Archive for May, 2010

Louise & Clive, Rickety Bridge – Franschhoek

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

I have to share this story of synchronicity and how I came about photographing Louise and Clive’s wedding at Rickety Bridge in Franschhoek.  My friend Sean Calitz photographer referred me to his close friend Louise who lives in Australia and was planning a wedding in South Africa.  So Louise and Clive booked me for their big day.  A little while later, while Louise was out and about in Sydney with her friend Alicia, Alicia said she new of a photographer (me!) in Cape Town .  They were both then completely shocked that Louise had already booked me.  It so happened, that last year when I was in Egypt on a girlie holiday, I met and became friends with Alicia (who lives in Australia)…and had no idea that Alicia and Louise were friends.  Small world!

Ok, back to the wedding day….a beautiful sunny day, a small wedding party, a lovely intimate ceremony, and a fantastic wedding brunch under a marquee!  The day couldn’t have been any better.  What is great about Rickety Bridge when it comes to photo’s, is that even if the wedding takes place in the middle of the day with full sunlight, there are loads of areas in the shade for shooting in.

Louise and Clive – wow, it was so cool to meet you both and thanks for being so patient with me uploading my blog!  See you in Australia next year (well that is the plan so far!)x

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Melissa & Jonty – The Mount Nelson Hotel

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010

Melissa and Jonty got married at the most famous hotel in Cape Town, The Mount Nelson.  The weather in May is usually unpredictable in Cape Town, but on this particular day it was beautiful and sunny.  The ceremony was held outside under a  Chuppah (canopy).  I had previously photographed Mel & Jonty’s E-session in Houtbay, so I knew how easy and relaxed they would be to photograph on their wedding day.  I love doing Jewish weddings – they are so full of energy and everyone always seems to be on the dance floor when the music starts.  There was such a build up to their wedding.  They set up a website for family and guests with a little story of how they met, and the plans for the wedding. I think that was such a special touch, as it gave insight into their lives, which then meant that when i spent the day at the wedding, the experience was a more personal one.  More and more couples are doing this and I really encourage it.  The Knot offers a website for couples to easily set up info about their wedding day.

Mel & Jonty, thank you!  I had such fun with you both. x

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