Engagement Shoot, Photography, Wedding

Engagement Shoot: 8 reasons to have one

“So why in the world do I need an engagement photoshoot?” The main reason to have a pre-wedding/engagement shoot is to make your wedding photos perfect. Most couples are not professional models and often have not done a professional shoot before, so the engagement shoot will give them a chance to let go of their nerves and also use the session as trial for the big day. The result will be better more natural wedding photos.

Here are a few reasons to have a engagement  shoot along with photos from some engagement shoots around Johannesburg:
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Photography, Wedding

5 Common Bride Fears, Photography

There are two types of brides. Those that freak out and those that freak out less :). Those that don’t freak out are an anomaly. They are the White Antelope of brides, rarely seen but you know they exist. I’ve put together a list of the most common fears brides and grooms have expressed in my 3 years as a wedding photographer. Hopefully it helps you calm down a little.
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Fashion, Photography, Travel

Canola Ca-nada

So I’ve been in Cape Town for a few days now. Its been great. Its always great. Yesterday I decided I want to shoot a model in a white dress walking through Canola field(Sunflower field). So I called up my friend @iamabongwe and she was obliged. Such a professional just jumps in and out of character so easily. My friends Stephan and Khuthi joined for the shoot. Off our merry way we went after some Googling for the location to the Canola fields.

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Photography

5 Questions to ask your Traditional Wedding Photographer

Hiring a wedding photographer for a traditional wedding(African Wedding) is slightly different from hiring one for a Western (white) wedding. Traditional Wedding Photographers need to be aware that each culture has specific customs and traditions that differ from one another. With that said, I’ve compiled a couple of questions that my clients usually ask me and I think these are key to consider when hiring your photographer.

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