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Gouritz Eco Marine Lodge: Lutho & Mosa

Weddings

Midday beach weddings is not always easy to capture, not mentioning the crazy wind!  But oh my goodness, this was all just picture perfect!  It was such a pleasure to capture this beautiful event, thank you for the honour.  Lutho and Mosa asked me to post this note of thanks to everyone who helped to make this day unforgettable:

“To our family and friends.

Thank you for the support, the love and the laughter.

Thank you for celebrating with us on our wedding day, it would not have been the same without you.

We are so grateful for your generosity and for sharing our most special day with us.

We hope you’ve enjoyed the celebration in Gouritsmond.

All our Love

Mr & Mrs Dwesini”

“To our service providers – all of you went over & above what we asked for”

Design_by_Zwai – Décor Setup

Fancy Functions – Décor Equipment & flowers

Pape Sidibe – Groom’s suit

MMCC designs – Brides dresses

MUA: MJ Artistry

Eco Marine Lodge – For hospitality, venue, food

Hessequa Municipality –  Beach ceremony

Pastor Shawn Nortje from Christian Revival Church for officiating the wedding.

Hlonipha Matshamba & Mqophiso Zakwe: Live perfomance

DJ Stone Candi – Music

Mannik Musiek – Sound system

Gourits Standhuis – Accommodation for the entire week

Gouritsmond B&B – Accommodation

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Pinnacle Point Mossel Bay: Luan & Deidré

Couples

No matter how much you try to plan something, the outcome is never in your hands.  Thankfully we serve an awesome God who always know best.

Luan and I initially planned a surprise picnic on friends of mine’s farm just outside Hartenbos, thank you dear Karien for all your help. Everything was set, decor rented, food bought and a beautiful bottle of sparkling wine. The weather was however hectic, rain pouring out every now and again.    At the last moment we opted for a spot at Pinnacle Point were Luan and Deidré was staying for a weekend away.  I met Luan at Pinnacle three hours before the planned session while Deidré was out for a bit of pampering with Marojean de Bod from MJ Artistry.  Once Luan saw the beautiful scenery, as you exit the walkway tunnel, he knew this was the perfect spot to propose.

We were blessed with a break in the rainy weather and the most beautiful light by the time Luan and Deidré arrived.  It was such a special moment and surely blessed as everything turned out perfect.  Congratulations and thank you that I had the honour to capture this awesome moment.  I cannot wait to capture your wedding next year in Swellendam, one of my favourite towns in South Africa.

 

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Klein Brak Beach: Expecting Chloë

Maternity

The wonder of expecting your first child, few thing in life can compare to this.  I love everything about this session.  Gorgeous couple, beautiful scenery and perfect light.  Enjoy these last few days awaiting her birth!

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Great Brak Beach: Andries Family

Family Portraits

Another awesome session with the beautiful Andries family.  I am blessed with so many awesome returning clients.  Thank you for sharing a little bit of your family life with me.

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Hartenbos Beach: Kruger Family

Family Portraits

Always a pleasure to work with a beautiful local family.  The first time I met Amy and her daughter was for Elmi’s 16th birthday celebration.  Hard to believe it’s been so long ago!  Elmi has grown into a beautiful young woman. It was a pleasure to meet the male side of the family.  Thank you for a great session, it was a pleasure to work with you all.

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Groot Brak Friendship Session: Juné’s 15th

Lifestyle Portraits

Cindy booked this session with me for Juné’s 15th birthday celebration.  Loved meeting these gorgeous girls, we had so much fun.  I decided to also capture a few images with beautiful mom Cindy, so glad I did as this mom and daughter is magic in front of the camera.  Hope to see you again!

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Springerbaai: Tromp Family

Family Portraits

Family is what life is all about.  It is not just about the family we were born into, but more about the family we create.  I love family photography because I get to meet beautiful families like this one.  Thank you for an awesome session, it was great to meet you all!

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Garden Route Surprise Engagement: Vuyo & Busi

Couples

Congratulations to this sweet couple!  I loved meeting Vuyo and Busi, it was such an honour to be part of this beautiful moment in their lives.  Looking forward to share in some more beautiful memories.

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Mossel Bay Engagement: Helgard & Melissa

Couples

Meeting Helgard and Melissa felt like seeing long time friends again.  I felt right at ease with this young, fun filled couple.  Not even the wind and rain could mute their bubbly personalities.  Looking forward to capture their wedding day!

Garden Route Portraits: Expecting Abby

Maternity

We are facing such unknown, uncertain times today.  It is easy to be overwhelmed by all the negativity.  Then days like these lift your spirits and make you excited about the future.  Thank you dear Daniel and Chrizandré for an awesome session.  Little Abby is a blessed little girl to have parents like you awaiting her arrival.

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Garden Route Portraits: Expecting Maison

Maternity

Meeting the Fourie family was such a blessing.  Gorgeous family blessed with another little boy on the way.  It was great getting out after such a long time to capture more precious memories.  Cannot wait to meet little Maison.

 

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Hartenbos Beach Garden Route: Liebenberg Family

Family Portraits

Perfect way to end off a family holiday, despite the fact that they had to cut their time short to be back home in time for the nation wide lockdown.  Thank your for sharing this precious time with me, it was a pleasure meeting you all.