I am silently chuckling to myself, bouncing up and down (from the continous chuckling) trying to type this entry (not easy when bouncing) as I reflect back on Tammy's and Barend's wedding day.

Tammy's getting-ready session had us all laughing like best friends, from the beginning right up to the part where the hairdresser actually did arrive - he was 'on his way' for the most part of the morning ;-). 

I could go on at this point about the belles in blue, but, am afraid if I reveal all, I might get myself into some serious trouble (and lose some of the leeway I negotiated on editing time). Champagne, giggles, Fiona (from Shrek) and an evil photographer is where I will leave it.

The ceremony was special, as both Barend and Tammy read their own vows and we were very lucky to get our 10 minutes of creatives before the winter sun went down.

The evening brought with it even more laughter, so I actually don't know where to begin.
One thing that did have me splitting at the sides, maybe because Ursula and I were jokingly contemplating doing this at our last shoot, was one guest who shall remain known as Canvas Man.

He was pretty much on a self-imposed and intensive mission to get a picture of himself with each and every one of the guests at the reception - following him around had me in hysterics.

Tammy and Barend - your day was sooooo very special and both Ursula and I had an absolute blast!

Daddy's girl (above)   

The 'blog ink' has yet to dry on a statement I've been repeating for quite some time now, since these days I hardly get the chance to photograph anything but weddings and then, BAAAM, my blog is once again filled with bellies and babies. . . statement shattered!

So here you are, more babies. As I regularly state, the undertaking of any newborn/maternity shoots is usually consigned to the  do-not-have-a-chance abyss, so this was really more of a favour to one of DH's colleagues at work - and the words "twin boys" was the absolute deal-maker ;-)

Introducing the two little crackers - Sashin and Khayen.

A wedding post in the next couple of days I promise!

As an introduction, Sam was originally employed to simply help out with the housework and children - the term simply being the epitome of understatement.Any how, when she started with us, Sam hadn't yet acquired the opportunity to use a computer, let alone master a monster like Photoshop.

Well, two years down the line, Sam is now very proficient with the computer - not only does she skilfully use Photoshop, she also assists me with the editing of photos and designing albums.

It was not at all easy giving away my first digital SLR (almost like your first car with all the treasured memories), but, I that did and Sam now has her very own camera, which has, in turn, also taken a step further in the creation of her own individual blog - say no more!

Any way, and coming back to this blog entry, a year ago, Cyndi kindly agreed to a third-shooter at her wedding, which allowed Sam the occasion to shoot her very first wedding.

Following this (and maybe on account of it), Cyndi then contacted me in March to say she was pregnant and wanted some pictures of the new arrival - little Imke.

This was yet another perfect opportunity for Sam to tackle her first, non-understudy newborn shoot - and, for this event, I was the assistant! Sam, I am so proud of you and here are a few of your humble assistant's favourites from the shoot...the gorgeous Imke.

To have a look at Sam's blog click here.

Nowadays, I don't have much time to shoot anything but weddings. I would love to, but there just aren't enough hours in the evening to edit it all.

This was different, I was assisting Ursula with her first maternity shoot.

Our morning spent looking for ladybirds.