Sneak peak of what is to come!

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 an awesome privilege to be part of Casper and Daniela’s wedding. Since the first day i met up with Daniela and her sister, i knew this was going to be one special day. They are such an awesome team and i loved all the detail that went into their day. The “semi outside” reception was such a treat after a hot day.

Thanks you thank you thank you Casper and Daniela, I enjoyed photographing you so much. (You will see i blogged way too many, but couldn’t choose!)

Blessings!!!!!

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So…as i said in one of my previous blog-posts, I’m flying it the UK for the first time tomorrow! (Also the reason why my blogging was a tad slow the last week or so!)

I will be gone for 2 weeks, but will keep blogging and will occasionally answer my emails…when my feet are sore from all the exploring!

I am really looking forward seeing places I’ve only seen on postcard, exploring little alleys, taking photos, spending time with my school-friends, Kira and Emma, and doing some winter shopping. Oh and of course meeting some UK photographers!

I’m currently selecting images from this wedding i did in Lydenburg and i could not help to notice that this little boys face looks like what I’m feeling in my heart! How adorable is he?

 PS: Happy 40th my Moni-friend!!!!

I grew up here.

Ek is en bly maar ‘n plaasmeisie.

xXx

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Today’s post is the most difficult one I’ve ever had to write. There is no easy or less harsh way to say this, so I’ll rather say it as it is.

I lost half of Tamaryn and Nigel’s wedding’s photos.

There is so much to say about it and explain about it, but nothing will bring those images or moments back. The hardest part of it? The fact that people (the bride, groom and their families/friends) other than myself, have to deal with the consequences of my actions.

Again, I am so extremely, extremely sorry Tamaryn and Nigel…

What happened:

I lost the actual memory card on the day of the shoot. I have no idea how this could have happened and that i, even until now, hope for the card to ‘appear.’ (All my cards are marked with my name and number/email address.)

There is so much going through my head and so much more that i can write about this, but please do feel free to ask questions/comment below, because i know this is the biggest no-go as a photographer.

(Click HERE for their photo post.)

It was Shofar Church’s CD “pre launch” one Sunday night and i had the privilege to take some pics of it. The actual launch was a huge event, held at Hillcrest Farm.

The songs on the CD has been written by members of Shofar, so they are all fresh and new!

To get an idea of this awesome CD, click on THIS link. They are grrreat.

Where to find this CD: @Stellenbosch Shofar offices. (or sooooon in the shops like CUM Books.)

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Today’s post is filled with so much laughter. Definitely one of my favourite expressions!!!! Markus and Marlene, thank you so much that i was “invited” to experience the day with you.

Blessings for you future as married couple and….keep on laughing!

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When i got the change to do this flash workshop, i knew i wanted/needed to do it. I needed to understand my flash fully, especially for reception photos. I am so happy i did the course, because I understand my flash and its settings so much better now! But…I won’t bore you with the technical details. (if you are a photographer and do not know the ins-and-outs of your flash, please contact Sybrand!)

Here are just a few from the 2-day workshop:

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Social media became such a buzz word. Before i attended this 1day “social media” workshop last week, I new it was important and powerful…but I never new it was THAT powerful! In short, it is changing the way we communicate…and the way I think about my business.

After just the introduction video I already felt better informed. Do yourself a favour and go watch it HERE. With this platform to work from, i think every one at the “social media workshop” was receptive to what is to be learned around this subject. Awesome team Iaan van Niekerk and Christine (Meintjes) van Niekerk shared what they have learned through experience in their businesses. Since I’m not the person to go read up on “technical” and new computer things, it was great to cut to what is important, why it’s important and how to apply it effectively.  The workshop covered the broader idea of social media and then they discussed specifics like Facebook, Twitter and Google Analytics. And what was great, the attendees  was such a diverse group, from photographers, videographers, interior designers to people from Media 24. Basically anyone with a business!

Please inform yourself around the idea of Social Media and how it can be business-dynamite. If you would like to attend/need more info on the Social Media workshop by Iaan and Christine, please contact them directly HERE.

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If you would like to join my brand NEW FACEBOOK PAGE, please click HERE.

…and on Twitter, click HERE.

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Wat ‘n voorreg om Uniondale toe te gaan om Christo en Adriana se dag te gaan vasle! Ek was ‘n paar maande voor die troue toevallig in Uniondale en kom my verkyk aan die klein dorpie met soveel karakter! Adriana het die oulikste idees vir die troue gehad en het die heeltyd gelag- eie aan hoe sy is. Christo wys op sy stil manier net hoe baie hy vir Adriana omgee en saam-saam het hulle dag so geniet.

Christo en Adriana, so baie dankie dat ek daar kon wees en deel in hierdie onvergeetlike ervaring! Geniet julle kiekies!!!!

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Wat ‘n fees! GD en Danielle het mekaar die ja-woord gegee op die pragtige Rieeck Kasteel. Die decor was iets om oor huis toe te skryf en die 2 omies se muskiek het die strate gevul. Dankie GD en Danielle! Ek voel so bevoorreg om deel te kon wees van julle dag!

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Don’t you just love how there is always more to discover, more to overcome, more to learn!? It makes me sooooooo excited for 2011!!!

Ek kon nie glo hoe groot hulle geword het nie!!! Onthou julle hulle nog? Die oulike tweeling het soveel gegroei en soveel persoonlikheid “by gekry,” dit bly vir my daaglikse wonderwerkiesl! Hierdie keer kon ons nie heeltemal doen soos ons wou nie en die foto’s is so tussen deur hulle speel-eet-en-slaap geneem.

Dis vir my ‘n absolute voorreg om die groei in hulle lewens, persoonlikhede en verhoudinge te sien en vas te vang!!! Gaan kyk gerus die eerste fotos HIER.

‘n Paar interessante feite oor die 2:

-met die vorige shoot was hulle ‘n maand oud en hul newborn klere was heeltemal te groot

-hier is hulle 7.5 maande en hulle dra 12-18mde klere.

-Michau weeg 10.5kg en Danny weeg 10.9kg.

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WOwwwweeee! Dis soveel fun saammet hierdie couple! Dit het gelyk of hulle hul troudag ten volle geniet het en “lag” was volop. Ek kon nie anders om dit sommer net saam met hulle te geniet nie.
Dankie John en Ade!!!! Geniet julle kiekies sommer baie:

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Nicole makes the most beautiful aprons!!!! I first saw one when one of my friend, Willemien, received one at her kitchen-tea. I fell in love with it! Nicole is the master behind them. When i photographed her and her husband, Attie, i asked her if i could photograph her aprons as well, since they are such masterpieces. At the time she had 3 that was done, so here they are. To see more, please head over to her blog! There are some real treasures to share.

Please contact her at +27 (0) 82 504 7043.

Her blog: http://nicolevanheerden-homemaker.blogspot.com/

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