I love anything to do with food {especially eating}, collecting pretty things, nesting, afternoon naps, reading and pinning. I am terrible at any kind of needle work, and I secretly envy those who can knit, sew and crochet. Freshly picked jasmin makes me happy. If I could choose my last meal on earth it, would be warm ciabatta bread with lashings of butter.

Art & Valery’s Glitzy Summer Wedding

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A wedding at Tanglewood Estate is any photographer’s dream and probably one of the most visually romantic settings one can wish for. Being an event coordinator, Valery’s talent and attention to detail was brought into the equation and the end result was a picture perfect wedding from start to finish.

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All that Glitters {Party Inspiration}

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An unique setting, a mass of fairy lights, gorgeous flowers, fabulous eats and a touch of sparkle combined to create the perfect ethereal setting. The contrast between rustic walls and the modern naked bulbs and mass of fairy lights sets the scene for an elopement or a secret lovers hideawayAdd a gorgeous couple, and what you have is pure magic, and the perfect ingredients for any occasion, from a New Year’s party to a wedding.

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Danie & Lené’s Modern Rustic Wedding

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After a very romantic and unexpected proposal, Danie and Lené shared their wedding day with friends and family at the picturesque Backsberg Wine Estate. This pretty blue-eyed red head caught our attention with her understated yet tasteful sense of style, wearing a tailored dress that was so unique, simple and delicate.

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The Meyers’ French Inspired Penthouse

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Nicola Meyer is a the owner of boutique catering company, La Fête, in Stellenbosch. Her tiny cake shop in Uniepark is a feast for the senses, a space that makes you feel like you’re a girl in a dollhouse, complete with striped blinds and tea, of course! But today we head to the place Nicola [...]

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Matthew & Katrin’s Street Festival Wedding

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When paths are meant to cross it will certainly do so in due time. Initially Deon & Irene from Modern Hearts photography fell in love with a jewellery illustration done by Katrin Coetzer and without ever being formally introduced, the same Katrin Coetzer and her fiancé, Matthew Prins emailed them months later admiring their wedding photography style. Needless to say, the couples were destined to ‘join their creative forces’ on the very special wedding day of Katrin & Matthew.

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Winter White {Children’s Session}

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To celebrate Mother’s Day we bring you this darling mini shoot by Shea Halliburton Wright from By Shea . Shea loves to shoot outdoors in natural light and surroundings, but with the rainy cold winter weather, she wanted an indoors alternative that would still be fresh, simple and clean… and natural.

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Philip & Isabelle’s Intimate Destination Wedding

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Meeting in Zurich, getting engaged in New York and tying the knot in Wellington, South Africa. There is no doubt that Isabelle and Phillip love to travel. Even Isabelle’s elegant gown was made by an Italian designer, Atelier Aimee.

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