. It’s worth it!
Today Christmas begins. In our family, the 24th of December means helping in the kitchen and setting the table. On the 24th we make loads of food. We have a feast the evening and the 25th is Church in the morning and left overs through the day. But apart from all the food and presents and decorations there is [...]
Iaan and I returned from my last wedding shoot for 2010 last night. And now we’re running around the house to make sure we don’t forget anything for our Christmas holiday. In South Africa December holiday’s mean sun, beach and barbecues. This is also my first Christmas as a married lady, so we’re spending the first week with Iaan’s family and the send with mine.
