“Starry, starry night Flaming flowers that brightly blaze Swirling clouds in violet haze Reflect in Vincent's eyes of china blue Colors changing hue Morning fields of amber grain Weathered faces lined in pain Are soothed beneath the artist's loving hand” Excerpt from the song 'Vincent' by Don McLean For this shoot, we drew our inspiration from the painting by Vincent van Gogh and we tried to paint our own version of his Starry Night in hues of blue, violet, yellow and gold. We wanted to create the same swirling momentum by making use of light and reflection and wanted to bring...
Eleshia & Kevin: Nooitgedacht, Stellenbosch
Earthy greens, greys and pops of Cadbury purple created the backdrop for Kevin and Eleshia's wedding at Nooitgedacht in Stellenbosch on 7 August 2015. It was an absolutely perfect day – not too hot, not too cold, the slightest of breezes and golden sunshine. We couldn't have planned it better ourselves! They were such a fun couple to work with and we really enjoyed the journey with them. They are based in London, so most of our communication happened via skype or mail, but it was awesome to get to know them. I was initially a bit wary of the Cadbury purple, but it worked so well with the...
Let Love Grow – A Poem
Sowing this most fragile seed In a garden full of weeds I tend to it most carefully Till my fingers crack and bleed I watch as it takes root and grows To the sunlight turns its face And when the winds begin to blow It stirs and sways with grace Strength seeps into my weary heart Sorrows begin to slowly part As it sings to me of hope and peace And I find my mind at ease So I let love grow bright as the sun Till the weeds of hurt are all but gone I lie in fields of radiant hues And I'm safe till life is done [gallery link="none" size="full"...
Hildegardt & Kuba: An Antique Chic West Coast Wedding
Many of you will know Hildegarde Whites from her time on the Afrikaans soap, 7e Laan. She and her husband are both creatives (he plays in various bands) and their love for the Arts is woven through the tapestry of their relationship. They wanted to get married in 2012 on the beautiful West Coast and wanted their wedding to radiate Antique Chic. We used beautiful antique roses, pearls, broaches and soft nudes and pinks to bring across the theme, with crystal candelabra and chandeliers to reflect the light and make everything sparkle. It was a beautiful celebration and a very joyous...
Lee & Chris: A Charming, Coral & White Philadelphia Wedding
In a small, postcard town just outside of Durbanville, there is a charming little place called De Malle Meul. It has become synonomous with Philadelphia and it greets you warmly when you turn into the main street. It used to be the old mill and still bears a lot of the history within its walls. After being turned away from one venue, Lee and Chris found De Malle Meul the perfect place for them to start their lives together and what a beautiful start it turned out to be! The weather was perfect and everything came together magically for them on the day. The guests sat on hay bales, covered...