PRETORIA ENGAGEMENT SESSION
Pretoria engagement session.
A beautiful engagement with James & Denize, a couple from Dubai. Denize has a contagious smile but it's because James loves getting that smile out of her. Her stunning dress by Silver Swallow Design and her makeup by the talented Missy Makeup Artist.
LOWVELD WEDDING LUSH FLORAL DESIGN
I am very privileged to have photograph Minette & Stephen's wedding in October. Minette has been one of my friends since the age of 14 and I can honestly say that I have never had a dull moment with her. I loved being a part of this wedding (I was a bridesmaid too), it was the most fun I have ever had at a wedding.
I think one of my favourite feelings is laughing with someone and realising half way through how much you enjoy them and their existence.
I am very privileged to have photograph Minette & Stephen's wedding in October. Minette has been one of my friends since the age of 14 and I can honestly say that I have never had a dull moment with her. I loved being a part of this wedding (I was a bridesmaid too), it was the most fun I have ever had at a wedding.
If your eye manages to catch those beautiful life size paper roses below, they were made by Minette's mother, Ronel. I have added her details at the creative team info, they are spectacular and really make an amazing impression.
Venue Whispering Thorns | Flowers Lush Floral | Lifesize Paper Roses by Ronel 0827735912 | Dress Enzoani | Bridesmaid Dresses Silver Swallow | Hair by Mari (Lowveld) 0829249641 | Makeup The Beauty Box (Lowveld) 0833561210
CHARLIE & BIANCE
My little brother got married...it's strange, to see your baby brother become a man, he is 7 years my junior and I used to look after my two younger brothers a lot when we were younger and when we got older, so in my mind they stay kids.
I think one of my favourite feelings is laughing with someone and realising half way through how much you enjoy them and their existence ~ Unknown
My little brother got married...it's strange, to see your baby brother become a man, he is 7 years my junior and I used to look after my two younger brothers a lot when we were younger and when we got older, so in my mind they stay kids.
I think of the four kids, he is probably the most romantic one, he was always the one giving hugs and kisses as a baby (on demand, so we asked regularly). About four years ago, he said something to me that I will never forget, the two of us got in the car to go meet our new born baby nephew, Carl, the first grandchild. I remember that day so clearly, we were all extremely excited! On the way there I asked him if he ever wanted children and his response threw me back a bit (I don't know why, Charlie and I have always been great with children), he said: 'Rensche, I can't wait to have a family' Seeing Carl made him more excited for his own life.
So far, that is one of my sweetest memories of him!
Charlie, I hope that you and Biance will be blessed with a big loving family, that you will give your hugs as freely as you always do. I hope that the two of you will always have laughter in your life and share it with those around you!
Styling & Planning Splendid Wedding Co | Hair by Beat from Gary Rom (Mall of Africa) | Robes and bridesmaid dresses Silver Swallow
NINA | DUBAI
A good life is when you assume nothing, do more, need less, smile often, dream big, laugh a lot and realize how blessed you are.
A good life is when you assume nothing, do more, need less, smile often, dream big, laugh a lot and realize how blessed you are.
Nina booked me for her personal portrait session while I was visiting Dubai. Portrait sessions are so important, we often forget to take note of our lives at a certain point of our lives, we either feel it is silly or we are scared that people would think we love ourselves too much, but we should always love ourselves and be proud of who we are, in this moment, right now, at this stage of our lives. Nina, you are absolutely beautiful, inside and out. I had a smile on my face throughout editing this session. I hope to see you again soon and so happy that I have made a new friend.
I will be hopefully be in Dubai again soon, so if you are interested in a session (portrait, family, wedding etc), please give me a shout here.
Film & Digital | Black Dress Silver Swallow
SILVER SWALLOW LOVE
It is wonderful to blog this shoot, it was shot in early February, with my favourite camera, my Contax 645 film camera #nodigital. After my workshop I decided that I had to shoot something for me, something good & simple. This shoot was inspired by things I found around my house and with people who I create with often. Thank you to Jana, Jolindi & Leandri for all your help on this shoot!
It is wonderful to blog this shoot, it was shot in early February, with my favourite camera, my Contax 645 film camera #nodigital. After my workshop I decided that I had to shoot something for me, something good & simple. This shoot was inspired by things I found around my house and with people who I create with often. Thank you to Jana, Jolindi & Leandri for all your help on this shoot!
Preparing for this shoot was so joyous and pleasing for the soul - collaborating with my cousin Beat (hair), Chrystalace, Silver Swallow, Missy Make up Artist and my wonderful assistant & model for the day Leandri, her husband Riaan, Biance and her two adorable Schnauzers, Ollie & Pepper also did some modelling for me, big thank you to all of you.
Dresses by Jana Silver Swallow | Hair Gary Rom Mall of Africa (opening soon) | Stationery Jolindi Chrystalace | Styling by Rensche Mari | Make-up (Leandri) by Missy Make up Artist | Models Leandri, Biance, Ollie & Pepper
RED INSPIRED
"We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or Rejoice because thorn bushes have roses" ~ Abraham Lincon
I worked on this shoot with an amazingly talented team:
Flowers & Decor Splendid Wedding Group | Model Kirsty-Lee Now Model Management | Stationery Chrystalace Stationery | Make-up Anna Pepper | Cake Es. by Seline | Venue Longmeadow
DOWNTON ABBEY
Venue: Shepstone Gardens | Dress: Silver Swallow | Table, Decor & Flowers: Splendid Affairs Stationery: Chrystalace | Hair & Makeup: Melissa's Make-up | Models: Now Model Management
SUMMER DREAM
When I met you in the summer, to my heartbeat sound
We fell in love, as the leaves turned brown and we could be together baby
As long as skies are blue ~ Summer by Calvin Harris
When I met you in the summer, to my heartbeat sound
We fell in love, as the leaves turned brown and we could be together baby
As long as skies are blue ~ Summer by Calvin Harris
Venue: Toadbury Hall | Dress: Silver Swallow | Table, Decor & Flowers: Splendid Affairs Stationery: Chrystalace | Hair & Makeup: Melissa's Make-up | Models: Now Model Management