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A beautiful birthday with friends | Alida de Bruyn | Linden
Maria and Alida are very dear friends to me and my family and Maria asked me to capture a few photos for her daughter's 17th Birthday party...what a beautiful morning it was!
A beautiful birthday with friends | Alida de Bruyn | Linden
"Elegance is when the inside is as beautiful as the outside." Coco Chanel
Maria and Alida are very dear friends to me and my family and Maria asked me to capture a few photos for her daughter's 17th Birthday party...what a beautiful morning it was! I am actually glad it rained the night before, and the day didn't look so promising in terms of "no rain"...because Maria made up her house so beautifully! Wow, her house is gorgeous and the breakfast she planned for Alida was just gorgeous.
Maria is one of those strong woman who will always encourages you when you have a conversation with her, and it is inspirational to see how beautiful she raised her daughter Alida. Alida is a confident, strong, a beautiful woman and influential amongst her friends. She is completely sold out to Jesus, and the love of Christ oozes out of her! Maria and Alida are those people in life who will lay down their lives for the people around them, and for them it won't even be an effort. They are selfless people, and one thing Maria told me on Saturday was "I am glad the fuss is about Alida today because she has done and have given so much to her friends". I kinda think that we get birthdays so that people can make a fuss about people who will just give and give and give.
Wow, this day was so special with such special friends. We also had loads of fun during the shoot, and sometimes they didn't even notice I am capturing some quirky moments.
And they look like models...which made my job super easy. BUT don't be fooled, their hearts definitely outshines what they look like on the outside!
Enjoy the photos and happy birthday once again Alida!
The last 2 photos is photos with Alida's brother, Clive. :)
Lufuno's purple blessing {1st Birthday}
I just enjoyed doing this Smash-the-Cake 1st Birthday shoot for Lufuno. This baby is too cute for words!
Having somewhere to go is home. Having someone to love is family. Having both is a blessing. Unknown
Isn't she cute? Lufuno wanted to do Smash-the-cake shoot for her daughter's 1st birthday, and the photos are adorable! I had my hands full though, because this little one didn't sit still for one moment, but I had a smile on my face through the entire shoot! We decided to do the shoot at Lufuno's house and with a little help from China Mall, we decorated their garage door and I think the results are amazing!
Enjoy the pictures and please leave a comment at the end!
Here's to another 50 years! {50th Birthday Party}
Karin's 50th Birthday party is on my blog!
Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one. ~Jane Howard
Family is family, but you have not experienced love and intimacy until you have met these bunch of people! And they know how to through a great party, lot's of food including a skaap-op-die-spit and loads of great company!
Christi-Mari booked me for Karin's 50th Birthday Party, but little did I know that I will be pulled into the family. And that is what I love about my job. People get to trust you so much that you are considered as family. I immediately felt at home and it was amazing to see how Karin's family showed up in their numbers to celebrate the amazing woman she is!
Fire Desire Entertainment opened the night with an amazing fire dance show, and they entertained everybody until the rain started. We are in a very dry period...well today we had loads of rain...so when rain fell that night we all felt it was a sure blessing from the Lord.
Christi-Mari also warned me that they had dressed up their 8 dogs as well, but I didn't know they were mostly going to be puppies and that they were going to wear Bow-Ties. They looked adorable.
Congrats again Karin, and may you enjoy another 50 years!
Enjoy the pictures and please leave a comment at the end!
Tracey Swanepoel's New Book Launch Party
Tracey Swanepoel's book launch photos are on my blog!
Tracey Swanepoel is one of those people who get a lot of things done, and on top of all that writes a book...and a brilliant book if I must say myself!
The Leadership Riptide and How to Escape
She writes out of personal experiences while working in the mining industry, and she gives an honest view of what she learnt, and what it means to be true leader. Amazing. She is truly an inspiration.
When someone like Brand Pretorius, retired CEO of McCarthy Limited, endorses your book and writes a foreword in your book, then you know it has to be a good book to read.
The book is for sale in Exclusive Books stores across South Africa.
The book launch was held at the The Eatalian Restaurant in Parkmore, Johannesburg. If you haven't eaten there, then you are surely missing out!
The wine from The Taillard Family Wines was also out of this world.
Wedding Planning Workshop {Bryanston Country Club}
The Wedding Planning Workshop hosted by The Wedding Event is on my blog!
Look at all the pretty that Simone from The Wedding Event came up with! She did such an amazing job hosting this Wedding Planning Workshop with Erin Smylie!
A few bride-to-be's had the chance of hearing some key notes in planning their wedding day, and they had the opportunity to ask industry professionals questions regarding booking booking their Wedding DJ, Photographer, Videographer, Make-up & Hair, Stationary and many more!
Wedding suppliers at the workshop!
Venue: The Bryanston Country Club
Simone Pheiffer from The Wedding Event
Erin Smylie and Shandin Watson from Erin Smylie Hair and Make-up Artist
Stationary: The Crazy Lemon SA
Liam Walsh from Wedding DJs - Pulse DJS
Hand massages by Sorbet Fourways Mall
Denver Paulick from Brightmoon Video & Photography
Wynand van der Merwe from Wynand van der Merwe Photography
Please enjoy the pictures and do not hesitate to leave a comment at the end!
Something Old Someone New - Stand at the Oakfields Bridal Expo
Something Old Something New's stand at the Oakfield Farm Bridal Expo in June 2016!
Venessa from Something Old Something New, asked me to take a few pictures of their stand at the Oakfield Farm Bridal Expo in June 2016.
What attracted me to her stand in the first place was the light pendants she uses to illuminate the table! She made them herself, and they are such a cool factor in weddings nowadays, which makes her a very unique, yet stylish supplier to use for your wedding styling! Amazing!
Please enjoy the pictures, and do not hesitate to contact Venessa on Facebook or her website for your wedding styling needs!
Wedding Styling: Something Old Something New - www.sosn.co.za
Venue: Oakfield Farm Bridal Expo - June 2016
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Ilze's stylish 30th Birthday Party!
Beautiful pictures of Ilze's 30th Birthday Party at Buitengeluk Venue!
“There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not my nature.” Jane Austen
We have been friends for a while, but surely not as long as the friendship Ilze has with my wife and my sister-in-law. They are childhood friends, or as they would say “friends for life”. It was such a privilege to be a part of this day for Ilze, especially after what happened in and to their family. Such a special day of laughter and tears!
Venue: Buitengeluk Venue
Flowers: Fourways Flower Market
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Levi, the Rockstar, is coming soon! {Baby shower}
Levi, the Rock Star, is coming soon! {Baby Shower}
“A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are.” Unknown
Aliche and Piet are dear friends and I took a few pictures at their baby shower for their 2nd child, Levi, who is expected very soon!
Enjoy the pictures and don't hesitate to leave a comment at the end!
Rolof is coming soon! {Gerda's Baby Shower}
Gerda's baby shower is live on the blog!
"Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain. It's not something you learn in school. But if you haven't learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven't learned anything." Muhammad Ali
My wife, Juanita, has asked me to take a few pictures for Gerda's surprise baby shower, and little did I know that it will be this beautiful and special! Gerda and her husband, Werner, are very dear friends to us, and it was such a privilege to be a part of this day!
We cannot wait for Rolof to come, and I believe that it will be an amazing journey and gift with him added to their lives!
Here is some pictures from the day, and please don't hesitate to leave a comment at the end!
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God is Groot | God is Great | GiG 2015
God is Great / God is Groot Praise and worship event held in Aug 2015!
God Is Great | God is Groot | GiG 2016 23 April 2016
The church I go to, Reformed Church Linden (GKL), hosted a Praise & Worship GIG Concert at the Louw Geldenhuys Primary School. The concert was held on the 23rd of August. The GKL Praise and Worship Band led a community of Christians across all different church denominations in song and worship. There was also performances of well-known artists such as Joe Niemand, Retief Burger, Elvis Blue, Chris Chameleon, Helene Bester, Cobus Bester and Deon Meiring (Glaskas) who will all unite in praising the Lord.
What an event it was! I believe the pictures reflect the passion and energy of the day and the performances, but I also believe that "performance" is not the correct term. The day was full of praise for the Lord and I believe the pictures reflect the way the Spirit has moved in the heart of Johannesburg!
All the Glory goes to God!
Check this video!
The some of the pictures are featured in this video!