It was such a treat photographing Jolandi, Pieter and little Nina. Jolandi and I went to the same preprimary school in Caledon and I still remember one specific day that we were hiding little “treasures” everywhere. Our treasures were mostly stones and leaves, but we decided that years later we would go back and find it again. I think the memory of that fun day is the treasure now…and seeing Jolandi and Pieter with little Nina is the jackpot. She is beautiful and even though she was sooo tired during the first part of the shoot, she was still so cute and friendly!

Jolandi en Pieter, ek hoop julle geniet die foto’s baaaie en dat hulle net nog meer waarde oor die jare sal kry. Dankie dat ek julle kiekies kon neem!

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it was just soooo beautiful outside tonight. All these images were taken from our doorstep in Stellenbosch:

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I have a Nikki-friend that always puts a smile in your day. (And i know she does it though her photography as well!!!!)

And a Kappie-friend that makes you feel like a friends after the first time you meet.

They have a little dog called Clara. She is awesome too.

Put them all together and it’s VERY difficult not to have a good time. (Like it was on their wedding day too)

Julle is so ‘n lekker couple Nikker en Kappie! Dis heerlik om julle te ken en ek weet julle verander die mense om julle, een smile op ‘n slag. GENIET!!!

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I have soooo many awesome shoots waiting to be blogged! All in good time hey!

But…here is a sneak of  the awesome photographer and friend Nikki (Meyer), her husband Kappie and the rest of the “family.” ENJOY!!!!!

Henk was my 2nd year photography lecturer at Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography back in 2006. I think i quickly met Lize, his wife that year as well. Now, a few years later, I consider them to be my friends.  (you might remember them from their family shoot we did back in 2009.) They are gentle people that love nature….and their family! We did this shoot at their new house in Stellenbosch.

Geniet Henk en Lize! Julle is aweseme!!!

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I asked Karlien about 3 times if she was sure that she knew that I’ve never officially done a model shoot…but Karlien decided that she wanted to use me…so i thought…lets go for it! And that was what we did and it was soooo much fun! I’m not sure who slept the best that evening – myself, Karlien or our awesome model! I’ve learned so much from this shoot. Thanks Karlien for blindly believing in me and allowing me to shoot your super clothing range and for Anndrea for all your patience and great attitude.

Designer: Karlien Labuschagne: karlienlab@yahoo.com

Anndrea from Moda Models

Assistant aka “sonstraaltjie” reflector master: Nadine Aucamp

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I came across these image again today. I looked at it and couldn’t believe I chose to blog it in black and white! I remember clearly how the black and white images “spoke” more to me in that time, also the reason why i blogged them in that way. (View the previous post HERE.) Now, a few months later, i want to blog them again, but this time in colour…

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What a beautiful couple! They have been married for a few years now and the way in which they interact and connect is like nothing i have seen before. Its awesome and so unique!

Ek hoop julle geniet julle kiekies baaaaie. xxx

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 Ross and Magriet is such a blessing. If you’ve met them, you want to know them better. They genuinely cares about the people around them and they certainly has had an impact on my life. Ross is a paster at Shofar Christian Church (Tygerberg) and Magriet is a doctor. But ultimately, they are just 2 people who really love God, making a difference in this world.

Dankie dat julle al so baie op die regte tyd gevra hoe dit gaan! Geniet julle kiekies!!!

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I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed as I’m sitting here. Its by birthday i am being overflowed by love, care, grace, encouragement, presents, phone calls, facebook messages, prayers, thoughts and… and… and… There literally is just one thing that can top all of this  and that is the fact that God came (AGAIN) and told me that He loves me. And nothing can change that fact. Not even that i often run away from that very love, because my heart just cannot grasp that the King could love ME that much. So yes, I’m overwhelmed, but thankful and ready for what God has in store for me this year.

Thanks to every single one who is adding so much to my day!

And just because i know my earthly dad would have phoned me too today, here is a jewel of a photo i found of him:

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My first cover, sommer net opgewonde! ”My Tyd” is a magazine that comes with the Sunday newspaper, Die Rapport. Thank you Mariette Crafford for giving me the opportunity!

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The previous time I saw Matthew and Suraya was when they came so SA for their honeymoon in April 2010. They live in London, very close to the well known Paddington Station. Suraya is originally from Singapore. For their honeymoon shoot, we drove around in Cape Town, photographing them at different landmarks like the Bo-Kaap, Blouberg and Simonstown. (View the shoot HERE.) This time around, it was in London…with a little baby on it’s way! I stayed with Matthew and Suraya for  2 days and I don’t think anyone has every spoiled me as much. When i arrived, Suraya cooked us a traditional English meal with roast, Yorkshire-pudding and all! They also made me a hamper with snacks like Butterscotch sweets, tea from Harrods and Shortbread cookies. We went to the famous Portobello Market, Windsor, Harrods, Tower bridge and much more. We planned one “official” shoot in the most beautiful old market, Leadenhall Market. This space has been used in movie scenes and i can just see why. The rest of the time we just had fun and photographed wherever we went.

Matthew and Suraya, what a privilege to photograph you in London. Thank you so much for spoiling me, taking me to all these places that i’ve only seen on postcards and just being awesome to be around! And Suraya, as you said, hopefully we get to see each other again…when you are having a holiday in SA! I hope you enjoy these images as much as i enjoyed taking them. Lots and lots of blessings for you as a (soon to be) family.

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This morning i just needed to get out and spend time with God. Its amazing what He tells you when you listen

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I freaked out the first time i saw these frames in Vanessa’s workshop. I wanted to fill a whole wall in my room with a collection of these. But how much i like them, just cannot be described in my limited vocabulary. So i asked Vanessa if she would mind if i photograph and blog them. I hope you enjoy them as much as i do!!!!!

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It is my absolute favourite thing to build a relationship with whoever I photograph. This family i did not specifically meet through our first shoot, but our friendship certainly has grown through it!

It does not matter that the children did not really feel like the shoot the specific day. This family just always make me see a glimpse of what “family” means. Mom cannot stop talking good things about dad. Dad loves spending time with his loved family members. Together the parents do their best to raise their children in a godly way, so that they too will one day choose to have a living relationship with Jesus. The dog barks and mom will never be able to clean up or pack away everything fast enough to be one ahead of everything that is happening at once. When i look at it, I can see so much love…so much chaos…and so much character being build, all at the same time. Lovit!!!! Enjoy Hugo and Theresa. I love you as a family to bits.

Here is the HISTORY of their shoots.

1st shoot: Theresa pregnant with their first child, Benjamin. (I didn’t have any form of site yet!)

2nd shoot: Benjamin as a baby. (I have an online preview for clients, but no branding or site yet.)

Click HERE to view this shoot.

3d shoot: Theresa pregnant with their second child, Katarien. (I have a site!)

Click HERE to view this shoot.

Fourth shoot: Meet Katerien! ENjoy!!!

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Rudi and Karen are close friends of my brother and Im sure many of you have met them, since they are the owners of the absolutely awesome KolKol accommodation and Restaurant in the mountains of Botriver. (Really, do yourself a favour and have a look at what they offer.)

They are the most welcoming couple and it’s always a joy being around them. So…needless to say, i had such a good time photographing them and their “soon to be here” son, Ruan.

If you maybe wonder about “ertjie” in the title. Before anyone knew that Karen was pregnant, my brother was organizing his 30th birthday. Karen replied, saying that Rudi and herself….and Ertjiepit (little pea-pod) will be there. What she didn’t realise, was that she “replied to all.”  Since they have many mutual friends, the secret was out!

Enjoy Rudi and Karen and thank again for such a fun afternoon!

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Ek het n middag saam met Irise, Joseph en hulle 3 dogters spandeer. Irise was saam met my op skool in Caledon en ek kan skaars glo dat hulle al ‘n gesin van 5 is! Vandag toe ek vir haar vra hoe dit gaan met die familie, se sy hulle hou haar besig maar sy sal hulle vir niks in die wereld verruil nie.

Wow.

 Dit was so ‘n kontras tuseen die rustige, slaperige, pas gebore tweeling (Sophia en Marybeth) en die woelige, lewenslustige Annabell. Maar wat ‘n fees!

Dankie Irise en Joseph! Een van die dae kyk julle hierna en kan nie glo hulle was so klein nie! Blessings!

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