Elizna & Johan is one of those young sweet, gentle & loving couples. While Johan was getting ready at Emoya Estate, Elizna was preparing herself at her parents home. I don’t think anybody knew or took notice but Elizna’s flowers did not open it time for their big day, so they quickly went to Woolworths for a back-up bouquet. I just loved Elizna’s attitude about the whole issue – while some brides/couples get wrapped up in all the commotion of what should happen when & how things should be presented, Elizna just sat back and enjoyed every minute of the day. Here is some shots of them getting ready and the ceremony that took place at Emoya Estate here in Bloemfontein…
Another one of those crazy wedding photo-booths, this one is from Gert & Rizta’s wedding at Monte Bello Estate…
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Michelle & Demetrios are residing in Cyprus and when they were in South Africa for a friends’ wedding, they decided to do an engagement shoot in Michelle’s home-town, Bloemfontein. We also went far an extended 3hr shoot, this is the final part of their shoot. This posting features them enjoying a picnic under african sky & at the end of the shoot we were blessed with one of Africa’s finest sunsets…
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Have I ever mentioned that I love to do pre-wedding / engagement shoots? It is such a wonderful opportunity to get to know each other. The couple can feel what it feels like to be in front of the camera for an extensive period, which will calm the nerves when it comes to the big day. The duration of an engagement session is usually about 1 & 1/2 hours, giving enough time for the couple to relaxant and allowing them to be themselves, producing natural, romantic and fun images.
Because the session is so informal, it allows us to wonder of the beaten track and do play around with different ideas and post-processing, which is not always possible with the time constraints and formalities of a wedding.
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Sterkte, GroeteChrizanne & Ryno had their wedding ceremony at Monte Bello Estate just outside Bloemfontein. The ceremony was in the old horse stables whereafter is was time for the reception. But before the ceremony we had some time to do their private session. There was the one of the most spectacular sunset as we returned to the reception, so obviously the guests had to wait a bit longer as I just had to capture them with the sunset – but I think it was worth it…
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