In between the school holidays, SantaMan and everything else, I did manage to shoot a wedding; that of Brenda and Joe, at the Westcliff . I am afraid I do not have enough "sane" time at the moment, where I can sit quietly and write a more descriptive account of the day and feel it unfair not to post their pics.
A couple of highlights, which do stand out, was Joe surprised Brenda at the reception and pulled out a guitar so that he could serenade her, plus, the surprise presentation he put together, digging out all her old photos.
I have kept it black and white, in an effort to attempt to move out of my comfort zone and my obsession for colour. . . I have also finally found a black-and-white conversion I truly like!!
On another note, it seems my "Out of Office" does not go out to all incoming emails - not sure why? But, just to remind you I'm still on leave and officially "in the office" as of Monday 12th January 2009.
Here you are Brenda and Joe, apologies for the non-descript post
Sorry y'all but I am going to make this a short post (Oh, how you'll miss my great wit, right?!), but things are just chaos on my end, a longer post will probably mean another two weeks of not posting.
I am not sure why, but there is something about a 'Friday' wedding that seems to make it a little more special to me. I feel like... it's kind of a secret wedding, the only one on a day where everyone else is at work, sitting at their desks.
Kim & Leigh exchanged their vows at Casalinga and had their reception at Hakunamatata...a really unique affair!!
Yay, two posts in one day! These are stunning as always - I love the sun in the last one especially. And yes, Fridays are a wonderful, magical day to get married on :-)
(12.11.08 @ 08:58 PM)Hi there busy bee.
Great work as always and that is to be expected from a master photographer such as your self.
I must say you are converting me into a contrast freak with all your stunning work.
God Bless
Paul
some super cool images
(12.14.08 @ 12:00 PM)I'm trying to finalise Anne and Warwick's wedding pic's......Yep, that behind!! Found this little "beaut" taken by Chantal Madgwick, my second shooter on the day. Too Cute!
Things that make me smile . . . DJ Vlokkie (and his groupies), glittering disco balls, a club called 'Night Fever', Jake the wedding co-ordinator and a ceremony overlooking Pongolapoort Dam.
Trevor and Vivien chose Pongola Game Reserve as their wedding venue - and, what a spectacular setting it was. Guests were treated to a sunset cruise on the dam, whilst we drove around the game reserve sipping champagne and occasionally snapping a few pics of the newly weds.... Oh! (raise right hand to forehead and insert sigh) What a tough job I have!
Trevor and Vivien are just made for the camera - I could photograph them all day! They actually remind me a little of Kevin Costner and Katie Homes, my first celebrity wedding in the bush!
Alas, no long write up, as I will really fall short in describing what was a truly enchanting weekend. Thank you to the both of you for being so hospitable. Without further ado, here they are ....more than usual I am afraid, but we were spoilt with two hours for the portraits.
Oh, fab! You should always post this many photos, Andrea! Have I said this before? I feel like I've said this before...) :P
(11.22.08 @ 03:56 PM)Wait a minute... did you shoot Kevin Costner's wedding?
(11.23.08 @ 11:08 PM)Wow!!!
Andrea, you are amazing..I know you had really pretty people to shoot, but these are still WOW!!
I hope you got a good one of the "Pongola hair"
:)
You were such fun to have around - like a new friend - with a camera!
Remember: START A PARTY!
xx
Andrea - AWESOME PHOTOS!!!
START A PARTY!!!
Thanks Kevin, hope Kate enjoys them too!
At Pongola hair, I am not sure my lens was wide enough to get it all in that was BIG hair!!
On se croirait dans un conte de fée !
Lovely pictures but the stars of the day y sont pour quelque chose ...
Bizz
Those that do not understand French (Like myself) google translate sez:
"One would believe oneself in a fairy tale!
Lovely pictures drank the stars off the day are there for something...
Bizz"
I am busy editing Bonny & Franco's wedding at the moment, and I came accross this image. It made me smile ... so I had to post it. This tends to happen often, I rush when selecting for the blog and miss "little beauts" like this one.
Welcome back Katherine, hope you had a great honeymoon!! Glad to see the stalkerazzi tendancies have not died after the wedding!!
(11.12.08 @ 05:22 PM)So gorgeous!
In hindsight I wish we'd done a pic or two with my little munchkins (2 pugs ... brothers!) while you were here .. ah well :)
I think Bonny secretly always wanted - Jamie (the little pooch) to be a part of the wedding... Well it looks as if her debut was a success - love the shot, its a keeper! :)
(11.13.08 @ 05:02 AM)Hey Andrea - I don't think my stalkerazzi tendencies are ever going to die, though I did prune my google reader of some rubbish. Tanja told me you were sick; I hope you're feeling better now! And yes, fab honeymoon from which I'm still recovering! Pictures on my blog soon. :-)
(11.13.08 @ 06:36 AM)
The light streaming through the windows in the seond one is just WOW! I'd love to see more of these...hint, hint...
(01.07.09 @ 04:30 PM)