You've made up your mind, your person, your significant other, your better half, is the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. You've painstakingly chosen a ring, and survived asking the parents for permission, yet, you're still having clammy hands and a racing heart at the thought of the proposal! You … Continue reading How to sneakily add a photographer during your proposal
Tips for your beautiful Fall or Winter Photoshoot
With fall officially here, there is a certain magic hanging in the air. In the Cape, we are usually blessed with some gorgeous warm and sunny days, in between the cooler and sometimes wet days. While some areas remain green throughout the year, this season is clearly marked with the changing color of leaves as … Continue reading Tips for your beautiful Fall or Winter Photoshoot
Why hiring a Professional Wedding Photographer is the way to go
Yay! You’ve just started planning the wedding of your dreams! When you have started looking around for a photographer that will be able to capture your wedding, your Uncle Joe or Cousin Billy kindly offers to take your wedding photos. Sure, it is an amazing offer, but is it one that you should accept? While … Continue reading Why hiring a Professional Wedding Photographer is the way to go
How to choose the Best Location for your Family Photo Session
Having beautiful family photos done on a regular basis can be such a treasure, especially as your children grow and change throughout the years! But planning the photoshoot can sometimes seem quite overwhelming, especially when it comes to choosing a location! Let’s face it, in Cape Town we have an abundance of landscapes and venues … Continue reading How to choose the Best Location for your Family Photo Session
12 Questions to ask your Wedding Photographer
Hooray! You’ve narrowed down your choices of wedding photographers - now the fun begins! When you have a list of potential wedding photographers, it is recommended to have a (virtual) interview session, where besides just getting to know the photographer and seeing if you are comfortable around them (this is not an aspect to be … Continue reading 12 Questions to ask your Wedding Photographer
How to look good in your photos anytime and anywhere
As a photographer, I often get told "But I don't know how to pose in photos." And while I do provide guidance on poses during my sessions, what about when you're out and about and don't have a professional photographer with you? I get it, I feel just as awkward in front of a camera, … Continue reading How to look good in your photos anytime and anywhere
Choosing the Right Outfits for your Family Photos
The first question everyone asks themselves after booking a photo session is: "What will we wear?" I totally understand! And I'm here to help! My aim is to ensure that your family is captured in a beautiful, finished and timeless manner, and that you will cherish these images for years to come. So let’s dive into … Continue reading Choosing the Right Outfits for your Family Photos
Planning your Connection Session Location
Engagement Sessions, or as I prefer to call them, Connection Sessions, truly are one of my favourite parts of capturing your wedding journey. The reason why I don’t call them Engagement Sessions, is because – the name kind of gives it away – they are truly about connection. It is a way for the two … Continue reading Planning your Connection Session Location
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