Sweden was never on my lists to visit. I never thought of going that north, but when things changed. Cissy and Andy booked me for their wedding in Uppsala, a small town close to Stockholm, Sweden. On the one side I was a bit nervous, because I had no idea what to expect. I wasn’t sure what a traditional Swedish wedding was like and my other concern was the language. What if I didn’t understand the guests? But on the other hand, I was super excited to see a place I knew nothing about.
I love change, new things and taking risks. But when I say I love risks, I mean business risks, new ideas and just jumping in to see if it works. Not jumping off a bridge or racing down a mountain with a bike, no that is iaan! not me :)
Today I don’t feel like using words, only pictures… enjoy.
Love from Stockholm.
Some of you might remember the free wedding give away I had. Well, here it is. Petra & Barri got married in the Kalahari desert. One of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen!
Petra and Barri told me about their wedding and their farm and what it was going to look like, but never did I imagine such an amazing experience!
I’m not sure if the word “wash” was suppose to look like that or whether the artist just didn’t get to finishing it, but what I do know is that they got to finish the AYOBA part and that’s what this post is all about. AYOBA..now I know everyone in South Africa has heard the word. Have come to know the meaning and for some of us, it has become a part of our vocab. (Just to help those of you who don’t know how to pronounce it…it’s something like “A-YOOOO-BA! A nice long YOOO and you have to say it with attitude!)
Some people you meet, you hang out and you just know they’re going to be your friends. Julia and Nik were exactly those kinda people! The night before the couple shoot they invited us for dinner, to chat and meet each other.
We chatted about the shoot and I asked them what kind of photos they were looking for. They just said relaxed and fun. Then I asked them what kind of things they love to do. What do they like. What makes them, “them”?
Yesterday afternoon a few of us joined a enthusiastic crowd at the Amazink Eatery in Kayamandi, a local township in Stellenbosch. The vibe was totally awesome and I couldn’t help but take some photos. The colours and the excitedment was very vibrant. Amazink is a new restaurant that opend up in Kayamandi and a MUST visit when you’re in the Stellenbosch area. They serve local food, like barbeque (Braai) chicken, pap, wors and some yummy veggies. Well done to Jan and the team from Fanakalo for the stunning interior and design! I love love love it!!
Even though Bafana didn’t make it through to the second round, I think they still did south Africa proud!
A few weeks ago iaan and I flew over to Münich, Germany to shoot Hendrik & Frauke’s wedding. The spring just arrived and Bavaria was covered in yellow flowers. The grass and trees looked like someone took a green paintbrush in Photoshop and swiped it over all the leaves. It was soooo beautiful!
Before the wedding, iaan and I met Hendrik & Frauke for a beer (becasue that’s how they do it in Germany) As they say, there is a first time for everything :)
A few weeks ago iaan and I flew over to Münich, Germany to shoot Hendrik & Frauke’s wedding. The spring just arrived and Bavaria was covered in yellow flowers. The grass and trees looked like someone took a green paintbrush in Photoshop and swiped it over all the leaves. It was soooo beautiful!
Before the wedding, iaan and I met Hendrik & Frauke for a beer (becasue that’s how they do it in Germany) As they say, there is a first time for everything :)
It was like I was photographing something from a Coco Chanel movie! Annelize looked like a dream! The details were French inspired, very classic, with touches of blue and her dress and accessories all cream and black. Seriously stunning!
Annelize and I attended the same school and we grew up in the same town. Since school I didn’t see her much, but one day she mailed me for a quote and soon after booked me as her photographer, I was so excited. I knew this was going to be a super stylish. It’s just who she is. Beautiful, stylish, down to earth and so so humble! Henk you’re a super lucky man!
colour . graffiti . bikes . cafes . cobblestones . postboxes . stickers . sneakers . fashion . beer . bars . scooters . art . bakeries . vintage . doors . old school . skateboards . antiques . pizza .
