It was such a rewarding experience to shoot Chantal's & JP's beautiful wedding.
Although it was a long day, every single minute was so well spent.
Every so often, I'd think I found my favourite image of the day - and, then another one would crop up after a few more shots. I love these kind of days!
We did run out of time for the creative portraits, but, had more than enough images from the whole day and so we did manage, after all, to get a few in.
The reception included touching speeches, Flamenco dancers, lots of laughter and dancing.
Chantal's and JP's first dance was so spectacular, I wouldn't be too surprised if it makes it to You Tube - by far the most impressive!
A few of my favourites:
DH (Dear Hubby) has taken all three midgets to the shops...mwaahahaha! (shops + three short people = evil laugh)
I finally have some quiet time and am busy editing Karen and Greig's wedding at the moment.
Found this gem, which I quite like, and in the name of procrastination " I just have to post it on the blog".
When I look at the image I hear that song by the Dixie Cups "Going to the Chapel, Gonna Get Married".
Procrastination dose done, back to editing, before the short one's return.
Love your pictures! Are you still booking? Where are you located?
(04.24.09 @ 08:48 AM)
All the elements that make up a fabulous wedding were there on Friday.
A stunning bride, a handsome groom, good laughs, a picturesque venue, and beautiful details all tied into one!
Tracy and Florian just radiated happiness and are absolute naturals in front of the camera - no directing needed.
It was, quite simply, a relaxed celebration with very few of the traditional wedding rituals.
We did, however, have a couple of wardrobe laughs which I had to mention.
On the bridal-side, Tracey decided, before the wedding day, that the train of her dress was just "too much" - soooo not her ;-), so she decided to simply cut it off, as you do, much to the horror of the designer, I am sure!
On the groom-side, Florian had a major co-operation issues with his tie, getting the optimal length, (personally I think the tie was scared of heights), which meant there were about 20 attempts to get it "just right".
Ursula and I felt truly welcome, as if we were part of the family. We felt continually grateful to be there, to capture it all, as well being honoured to have such an important job.
Thank you both for your hospitality.
Enjoy Botswana - it's out of this world!
The sealing "I do" kiss looks so natural that it almost looks posed, don't you think?
The beauty of having two shooters is that you get two different perspectives on a moment, above right picture taken by Ursula (probably one of my favourites from the day) and below mine.
Loveliness! I really like that other chapel. Meanwhile, I wanted to see a shot of her hacked-off dress train! Haha.
(04.16.09 @ 01:53 PM)It was not "hacked" off there and then, it was done before, so I was not around to photograph the massacre, although I would have loved to photograph the dress designers face.
(04.16.09 @ 02:31 PM)Ah oops, I see you said before the wedding day...I was too much in glee at the thought of a bride sawing off her wedding dress in the bridal suite :-)
(04.16.09 @ 08:36 PM)I would have also like to have seen the SNIP! Love the pictures in the church!
(04.17.09 @ 02:29 PM)Andrea and Ursula - the images are amazing. These guys deserve the best and I am so glad they got it.
(04.20.09 @ 11:52 AM)well done Andrea and Ursula - amazing pics - got goosebumps just looking at them! And you are so right about it being a relaxed and happy day - feel so blessed to have been a part of it! (happily ever after t-shirt!)
(04.20.09 @ 01:09 PM).....which was soooooo not you!
(04.24.09 @ 04:42 PM)hi there, these are great once again, i always pop in to see what ur up to, i was wondering the second shooter Ursula is she not Perhaps Ursula Kors? anyway loving all the pics keep posting.
(05.04.09 @ 02:45 PM)@ Mandy, Not Ursula Kors. Ursula Tocik, watch this space as she is good!!
(05.07.09 @ 05:09 PM)After many, many, many rainy weekends it was with great relief we had an overcast, but, DRY Saturday.
A tad heavy on the overcast side, along with constant threats of a downpour, but, it did remain DRY!
Karen and Greig were married at the Rosebank Church and chose Hazeldene Hall as their reception venue.
Even though it is most probably one of the most beautiful grand old buildings in Johannesburg, we decided to do the creatives elsewhere.
Thank you for letting Chantal and I be a part of your wedding day and for trusting me with your memories.
A fantastic time was had by all!
Another couple who belong to the "don't look good in photos" support group. (Yeah right!... these guys always hide it so well!)
A bit more than usual, but, I am sure the bride stalkers out there will not object to more photos being posted!
No objections here! Still trying to figure out where you took the creatives, though - is that the Brixton or Hillbrow tower there? (I don't know which is scarier! ;p) I think my faves are the two in the curved rampway (or whatever it was) - I love curvy lines.
(03.26.09 @ 03:03 PM)I would absolutely love to know where those creatives were taken! Gorgeous, I love the details of the dress in B&W
(03.27.09 @ 07:00 PM)Ok, for those dying to know......we did the creatives at Constitution Hill. A Sarajevo feel mixed with a modern concrete jungle...awesome venue to photograph.
(03.28.09 @ 04:34 AM)OMG these are stunning!!!! absolutely love the location - the bride and groom look fantastic - ANDREA MY HERO, OUT DOES HERSELF YET AGAIN!!!!!!!!! :)
(03.30.09 @ 01:22 PM)What a stunning wedding, and amazing photos!!! The couple are just gorgeous. I love the concrete jungle with the softness of Karen and Greig.
Gorgeous!!!
I wish I could hire someone with PR skills like Amori. She has managed to get her wedding (and my pictures!) into another bridal magazine, I need some wine to celebrate!
There is also an online version that seems like a pretty useful guide for brides.
Karen & Greig's wedding in a couple of days time.
Just last night I was talking to a girl in my photo class who is in charge of events at St Johns. I said I wish I'd known about one being able to have weddings there because I keep seeing picturess and it looks gorgeous. She said, "oh. did you see Andrea's pics in Konfetti?" So you're famous indeed! :-)
(03.25.09 @ 08:53 AM)Famous......I think not...aren't we all supposed to be dead before we become famous?
Did I hear you say Photography course?....contact me when you are done as you have one Evil eye!!I
Actually I'm done next week! I will MOST definitely! And thanks for the compliment...if 'evil' is complimentary...haha.
(03.26.09 @ 03:05 PM)It is who u know ;-), not what u know.... Congrats, Andrea! If u're good, u're good!
(04.16.09 @ 07:49 AM)It also doesn't hurt if you have a gorgeous couple, and a bride that co-ordinates wedding for a living!!
(07.10.09 @ 07:14 PM)
Beautiful! My favourites are the veil shot (the 2nd last pic) and the bride standing in the window with her arms holding the curtains. Yum.
(05.05.09 @ 09:14 AM)oooh car lights can be useful! stunning shots, your colours are always so ama-zing!
(05.05.09 @ 01:18 PM)Beautiful, Andrea...I love the one with the sparkle
(05.06.09 @ 01:53 PM)Hey my SUPA talented friend, these pics are stunning!!!!
(05.07.09 @ 04:15 PM)Love the way you used the shape of the curtains - in all of them, but particularly in the one of the dess, the way it echoes the shapes! And love the rim lighting from the headlights :) Thanks for much needed break from work and the inspiration to return o it!
(05.08.09 @ 06:25 AM)ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! Thank-you! We are looking forward to seeing the rest! x
(05.25.09 @ 01:39 PM)Talent, talent, talent!!
(05.28.09 @ 07:20 AM)