Roald & Kylie had already had a civil service many months prior and chose to celebrate their wedding day at a place incredibly dear to my heart, The Sea Trader in Britannia Bay along the West Coast. Francois and I got married there 3 years ago in September and had an amazing weekend of festivities. When I heard Kylie was getting married there and in September as well, I just knew I had to shoot her wedding!

The Friday before we did an engagement shoot on the beach which you can see here and it brought back so many special memories of Francois and I celebrating our 1 year wedding anniversary there, walking along the beach and visiting the lighthouse, collecting shells and taking loads of photos in the dunes covered in spring flowers. 

The next day was Roald and Kylie's wedding day and as much as I thought I'd be able to keep it together, I'll be honest - I intermittently balled from shooting decor, right the way through until the end of the speeches that evening. Everything was incredibly beautiful. Their ceremony!!!! Their vows were incredibly heartfelt - so touching and so much love. What I loved most was there was definitely a difference in seeing them say their vows to each other, a couple that had already been legally married for almost a year vs a couple saying "I do" to each for the first time. Both are so special in their own way but there is a sense of knowing between the couple, if that makes any sense. I actually can't put my finger on what it is but it was something I got to experience that I will never forget. This was a very happy day indeed.

I loved every single second spending time with these two. Magic. Pure magic.

Enjoy these Roald & Kylie!

Much love

XXX

Read more...

I think this might be a first for me, but I kind of have no words when it comes to Roald and Kylie.
What incredible individuals and an AWESOME couple.
Im actually just plain dumbfounded at how wonderful they are together, how they make each other happy, how they complement each other perfectly and how they love each other.

Kylie is a precious spirit, soft and kind but there is feist under it all, a startling fierceness in how she loves them, that she holds specially for her dear family and friends, and her Roald.
Roald is strong and tender all at once - the way he is with her feels like an invisible embrace - shes tangiably cloaked in his love for her.

Man, you two are such amazing people, thank you so so much, it was an absolute priviledge to spend time with you and get to be a part of your incredibly special wedding day (which took place at the Sea Trader the following day).

Heres a few of my favourites (Ok I lie, many of my favourites - LOVED your e-session!) Enjoy!

Read more...

This was such an incredible wedding to be apart of! Dylan and Natalie are the most relaxed people I think I have ever met. Dylan's sister Ashleigh orchestarted their entire wedding, fine-tuned every last detail, and Dyl and Nats just had to show up. A beautifully put together wedding, so heartfelt and so much LOVE!!! Both the Beath's and the Eave's have such huge hearts - there was so much joy, laughter, tears, hugs and festivity.

On a very sad note however, Dylan's dad, David could not make the wedding as he had to be rushed in for an emergency op 2 days prior to the wedding and despite his best efforts to put off the surgery, they couldn't wait any longer before things turned critical. Dylan and Natalie ended off their wedding celebration visiting dad in hospital in the early hours of the morning still dressed in their wedding dress and suit!!! So incredibly special!! David was even given his boutonniere to wear, which Dylan pinned on for him!

I adored how these two got totally lost in each other, oblivious to the cameras, videographer and the bridal party, so immensely in love. 

Here are a few of my favourites from their wedding day.

XX

Read more...

I've always loved Table Mountain, and that you can see it from almost anywhere in Cape Town.
When I lived in Loevenstein early last year I'd drive a little further to take a specific route so that I could catch a glimpse of it at sunset as I was making my way home.
Its magnificent beauty made my heart oh-so happy every single time, the perfect end to every day.
It's like, it is the one constant amidst the rush and bustle of city life, unaffected by the passing day - you can rely on it to stay the same; never moving, never changing, always faithful to the role it plays in our city as the Overseer; the Grandfather of Cape Town.

Table Mountain represents to me, what I believe Love is and the role it plays in peoples lives, not limited to Eros, but all types of love. Steadfast, reliable, never-failing, unchanging, powerful, unshaken, grounded, and in all that, it comforts, uplifts and protects.

This is my hope for every single couple I have the priviledge of working with. That their love will be rooted and that it will grow in its understanding and deep affection for one another. That it will not be weathered by any storm, but instead, shaped and formed into a perfect version of itself as time goes by.

Allan & Michelle, I cannot wait to be a part of your wedding day. To me its not about the tradition of a wedding, but of the two people who come together to publicly give witness infront of friends and cherished ones of their love and commitment to each other. It will be a very special day, thank you for choosing me to share in it with you.

Read more...

Simon and Ashlie are originally from Ireland but currently reside in Kenya to teach.

I died! I've always dreamed of being able to go on a safari of some sort.

For Simon and Ashlie, seeing a leopard on a game drive is a normal occurance for them - they've pretty much seen all the game our African continent has to offer. I basically hung on every word while he was telling me about all they'd experienced on their trips!! Magical!!

These two are so incredibly down to earth, so relaxed, so hospitable and generous..

After meeting with them I couldn't contain my excitement - an intimate and informal wedding with close friends and family - my only concern was catching on to what people would be saying to me in their Irish accents ;) - which through the course of the day I realised, was in fact no problem at all!

I loved every minute of being a part of of their wedding day - to the kegs of beer Simon had ordered in specially, to the polaroids of the guests to mark their seats - quite a few of the photos were taken on nights out - enough said ;) to the beautiful sunflowers so fitting for a sunny South African wedding; the buffet menu with a large variety of foods included South African game as well as typical SA mini desserts!! 

And then there was the party - lets just say, the Irish know how to have a good time, uhum,  and with drink in hand and pretty much no spillage - I was so amazed!! :D

But my absolute favourite part of their beautiful wedding was how they love each other, so incredibly comfortable, constantly having fun together and enjoying each other.

And they were surrounded by an incredible group of people to witness their marriage, who noticeably love them unconditionally, like one big family. That was beautiful to see.

Ash and Simon, it was an absolute pleasure to have been part of your wedding day, thank you!!

I wish you many more happy adventures together, loads more laughs and fun.

But most of all, I wish you love always and a blessed marriage - you guys are awesome together!

XXX

Read more...