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Karen&Jacques

Date: Saturday, January 07, 2012
Venue: Forest 44
A little know fact (and a bit of useless information) is that I taught Physical Science to High School. I had been in it for quite a while...just how long was brought home to me when a little Grade 8 child walked up to me and said "Hi Sir (they called me 'sir')..you taught my daddy when he was in Grade 8"....Urmm, yes..thanks" The reason for this interlude is that I have accepted that the wheels of life turn, and one can't do anything to stop it. I taught Karen and Jacques when they were at school (and half the other 20-somethings at the wedding)....and how the wheel has turned.....enjoy.
Karen&Jacques

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Karen&Jacques


Nadine & Adrian

Date: Friday, December 23, 2011
Venue: Pampoenkraal

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Sarah & Ronald

Date: Saturday, December 17, 2011
Venue: Rhebokskloof

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Sarah & Ronald

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Sarah & Ronald

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Sarah & Ronald

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Sarah & Ronald

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Sarah & Ronald

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Sarah & Ronald


Liezle & Henry

Date: Friday, December 16, 2011
Venue: Soverby
The first of two weddings on this day - Liezle and Henry had their small and intimate wedding celebration at Soverby in Stellenbosch. 
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Alicia & Marc

Date: Friday, December 16, 2011
Venue: City Centre

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Alicia & Marc


Janine & Jermaine

Date: Thursday, December 15, 2011
Venue: Neethlingshof

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Janine & Jermaine


Hayley & Jade

Date: Sunday, December 11, 2011
Venue: 12 Apostles
 
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Hayley & Jade

12 Apostles

Hayley & Jade


Merina & Winston

Date: Saturday, December 10, 2011
Venue: Monchique Events

It is well into the busy season and I am locked away in front of my desktop editing and catching up with my blogposts – two down and six more to go…and that’s only for December. Merina  and Winston enjoyed their reception at The Barn ; Make-Up and Hair by C2 Bridal and Special Occasions.


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Couples Session - Haley & Jade

Date: Friday, December 09, 2011
Venue: Rhodes Memorial

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Couples Session - Haley & Jade

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Couples Session - Haley & Jade

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Couples Session - Haley & Jade

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Couples Session - Haley & Jade

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Couples Session - Haley & Jade

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Couples Session - Haley & Jade

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Couples Session - Haley & Jade

Rhodes Memorial

Couples Session - Haley & Jade

Rhodes Memorial

Couples Session - Haley & Jade

Rhodes Memorial

Couples Session - Haley & Jade


Janine & Clint

Date: Saturday, December 03, 2011
Venue: Kommetjie
Janine sent me an email after I posted some images on my FaceBook page in which she said that I have the ability to make "..normal-looking people look fabulous..". I thought about that...most weddings one photographs are not necessarily for supermodels..however, what is clear is that no photographer can photograph anything that is not already there..ALL brides are special and beautiful ... the photographer must just learn to SEE it...and then CAPTURE it! Janine and Clint's wedding saw us heading off to Kommetjie Beach for the couple photoshoot on what must have been one of the windiest days in Cape Town. After the shoot, the couple went back home to freshen up before the reception. I, on the other hand, decided to head on to the reception venue to photograph the decor, settings, etc. I arrived there...helped myself to a mineral water and then proceeded to photograph the cake, table settings, decor, flowers and so on. I was given a heads up by one of the guests in the now filled reception venue, that the couple had arrived...I stepped out the door and realised that I have never seen this couple before in my life..! I quietly went back inside, collected my gear and went to MY wedding which was next door....
Janine & Clint

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Estelle & Jason

Date: Saturday, November 26, 2011
Venue: Steenberg Estate
I was amused by the fact that a number of photographers were all anticipating the wind that was blowing through the Cape of Storms on the day that Estelle and Jason got married - we all had to contend with that..and the Cape Doctor did not disappoint us - gale-force winds prevailed. One part of the shoot was next to the 18th hole(I think!) at Steenberg Golf Estate and I gave one of the bestmen the job of watching out for errant golfballs that may have been blown off course....but then again, wind allows for great drama - veils and hair "..blowin' in the wind.."...all part of the day, I suppose. The trick is not to fight it...adopt a zen-like approach and "..be the wind.." (or something like that)...
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Estelle & Jason

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Estelle & Jason

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Estelle & Jason

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Estelle & Jason

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Couples Session - Alexis & Elton

Date: Friday, November 25, 2011
Venue:
Met up with Alexis and Elton in the City Centre - decided to go for a 'cityscape' feel.
Couples Session - Alexis & Elton



Couples Session - Alexis & Elton



Couples Session - Alexis & Elton



Couples Session - Alexis & Elton



Couples Session - Alexis & Elton



Couples Session - Alexis & Elton





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Couples Session - Alexis & Elton



Couples Session - Alexis & Elton





Couples Session - Alexis & Elton



Couples Session - Alexis & Elton



Couples Session - Alexis & Elton



Couples Session - Alexis & Elton



Couples Session - Alexis & Elton


Alexis & Elton

Date: Saturday, November 12, 2011
Venue: J C Le Roux
The pace really starts picking up in this time of the year - but somehow, time always seems to stand still when focussing on the couple and the events of the day..a kind of limbo where all that is in the universe is concentrated in that one series of clicks. What I am trying to say is that one can photograph wedding after wedding but each one has a uniqueness that cannot be compared and that each wedding is like a brand new experience. That is good, I think, as I would hate to think or feel that I am repeating a process week after week. I try to bring a fresh approach into each experience and that keeps the spirit alive. The wedding of Alexis and Elton was a unique experience for me with different ways of photographing a bride...I was once again surrounded by familiar faces as there were at least three other couples I have already photographed. But enough said...enjoy these images.
Co-ordinator : Sylvia Strauss (www.eventsplanner.com) ; DJ - did not get his name but will update this blog entry when I do.

Alexis & Elton

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Carmen & Raymond

Date: Sunday, October 30, 2011
Venue: Crows Nest

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Carmen & Raymond


Gillian & Paul

Date: Saturday, October 29, 2011
Venue: Steenberg Estate

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Gillian & Paul

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Gillian & Paul

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Gillian & Paul

Steenberg Estate

Gillian & Paul


Zahera & Adenaan

Date: Sunday, October 09, 2011
Venue: Welgelee
I have been very fortunate to have photographed weddings internationally and wedding photography allows one to travel to exciting and interesting places from time to time - when an old friend of mine approached me a while back and discussed Adenaan's marraige to Zahera, he did mention that this would be a Muslim wedding with a difference - it certainly turned to be true - Zahera and her family are Algerian natives and brought with them all the flavours, costumes and cultural traditions of North Africa. I felt transported to another world as the evening wore on - vibrant costumes (Zahera was modest with only 5 costume changes - her sister had 13 costume changes at her wedding) Each change was accompanied by dancing and celebration which normally carries on well into the early hours of the morning - by contrast, our local traditions are modest compared to this. Before I knew it, the end of the evening for me had come - certainly not for the guests and I left feeling as if I was still missing out on something.... great way to end a really super day!

Service providers - the staff of Welgelee; Horses and carriage by Gavmic; (really great)music by Sarah Jane and Angelo Thomas and video was by David Forgus.

These images can also be viewed on my Facebook Page

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Nuha & Mohseen

Date: Saturday, October 08, 2011
Venue: Islamia

Nuha and Mohseen’s wedding was stylish, to say the least.  From the first reception at Nuha’s  family home to the reception which was held at the Islamia centre in Lansdowne. The part I really enjoyed was the rendezvous at the Cape Royale after the main reception where we had carte blanche to get some seriously chic images in the hotel entrance hall as well as in the club next door.


Nuha & Mohseen

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Nuha & Mohseen

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Tracey & Shaun

Date: Saturday, October 01, 2011
Venue: Parow Civic

You might recall that, in a previous post I mentioned that the end of the winter period is normally the start of the wedding season and that blog postings would start to pick up again – right now I am way behind with my posts and the latest one, Tracey and Shaun, was from the beginning of October. This was followed by a marathon two full-day weddings on the 8th and 9th, which will be posted shortly. Nuha and Mohseen’s wedding on the 8th was stylish and lavish. Zurena and Adenaan’s wedding on the 9th was, well, Algerian, and I was transported into the North African culture with all the sounds, tastes, elaborate outfits and some really out-of-this-world dancing and celebrating that carried on well into the night…. more of that in the next couple of posts! Back to Tracey and Shaun’s wedding …it was a distinct honour and pleasure to be asked to photograph this wedding as Shaun is one of my long-time music heroes, one of the best musicians in the country, in my opinion. So it was with no surprise that the latter part of the reception was filled with some of the best music I have heard in a long time with members of the Standard Bank National Youth Jazz Band in attendance (of which Tracey is also a member, I may add). The amount of pure musical talent amongst the youth is something that always amazes me. Needless to say, I spent most of the evening hanging around the stage where the band was playing….


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Tracey & Shaun

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Tracey & Shaun

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Tracey & Shaun


Terishka & Johan

Date: Saturday, September 24, 2011
Venue: Neethlingshof
Fun couple, Beautiful light, great venue...Terishka & Johan's wedding was a lovely family-orientated affair with friends from up North (and even from as far afield as Brakenfell!). I have to make mention of Terishka's dress which was created by Lady Marmalade and the floral arrangements by Fleur Lecordeur which really caught my attention...pretty cool! Hair was by Elegance.These are some of my favourite clicks of the day. 

More images from this wedding can be viewed on my Facebook Page

Terishka & Johan

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Terishka & Johan

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Terishka & Johan

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Terishka & Johan

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Terishka & Johan

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Terishka & Johan


Lynzey & Henry

Date: Saturday, September 17, 2011
Venue: Kleinevalleij
I always look forward to shooting a wedding at Kleinevalleij - the white studio-like backdrop, great views and so on. Lynzy and Henry's wedding day was blessed with perfect weather in a great setting. Check out more photos on our Facebook profile
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Lynzey & Henry

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Lynzey & Henry

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Lynzey & Henry


Elizabeth & Peter

Date: Saturday, September 10, 2011
Venue: Mount Nelson
Elizabeth and Peter's wedding at the Mount Nelson had visitors from all over the world. Five-star service from Marli and I must make mention of the band, Paradigm, who were great and certainly kept the party going.
The Mount Nelson has always been a firm favourite of mine - plenty of places to get some really interesting images and Elizabeth and Peter were great to work with. Enjoy...

Elizabeth & Peter

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Elizabeth & Peter

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Elizabeth & Peter

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Elizabeth & Peter

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Elizabeth & Peter

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Elizabeth & Peter

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Elizabeth & Peter

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Elizabeth & Peter

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Elizabeth & Peter

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Elizabeth & Peter

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Elizabeth & Peter

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Elizabeth & Peter


Leigh & Stuart

Date: Saturday, September 03, 2011
Venue: Nelsons Creek
The one thing I like about this job, apart from being able to create and live one's passion, is that you get to meet some really cool people. Take the wedding of Leigh and Stuart, really nice couple and then I noticed that at one table there were no less than FOUR couples who've weddings I have photographed in the last couple of years - thats what it is like in this business - its all about referrals. I had a pic taken of myself with all four couples and will be posting that up soon. Leigh and Stuart's wedding at Nelson's Creek was a great start to the wedding season for me as the normal winter lull had me itching to get back into it again - DD can now have the house to herself again on a Saturday afternoon and the rugby will have to manage with one less viewer (although, I still dont really understand half the rules - but watch it anyway).
I have to make mention of the DJ (who's name eludes me now) who played all the music from 'my era' (wont say when as that may date me!) - but it was good! Leigh's dress was created by Leandra of Meylea Bridal, who was also one of the bridesmaids.Talking about music - an 'Aaah" moment was when Leigh, expecting her brother to sing to her, looked confused when Stuart, who had the mike behind her, started singing instead - the look, then, on her face said it all.....!

Leigh & Stuart

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Leigh & Stuart

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Leigh & Stuart

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Leigh & Stuart

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Leigh & Stuart

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Leigh & Stuart

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Leigh & Stuart

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Leigh & Stuart

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Leigh & Stuart

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Leigh & Stuart


Elizabeth & Peter

Date: Friday, August 26, 2011
Venue: V&A Waterfront
Start of the wedding season...and what better way than a relaxed couples session at the spectacular V&A Waterfront. Elizabeth and Peter will be getting married at the Mount Nelson shortly and we met up at the waterfront for a quick (and chilly) shoot. Although the sun was out I am eagerly awaiting spring as I am definitely not a cold-weather person....
Elizabeth & Peter

V&A Waterfront

Elizabeth & Peter

V&A Waterfront

Elizabeth & Peter

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Elizabeth & Peter

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Elizabeth & Peter

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Elizabeth & Peter

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Elizabeth & Peter

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Elizabeth & Peter

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Elizabeth & Peter

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Elizabeth & Peter

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Elizabeth & Peter

V&A Waterfront

Elizabeth & Peter


Back from Beijing

Date: Monday, August 01, 2011
Venue:

I suppose visiting the Far East has been an item on my bucket list for a long time – I was not disappointed and Beijing was an amazing experience. Unfortunately, the wedding I was supposed to shoot there was delayed by red tape (excuse the pun) and has now been postponed to a later date in Cape Town. Still, the sights and sounds of modern China is hard to describe. The moment that stood out for me was the was on the morning I was to leave for the airport – I went round the back of the hotel for a walk along the canal – there were a few citizens engaged in tai-chi along the banks while a guy, after parking his bike, took out an Erhu and started playing…I did not take any images as the moment was surreal….I just stood still and absorbed…..that was true China. (and that was after I had been to all the sights such as Great Wall, Lokshe Tea Garden, Forbidden City, Tianamen Sq, Olympic Stadium, Hutong District, State Opera House, etc, etc). I really do not want to bore you with my holiday snaps, but I have posted a few images which I think represents what I experienced….


Back from Beijing



Back from Beijing



Back from Beijing



Back from Beijing



Back from Beijing



Back from Beijing





Back from Beijing







Back from Beijing



Back from Beijing





Back from Beijing



Back from Beijing



Back from Beijing



Back from Beijing



Back from Beijing


Janine and Roger

Date: Saturday, June 25, 2011
Venue: Welgelee
Exciting times……new website and blog just about finished and busy packing for trip to Beijing, China. I know that there are always last minute things that need to be done, but it catches me off guard every time!..(maybe I have to face the fact that I am a last-minute person). Anyway, everything is packed and good to go…16 hrs or so in the air..(I also think some serious jet-lag to look forward to!)…love it!! 
Janine and Roger’s wedding the previous Saturday saw us running around for cover in doorways,  under balcony’s and generally anywhere it was reasonably dry. Nicky, who assisted me, hardly had time to take any pics as she was on umbrella duty for the whole shoot. The rain did stop eventually – just about the time when  the reception was scheduled to start and about the same time I had to switch over to 4000 iso and take out the 1.4 lens as it was almost pitch dark! Still, I do love winter weddings for its dramatic skies and unbelievable light – even here at the Cape of Storms!

SPECIAL NOTE : To all the regular followers as well as new visitors – I have tweaked the website and blog a bit and that has meant that the old blog no longer exists and that the posts now start from scratch. I have transferred a few selected posts, though, and, as I have 18 more weddings between now and December, with about the same number already booked for 2012, the blog should fill up pretty quickly again. Apologies if your favourite posts are no longer visible, but, like everything, change is inevitable. You can, however, view quite a number of the more recent wedding albums on my FACEBOOK profile by clicking here.

Janine and Roger

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Janine and Roger

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Janine and Roger

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Janine and Roger

Welgelee

Janine and Roger

Welgelee

Janine and Roger

Welgelee

Welgelee

Janine and Roger

Welgelee

Welgelee

Welgelee

Janine and Roger

Welgelee

Janine and Roger

Welgelee

Welgelee

Janine and Roger

Welgelee

Janine and Roger

Welgelee

Janine and Roger

Welgelee

Janine and Roger

Welgelee

Janine and Roger


Shakielah & Abdul

Date: Saturday, May 28, 2011
Venue: Wynberg Park
Lovely day spent with Shakielah & Abdul - perfect weather, the kind of light that normally precedes a thunderstorm..not that we get that many thundersorm in the Cape.
As normal with a muslim wedding there was loads of time to spend on photographs and we wandered around Wynberg Park for an hour or so before heading back to the reception.

Shakielah & Abdul

Wynberg Park

Shakielah & Abdul

Wynberg Park

Shakielah & Abdul

Wynberg Park

Shakielah & Abdul

Wynberg Park

Shakielah & Abdul

Wynberg Park

Shakielah & Abdul

Wynberg Park

Wynberg Park

Shakielah & Abdul

Wynberg Park

Wynberg Park

Wynberg Park

Shakielah & Abdul

Wynberg Park

Shakielah & Abdul

Wynberg Park

Wynberg Park

Shakielah & Abdul

Wynberg Park

Shakielah & Abdul

Wynberg Park

Shakielah & Abdul

Wynberg Park

Shakielah & Abdul

Wynberg Park

Shakielah & Abdul


Mauritius Wedding - Day2

Date: Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Venue: Le Meridien
Ok, so I have posted a few more images than I normally do..but it is not everyday that one gets to photograph a wedding that seems to come straight out of a hollywood movie set..
Mauritius Wedding - Day2

Le Meridien

Mauritius Wedding - Day2

Le Meridien

Mauritius Wedding - Day2

Le Meridien

Mauritius Wedding - Day2

Le Meridien

Mauritius Wedding - Day2

Le Meridien

Mauritius Wedding - Day2

Le Meridien

Le Meridien

Mauritius Wedding - Day2

Le Meridien

Le Meridien

Le Meridien

Mauritius Wedding - Day2

Le Meridien

Mauritius Wedding - Day2

Le Meridien

Le Meridien

Mauritius Wedding - Day2

Le Meridien

Mauritius Wedding - Day2

Le Meridien

Mauritius Wedding - Day2

Le Meridien

Mauritius Wedding - Day2

Le Meridien

Mauritius Wedding - Day2


Mauritius Wedding - Day 1

Date: Monday, November 22, 2010
Venue: Le Meridien
Two full days of airports, airplane seats which are way too close to each other, hotel transfers with drivers from hell (did not see much of the countryside as my eyes were closed most of the time), sunburn (forgot basics such as caps, sunblock, etc)and a luggage slingbag barely counter-balanced by a camera gear bag which was twice the weight ...and then the process repeats itself on the way back a few days later...such is the lot of the destination wedding photographer....I wouldn't change it for the world! The next two days were filled with excitement and the opportunity to get some great images - the entire group spent the day before the wedding ceremony out on a chartered Catamaran to the nearby Gabriel island. The hour or so sail to the island was filled with lots of laughter, lots and lots of seawater,(real mission keeping gear dry!)good food and a skipper who sat behind the wheel bobbing his head in time to the music which blared through the boats speakers...generally a good time was being had by all..! The island itself was not too big but we were able to find a secluded part of the beach to photograph a 'couples session' with a difference. On our return to the mainland, we continued with the shoot, spending some time in Grande Bay, a nearby sugar plantation and finally, on the beach at the hotel. All in all, I had an awesome time with a really awesome group of people . To Jade and Bradley, my sincerest thanks for being such an amazing couple to photograph - nothing was too much trouble - I felt, at first, a bit like the Englishman in New York, being the only outsider amongst your group of family and friends, but you immediately made me feel like I was part of the family! A few images of the day ( I was tempted to post a few more than the usual 20-25 images but I will stick to the format).....The next post will be the wedding day itself (Jade & Bradley's Mauritius Wedding - DAY 2)...enjoy.
Mauritius Wedding - Day 1

Le Meridien

Mauritius Wedding - Day 1

Le Meridien

Mauritius Wedding - Day 1

Le Meridien

Mauritius Wedding - Day 1

Le Meridien

Mauritius Wedding - Day 1

Le Meridien

Mauritius Wedding - Day 1

Le Meridien

Le Meridien

Mauritius Wedding - Day 1

Le Meridien

Le Meridien

Le Meridien

Mauritius Wedding - Day 1

Le Meridien

Mauritius Wedding - Day 1

Le Meridien

Le Meridien

Mauritius Wedding - Day 1

Le Meridien

Mauritius Wedding - Day 1

Le Meridien

Mauritius Wedding - Day 1

Le Meridien

Mauritius Wedding - Day 1

Le Meridien

Mauritius Wedding - Day 1




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