Engagements shoots or fun "get together time"  shoots are fun and Quirky..

This is what happens on a Sunday morning, when you have a fun couple, loads of smiles and 2 red bulls later. Decided to add some commentary below each image.

Calling this my  " i LOVE YOU" moment, love the eye contact.

A bit of Retro, and an old 8mm movie camera.

For this image I decided to crop in camera and go for a close up, Love the eye contact.

Quirkiness Big Time, Went for a story line here, Boy meets girl. This one brings a smile to my face.

Formal portrait Time, extremely laid back.

Love the colours in this one.

Below: One of my Fav's from the day. Jason looks just so cool, while Michelle's looks just compliments the image. You Folks Rock! Thanx for a great time Michelle and Jason, Can't wait to shoot your folks wedding. Purple Socks, Wellies and " I can't wait to see the Dress".

Best wishes.

Mario

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Missing Entry.

Blogging is a great way to showcase your weddings and images that you have captured. Somehow I missed posting the images of Vanessa & John's wedding which took place at Misty Hills. I can't even blame it on Gremlins. 

Vanessa & John reside in the UK, their original venue actually burnt down a few months before their wedding and an alternative was quickly found. Talk about no pressure! :) The bridal party just rocked and sizzled, Alexa,Marina, Izan and Lila your dresses were sassy and ever so cool.

The ceremony took place outside on the lawns and was  atended by friends and family who travelled from various parts of the country to witness their wedding vows. Here are a few of my favs from their day.

Enjoy.

 

 

 

Fun, Funky, Energetic and a Vibey Couple make for some Sassy Images. That was pretty much how I would sum up their day.

I got to meet Louna and Tobie briefly  a few months back before they flew out back to the UK that same morning durring their engagement shoot. Well after months of planning,  the Big Day finally arrived and boy! was I in for a treat. Louna looked stunning and played the part while Tobie just looked so cool.

Louna's dress in case you folks were wondering was basically made a week before the wedding, no stress issues here and I must admit it was perfect. Everything about this wedding was just 120%  great couple, awesome weather and the food was simply delicious. I just love fresh ingredients, real cheese, and well prepared food. Venue in case you wondering Chez Charlene.

 

I could have photographed this couple all day long and the next . I have managed to whittle down a few images, I can't use the term my favourites cause there were just to many, so I randomly picked a few. Enjoy.

Honeymoon Destination??............Maldives, I am totally green with envy.

Best wishes.

Mario

 

PARTY TIME

 Living in a Crazy House has it's moments. My eldest son came home last week from varsity, and by chance informed mom that he will be going to classes as from Thursday as ZACEFRON,apparently is's Zacefron Day, or so they decided. Well Wednesday it was haircut day, or should I say straighten me out day, ( Kyron has curly hair), and frig I did not recognise my own son. Well at 10 in this evening I was interupted from my editing, sorry all my brides and grooms to take a few snaps of the New Zacefron in our household. Thank goodness this will only last until Friday> I hope!!!!

 

Above: The Zacefron setup, 3 x speedlights, 1x250w light, curtain as a backdrop exposure f10 @ 1/125 ISO 200 lens 24-70 f2.8 NikonD3, entire setup 5 minutes, waiting for Mr Zacefron 10 minutes :)

What a blast this Sunday turned out to be. Engagement shoots are Fun and this shoot was no exception. I decide to make use of some radical colours and what perfect backdrop than steel shutter doors. Who said that downtown is boring.

Pigeons featured ,  which is a story in itself. How do you coax pigeons from their roosts, How do you wake them from their afternoon Siesta's? Answer: Bird Seed, tons of the stuff and believe it or not you need to Honk you car horn. No Kidding it's the honest truth.

Here you go, some funky cools stuff from the day.

Tertia and Gerrie can't wait to shoot your wedding. Best wishes.

Mario

 

 

 

 

The history of the Wedding Cake goes back to the Roman era, which were loaves of bread stacked upon each other and the groom would then break a loaf over the Bride's head. Ouch! This symbolic gesture was done to bring good luck and prosperity to the couple.

A Wedding Cake can tell you loads of information, such as what kind of couple you are going to photograph. Yip! it's true. Now I have seen lots of wedding cakes, small ones, big ones and sometimes none at all. Where is all this leading to? You may be asking yourself. This weekend I had the privelege of capturing Craig and Cindy's Wedding at Bushveld Pond just outside Pretoria, and upon entering the reception venue there was this wedding cake ( traditional fruit cake with icing and an original Bride & Groom) set at the top. How cool was that, I haven't seen a traditional cake like that in yonks!  As Craig is a keen salt water flyfisherman, Cindy had one made up reflecting his interest as well as a subtle hint that she has found her man.

Cindy and Craig, you two were amazing and i had a total blast, the series on the Snooker Table came out amazing. Here are a few of my favs from the day. Enjoy Bazuruto, sipping Margerita's. awesome sunsets and of course each other.

Best wishes.

Mario

 

An Image that I am currently working on for a Canvas PRINT

 

Thought I would share a Fine Art Print

 

 Did a quick scan on the hard drive, and thought that I would share these two from Eleen and Phillip's Wedding which was held at Oakfield Farm last week Sunday. Enjoy.

Mario

 

Wedding Album Proof, 30x40 Designer Album

 

Small intimate weddings are great for many reasons, one of them you get to meet some really interesting folks as well  as some past couples whose weddings you photographed.

Lee-Ann and Ian got married at Hulala Lakeside Lodge in Mpumalanga near Hazyview, a fantastic retreat snuggled amongst pine plantations and some amazing scenery.  Intimate weddings can range from 7 to 70, and this was no exception. Friends and family from the UK, Dubai , Australia the list goes on were all there. Gaylen and myself drove down Friday afternoon and arrived mid evening, tired but all excited, we were staying in a lovely cottage overlooking the lake. After introductions and supper it was early "bedtime" for us.

The next morning I awoke and meandered onto the wooden deck and was greeted with an amazing view of the lake, mongoose scurrying in family pairs, zebra chewing grass and zillions of birds chirping away, it doesn't get much better than this.

Lee-Ann you looked zuber amazing, and Ian the ever gentleman pretty dashing I must admit. The ceremony was held at the Boma, near the waters edge, followed by a group shot and then off to the couple shoot despite the intermittent rain showers! Here are a few from the day. Enjoy.

Best wishes.

Mario and Gaylen.

 

Just a draft at this point. Music to follow on next upload