Tessa & Rohann | Groenrivier Wedding

When I encounter true chemistry in a couple, especially if I know it has stood the test of time, it truly inspires me. Tessa & Rohann are one such couple, and their wedding celebration was as special and heartfelt as the love between them.  A riot of close and family and friends joined the pair to celebrate their big day at the beautiful Groenrivier Function Centre. 

Seeing his bride-to-be walk down the aisle, Rohann worked hard to hold back the tears, and as Tessa was walking, reluctantly taking her eyes off him for a second or two to greet friends and family along the way, their eagerness to finally connect and be together was tangible. Goosebumps!

Venue: Groenrivier Function Centre
Make-up & hair: Candice Harker
Florist: Martel Bacchus
Dress designer: Elbeth Gillis

Special thanks to Lauren for assisting and second shooting with me. As always, you're a star.

Kathleen & Brandon | Dairy Shed Wedding Durbanville

High school sweethearts Kathleen & Brandon are the quintessential 'love at first sight' couple who stayed together and are still so enraptured in their love. This is more than just a fairy tale.  It is their spectacular reality. Their only reality for which they will forever embrace and protect.

- Make-up artist: Algria Ferreira
- Hair Stylist: Jeanette Genis
- Florist: Liezl Kotze
- Dress designer: Maggie Sottero
- Venue: Two Birds at the Dairy Shed

Year of the Lucky-Fish

2016 has been a challenge. Globally, things have not been great and personally it has been challenging, all be it transformative. But, I am thankful for what this year has given me. With recent events in Syria and other violent acts during this year; oppression and xenophobia rampant everywhere, I can only be deeply thankful for the free and beautiful life we live and take for granted each day. I have spent beautiful moments with my family, and I have not had time to share any of them. Today, after taking my kids to the Doctor's office for their check-up, I decided that I would do a quick blog post in honour of another year of being a lucky-fish. Our kids have had birthdays, we have visited some lovely spots, including Old mac Daddy and River's Edge. We have travelled, played outside, cooked, read and laughed together, a liberty many do not have.

Cheers 2016.

Tharina & Dirk

When I met Tharina & Dirk on the day of their engagement shoot, I knew the wedding was bound to be special. They were all loved-up, just as it should be, and their gorgeous wedding day at DuVon Wines in Robertson was no different.

I loved Tharina's gorgeous tulip-inspired ring, which Dirk presented to her, after making a long trip to actually find a real tulip to go with it. He drove all the way to Rawsonville to get the Tulip and kept in cool and beautiful for a day while he orchestrated a beautiful surprise proposal for Tharina on the beach. "Altyd het ek gewonder hoe ek sal reageer en die trane het gevloei van blydskap."

"My hart klop sommer vinniger as ek dink aan die dag wat ek vir Dirk op die lughawe gaan haal het na hy teruggekom het van 8 maande se werk in Amerika, dit was baie oorweldigend. Ek dink nie my hart was al ooit so bly om iemand weer te sien nie.  Ek dink steeds ons verlowing wen hierdie een."


Venue: DuVon Wines
Make-up & Hair: Adri Hugo
Decor: Flamboijant
Florist: Blommeprag
Gown: Elizabeth Stockenstrom

Special thanks to Lauren Pretorius for assisting and second shooting.

Ané & Philippus | Morgansvlei Country Estate Wedding

Ané & Philippus tied the knot at Morgansvlei wedding venue; the culminating event of their beautiful love story. A story of love at first sight, silent wishes and happy accidents. I was truly honoured to capture this gorgeous couple's wedding day. 

Venue: Morgansvlei Country Estate
Make-up & Hair: Natalie Hill
Decor: My Pretty Vintage
Florist: Liezl Kotze Floral Art
Dress designer: Cindy Bam

Special thanks to Lauren for assisting & second shooting.

Tanya & Jurgen | Zonnevanger Wedding

Tanya & Jurgens wedding was such a blast, and these two really do now how to make every second count. Their love-story is a mix of whirlwind romance and long times spent apart, yet they make every second count and it's beautiful to see them together, as every moment is precious. I loved photographing this beautiful wedding at Zonnevanger wedding venue. Special thank you to Elri photography for assisting & second shooting.

Make-up & Hair: Marnel Toerien
Decor: Beanstalk
Gown: Lana Cilliers
Venue: Zonnevanger

 

Mishka & Karel | Modern Heirloom Wedding

"And darling, when your feet are cold
Wait up, I'm coming home
And all of you, I will hold
My love will clothe your bones"

Had I stumbled into a real-life fairytale? The story unfolding in front of my very eyes...young love, true love, love at first sight, everything all in one perfect story? Mishka, a real-life Snow white, literally, birds flying around her and cats following her everywhere. This wedding was the most moving day I have had the privilege to cover. Highschool sweethearts, they had waited a long time for this day. It was incredibly beautiful. Lauren and I were laughing at each other for crying so hard during the speeches. Thank you Mishka and Karel for giving me a glipse into your story. It will stay with me forever.

"I was 14 at that time and he 17. We became very good friends and remained that way for about 3 years, he knew that I loved him and I knew that he secretly loved me too. We (finally!) became a couple towards the beginning of my matric year. Over the next few year's life kept pushing and pulling us apart, but we knew that we would find our way to "I do". "

Venue: The Modern Heirloom, Overgaauw Wine Estate
Make-up & Hair:: Leoume Vos Bridal Make-up Artist
Cake : Lizelle Geeringh
Dress designer: Robyn Roberts
Suite: David Jones & Adidas Original
Assistant & Second Shooter: Lauren Pretorius

Landi & Willem | Leipzig Country House

You know when you just click with people? Landi & Willem's wedding at Leipzig Country House in the Nuy Valley was a feast to shoot and attend. These two are all about family and friends, and the wedding was planned as a celebration of just that. Nothing stuffy or to formal, just real people, real love and one hell of a party. 


Venue: Leipzig Country House
Make-up artist: Mariette Bruwer Blusch Nails and Make-Up
Hair Stylist: Inge Bauermeister at Istyle
Decor & Flowers: Flamboijant decor wedding and events
Dress: Robyn Roberts Bridal
Craft Beer Hiring: Saggy Stone Brewery

you, me and the sea | maternity

I asked Ilze if I could do some portraits for her during her pregnancy...I wanted to do my own thing with a maternity shoot...something different, and free, with no pressure. Her beautiful boy David is already here, but here's a look back at a time when they were still one. Just them, and the sea...

You can see Ilze's beautiful family photography on her website, Ilze Louw, and you see her beautiful birth photography images by the talented Blomerusphotography on their site.

Make-up by WM Bridal Makeup Artist & Hair by Amrie Hair.