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Lifestyle Session : Lindie + Friends

I loved being apart of this fun and breezy session in the always awesome Betty's Bistro in the heart of Hermanus. Lindie and her closest friends wanted something to remember this particular time of their lives on the Overberg region, and I hope that I captured the essence of their connections, their girly sense of fun and their individual quirks. It's about as girly as it gets...

I totally enjoyed being a part of this fun and breezy session in the always-awesome Betty's Bistro in the heart of Hermanus. Lindie and her closest friends wanted something to remember this particular time of their lives on the Overberg region, and I hope that I captured the essence of their connections, their girly sense of fun and their individual quirks. It's about as girly as it gets...

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Those "In-Between" Moments

Because I spend most weekends with camera in hand, I often go for days without feeling in the mood at all to freeze the moments of my life that are dear to me - especially in the lives of my children. It's so important to take notice of those precious playtime "sillies" that may seem trivial at the time, but are quite magical when we look back upon them. They don't play with abandon forever, and so I was driven to post this to remind myself and other hard working parents to take time to really "see" their children and appreciate your precious years with them.

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Matt + Sarah : Pat Busch Mountain Reserve - Robertson

Matt & Sarah are both from ZImbabwe, then educated in South Africa, and now residing in the UK. Since our initial Skype meeting, I immediately identified with them as I had also been resident in the UK for many years until the pull of "home" became too much and we returned. I understand the travails of arranging a wedding from abroad, but also the delights of applying a powerful foreign currency to a local expense. As Matt stated in his reception speech, most folks weddings rocket way over budget as the date draws closer, but he became increasing excited as he watched their wedding getter cheaper and cheaper! 

Matt & Sarah are both from ZImbabwe, then educated in South Africa, and now residing in the UK. Since our initial Skype meeting, I immediately identified with them as I had also been resident in the UK for many years until the pull of "home" became too much and we returned. I understand the travails of arranging a wedding from abroad, but also the delights of applying a powerful foreign currency to a local expense. As Matt stated in his reception speech, most folks weddings rocket way over budget as the date draws closer, but he became increasing excited as he watched their wedding getter cheaper and cheaper! 

Their chosen setting in heart of the Pat Busch Mountain Reserve near Robertson was unique in every sense. It was the windiest weekend of the year, with incredible gusts threatening to blow the entire occasion into the valley, stock tent and all,  and then if the wind was not enough, the torrential rain followed. Yet, in between the weather drama, they managed to host a marvelously authentic and heartfelt wedding in the most beautiful part of the Robertson Wine Route. 

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Editorial - Nautical Theme

I was privileged enough to collaborate with two great gals at the Cape Royal Yacht Club. 

Gemma & Colin

Gemma & Colin hail from England and Zimbabwe respectively, but somehow met in Zambia, where they both live and work. Their extraordinary story culminated in a marvellous celebration of their love at the stunning Mosaic Sanctuary near Stanford. 

Jen & Richard

A superb spring weekend wedding celebration in the tranquil coastal town of Paternoster...