Dramatic Wedding Portraits

Rakesh and Harsha’s Wedding

‘Pain is beauty’, and as I watched Harsha being sewn into her dress and veil, I was reminded that Indian brides go through a lot more pain….and it shows, she looked GORGEOUS.   Rakesh’s joyful reaction when he first saw his bride said it all, and gave me one of the best ‘first look’ reactions to capture.  This sweet couple held their wedding at Gandhi Hall in Lenasia.  Rakesh’s two sisters must love them very much because… Continue reading

Andre and Madelein’s Wedding

When I saw Madeleine’s email signature and realised that she’s an attourney, I was nervous and intimidated, expecting a hard-core, take-no-nonsense bridezilla-type .  But when I first met these two, at the Dros, I was immediately  struck by how warm and trusting and easy-going they were.  They asked my advice on timing and lighting, and took it.  They loved just about every photo I showed them, even the ones that are usually not the favourites, even… Continue reading

Keo and Hlale’s Wedding

Precious Celebrations arranged this vibrant, ethnic, enchanted wedding for her amazing clients, Keo and Hlale.  Thaba Eco Hotel and Spa was a perfect setting for their earth theme.  The bride and groom were beautifully dressed by David Tlale.  Oopsie Daisy decorated.  Keo put us all under a little pressure by being fashionably late – by about 3 hours –  I think because her dress was late in arriving.  I’d say Hlale must have been… Continue reading