I just wanted to wish you all a very happy new year filled with happiness and health, and to thank you all for stopping by in 2010.
Looking forward to 2011, hopefully it will pass a little slower.
So here you are, finally, one of two posts that has been way overdue: This being my third wedding at Greenleaves, but, it seems totally different from each of my prior assignments. It's funny how, despite how many times I have been to any given venue, that every ceremony is always completely poles apart; each having its own special atmosphere.
I think that's what makes photographing weddings so fulfilling - it's the people who make the celebration and their vast assortment of friends & family that also add to the uniqueness of every occasion.
If there is one experience I would take away from this particular wedding, to treasure forever, it would then have to be the beautiful and personalised service that the pastor delivered. It had both parents in tears and reminded each and every one of us just how fast time flies. A baby girl born; a boy on his blue BMX and, in a flash, here they are, twenty-odd years later - Susanna and Rousseau in front of both families, getting married to start their lives as one.
Thank you so much for allowing us to share your marriage ceremony with you. It was so full of love and laughter and I wish that you'll have plenty more to come in your future together!
How gorgeous is the something old (granny's brooch) something blue.
Foto's is pragtig, wens daar was nog!
Die Bruidsruiker is tog te pragtig vir woorde
(01.04.11 @ 10:57 AM)Wishing you all the Christmas magic from our family to yours!
I will be taking a few days off to enjoy some time with my family. Back in January with some wedding posts for the new year.
Credit: Red middle bit by Rebecca Cooper
Andrea,
You dont know me, but i want to wish you a Happy New Year, Im fron Dominican Republic,
http://www.godominicanrepublic.com/rd/?lang=en&idioma=1
a small island in the caribbean, I have 37 years old, and I decide from the 2008 to do photography, and since DAY ONE you are one of my inspirations... I dont speack well english, but i just want to tell you THANKS YOU for being soooooooo GREAT in what you are doing, because for the ones that LOVE your WORK
Thats all.... Soon im gonna have a web, and I going to send you some photos.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Lali Marte
Thank you for your kind words, it is always nice putting faces to the "stats" of the blog.
I know your beautiful side of the world my husband has family in Grenada - so I have been fortunate enough to see your corner of the globe!
Today is a public holiday and we have decided to make it a long weekend away. Back in the office on Monday.
I thought I had better do an itty bitty post this morning as it's been a bit sparse on the wedding side. A sneak peak of what is yet to be posted.
You were wonderful to have in the room with us - such a lovely lot of people!
Thank you for making the day so special - I cannot wait for the photo's to be seen.
Love -bride's mom - LEENTHA
We are in the Waterberg, emails and calls will be returned on Monday.
Have a great a great weekend!
Dear Andrea. I found your blog on internet. The old one. And there I found the link to this new website. I just want you to know that I think your work is fantastic. I am a 21 yo brazilian girl. My boyfriend is canadian and I'm probably moving there very soon. As we already talked about getting married I search photographs very often and yours are the best I've seen so far. I'm in love with your work.
(11.21.10 @ 10:58 PM)Andrea, the moments you capture are so crystal clear with life, joy and elegance I absolutely love your work. I am just starting out as a photographer, I live in the states, and am going to my first conference next week! If you wouldn't mind, I would love to know what kind of camera you are using, I don't know if the major brands are different in South Africa, but it is evident your camera and how you work the lens is fabulous. I hope you are enjoying yourself!
-JoAnna Elizabeth
(01.03.11 @ 05:46 AM)Thank you ladies!
@ Joanna - this picture was taken with the Canon 5D Mk11 with the 2.8 24-70 mm lens
how much did it cost you? and how many lenses do you use or is there one that pretty much does the job?
(02.26.11 @ 11:53 PM)