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Alexander Family Shoot – Princes Grant Golf Estate

Tue, 02 Feb 2016 11:41:12 +0000

I was a bit hesitant about agreeing to travel so far up the coast just for a family shoot, Princes Grant is over 100kms from where I’m based in Hillcrest. Since it was December time and I was so fully booked up with photo shoots and weddings, I decided it would be a good idea to take a break from the editing and spend the day down the coast and finish it off with this family shoot. We did a mountain bike ride at Holla trails in Ballito, then went out to lunch and talk a walk along the beach.

Lisa and her extended family came down to the coast from Gauteng and stayed at Prince’s Grant for the holidays, she originally booked a beach photo shoot but because of the gale force winds we ended up shooting near the golf course in the estate. We had some great light and bright smiles, which can only result in wonderful photos.

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Webber Family Shoot – Summerveld

Wed, 23 Dec 2015 10:11:32 +0000

It’s always a special time when a family comes together from all over the world for the holidays. This is Bridget with her brothers and their families, one brother lives in JHB and the other in Australia. This was originally meant to be a beach photo shoot but with the gale force winds on the coast it was impossible to shoot there, so we settled on Summerveld instead. When there kids involved and they are full of fun, it can only result in lots of smiles in the photos.

Thanks for picking me to do your shoot Bridget, it was a pleasure spending a bit of time with you all!

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Msimang Family Shoot – Umhlanga Beach

Tue, 24 Nov 2015 11:07:40 +0000

The Msimang family came on holiday to KZN and decided they wanted a photo shoot on the beach, it was their youngest daughters birthday and as a present she got to stay at the Oyster Box. They had matching colour outfits and props but most importantly they brought their smiles.

I had a conversation with Kabelo after the shoot about photography and editing because she has an interest in photography herself. That conversation reminded me of how much I don’t even think about any of the technical aspects of photography any more, be it cameras, lenses, computers and software. That all just becomes routine second nature when you shoot and edit a lot, it’s just the tools you use to achieve a creative vision the same way that a chef uses kitchen appliances. My main focus when shooting is on the creative aspect, on capturing the essence of a family’s interaction with each other. It’s about light, composition and the candid moments. It was wonderful spending a little bit of time with this fun family!

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Baby Beth Newborn Shoot

Wed, 18 Nov 2015 08:29:50 +0000

I’ve never really claimed to be much of a newborn photographer, when I get an enquiry to do a newborn shoot I would normally pass it on to someone who specialises in newborn photography. I’m not the sort of photographer who looks at other photographers work, so I resorted to doing a google search for another photographer who has a very good newborn portfolio. Unfortunately I couldn’t find one so I decided that I’d have to do it myself, I’ve done it a few times before so I wasn’t too worried when Romano and Pamela asked me to do the shoot for them. I tried to keep my familiar natural style and apply it to a new subject, which was a bit out of my comfort zone but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. I shot their wedding at the Windmills too a year or two ago as well so it was a real pleasure to see them again.

This tiny little human was the sweetest thing I’ve ever seen, with a perfect little dimple in her chin. Congrats to Romano and Pamela on the newest addition to your family.

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Lyle Family Shoot – Umhlanga Beach

Fri, 23 Oct 2015 09:15:53 +0000

Melissa and her family are from Canada, and came out to South Africa to adopt the newest addition to their family. A little boy named Jackson. She mailed me saying they were staying in Umhlanga and wanted a photo shoot to commemorate this landmark in their lives. The only problem was that I was already booked on the only day they had available before they flew back home, I told her the only time I’ll have to do the shoot will be at dawn. She had no problem getting her entire family up and on to the beach at 6am for the photo shoot, and then after all that the sunrise was a no-show. We shot away anyway and the next day Melissa and her family were on a plane back to Canada.

I wish you all the best with this new adventure Melissa, you have a very special family!

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