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Ah Jennifer, I wanted to share this note to you to say what a joy you were to photograph! With your 1000w smile, infectious laugh and the most beautiful complexion my camera has ever seen And what a joy to follow you and Thomas through your wedding day and watch you two start this journey together, a South African girl and an American guy living in Saudi Arabia and getting married in Cape Town It was an emotional day and a beautiful one – I know you will never forget everything that went into it. There is such a strength in your devotion to each other and I wish for you both all the best blessings life can give you. txx

Thank you so much to Kristi Agier for your brilliant assisting and second shooting

The light we caught at the end of Kerry and Ian’s couple shoot just makes you want to weep! Well, at least it has that effect on me So much of their happy wedding was just as breath taking, from the gorgeous bride herself (perfected by Marli Basson’s exquisite make-up!), to the view from the wonderful venue Hidden Valley, and the artful and delicious food (can you call food breath taking? The pudding was among the best I’ve ever had – and I’m a pudding fanatic!!). Kerry and Ian managed to plan this whole fantastic affair from the other side of the world (Australia )!! Well done, you two, on an amazing day – I hope Africa doesn’t seem too far away after looking through the photos

There is only one word to describe Suzi and Steve’s wedding perfectly… EPIC!! Think a bevy of Scotsmen in full regalia, a breathtaking Grecian style creation of a wedding dress, a flurry of cherubic flower girls… Think a dazzling array of exquisite Fleur le Cordeur floral creations, meters of a gorgeous, candlelit layed tables, Le Franschhoek Hotel’s views over the mountains at sunset… Think a custom designed and installed nightclub, oysters, a marimba band and magician to entertain the guests… All this perfectly put together by the amazing team at Wedding Concepts with a vision to make Suzi and Steve’s day unforgettable. This gorgeous couple became a new family on this day and sumptuous surroundings and details aside, it was so clear to see their joy. That is really what’s epic. It’s what makes me so grateful that I get to do this wonderful job. Uncountable thanks go to my official second shooter for the day Kristi Agier – thank you for helping me tell their story – and trusty right hand gal Illyan Cloete for assisting like a pro! I would not have made it without you girls Suzi and Steve, thank you so much for choosing me to be there with you… To see more photos for their two pre-events have a peek here.

What a treat it was to shoot gorgeous Milandré and Dawie’s wedding at Langkloof Roses in Wellington – a venue really steeped in old world charm… From the millions of soft little rose faces, to the quiet dark chapel, to the plush velvet seating… From our first chat together it was obvious that this was exactly what Milandré wanted for her beautiful day – it would be hard to find a happier bride (or one with more pizzazz)!! Milandré and Dawie, thank you so much for choosing me to be part of it all! What a joyful start to your married life! Brilliantly assisted by the lovely Jezebel da Mota Ribeiro

What it is to be young, happy and marrying the love of your life! Lika and Freddie have been together since their school days and you can see their path together in life stretching out in front of them for so many happy years to come! My husband and I were a bit older than these gorgeous two when we met, but I recognise the same kind of togetherness in them – a sort of growing up together, along the same road and with the same take on life. They celebrated their marriage at the family farm in Vyeboom with so many friends and relatives and it was such a joyful start to their story – I can’t wait to see the videography from the super Goosebump team Thank you so much to my skilled assistant Kristi Agier for some superb guest shots and for manning the hilarious photo booth – see pics here! Nadia and the team at 4 Every Event put together another superb day… p.s How beautiful is their Kanya Hunt wedding cake?!

It is with such a happy heart that I share Sarah and David’s photos of their big day!! What a phenomenally fun couple this is and a total treat for me to photograph! Sarah and David went the extra mile for their wedding – quite literally as they and almost all their wedding guests flew in from the UK to celebrate in South African style at the ever wonderful South Hill, here in Elgin. Sarah spent a YEAR making 1000 origami paper cranes that hung around the tree for the ceremony – no-one tops that for dedication!! David and his besties got ready at the awesome Old Mac Daddy just over the road. Now I’m not a girl that was born with the shoe obsessed gene but Sarah’s Jimmy Choo’s may be my all time exception – woah!!

You lovely two, I hope you love the photos a tenth of the amount that I loved being there and photographing your absolutely wonderful day! Thank you!

Expertly assisted by the wonderful Kristi Agier.

Tammy and Schalk chose the most beautiful day and the most gorgeous Cape Town hotel  for their happy February wedding! The Vineyard is so full of history, sumptuous elegance and winding fern covered pathways down to the Liesbeek River that runs through the property – a real hidden gem in the heart of the city. Tammy and her family were so hands on with the wedding (from the stationery and decor right down to the amazing cake her mum made herself, flowers and all!) and the whole day went off beautifully from the Constantia Christ Church ceremony to sushi, marimba band live music and drinks on the rolling lawn to really heartfelt speeches and a hilarious photo booth (see the pics here ). Tammy and Schalk, what a wonderful start to the next chapter! Assisted by the ever lovely Illyan Cloete.

As a wedding photographer you have to be tough… It’s not just that you have to roll with the punches of new venues, new lighting and new challenges every weekend, but you also have to stop yourself from putting down your camera and sobbing your heart out through seriously full-on emotions!!  Tarryn and Rino’s wedding was so full of such heartfelt emotions… my camera may have gotten a little misty more than once… They braved the weather (moving the whole ceremony indoors at the last minute to have the sun come out as Tarryn walked down the aisle – timing!) to celebrate an amazing day with their happy friends and family… Tarryn and Rino, I know you two are going to have such a strong future together! Have a peek over here at the hilarious Photo Booth pics and see the start to their photo story with me here on their Lovebirds engagement shoot (it was also raining then, but I think that’s supposed to be double good luck!). Thanks to Illyan Cloete, my fabulous assistant.

What an incredible treat it was to shoot the gorgeous Bianca and James’ wedding in Plettenberg Bay. Such a wonderful couple and a stunningly different area for me – it was like a breath of fresh air! They got married in the wine cellar of the lovely Bramon Wine Estate which is totally my kind of venue Beautiful, friendly and fun/modern/wine farmy! The guests tables at the reception were even tucked in between the vines – love it! Everyone made us feel so welcome so far from home Bianca got ready at the breath-taking Trogon House and Forest Spa high up in the forest canopy – all I can say is ‘Wow!’ Jamie and his guys were trimmed, combed and groomed at Bianca’s dad’s barber shop in Knysna The Men’s Club. Awwwwesome place with heaps of retro charm! Their whole day really had the perfect heart to it –  full of friends, lots of laughter (see the photo booth pics here!!), bottles of Bramon bubbles and barber-shop beers – what a happy celebration!! And how are those shoes???