As much as I love and cherish the daily dose of constant mayhem my boys churn out; be it through giggling, loud laughter, chattering, whining and fisticuffs, I also really value MY time - those rare occasions in the course of the evening, when I'm alone and all is quiet and calm. My time.
It's during this time that I can actually sit in front of my PC, in total peace, going through moments, editing images and getting lost in thought.
Here is one I stumbled on, from last nights editing session.
Another fleeting second captured, which I once again failed to see during my selection for the Blog. It's funny how, when going about the editing process, I eventually get to see all those small moments that do not always immediately catch my eye for the Blog. I seem to be in too much of a hurry when scanning through about 4,000 thumbnail images; missing small, magical instants like this.
I suppose your wedding day is very much like this: so fast, so exciting, so filled with nerves and emotion, it's all over in the blink of an eye. Given the helter-skelter of any marriage day, I reckon you would also tend to miss some of the seemingly lesser significant moments.
WOW!!! This is absolutely beautiful! xxx
(03.16.10 @ 09:08 PM)So cute!
(03.17.10 @ 12:57 PM)Having shot over a hundred weddings, it's strange I have never photographed a ceremony at Avianto, which does seem to be one of the more popular Gauteng venues.
Every wedding is, of course, different and I love that.
I love the different personalities and circumstances of the day and the genuinely nice people I get to meet. This one involved many, many emotional and tearful moments throughout the day. There was also plenty of laughter to make up for the tears; the mother of the bride being locked in the bathroom; a petal-obsessed flower girl; an ancient Landy; a fun-loving and relaxed couple and a bride looking ever so graceful walking up a muddy hill. . . just so her selfish photographer could capture an image with the moody sky.
Thank you, both of you - we had a grand time.
There she is, an angelic flowergirl very serious about her role on the day...the petals had no chance.
I also love the lavendar field, together with the last one. Wow!
(03.15.10 @ 06:53 AM)I only saw the halo above the angel now...how apt!
(03.15.10 @ 07:01 AM)Gorgeous as always! This was a beautiful wedding with such wonderful people...you captured Nahtalie's loving nature so well, Andrea
(03.19.10 @ 08:07 AM)Stunning stunning stunning. Nahts, you looked amazing and Win ever so handsome. Love you both
(03.19.10 @ 03:32 PM)Fantastic photos, that capture the happy occasion so well ..........
(03.21.10 @ 02:36 PM)I love them! Thanks so much to both of you for capturing all of what was so special to us. I cannot wait to see the rest. From the moment I saw your pics I knew that I wanted you to be behind that lens and finally here we are :) Thank you, thank you, thank you x I thought those "special" pics taken while my mom was locked in the bathroom would be here too :) My sister would kill me! Ha Ha Ha!!
(03.24.10 @ 05:09 PM)Oh and by the way, my shoes didn't stand a chance after that photo shoot! When I got back from honeymoon I had such a chuckle when I saw the state they were in. ANYTHING for these pics though!
(03.24.10 @ 05:12 PM)WOW! WOW! WOW! they are absolutely stunning....nats, you look amazing! the love that we saw on the wedding day has been captured beautifully in the photo's! xxxx
(03.24.10 @ 05:33 PM)I am so glad you like them. Sorry about them shoes, R.I.P.
"My sister would kill me" was the exact thought train that prevented me from posting them.
I do not recall that she was fully dressed?? Or quite looking her best feminine-self, whilst at her rescue mission trying to bash the toilet door open, trying desperately to save the distressed mother of the bride. ;-)
What a laugh!!! Definately not fully clothed but you still HAVE TO give them to me. I'll whip them out one day when it can work to my advantage :) Aaahh, sisterly love.
(03.25.10 @ 04:04 PM)Yes, quite right you two!!! I would kill you both.
Although the the name "Fat pants" has become quite famous now!! He,Hee! A hysterical moment i will never forget. Oh my sussie! These pictures brought me to tears when I saw them. You look exquisite. Andrea, you have captured Nahtalie and Winston perfectly. What a talent you are!!
Wow... an amazing couple, a beautiful day and a fantastic wedding! Thank you for inviting us to share it with you. Your pics serve as the proof of a wonderful future togeter.
(03.30.10 @ 10:52 AM)A while back, I completed a gorgeous shoot for a business named In Good Company, who offer a range of imported linen, tableware decorations and, basically, just lovely things!
I wanted to keep it all quiet until their newsletter was done, dusted and launched and, since it is, I can now finally reveal.
The theme of the tea party set-up was Alice in Wonderland and you can see by the images they went full-out with the styling and props. My first commercial shoot and I absolutely loved it!
More picture on the In Good Company blog.
...and wait! there is more, you can download free printable pdf files used for this bride in wonderland shoot - just click here.
I saw this on the blogosphere last night and got so excited when I saw you'd done the shoot! It's gorgeous! I lurve Alice in Wonderland stuff - we did our last issue of the Splendid Affairs mag with an Alice theme as well. Starting to wish I'd done it for my wedding!
(03.04.10 @ 10:32 AM)really love the theme.. wish more "brides" were so adventurous, you really captured the "fun" in it all...
(03.05.10 @ 04:15 PM)I am out of the country till Thursday with no access to my emails. If you want to receive a copy of my packages please send an email to prices@andreacarlylephotography.co.za.
I come back to warm weather on Thursday.
Stunning. I wish I had more "my Time" :)
(03.26.10 @ 10:00 AM)Me too!......Or that I could keep my eyes open a little later!
(03.26.10 @ 04:50 PM)Amazing pic Andrea.... Also wish I had more 'me time' :)
(03.28.10 @ 08:47 AM)Oh wow! Another amazing photo, incredible!
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