...and hopefully some sunshine too.

Just wanted to let you know that we are away for a wee break and the studio will be closed until the 10 October 2011.

Please direct all price enquiries to the automated email address: prices@andreacarlylephotography.co.za, all other e-mails will be addressed on my return.


Have a great week ahead!

Ansuretha booked me just over three weeks ago and I'm so glad she did! 

Based on what Ansuretha had told me on the phone, I knew I would enjoy the day.  She also mentioned that it would be a small clique of their closest friends and because this was the second time round for both of them, it was going to be laid back wedding.

Everyone was so welcoming and Ansuretha and Zack couldn't have been more relaxed and down to earth about the whole occasion - just wanting to get married and celebrate with friends and family.

We're off to the coast next week, so these past couple of days have been spent wrapping up loose ends and being a tad on the crazy side. To-do lists galore.

One item on that inventory was to post Ansuretha's and Zack's wedding before we depart, but, the truth be told, I just didn't get the time to edit enough images for a blog post.

I do, however, have a compromise ...a quick sneak-peak, with a full post when I return.

The blog is looking a bit dodgy at the moment, with red crosses all over the place. Our server was upgraded and there is some bug that is causing havoc with the headings. This too will be addressed on our return. Thank you to all those loyal readers who have taken the time to bring this to my attention - much appreciated ;-).

The whole thing about capturing the true essence of a wedding is a rather strange concept, when you contemplate it.  The bride and groom invite a total stranger, with a nice camera, into their lives as well as that of their families'.
 
For one day you are privy to the family dynamics and honoured with the privilege of witnessing the anticipation, the nerves, the tears, the emotions and dearest moments of what they feel for each other. For one day, guests and relatives treat you as a family member; openly exposing their true selves in the hope that special moments will be captured in pictures to be treasured permanently.

Nicola and Slade, I thank you.   Your wedding was certainly one that will remain close to my heart, given your amazing, tight-knit troupe of family and friends, who came from all corners of the world, were also so much fun to be around.

Nicola rocked that Pronovios dress like no-one's business. 
I often wonder, when getting the dress fitted in some little up-market London boutique shop, how the dressmaker would react if he/she saw where this bespoke frock would be traipsed around in South Africa.  Well, not only did Nicola rock this exquisite gown, she was even able to gracefully outrun Oom Eddie in this dress :-).

...and finally, here you are, a glimpse from their wedding day.









 
The brooch on Nicola's boquet was from her 92 year old granny.
















On the right; Nicola's Dad's reaction when he saw Nicola in her dress.































A big shout out to Tracy and Florian, who recommended me to Nicola. I do not usually mention referrals on the blog, but, having past clients vouch for me to family and friends is truly the biggest compliment I could receive.

Those who prefer FB to blogs, then Nicola's and Slade's images can be seen here.

Any man who can write a blues song for his bride, together with a flapping frog dance, is either totally bonkers or a total keeper.  In this case, I think it is quite obviously the latter.

So today, I am going to rock your little socks off with our first wedding of the season; that of the super-cool couple, James and Tenielle. The story of a 6 and a 10 that fell hopelessly in love ,-).

What I loved most of all about their wedding day, apart from the awesome gang of family and friends that surrounded Tenielle and James, was how expressive and emotional they both are.

It has been a while since I posted one of my own weddings, so I am a little giddy at selecting,  {insert warning} so this post is likely to be prolonged. Perhaps a little too long, but, that's what you get when your bride, Tenielle, is a blond look-alike of Audrey Hepburn. (Don't you think?)

And drumroll, finally a few of my favorite frames from the day.

As always, these and a few more images are on my Facebook page. To the FB novices;  you need to "Like" Andrea Carlyle Photography in order to leave comments.


















How cute is the fortune cookie dressed in the tux!







I played around in Photoshop and created a new B&W conversion that I would like to call my Vintage Hepburn.





The garter (and cheese sandwich) bearer.

A touch of vintage and a hint of classic.   Then, added to this, you suffuse a mixture of mojos and Hollywood glam in the heart of an urban city and, hey presto, this was the backdrop to Sarika's and Nico's gorgeous wedding day.  I realise, that nothing in life is really perfect, but honestly, this wedding was very close.

It is going to be a short post from my side as Dror has, more than eloquently, described this beautiful wedding on his blog.

Just a quick one before I post the images.  

I was a little inspired by the fact that Sarika "rocked that Marilyn vibe", so before I processed their photos for the blog, I tinkered with Photoshop in an attempt to create a timeless B&W action that would match the same old starlit, glitzy Hollywood feel.

Thank you Sarika & Nico - it was awesome!

....and Thank.You.Dror.




























Oh, and before I forget, those that prefer FB to blogs here is the FB post.