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Samantha & Francois - A fabulous wedding

11/13/2014

Samantha and Francois wedding day had finally arrived after months of planning, and there was a lot of excitement in the air mixed with a few nerves. Their fabulous wedding which was both elegant and romantic was at Destiny Lodge, a beautiful wedding venue in Cullinan.

When we arrived at the venue, there was a flurry of last minute preparation being done by Sam's mom and grandmothers, who were the ladies responsible for the fabulous decor and flowers. The decor was a mix of silvers and whites with a hint of purple, which gave the reception a very chic and elegant look. The ever thoughtful Sam and Francois had made sure that the children had special packs that were packed full of cookies and sweets, while the adults had the most delicious chocolates as their thank you's.

The couple had gotten each other special wedding gifts for the day, and we were the lucky ones who got to deliver them. So we got some beautiful photographs of the Francois opening the boudoir album Sam had done for him, and of Sam unwrapping the stunning Thomas Sabo bracelet Francois had bought for her.

The ladies started to prepare for the main event by getting their makeup and hair done, while the men celebrated with a glass of champagne and cigars with Lee-Anne (my second photographer for ther day) and had a few photos taken. And then it was time, Sam looked magnificent in her gown, and was proudly walked down the aisle by her dad and gorgeous son Calvin. A short but beautiful ceremony later, Sam and Francois were finally husband and wife.

We had the perfect soft romantic light for their couple shoot, and these two look amazing on camera and their love really shines through. The reception started with a few speeches before Destiny Lodge served a delicous dinner. The highlight of the day for most, was when Calvin stood up and gave a speech welcoming Francois into his family and referred to him as Dad. He had the whole wedding party reaching for tissues when he said that he is glad Francois is part of his Mom's life, as when his Mom is happy, the hidings hurt less.

This was a beautiful and very memorable wedding, and I would like to thank Lee-Anne for working with me and helping to record the memories for this fabulous couple. Sam and Francois would also like to thank all of the awesome suppliers (listed below) that helped them plan and pull off this elegant wedding.

Lastly, I would like to thank Sam and Fafa for choosing me to be part of your wedding day. From the chats, to the frantic stressed out messages, I wouldn't change a single thing. Working with you was an absolute pleasure, and I wish you both a very happy future together. I hope that you are blessed soon with the twin baby girls you are trying for.

Love
Chantal
XXX

Sam & Francois Wedding - Destiny Lodge

Samantha and Francois would like to thank the following suppliers for being so awesome and for making their day so special:
Venue: Destiny Lodge Cullinan
Bridal Hair & Makeup: Mari Bridal
Cupcakes: Subcultcha
Wedding Stationary: Tanya

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Rene & Tinus's Wedding at Casa Toscana Pretoria

11/17/2013

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Rene and Tinus are such a wonderful couple, incredibly loving and very camera shy! They planned their wedding in just a few short weeks after falling in love with the beautiful reception room at Casa Toscana Lodge in Pretoria.

From the exquiste gown designed by Ahmed, to the stunning decor this wedding was perfect ... well actually almost perfect! Thank goodness while photographing Tinus's details, I discovered his new shoes were both right shoes, and we had just enough time to buy him a new pair.

When Marcia and I were capturing this perfect couple getting ready, the only concern they had was for each other, and I know that this is a match made in heaven. What a beautiful wedding, the bride and groom look so happy together, and I would really like to thank the suppliers (listed below) for helping them pull off such a lovely day, and to Marcia, my friend and mentor for being my assistant for the day!

To Rene and Tinus, it was a pleasure meeting you and working with you. With such a spark and love between you two I know that you will have the best life together filled with great journeys and loads of happiness.

Love
Chantal and Marcia
XXX

Rene & Tinus Wedding - Casa Toscana

Venue:                     Casa Toscana Lodge Pretoria
Wedding Gown:    Ahmed
Make-up:                 Maralize van Wyk
Hair:                           Juan - 084 426 6420

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Shelley & Garith - E-shoot - Irene Dairy Farm

8/21/2013

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Shelley & Garith E-shoot - Irene Dairy Farm

Anything but ordinary is how I can describe this engagement shoot with my good friends Shelley & Garith! Shelley is a fellow Boudoir Photographer and when we started chatting about doing her engagement shoot I knew it was going to be more about having fun than anything else.

On the 14th of July 2013, Chris and I met Shelley and Garith at Irene Dairy Farm for a hearty lunch before setting off for the afternoon shoot, with gumboots, a guitar and all sorts of other things in tow.

I can say, this was so much fun, with loads of giggles and laughs the whole way through. What a quirky, fun loving and sometimes crazy couple. From the gumboot dance to the doors and then the painting with light it felt more like an fun afternoon outing than work.

To Shelley & Garith, thank you for letting me do your E-shoot, I cant wait for your wedding in March and I am very priviledged to know you and to be one of your Bridesmaids. I shout out goes to the lovely Chris who as always was a wonderful assitant, and to Jenny from Dagena Make-up, Beauty & Weight Loss for doing such a lovely job on Shelley's hair and make-up.

Shelley & Garith E-shoot - Irene Dairy Farm

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Fashion Photo-shoot - with Belle Journee

3/14/2013

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In November last year, Sherrie and I were asked to join a Fashion shoot with the lovely Crystle from Belle Journee Bridal. We did quite a lot of different outfits, but the one that really fascinated me was the twist wrap shirts. They are pretty amazing as there are so many different things you can do with each one, and it is a must have item in every girls closet! They fit ladies of all sizes, from tiny to pregnant and are a worth while investment!

We chose the lovely Lavandou Wedding Venue as the location for the shoot as it has lots of different photo opportunities, and the owners are super helpful and accommodating. I would like to thank the models; Maryke Venter, Olivia Atkins and Genenvieve Watkins, for being so willing to try new things, and for working so hard for us! make-up was done for us by a young Make-up Artist called Angelic, and Belle Journee supplied the outfits. Should you want to purchase a twist wrap shirt or dress (ideal for bridesmaids dresses, please contact Crystle at Belle Journee .

So here is a peak of some of the images we captured on the day!

Belle Journee Fashion shoot - Olivia Atkins - Make-up by Angelic - Lavandou Wedding Venue

Belle Journee Fashion shoot - Genenvieve Watkins - Make-up by Angelic - Lavandou Wedding Venue

Belle Journee Fashion shoot - Maryke Venter - Make-up by Angelic - Lavandou Wedding Venue

Belle Journee Fashion shoot - Genenvieve Watkins - Make-up by Angelic - Lavandou Wedding Venue

Belle Journee Fashion shoot - Olivia Atkins - Make-up by Angelic - Lavandou Wedding Venue

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