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Michelle & Simon’s Wedding Part two | London

Monica Dart — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:22:04 +0000

If you missed part one, click here! Following their beautiful ceremony in Teddington, the guests were driven down to the Tamesis Yacht club. Michelle, Simon, and some of their bridal party walked down to the Thames River, where a boat was waiting to take them to their reception along the river. The guests had no idea the bridal party would be arriving in a boat, and so were met by cameras and raised champagne glasses. This was such a novel way to make an appearance! Drinks and canapes were enjoyed on the lawn and then the three of us slipped away do some photos. The reception kicked off with speeches followed by everyone drinking a toast with sambuca, and then dancing the night away. Michelle and Simon – thank you! Your wedding was a blast!

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Out and about in London

Monica Dart — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:42:23 +0000

London holds a special place in my heart. Now that I no longer live there, I love going over in the summer to catch up with friends, and do a bit of shooting (and shopping!). I love the energy of the city, the melting pot of nationalities, and never running out of things to see and do. I feel like a kid in a candy store! I had just been to see the Rankin exhibition on Brick Lane with a few photographers, and we decided to end it off with a drink at a little cafe. I spotted a young woman with red lips and red hair, sitting on a red leather chair, with an interesting mural on the wall behind her. I asked her if she would mind if I took a few photo’s of her, as she looked like she fitted into the scenery so well. We got chatting and she said she’s from JHB, and is now living in London, and that she always sits in the same red chair and reads a bit there everyday before heading off to work. Thanks Jessica – you look like a porcelain doll sitting in that chair!

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Chantelle & Andrew’s maternity shoot

Monica Dart — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:51:01 +0000

I’ve known Chantelle since junior school…a long, long time ago! We lost touch through high school when we ended up at different schools, then caught up again in London in our 20’s. I was so chuffed to hear she was preggers, I couldn’t wait to do a shoot with her, hubby Andrew and their first ‘child’, Buddy the labrador. In some of the shots, I got Chanti to ‘zhoosh’ up her hair (her maiden name used to be Wilde!), and ended up with some photo’s of her looking like actress Sienna Miller.

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Penny & Rob’s Maternity shoot in London

Monica Dart — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:16:24 +0000

My super cool cousin Robbie lives in London with his super cool wife, Penny. (I had to say that, otherwise he’d feel left out!) I wanted to do a maternity shoot for them as a gift, as I don’t get to see them often. Their baby is due any moment now – I was hoping their daughter Pippa would be born before I left London, but no such luck! We headed off to a park near their house just before sunset, then went out for Thai afterwards. I was dreaming of Pad Thai before the shoot, so had to keep focussed!

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Anna & Jonno at Clouds Estate, Stellenbosch

Monica Dart — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:52:12 +0000

I met Anna and Jonno in London last year during the summer. They were both so excited about getting married at Clouds Estate in South Africa, especially since the wedding was going to be so intimate, with just close family and friends. The high-light of the wedding was when the Itheko African dancers appeared to the beat of the drums, to the delight of all the guests.

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