On the 17th of Decemeber I shot Sarah & Johan’s wedding and the morning of the 18th, iaan and I flew to Nelspruit, Mpumalanga to shoot Alta & Christie’s wedding. Christie picked us up at the airport and we drove to Kaapse Hoop, a small village at the top of the mountain, with a very interesting history.
Just by the sounds of her emails I knew she was going to be a sweetheart. And I was right. Lila is a total sweetie! I met Lila and her fiance for their engagement shoot at her parent’s home in De Zalze. We drove around the estate and picked a few fun places to shoot. The couple are both involved with winemaking, so they bought some grapes along for the shoot. I’ve never seen such big bunches in my life!!
Iaan and I have always wanted a live band at our wedding, but when it came to choosing a band, it was not that easy. My music preferences and iaan’s are worlds apart. However, we both love something fun, funky and relaxed and that’s exactly the vibe we wanted to create at the wedding. One day we were at a function and we heard the sounds of Manouche. I looked at iaan and we both thought the same thing! We found them!
Manouche is a group of musicians with, as they call it, a Gypsy Jazz style. I love how “different” they are :)
Sarah and Johan’s wedding took place at Atlantic Beach Resort in Melkbosstrand. Melkbos has the most beautiful view of Table Mountain. That evening we were blessed with a gorgeous sunset too :) We took their portraits on a little beach close by. They even organised a horse to be incorporated in the photos :)
André and Monique are the two awesome people who organized my and iaan’s unforgettable honeymoon in Namibia. André is a businessman from Namibia and Monique a girl from Stellenbosch and they are getting married in March.
We met up with them at Thesen Islands in Knysna for a couple shoot. The perfect white picket fence mini town with the private beaches and little bridges made the perfect backdrop for a afternoon shoot. Thanks guys for being so much fun!
When dreams come true I cry. I just can’t help it. I was watching American idol last night and every time someone went through to the next round I caught myself with the biggest smile ever and tears rolling down my cheek. It’s just so beautiful, so exciting. I can’t help it.
This weekend I also experienced a “dream come true” story. On Saturday my sister, Lydia, was one of the student’s who’s designs was on the cavendish square fashion show. It was only one outfit, but I was so excited for her! It was the first time her designs was on a catwalk and it was so overwhelming knowing her dreams are coming true.
I’ve never been to Rawsonville before Herman and Suretha’s wedding, but now I’ll a big fan of the place. Rawesonville is a small farming community, surrounded by vineyards and green countryside. Seriously worth a weekend visit!
Herman & Suretha’s wedding took place outside on the lawn of a venue called Dwarsberg Trout Hideaway. The details were touches of rustic and countryside elements. I loved the fun atmosphere of the reception!
Last year I had the privilege to shoot Cissy & Andy’s wedding in Sweden! After the wedding, the co-ordinator e-mailed me asking if they could use my photos for their wedding publication. Obviously I was ecstatic about it :)
Cissy just sent over the layout. Even though I have no idea what the article says, I’m happy to announce my photos have been published in Sweden :)
Some of you might remember Heinrich and Christelle from their engagement shoot. They are such a sweet couple! Their wedding took place on the 4th of December. Their wedding took place at Langverwagt a countryside estate close to Cape Town. The day was filled with laughter, love and forever after :)
It was my first wedding on the Eastern Coast of South Africa. Iaan and I arrived in PE and then it was me, him and Mr GPS. Luckily we found the little town at the coast, called Kenton on Sea. I’ve heard of it many times, but never been there myself. Kenton is very close to Steven’s heart as he spend almost all his holidays there as a young boy.
