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Thursday, September 15th, 2011
Monique and I have been friends since were very little. When I was over in Sweden in July to shoot a wedding, I took the train from Uppsala to where she lives in Karlstad, to visit her. I wanted to give her a gift for her 40th birthday – so decided on a boudoir shoot in the forest where she has a holiday cottage. She was a little shy with her photos but you can see in these how incredible she looks. I say “FABULOUS AT 40! I am so proud of my friend – she has changed her life and become a Zumba intructor, and runs LCHF (low carb high fat) in Sweden. Have a look at her blog which is ranked as one of the 5 top blogs in Sweden! www.lifezone.se/
Mon – it was so cool to spend some quality time with you especially with you living so far away. Hope to see you in Sweden again.xxx
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Monday, September 12th, 2011
I was in Sweden in July to photograph Anahita and Gustav’s wedding. Click here to see the preview of their wedding which I posted a couple of weeks ago.
Being asked to shoot a destination wedding is really quite a privilege and I one I don’t take for granted. The opportunity to experience a new country, and take it in with all the senses is rather overwhelming. I flew into Sweden from Ireland where I had been previously for 3 weeks. Gustav and Anahita were so welcoming, I felt like I was re-connecting with old friends.
The day of the wedding arrived, and Gustav picked me up and dropped me off at the Clarion Hotel Gillet in Uppsala, where Anahita was getting ready. From the window we had a view of the Uppsala Cathedral Dome Church which was built in 1453. They decided to have most of their photos of the two of them done before they got married. Anahita waited on the railway track covering her face with an umbrella and Gustav walked up to meet her. I cannot recommend this enough to couples – meeting before the ceremony. The photos get done in a relaxed environment and then after the ceremony you get to spend all that time with family and guests.
This was the first time I got to photograph two ceremonies at the same wedding! The first was a Persian ceremony called the ‘Persian Aghd’ which is a legal Iranian ceremony filled with music, laughter, food and love. Each type of food that is laid out symbolises something in the marriage: honey eaten straight after the ceremony to ensure sweetness in life – first the groom dips his finger into the honey and offers it to the bride, then the bride does the same; walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts symbolise fertility; a large mirror for bringing brightness and light into the future. The bridal couple are then showered with gifts from friends and family and then enjoy a drink and food. From there we headed off to their 2nd ceremony at the Uppsala Cathedral Dome Church – absolutely towering in beauty! Both ceremonies were so beautiful and emotional – I shed some tears too, a combination of the moving service and the fact that I really and truly was in Sweden! The reception was held at the spectacular Uppsala Castle where speeches led into dinner, followed by some festive dancing.
Anahita och Gustav – Tack för att du bad mig att fotografera ditt bröllop. Det var en höjdpunkt i mitt år. Your family and friends were so kind and warm to me throughout the day, I was completely moved.
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Thursday, July 28th, 2011
Well a wonderful season of weddings and other exciting photoshoots came to a close the end of May. I decided to take June off and finish editing the last of the shoots, as well as pack up home and move to Seapoint! So big changes ahead. July and August I’ll be away on a much needed HOLIDAY!!!
So I am currently in Europe visiting friends in Ireland, England and Sweden and having the best time re-connecting with old friends. Spending quality time with people I love is what is making this holiday so memorable.
If you need to contact me for any photoshoots while I’m away, please mail me via my contacts page, or mail me on: monica@monicadartphotography.com I will be on limited email but will do my best to reply as soon as I have a chance!
Much love,
Monica
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Saturday, July 23rd, 2011
It has been a blissfully exciting and busy time in Europe, and just one week left in London before I return to South Africa. I wanted to put up a few photo’s from Anahita and Gustav’s charming wedding, in one of the most beautiful countries I’ve ever been to – Sweden. Once I am back on the shores of Cape Town, I will do a double, maybe tripple blog post with all the yummy details and the full story of this absolutely delightful wedding. So for now, here are a few from the day….
(I have now updated their wedding blog – for the updated version of the entire day, click here
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Thursday, July 7th, 2011
Christine and David’s wedding was my last wedding of the season. My assistant Anel and I drove up from Cape Town on a perfectly crisp and clear Friday morning. We were there for three hours taking photo’s of the intimate and small wedding party, and then headed off to do the creative shoot with Christine and David. Christine is one of the most adorable brides I’ve ever worked with – easy going and full of smiles all day. On our shoot we came across a couple of lemon trees. I got them each to close their eyes and smell a lemon – and then said that in future if/when they have a fight or disagreement, the one who is wrong should put a lemon under the other one’s pillow as a reminder of their wedding day.
Apologies for the late blog entry – it’s been a hectic – but fun season.
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Sunday, June 12th, 2011
If you haven’t seen part one yet, follow this link. Here is part two of one of the most fun weddings I’ve ever been to! Tarryn and Shaun – thank you, I had a great time being part of your day.x
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Tuesday, June 7th, 2011
Part One:
Durbanites are officially my favourite South African’s at the moment! Here are some facts about Durbanites (i’m sure you can find more on google.)
1. They are a really happy bunch!
2. Incredibly welcoming, down to earth and funny. (Lots of laughs throughout the day)
3. They party until the end with as much energy as when they started.
4. They have no willpower…yes those of you non-smokers who puffed away on Cuban cigars – you know who you are!
Tarryn and Shaun are Durbanites, now living in the UK. We built up a relationship via email so by the time they arrived in Cape Town it was as though I’d known them ages already. Their wedding was held at one of my favourite venues, Backsberg Estate in Franschhoek. Friends and family traveled from all over the country and abroad to make the day amazing. They had a live band called Paradigm who were just brilliant. This wedding was so much fun, my assistant Anel and I ended up leaving after midnight. (I’ll post all the suppliers details in part two.) Enjoy and thanks for your patience! Part two will be up over the next few days.
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Tuesday, June 7th, 2011
A huge thank you to the fantastic Wedding Concepts Premium South African Wedding Planning team for running a competition of the “Top 10 Wedding Images of 2010“. Also thanks must go to Zola Cossie a stunning bride I had the pleasure of photographing.
I feel really honoured to have won 1st Place and 9th Place in the competition. Congratulations to my beautiful friend and fellow photographer Christine Meintjes for having 3 stunning images selected. To view all the images from some amazing South African talent please view Wedding Concepts blog.
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Monday, May 30th, 2011
I feel really grateful to have been featured on Love Olio’s blog – “A Visual Guide to the Most Creative Wedding Photographers in the World“.
I have been following their blog for months and this is why they are so cool:
Love Olio is created to:
- Showcase wedding and engagement photography from the most creative and groundbreaking wedding photographers in the world
- Connect brides and grooms with talented wedding photographers in their area
- Browse for inspirational décor and design ideas from real weddings
Thank you Ann & Noel from LOVEOLIO, I am happy to spread the love!
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Friday, May 27th, 2011
Ok, so I FINALLY have part two up! I forgot to mention in part one, that Calitzdorp is also the Port Capital of South Africa! The ceremony was held at a lovely little church in the town, but myself and Mandelbrot videographers (who by the way were not only incredible to work alongside but produce some of the most creatively diverse work….) were not permitted in the church to shoot. We waited in the warm sunshine until the doors opened and Mel and Tim walked out as “Mr and Mrs Parr!”
What was so unique about this wedding was that the ceremony was held at the historic Calitzdorp train station! The end of the platform was turned into the reception and dance area. Later in the evening a bonfire was lit, and then Mel and Tim each released a large sky lantern into the air. It was incredible and everyone watched until the lights became little dots and finally disappeared into the night. There was a live band which kept most on the dance floor while some family and friends snuggled up by the fire. Amazing wedding – incredible experience in what is now definitely my favourite little town in South Africa.
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