My 150th blog post!!! | portrait shoot

//   Yay for celebrations!!!  //

 This has been an eventful week so far me, first launching my new logo for Taryn Ward Photography (click on the link to view it), introducing a family shoot special (see my facebook page for details) and now blogging my 150th blogpost!! And what a great shoot to get the honor of been number one-five-ohh...a little fashion portrait shoot shot in the country side.

Excited to be launching my new logo!

Yay! My new logo is finally here!

Hanchen's surprise kitchen tea!

This shoot was something a little different to what I normally document and turned out being such a sweet surprise! I was contacted by Mizelle to take photos at a surprise kitchen tea she and the girls were throwing for their soon-to-be-wed friend Hanchen. And from the look on Hanchen's face - she clearly had no idea about it and it was totally unexpected!! (Good job girls!!)

Kim + Charlie Wedding | Franschhoek

This is a long overdue bumper post as I couldn't leave anything out - I just loved this wedding so much!!

This is the love story of Kim and Charlie the Englishman. Kim was born in South African and has been living in the UK since she was about 13, add some years later and this is where she met the man that won over her heart, which is fitting because Charlie is a cardiologist from the UK :) They decided to get married in South Africa (yay!) at the stunning La Petite Dauphine in Franschhoek. This meant that about 95% of the guests flew in from overseas to join in on the festivities.

Featured on new wedding blog MOOITROUES!

We've been featured in Ideas Magazine's wedding issue!

I'm bursting at the seams with joy a the moment! I heard yesterday evening that I've been featured in the latest issue of Ideas magazine's annual wedding issue!!! I couldn't wait to get to the nearest book shop to get myself a copy and share it with everyone :) It goes without saying that the magazine is crammed with stunning wedding ideas and I would recommend anyone planning a wedding to get your hands on a copy. 

Leani + Ettienne | Philadelphia

I absolutely loved this wedding! Leani and Ettienne are such a sweet couple and decided to tie the knot in the little town of Philadelphia - the South African one that is :) The venue was situated on a farm just outside the town and my oh my is it gorgeous! The venue has a barn that they turned into a luxurious indoor venue and the decor on the day was tasteful and simplistic and just so pretty!

Natalie portrait shoot

I had the opportunity to do a fun portrait shoot with Natalie Mostert in Stellenbosch not too long ago. She is a talented performer and amazing singer! Annnnnd such a natural in front of the camera - she was such an absolute joy to capture. The shoot was divided up into two - one half being soft, feminine and whimsical and the other half was more of a hardcore, edgy, rocker chick look, which combine the two sides of Natalies personality :) 

Matthew + Maxine 2nd birthday

This shoot was a little different to my usual - I got to document a 2nd birthday party for twins Matthew and Maxine and friends. The theme of the party was farm style and it was only fitting that they have it held on a farm and be able to touch and feed the animals :) The kids naturally loved it!

Tamsin + Walter's Wedding | Elgin

Tamsin and Walter's beautiful wedding was held on an apple farm in the heart of the Elgin valley. Their ceremony had absolutely breathtaking views of Elgin, guests sat on hay bales and looked down into the valley with lakes and orchards and new forrests - it was just so perfect! I couldn't believe I got to capture all that beauty!