FAMILY STORYTELLING SESSIONS
The family photos that I LOVE are the ones of my son throwing the mother of all tantrums over his lego blocks, my daughter hiding her peas behind her potatoes, my husband’s face as he tries not to give in … Continued
WELCOME, BABY NEAVE: A HOME NEWBORN SHOOT, CAPE TOWN
It feels like only yesterday that I photographed little Greer’s christening, so when Karen asked me to do a documentary newborn home shoot, I was momentarily awestruck at how quickly two years have passed – and then immediately very excited to … Continued
AN AUTUMN FAMILY PHOTOSHOOT, CAPE TOWN
What a gorgeous time of year for a family photoshoot in Cape Town! The crackle of russet and plum coloured leaves underfoot while children frolic ruddy-cheeked in the crisp sunny air…perfection! Lyrical waxing aside, this really is my favourite time of … Continued
ASHLEIGH’S 40TH BIRTHDAY BASH
I’m always game for a challenge. When Ashleigh’s husband contacted me early Saturday morning with a last-minute request to please come and photograph her 40th birthday party at Westlake golf club, I was more than happy to help out. What … Continued
THE LE GRANGE FAMILY SHOOT
Photographing siblings is always a pleasure! It’s such a joy to get to know the different personalities at the start of the shoot, and then spend time capturing the quirks and expressions of each child, separately and together. Michelle wanted … Continued
Cape Town Wedding Photographer 2014/15
It’s wedding season, hurrah! If you’re here because you’re looking for a wedding photographer, then, welcome, and thanks for taking the time to look through my portfolio. I’ve been really busy with family shoots lately, and I do enjoy them … Continued
EXPERIMENTING WITH LONG EXPOSURES
A few weeks ago, one of my photo-buddies suggested I tag along to a landscape workshop/afternoon at Kogel Bay. This beautiful stretch of long and gorgeously scenic beach is close to Gordon’s Bay, about 45 minutes from Cape Town. I have … Continued
CREATING STAND-OUT PORTRAITS
How to cut clutter from your family photos and make them wall-worthy When your subject – let’s say, an adorable, dimply, cheeky toddler – is playing in the garden and you want to capture an image of him but NOT … Continued
INSPIRED BY THE MASTERS
The Dutch masters, such a Vermeer (Girl with a Pearl Earring) and Van Utrecht or Claesz (pictured above and below) had the most incredible understanding of light and shadows. Painting at a time when 1) the Calvinists had banned … Continued
DRESSING YOUR BEST FOR A FAMILY PHOTO-SHOOT
You’ve booked your photo-shoot, selected a beautiful location – now its time to turn stylist Your family’s wardrobe choices can make or break your image quality. If I can stress one thing to my families, pre-shoot, its to take the … Continued