Saturday, two weekends ago, was spent tagging along with Dror, at The Hertford Hotel.
Browsing through the multitude of "creatives" and attempting to a select a few for this post I found myself saying: "Gosh, Gill is lucky to have so many wonderful images from the creatives" and then I realised, hang on a moment, she actually isn't just lucky - she deserves each and every WOW shot.
As brides go, there really aren't too many of Gill's ilk. After a typical Highveld thunderstorm, she was not only prepared to walk through the muddy aftermath, but also venture into some very prickly and wet veld to get these... So I take my hat off to Gill... Girl, you're thoroughly worthy of these! And, I am sure you will agree, they were worth every muddy, drenched and prickly moment!
To have a look at the killer images Dror took, click here. http://www.droreyal.co.za/blog/the-hertford-weddings/
On Friday I had the ridiculously amusing "job".... second-shooting for my dear friend Dror, at the Moon and Sixpence.
With the name Andrea (even pronounced identically as mine "Andreya") how could the bride be anything but wonderful?
Many thanks, Andrea and Xen, for allowing me to be a part of your wedding day! It was really great! Dror and I were blessed with a gorgeous couple and amazing African skies...what more could you need, for fantastic images?
Those of you who may believe the sky is fake , a post-production Photoshop add-on, take a look at Dror's Blog http://www.droreyal.co.za/blog/moon-and-sixpence-wedding-photography/ - I assure you, it was totally authentic! (and confession I am not that good with Photoshop)
This post is going to be short, as I had to put up a few of the faves...you will also see, by my selection, that I am kind of obsessed with "the sky" images.
What a bizarre coincidence; I just had my nails done by someone who was a guest at that wedding, and she was talking about how many photographers there seemed to be! Maybe you two were just really fast :-)
The skies are GORGEOUS. Is it too much to ask for clouds like that but no rain? Love the last one and the second one - meh, who am I kidding, I love them all!
(10.29.08 @ 08:53 PM)Yep we must have been fast! As it was just the two of us, and no videographer....although there were a few guests armed with some fancy camera's
(11.03.08 @ 01:42 PM)Hey Andrea
It was brilliant working with you, and the constant excitement of a public liability suit really made it interesting. LOL!
Your pics are absolutely amazing, and we are just in awe of the entire experience we had with both you and Dror. You guys seriously rock!
Thanks!!!
(11.04.08 @ 05:13 AM)Hi Andrea and Xen
Many congratulations - wow Andrea, I knew you would be a beutiful bride but this is beyond words! Love and cherish each other everyday for the rest of your lives. I wish for you true bliss and many fat beautiful babies!
(11.04.08 @ 06:37 AM)Photos are breath taking. Love the "sky images". Did an absolutely fabulous job!!!
P.S. Pity I didn't know you guys when I had my wedding ....
(11.04.08 @ 06:43 AM)wow, those pics are absolutely mindblowing. fabulosity to the max... you both look so fantastic and right together... very dramatic indeed.
stunning, and what a great wedding it was, i was all choked up.
thanks and love to both of you. wanna hear all about the honeymoon. see you when the dust settles...
big ups
jaxslax
Hi Andrea and Xen,
You both look stunning, what a beautiful bride you made Andrea.
And Andrea (photographer), what lovely photographs, well done.
Alan.
(11.04.08 @ 02:37 PM)I have now upgraded your nick name to Guru Carlyle. I am always blown away by your way you see things. I see many photogs work but yours always has that "POP" to them.
I wished you had done our wedding pics when i went down that road with my princess.
Andrea, you look like a fairytale princess! What stunning pictures!! Xen you are a lucky man, look after her!!
CONGRATULATIONS
We wish you all the happiness in the world. With love from the bottem of our hearts!! Ross & Pauline
OMG!!!!
You guys look so stunning!!
Like out of a movie, I am sure this was a Magical day for you's.
Congratulations Doll!!
Wish you guys a Lifetime of Joy & Happiness
Babes the pic's are stunning... you guys are amazing and I LOVE YOU!!!!
Hugs and kisses and happyness fro ever and always.
May the happiest day of your past be the saddest day of your future..... I hope it only get's better!!!!
;-)
(11.18.08 @ 02:14 PM)I have to apologise to everybody who has been waiting anxiously to see Anne's and Warwick's images on the blog. Quite honestly, things have been crazy with it being the summer wedding season, not to mention editing and album orders coming in. I even received a "when can we see the pitchas" e-mail from the UK, asking when would I post these..... hopefully, they've been worth the wait!
Any how, back to their wedding 'cause this IS about their wedding, right?
Married under the Jacaranda's, what a fabulous wedding it was. And what made it even more fabulous for the detail DIVA, was the lovely finer points and personalised napkins... feast your eyes ladies.
Anne and Warwick have known each other since Grade One, which means that on their wedding day they had known each other for twenty years already! There aren't many couples out there who have known each other for two decades and still look this good!
Love the one with the jacaranda overhead - great angle! It is a really beautiful venue. The last one is so beautiful with the sun glowing behind the trees. Mmm.
(10.22.08 @ 07:28 PM)Well all i can say is this,
!
As you may well see i am speachless.
Wow is all i may say.
Best Regards
Paulus
I expected nothing less from you two.
Absolutely stunning guys!
Congrats!
v
I've written my "blurb" here about Franco and Bonny ... blah blah, and then did something really brainless and it all just withered away. So now my blah blah is departed... RIP. Who needs it anyway? We just want to see the photos!
As a result, I'm feeling a little guilty, so I'll divulge a little about their day...
We were at St Johns again, which now makes it two in a row for me. It would appear my venues have become a little like buses: nothing and then two at a time, and at the self-same venue. We were somewhat restricted this time round, as most of the venue had been cordoned off, on account of a firework display later that evening. Oh, and I really must mention their wedding was AMAZING!!!!!
Bonny looked absolutely breathtaking in her dress, in fact, very vintage - so I had to play with a vintage treatment or two! 
We had a ray of light in the church which made some beautiful photographs, Bonny stood just in the right spot. This is my favourite of the lot, taken by Chantal. 
Beautiful! I'm loving the third one, with the bride reflected like that...mmmm. And so gorgeously vintage!
(10.15.08 @ 08:37 PM)Andrea,
at the rate you are going dear i am going to have to vote for you as one of the top 10 wedding photogs in SA.
I am always amazed at your level of detail. You inspire me alot and one day i might be good enough to work in your shadow.
Keep up the good work and see you around.
Paul
Hi Andrea
I would just like to say Wow !
You are an inspiration to us all and you are a Pro in your own right.
You really captured the feeling of the day and brought out the best in the couple.
Your photos just ooze emotion and feeling.
WOW! they are going to be thrilled! WOW! WOW! WOW!
You have an amazing eye you captured the emotions and romance impeccably.
(10.06.08 @ 04:38 PM)Beautiful beautiful! St John's is really wasted in schoolboys. :-) Gorgeous framing in the gate and the one along the corridor with the archways...mmmmm. Fantastic!
(10.06.08 @ 04:43 PM)What a stunning venue! I love all the stonework against the gorgeous dress
(10.06.08 @ 05:13 PM)These photos are awesome. I love the photo of the bride wiping away the tear. Looking forward to seeing more soon.
(10.08.08 @ 03:26 PM)I randomly stopped by your blog. And probably would leave it as any other website, but your work made me leave a "footprint". Wow - admire your vision!
(10.17.08 @ 11:44 PM)
I'm going to call you the Sky Goddess!(it just complies.....do you have a direct line to the Master of the Clouds up there???)
(11.06.08 @ 07:02 AM)Stunning - as usual!!
Liz
xx
I think the praises should be aimed at you Andrea ... you were the one literally lying in the dirt to get these shots (never mind being so patient with the Aussie men before the ceremony). Thank you so much for everything, we are over the moon with these photos.
(11.10.08 @ 06:12 AM)Gill and Shaun
I was fine I did not have a heavy white dress on, so still think all praises go to you!
Had a laugh with the Ausie men an my "runway strip" lad!
(11.11.08 @ 02:53 PM)These are, as usual, spectacular! You really are the Sky Goddess!
(11.12.08 @ 02:05 PM)These are lovely, lovey!!
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