This post is somewhat later than I had planned and sitting here on this oh-so typical winter's morning, it's quite hard to visualise that just recently we were all so thrilled to salvage a few hours of sunshine during Jo-Anne's and Donovan's ceremony. To tell the truth, the first part of their day was fraught with unseasonally cold conditions, along with heavy clouds and the ever-present peril of rain - very unpromising indeed.
Yet, in spite of the quivering temperatures, this wedding ceremony was crammed with such warmth and affection that the weather was simply imaginary - celebrated and rejoiced with close family and friends, overlooking the tranquillity of a lake.
Thank you so much Jo-Anne and Donovan for being so laidback and carefree and for enduring the nippy weather. I hope you had a fabulous time on your honeymoon and I am sure that with Donovan's passion (or should that be obsession) for flying there'll be many more exciting destinations and travel stories to follow!
(Top Left Photograph) ...Attack! Flower girl armed and charging ;-).
. . . and last of all, my deepest gratitude for the steadfast patience you've shown in waiting for your photos to finally appear here!
Venue: Irene Country Lodge
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I've always revelled in photographing Jewish weddings. Not only because so many events happen in such a short amount of time, but also because of the strong significance that's attached to the religious practices, customs and rituals, you're bound to capture some truly expressive (and unguarded) moments.
In the week before Sarah's and Kyle's wedding, I took some time out to brief my stand-in photographer, Goshia, as to what she should expect and what would be important whilst covering a wedding of this nature.
In hindsight, I would have to say that although I've covered a fair few Jewish weddings in my time, nothing can really prepare you, as a photographer, for the relentless energy and whirlwind pace that actually greets you on the day.
There are just so many frame-worthy shots from Sarah's and Kyle's day that do nothing short of showcasing the overflowing exuberance and emotion - those certain somethings you'd cherish the most to be part and parcel of your wedding album. Let me take a step back and allow the images to speak for themselves
Mazel tov! Kyle and Sarah. It was, in all honesty, completely unforgettable.
Quite a busy photograph, but I just love the look on Kyle's face as he approaches Sarah. (Above)
Dress: Pronovias
Caterers: Stan and Pete
Decor: Otto de Jager
Make up: Janna Stone
Bar: Liquid chefs
DJ: Ricky Hesselberg
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I'm completely bogged down with this insane explosion of weddings, which have yet to be posted and whilst it's amazing that I am so busy, it feels somewhat overwhelming at times. Into the mix, throw in a PC upgrade alongside the usual glitches that follow, and I'd have to be the first to admit that I'm actually looking forward to the quieter months of winter.
Today, however, I'm excited to share some highlights from a recent wedding we photographed at Greenleaves; that of PJ's and Marise's.
Thank you both for fuelling my addiction for big moody skies and allowing me to drag you to the meilie field where, yes, there was a threat, just a small one ;-) of lightning . . . and thank you weather gods for your sympathetic restraint, as we did manage to freeze-frame a few portraits before the skies opened up.
It was Stellar day!
Pageboy prepares for his grand entrance.....
Pageboy gets cold feet ;-)
Flowers: Dilightful Flowers
Make up: Jean Zeelie (jeanz@asco.co.za)
Singer & Pianist: Emil Struwig
DJ: Soundworx
Decor - Ricky
Second Photographer: Goshia Dulz
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Okay, so I can't fib - this wedding ceremony was totally out of this world!
A day that began so unpromisingly with overcast skies and rain, then a flat tyre and a desolate town right out of the Twighlight Zone, developed into a sun-kissed masterpiece atop the Madikwe Hills, watching Donna and Robert exchange vows amidst the African panorama that Madikwe truly is.
In one fleeting day we learnt about the Finnish Ninjas, Nick the photo bomb, "Penga Penga", "Mala Mala", about special guests who should've been there and what the Milky Way really looks like thanks to the sheer darkness that only nightfall in the African bush can bestow. A weekend that may sound gibberish to those who weren't present, but for those that were, I am sure that Donna's and Robert's intimate marriage will be etched into their memories for many years to come.
We had far too much fun☺, so thank you both for granting us the honour of witnessing such an especially beautiful day that simply brimmed with joy.
Looks like the elephant is trying to hide behind the tree ;-)
Speeches with laughter and tears.
Robert and Donna's first dance was such an emotional moment that it had me shedding a tear behind the camera.
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I loved the décor, the mismatching bridesmaids' dresses and then watching Jenny and her bridesmaids perform their gangnam-style dance... but what I really loved?
Well, I adored photographing the moment Jenny's dad first saw her in her wedding dress and their moving embrace afterwards. I loved capturing Jenny's and Chris's first kiss as husband and wife and watching Chris's mum wipe away Jenny's tears during his groom speech. To me, these are those split-second memories that I'm really thrilled I managed to record on the day.
Yes, I photographed the flowers (tick), shoes, (tick), family formals, (tick), plus we managed to get some incredible couple-portraits (tick), but it's the momentary instances that make me so chuffed I was there at the right time and the right place to seal the occasion.
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Décor and flowers: Rudie Stoop Events 082 880 9369
Make-up: Kim Winterscale
Cake: Picture Perfect Cakes
Videographer: Pink flower productions
Assistant: Goshia Dulz
Neil van Niekerk:
Andrea .. lovely work. It's a superb mix of detail, moments and portraits.
(04.06.13 @ 07:56 PM)
AndreaC:
Thank you so much Neil, means alot coming from someone like you.
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