New York Bridal Fair – Fall 2016
Your wedding dress is likely to be one of your biggest wedding expenses and near the top on your priority list. We know that many (not all) have dreamed of their wedding dress from the time they were...
View ArticleGuest Post | Lighting Trends
If you’re planning a wedding, you are probably feeling slightly overwhelmed with the heaps of inspiration around you. You love that relaxed feel characterised by rustic natural textures, but you’re...
View ArticleGuest Post | Nailing the dress code
Ah weddings. So much love in the air. So many things to celebrate. So many photos of you from unflattering angles that will live on other people’s Instagram feeds forever. You might even get the...
View ArticleThe Glades Farm | Vendor Feature
The Glades is situated in the heart of the KZN Midlands on the MacKenzie’s family farm. What used to be a pig barn has been transformed into a beautiful rustic venue which boasts a breath taking view...
View ArticleGUEST POST | PUT A RING ON IT
A couple of weeks ago, I spent the afternoon with Lauren Batchelor at her home studio where she works for her Dad, David Batchelor, also a jeweller. Not only did I leave with a whole new understanding...
View ArticleGuest Post: Same Sex Marriage in SA
What’s law got to do with it?: Same sex marriage in South Africa by Caili Forrest Images by Duane Smith Caili is a very dear friend of mine. SO dear, that she guided my husband and I through our...
View ArticleReal Wedding Feature | Theo & Maggie
Theo and Maggie took a different take on their wedding day. Instead of having me spend hours photographing their wedding preparations and details such as shoes, perfume and rings, they chose to cut to...
View ArticleGuest Post |Dearest bride and groom to be
Dearest Bride and Groom to be Hi there, my name is Jacki Bruniquel and I am a wedding photographer who is going to let you in on a little secret! Sometimes wedding photographers fake things to look...
View ArticleGuest Post | Doing your own bridal make up
Being wedding photographers, we are often with the bride that we photograph from the time she is having her make-up done, and it’s always fascinating to watch the transformation. not because the bride...
View ArticleGuest Post | Weddings are expensive
Weddings are expensive…and not just for the bride and groom. Someone once said to me that weddings are either expensive for the couple, or for the guests. I think that they’re pretty much expensive...
View ArticleDoing Long distance
PHOTOGRAPHY: TIARRA SORTE A friend of mine was recently dumped by her long term boyfriend at the airport after a visit to the city he had relocated to. Out of the blue! She had resigned from her job...
View ArticleVenue Review: Crystal Barn, Fort Nottingham
Derryn and I were lucky enough to spend a night at the much talked about new venue in the Midlands, Crystal Barn. We were dying to see what all the hype was about and let us tell you, this...
View ArticleReal Wedding | Kerryn & Jeff
Szerdi (from Knot Just Pics) and I have never met, but we struck up a conversation over Facebook. We got chatting about the blog, about wedding photography, about crazy clients, about beautiful...
View ArticleChristmas Desktops | Free Download
YAY for December – our favorite time of the year! Welcome to long summer days, midnight swims, braais with the family and – of course – CHRISTMAS! In celebration of this wonderful month we have some...
View ArticleReal Wedding | Margo & Mitch
Estafania is a wedding photographer who has spent time photographing in South Africa’s Eastern cape as well in Mexico, her home town. She calls herself a gypsy as she can’t spend too long in one...
View ArticleReview: SA Weddings Bridal Fair by Oh Happy Day
Bridal fairs are a matter of much debate among the wedding industry. Some love them, others not so much. It seems that your success exhibiting at a bridal fair has a lot to do with WHICH bridal fair...
View ArticleReal Wedding | Clint & Sue
Having a parent pass away before seeing you walk down the aisle is devastating. What is supposed to be the happiest day of your life, quickly becomes filled with sadness. Sue and Clint made the...
View ArticleReal Wedding | Alice & Leall
It breaks my heart to hear stories of friends who have fallen out over wedding planning, couples who start marriage in debt, and mother-in-laws who have to be seated on opposite sides of the room to...
View ArticleHooray Stationary | Christmas Tags
In celebration of our last week in the office and the fact that it is only 2 sleeps till Christmas (!!!!!!), we have designed some super cute Christmas gift tags to put the final touches on your...
View ArticleAnd we’re back! | Welcome to 2016
After a wonderful rest over December we are back in action and are so looking forward to every little thing 2016 has in-store for us. We are so blessed to be on this incredible journey and can’t...
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