Lets go behind the scenes at my weddings
Hudson's at Vredenheim is set on a working wine estate just outside Stellenbosch on the road towards Somerset West. The venue occupies a collection of old farm buildings — stone…
Over the years I have photographed ceremonies led by every kind of officiant — from those who say “do whatever you like” to those who would rather not have a…
Wedding TIPS: Now What? It was a good Easter weekend. Your boyfriend popped the question. Your Mom is ecstatic. Dad is grumbling something about the budget.Your little sister is jealous…
Here is a small thing that makes a surprisingly big difference to your morning: the temperature of the room you get ready in. I have been to plenty of beautiful…
If there is one ceremony layout I quietly hope for, it is when the couple stands facing their guests rather than with their backs to the room. It is one…
Wedding Tips: Group shots I talked about group shots a while back. See Wedding tips: GroupsWhere possible I also suggest using a bench. It creates a nice atmosphere and it's…
Wedding tip: Big group shot It’s always difficult to fit in 100 people on one photo. I luckily have a wide angle lens but the problem comes that I normally…
Wedding tips: Grand Entrance Probably one of the few times that you will truly feel like a celebrity. It’s great when the couple does a “lap of honour”.I have been…
Cutting of the cake Put the cake where the light is good, not in a dark corner. Mind the light and the backgroundThe cake cutting is a lovely, photogenic moment…
The most photogenic thing you can be on the day is relaxed.As a wedding photographer, I have the luxury of being right in the middle of all the action, but…