Elna & Owen - Rickety Bridge

In December I had the privelage of shooting Elna & Owen's beautiful wedding at Rickety Bridge, Franschhoek. They held the ceremony and the reception at the same venue, which is a small blessing for photographers as we get to spend more time photographing the couple without worrying about driving between venues!

Elna's gorgeous make-up was done by Jane Field - who happens to have the coolest tattoo's, so the make-up application pics look awesome! I also couldn't get over the amazing flowers and decor that Marcel did - it is the kind of look and feel that appeals to my personal taste.

It was quite funny having to de-thorn ourselves after walking between the vines - those things were massive! All in all it was a wonderful hot and happy day spent in the winelands. Thanks guys!

Teaser - Fatima & Naseem

Second shooter for Sybrand Cillié - Louise & Stefan

Louise and Stefan were married in Durbanville and held their wedding reception at Forrest 44 in Stellenbosch. Some of the couple shoot photos were taken at Altydgedacht that was near the church. I had lots of fun assisting Sybrand and learnt so much from this legendary wedding photographer. Have a look at some of the photos I took for Sybrand below and go see the pics he took on his site here.

Shandre & Noel - Franschhoek

I arrived at the Le Franschoek Villas where Shandre and her bridesmaids were getting dressed. It really makes a difference when getting ready in a room with white bedding that's crisp, clean and uncluttered. I got some amazing shots of her dad putting her shoes on - so sweet!

Shandre & Noel got married at the Franschhoek church on the main road where after we drove to Le Cottee, one of the oldest farms in Franschhoek and apparently where the French Hugenots first came to live in the valley. It made for a beautiful rustic feel with the old farm buildings and vineyards with the amazing mountain in the background. We just had to fight off the little bugs while shooting in the vineyard! The photo shoot was followed by celebrations and dancing at the church hall with all their friends and family.

Assistant: Jenue Drinkrow