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Charlene and Koos: Engagement

Kat Forsyth — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:10:24 +0000

Koos and Charlene were an absolute blast to photograph! We did the shoot at Charlene’s Aunt’s house in Pretoria, and I’ve got to say I have never seen a more beautiful garden in my life! From ponds to waterfalls to lush ferns and green lawns, I was in my element. Because Koos & Charlene are having a peacock-themed wedding, we were hoping that one of the peacocks who live in the estate would come strolling by, but we were out of luck. The closest I got was one sitting on a wall! Still, I think we got some gorgeous shots, because Charlene and Koos pretty much never stopped laughing, which is my favourite thing in the world!

See?

This next photo pretty much sums up what the whole shoot was like: laughing, fun, and more laughing!

Candice and Andrew: Wedding at Casalinga

Kat Forsyth — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:10:24 +0000

Candice and Andrew’s was my first wedding of the season, and hoo boy, was it an incredible way to start off! Candice, Andrew and their bridal party were so much FUN, and willing to do anything I asked. Let’s just say I was expecting to beg Candice to jump on the trampoline, but before I could even open my mouth, she suggested it herself! And when she mentioned in the days leading up to the wedding that she was keen to have balloons for the photoshoot, but didn’t think she’d have enough time to get them on the morning of the wedding, I volunteered to pick them up for her – any shoot is immediately more fun with balloons! I think we got some stunners Thanks to the awesome Melanie Wessels for being my second shooter, and thanks to Candice and Andrew for having us be a part of your amazing day!

Engagement: Nikki and Shane

Kat Forsyth — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:47:17 +0000

Nikki and Shane are getting married in Cape Town, and had already organised a photographer there for their wedding, but I was thrilled to do their engagement session for them!

And this is what I did on Saturday…

Kat Forsyth — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:56:46 +0000

I did this on Friday….

Kat Forsyth — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:13:22 +0000

Couple Session: Taz-wynne and Carmen

Kat Forsyth — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:21:29 +0000

“Just because”. That’s what Taz-wynne and Carmen answered when I asked why they wanted to do this session. And I think it’s the perfect answer. Photos don’t always need to be about celebrating some major event in your life. Sometimes you’re just happy and in love, and you want some pictures to capture that time in your life, too.

I love this one. So serene.

Ophelia

Kat Forsyth — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 06:54:47 +0000

I got these shots at a fun photographer get-together a few weeks (or was it months?) ago, organised by Gerrie and Dominique of Open Image Photography.

Vanessa & Neil: Engagement

Kat Forsyth — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 05:15:35 +0000

Vanessa and Neil are getting married in Potchefstroom and they already organised a photographer (phooey, because they’re getting married at the gorgeous Anderland, and I’ve been dying to shoot there!). They decided to do an engagement shoot with me to get some fun photos for their invitations, and once we were done I wanted to shoot their wedding even more, because we had so much fun!

Wedding: Angel & Neels at Helderfontein

Kat Forsyth — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:09:59 +0000

I love social networking. Facebook, Twitter – I have them open all day and I spend way too much time on them. And then, because of Twitter, I got to photograph a wedding like this one, which suddenly makes it all worthwhile from a business point of view. (It was always worth it from the other viewpoints)

I don’t even remember how I met photographer Jeanette Verster, but I know we were twitter buddies long before I ever met her in real life. Through her, I started following Angel (of Angelsmind and Cupcake Lady fame), so when Jeanette said she needed a second shooter for Angel’s wedding, I believe my response was something along the lines of “Heck yes! Me! Me!”

The wedding guestlist was like a who’s who of the SA blogging and twitter world. Angel and Neels actually met through their respective blogs, and I think it’s a testament to the sort of people they are (wonderful, loving, open, warm) that blogger friends flew in from all over the country to witness their union. They even streamed the whole event online so that the people who couldn’t make it could still be a part of the day. I told you it was amazing.

Here are some photos from the day. You can see Jeanette’s post about the wedding here, for more pics!

Angel’s amazing dress was designed for her by Christa B:

Angel and Neels did a First Look before the ceremony. I love these!

Angel’s two sisters really enjoyed it, too!

They used some of Jeanette’s engagement photos for their seating chart, as well as on the tables. Everything about this wedding was so full of personal touches!

She’s the cupcake lady! She has to have one:

Angel and Neels, thank you SO much for letting me share in the love and warmth and joy of your wedding day! I loved every moment.

The Other Side of the Camera: My Trash the Dress Photo Shoot

Kat Forsyth — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:22:20 +0000

Remember a while ago I teased you with this awesome pic from my Trash the Dress?

Awesome. Here are some more from the session – all by the fabulous Tanya Rudman of TRPhoto:

One of these next two is going to be a canvas on my wall at home:

I LOVE them. I just feel compelled to point out that when I come to consultations or when I shoot your wedding, I don’t look this pretty. My make-up and hair were done by the uber-fabulous Sam Scaife of Lashline, who is just wonderful, and super-fun to work with!

Kyra & Nick: Engagement

Kat Forsyth — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:31:36 +0000

Bubbles

Kat Forsyth — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:47:17 +0000

Sneak peek of Kyra and Nick’s engagement session I did today:

Barbara & Jason: Engagement at the Zoo

Kat Forsyth — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:05:34 +0000

Barbara and Jason are getting married in September at the ever-fabulous Shepstone Gardens, and we did their engagement shoot at the Johannesburg Zoo last month. On the day the world cup opened, because none of us were paying attention. Luckily we finished before they closed the zoo at midday!

Sammy Marks Part III: Wenda & Jacques

Kat Forsyth — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:47:01 +0000

Sammy Marks Part II: Nina and J.G.

Kat Forsyth — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:00:33 +0000

Ah, winter: the time when we catch up on all the images we had to leave unedited because we weren’t actually paid for them. Here are some more from the Sammy Marks get-together I attended in April! You can see Pieter and Hanchen’s vintage-themed photos here.

Nina & JG were such fun and so completely adorable to shoot! Thanks, guys!

Olive Mystery Venue workshop & photographer shootout

Kat Forsyth — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:06:19 +0000

Last Friday I attended another photographer shootout-workshop organised by the talented husband and wife team, Deon & Natasha Du Preez. You might remember some of my photos from the April get-together at Sammy Marks, and there are still more to come from that awesome day! So watch this space! June and July are my quiet months, so I’m going to use them to showcase some of the workshops and “days out” I’ve shot which had to take a backseat to my paid work over the last few months.

In the meantime, here are some images from this workshop, which was held at Olive Mystery near Pretoria. All the dresses are by Immagika, except for the crazy-awesome blue one in the first three pictures, which was by Papilio.

Vivian and Gary: Sneak Peek

Kat Forsyth — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:04:42 +0000

The Other Side

Kat Forsyth — Mon, 31 May 2010 18:39:22 +0000

Last week Friday I finally got around to doing something I’ve wanted to do for nearly two years: I Trashed the Dress. Well, I Cherished the Dress while getting it a little grubby. Basically, I Rocked my Frock! Yeah baby!

Here’s a teaser taken by my awesome friend Tanya Rudman of TRPhoto:

Vivian and Gary’s Engagement Shoot

Kat Forsyth — Wed, 26 May 2010 19:28:59 +0000

This beautiful pair are getting married on Saturday – my last wedding for the season! Vivian had her make-up trial done right before this shoot, which I highly recommend to all my future brides. It’s great to have your make-up prioessionally done for a shoot, plus there’s the added bonus of making sure it looks great before the big day.

Gary and Vivian, thanks for climbing into trees for me! See you guys on Saturday!

Daleen and Aaron: Kuthaba Lodge Wedding

Kat Forsyth — Mon, 24 May 2010 17:51:09 +0000

Remember Daleen and Aaron’s fab engagement shoot? Well, they got married a week after that. This wedding was extra special to me because I was part photographer, part guest! My husband works with Aaron, and not only were they present at our wedding, but Daleen caught the bouquet, and Aaron…well, he was forced into catching the garter. It wasn’t too much in the hands of fate, though, since they were already engaged! And finally, almost two years later, Jeremy and I got to be at their awesome wedding.

It was a bit odd being the photographer while my husband mingled with the guests, but I wouldn’t have had it any other way, especially after I had a preview a few months ago of Daleen’s inspiration boards (country chic) as well as her dress (Pronovias!) and her shoes (cowboy boots with a touch of blue! Yes, really!). Oh, the deliciousness I had to photograph!

Loved these flowers on the tables in their the outside reception area:

Gorgeous, gorgeous bride!

Swoonworthy veil!

Oh yes…they ALL wore boots!

One of the best ceremony sites I’ve ever seen, under a huge fig tree. Everyone sat on hay-bales…so much fun!

Feel the love…see the love…it’s all here:

You can’t tell here, but they were actually standing in the water! Then again….so was I!

And some more details to end off with…adorable cake topper, complete with Daleen & Aaron’s two dogs, the Wedding Tree guestbook for everyone to leave their thumbprints on, and a gorgeous vintage birdcage with candles inside.

Daleen and Aaron, you two were fabulous! Thank you for letting me capture your AMAZING day, and for giving me so much time to shoot myself crazy! (Let’s just say the two best men had a bet as to how many photo’s I’d taken. They were both seriously under!). Your wedding was such an expression of your style and your love…it was incredible to be a part of! See you when you get back from Spain!

Daleen & Aaron sneak peek

Kat Forsyth — Tue, 18 May 2010 14:11:05 +0000

CONTEST: 2nd Chance Wedding Photography

Kat Forsyth — Mon, 17 May 2010 06:00:59 +0000

Two years ago, when I was planning my own wedding, I was pretty much wedding-crazy, and, in need of people to talk to who didn’t think I’d completely lost my marbles, I signed up at Brides.com and ended up joining a forum for girls getting married the same month as I was.

That’s a pretty long sentence. Sorry about that.

Anyway, I met some fabulous girls and we shared our planning, our DIY projects, our freak-outs and our scary wedding dreams. That was two years ago and I’m still friends with some of them (online, of course. None of them were from South Africa), and we chat on Facebook, twitter, etc. One of them – we’ll call her “Mrs M” – was never happy with her wedding photos.

I don’t know why it happened, but the truth is that there are far too many couples whose wedding photos just didn’t turn out the way they wanted. Maybe their photographer was a family friend who wasn’t good enough, or a professional who just didn’t understand their style, or a professional who just wasn’t professional at all! Whatever the reason, there are couples out there whose only reminder of their wedding day is pictures they dislike – or perhaps no pictures at all.

A few days ago, blogger/photographer Jenna Cole announced a competition on her site where she would give a couple a second chance at creating some beautiful wedding portraits. I was immediately taken with the idea, and stored it away as a possible future competition that I could run (Jenna’s in the States, so I wouldn’t be treading on her toes – and yes, I did ask her! ). Then, a couple of days later, as if to give me the final push, my friend Mrs M commented on some photos I’d posted, saying that she wished I could retake her wedding pics, because she and her husband were thinking about doing that, since they’ve never been happy with their photos.

That was all I needed! I can’t do it for Mrs M because we’re in different countries, but I would just love to give another couple the same gift. A couple as sweet and wonderful and as in love as Mr and Mrs M, who, for whatever reason, didn’t get the photos they dreamed of. I can’t redo your wedding (unless you want to!) but I can create some wedding portraits that you will be proud to frame and show off, and through which you can hopefully recapture the joy and love you felt on your wedding day.

Here’s how it works!

THE PRIZE

A 1-2 hour couples portrait session with Kat Forsyth, with 50+ high-resolution images on disc.

WHO CAN ENTER

Any couple married since 2005 who feel they deserve a second chance at beautiful wedding photos!

HOW TO ENTER

Send me an email at info {at} katforsythphotography {dot} co {dot} za telling me in less than 1000 words why you think you should be the second chance photography winner.
Include 3-5 photos from your wedding day to illustrate the above! I promise I will not show these photos publicly, but they will be used to decide the winner. If for some reason you don’t have any photos, you can explain why in your entry.
Include one recent photograph of you and your spouse. This will be posted on the blog if you are a finalist.
The competition closes on Monday, 7th June, 2010. No emails after Monday, 7th June will be entered, and you may not enter by commenting on this post (although feel free to comment as well!)

THE WINNERS…

All entries will be reviewed by me and an impartial 3rd party. Based on the email entry and accompanying photographs, TWO finalists will be chosen, and their entries posted on the blog (without the original wedding photos, unless they choose to allow me to post those). The voting will thereafter be open to the public for ONE WEEK, and the winner will be announced on MONDAY, 14 June, 2010.

This session must take place between 14th June and 14th August 2010. Both weekdays and weekends are fine, just check if I’m available! The location is your choice; travel further than 60km from Linden, Johannesburg, will be charged at R3.00 per kilometre.

Finally, please spread the word about this competition! Make it your Facebook status, tweet about it, blog about it, tell your friends, email your relatives, and especially tell anyone you know who you think deserves this prize!

Hayley & Marc’s Wedding

Kat Forsyth — Thu, 13 May 2010 11:55:12 +0000

Hayley and Marc were married in an intimate Jewish celebration at Faff Restaurant in Norwood. This was my first time photographing a Jewish Ceremony, and hopefully not the last! Hayley and Marc wanted something a bit different for their couple shoot, so we used the streets of Norwood, posed in front of a lot of gates and walls, and got barked at by a lot of dogs! I had so much fun…yes, even when someone almost reversed their car over my camera bag and all the props! Note to self: When shooting a street session, do not leave valuables in street behind parked cars.

Hayley and Marc, you are such a gorgeous couple! Thank you for trusting me with your wedding; I had an amazing time, and I hope you did too, once you got to see it!

Starting with some black & whites…

Oh, Hayley. So, so beautiful.

Daleen & Aaron’s Engagement

Kat Forsyth — Wed, 12 May 2010 11:23:20 +0000

These two beautiful people are getting married on Saturday, and I can’t wait! Let’s just say I’ve seen the inspiration boards covering the walls of Daleen’s study, and it’s going to be AH-MAZING.

Oh, and I’ve seen the dress, too, but I can’t say much about that right now except *swoon*…

LOVE this one!

One for Vivian & Gary

Kat Forsyth — Mon, 10 May 2010 13:52:09 +0000

Oh yeah! My couples climb trees for me. Not sure if this is because they totally rock, or because I do…

More to come!

Stormy Weather: Leandre & Erich’s Wedding at Mongena Lodge

Kat Forsyth — Mon, 10 May 2010 12:40:43 +0000

Leandre and Erich were just fated to have a rainy wedding! We had to postpone their engagement session three times because of the strangely cold and rainy weather we’ve been having this autumn – and, in fact, we still haven’t shot the session! It’s turned into a “day-after” session now. However, Leandre and Erich are two of the most relaxed, chilled and easygoing couples I’ve ever met, so they just went with the flow – even when it was cold and drizzly on their wedding day!

I swear I’m not exaggerating here when I say that I have never seen a couple more excited to be getting married in my life! I thought I had a smile you could fit a coathanger in on my wedding day, but Leandre had me beaten! She was literally bouncing for joy as she walked down the aisle, and for the rest of the day too, and Erich wasn’t far behind! You guys make such an adorable couple; thank you for letting me share in your wedding day! I cried, I laughed, and it felt like such a privilege to be there. Congratulations!

My second shooter for the day was Hannalee – go see her post here! Thanks, Hannalee; it’s always such fun working with you!

Is it just me, or do wedding dresses sometimes look even more beautiful from underneath?

Leandre as she was getting into the car to go to the chapel. I love the serenity of this image.

I’m going to entitle this next set of black & whites something like, “I could not be more excited to be marrying you”…or something.

Love in the cosmos

Kat Forsyth — Sun, 09 May 2010 16:58:51 +0000

What I did on my Sunday, by Kat Forsyth. More soon!

Photographer Shootout at Sammy Marks: Vintage goodness Part I

Kat Forsyth — Fri, 07 May 2010 17:17:15 +0000

Nearly a month ago, a bunch of Johannesburg and Pretoria-based photographers got together for a fun day of shooting and learning from each other at the ruins at Sammy Marks. It was organised by the ever-awesome Natasha and Deon Du Preez, and despite the fact that I was pretty well exhausted from Mia & Francois’ wedding the day before, I had THE best time. Yes, everyone who was there: I had a better time than you did. So there!

Natasha and Deon organised four gorgeous couples to come and pose for us, and we took turns at making them smile, kiss, lean, sit, climb, and all the usual things we make couples do for the sake of a good photo! Later in the day they all changed into vintage outfits (giant swoon on my part) and the fantabulous Mario Sales showed us how he poses large groups. I then stuck to Mario like glue as he took one of the couples for another couple shoot in the sunset. And just because I like to be different, I’m starting there at the end and working my way backwards. More posts to follow!

Here are Pieter and Hanchen, vintaged up!

Mia & Francois: Wedding at Leopard Lodge

Kat Forsyth — Tue, 04 May 2010 09:41:27 +0000

Mia & Francois were married last month at Leopard Lodge. The strange rainy April (and, apparently, May) we’ve been having cleared up beautifully for their wedding day, and the clouds and sunrays did exactly what I wanted! Mia was gorgeous in a dress she designed herself, which I think made her look like a Grecian princess, and yet again it was proved that bridesmaids don’t have to match to look fabulous! Mia & Francois, thanks for having me along on your wonderful day, and I hope you enjoyed Mauritius!

I was assisted on this wedding by Mandy Pietersen – thanks, Mandy!

I loved the country-chic lemon-themed decor!

At my very first meeting with Mia last year, she told me how much she loved this type of shot, and especially requested that I do one for her! Here you go, Mia – beautiful!

Sneak preview of Hayley & Marc’s Sunday wedding!

Kat Forsyth — Tue, 04 May 2010 08:51:39 +0000

Shepstone Gardens: The Adventure Continues

Kat Forsyth — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:38:19 +0000

Here are some more photos taken at Shepstone Gardens, this time featuring the beautiful Zinre!

Taryne & Werner: Wedding at River Place

Kat Forsyth — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:30:01 +0000

April has been a pretty hectic wedding month so far, and I’m sure Taryne and Werner have been waiting anxiously for their blog post! So here it is, a few weeks late. Thanks for your patience, guys.

I met Taryne in December when she catered Mel & Graeme’s wedding (go and look at her site here; her dessert buffet was AMAZING), so I knew that her attention to detail would be impeccable – and I was right! Bird cutouts hung from the trees and fluttered in the breeze during the ceremony. They adorned the glasses at the bar, sat atop the bowls of chocolate eggs, and even found their way into Taryne’s gorgeous bouquet. Taryne made jars and jars of jam and homemade lavender-infused biscotti as favours, and yes, they were delicious! Werner and Taryne, it was an absolute pleasure photographing your beautiful wedding, and I wish you all the happiness in the world!

My assistant on this one was Hannes Uys – thanks, Hannes!

When life gives you rain…

Kat Forsyth — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:52:03 +0000

Put on your rainboots and jump in it!

From Leandre and Erich’s wedding yesterday at Mongena Lodge.

Shepstone Gardens

Kat Forsyth — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:00:04 +0000

I see a lot of people finding my blog by searching for Shepstone Gardens, so I thought I’d share a few more pics I’ve taken at this gorgeous venue on the edge of Houghton and Orange Grove. A few years ago it was quite an unknown venue, but even now that it’s becoming more popular it still has that secret garden, fairytale feeling that makes it so magical. Not to mention one of the most beautiful wedding chapels in the world!

First up, the beautiful Cat (and no, she’s not a professional model!)

More to come! It’s been crazy over here at chez Kat, and I have tons of sessions to edit, but these were already done so I figured I’d throw them at the blog quickly!

So we were photographing this giraffe, and a wedding couple just happened to wander by…

Kat Forsyth — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 07:35:25 +0000

Mia & Francois’ Engagement Session at home

Kat Forsyth — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:50:10 +0000

Mia & Francois were married last Saturday, and I shot their engagement session two weeks before. Mia was just moving into Francois’ house, and she wanted a fun session of them planting flowers in the garden, baking and just having fun in their new home! It was so much fun, and the muffins were delicious!

The wedding was amazing – pics coming soon!

Taryne & Werner: Just one for now!

Kat Forsyth — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:23:38 +0000

Ulisha & Andre’s Wedding

Kat Forsyth — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:12:25 +0000

Ulisha and Andre had two weddings – a traditional Hindu celebration as well as a more western ceremony and reception the following day. I was asked to capture the Hindu ceremony, which was completely new to me, and therefore totally fun! I loved the traditions that are incorporated, and especially the emphasis laid on how the man and woman are equal partners in the marriage. I am so down with that!

Ulisha and Andre, it was a pleasure to capture your wedding (Part 1) – I hope Part 2 was just as beautiful!

Mia & Francois coming soon!

Kat Forsyth — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 18:03:26 +0000

Sneaky peeky from Saturday

Kat Forsyth — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 08:48:56 +0000

My first Hindu wedding!

Kirsty & Ant: E-shoot at the Johannesburg Country Club

Kat Forsyth — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 07:01:31 +0000

Kirsty and Ant are getting married in August at the Johannesburg Country Club, and they wanted to do their engagement session there before winter, so we met there early last Saturday morning. The grass was covered in dew, so we all got soaked pretty quickly, but Ant and Kirsty were troopers and carried on regardless. Thanks guys, and see you in a few months!

Quick one from the weekend

Kat Forsyth — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:30:39 +0000

Kate & Rupert’s Trash the Dress

Kat Forsyth — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:32:32 +0000

Kate and Rupert were married in February, and they opted to use their engagement shoot as a Day-After-Trash-The-Dress session instead. Because we had very little time for portraits on the wedding day, we started at their venue, Turbine Hall, and did some more shots there, and then moved on to the streets of Newtown. Oh, graffiti and grunge, how I love you.

I love this little yellow guy. I think he looks so sad that they’re kissing right in front of him, and he’s all alone…at least, that’s how my brain works

Rupert and Kate were married on the 20th of February, and we did this shoot on the 20th of March, so when I saw the numbered parking bays I made them lie down in number 20. Nothing like a bit of special meaning in a parking lot

Laura & Gustav’s Engagement Shoot

Kat Forsyth — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:41:18 +0000

Laura is Australian, Gustav is South African, and they met in the UK. After conducting a long-distance relationship, they’re finally getting married in Australia later this year. That, unfortunately, means that I don’t get to photograph it, but I know it’s going to be fabulous. And at least I got to photograph their just-as-fabulous engagement session! Laura found me on Rock ‘n Roll Bride, and contacted me a few months ago about doing their e-shoot. They decided on a fun session on the street where they live, and also wanted to incorporate the travel aspect of their relationship, so they brought along some globes, a world map, vintage suitcases, and more lovenotes and cards than I have ever seen in my life. I love props! And I love these two.

The rain also showed up for a bit, and then cleared up beautifully. Very obliging.

Coming Soon: Laura & Gustav’s Engagement Shoot

Kat Forsyth — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:00:05 +0000

This just felt like it was crying out for vintagey, rounded edges More to come from this fabulous shoot!

Sneak Peek: Kate & Rupert’s Day-After\ Trash the Dress session

Kat Forsyth — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:48:20 +0000

March Issue of Splendid Affairs Magazine!

Kat Forsyth — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:31:38 +0000

A little while ago, I posted some Behind The Scenes pictures from this month’s issue of Splendid Affairs Magazine, so now you can see what resulted from all the dress straightening and veil tweaking and lipgloss fixing that went on! I’m also really proud to have one of my weddings (Jade & Craig) featured in the Real Weddings section, as well as a couple of pictures of the DIY details I made for my own movie-themed wedding two years ago!

Shoana & Chris: Backyard Wedding with a Difference

Kat Forsyth — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:51:06 +0000

Shoana and Chris were married last weekend on their family’s plot in Northvale, near Krugersdorp. A more relaxed bride I’ve never seen (“You can’t find my shoes? Ok, I’ll just walk barefoot then!”), and a more fun family, helping out with every little detail, would be hard to find! When I arrived with my 2nd shooter Mandy, the guys were cutting grass and cosmos for the table centrepieces, the flowergirls were decorating the cupcakes, and the ring-bearers were putting out homemade fortune cookies on the tables. It was wonderful. The ceremony took place in an area cleared of long grass, and we took Shoana and Chris’ portraits right there in the veld. The skies remained sunny for the ceremony, and then the gigantic stormclouds blew up right in time to get some amazing sky shots. Perfection!

Coming soon: Shoana and Chris

Kat Forsyth — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:00:07 +0000

Jani and SJ at Irene Country Lodge

Kat Forsyth — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:20:32 +0000

A few months ago I asked Centurion-based photographer Kim Welsford if I could second shoot with her sometime, and she came back to me with this wedding, which we shot in February. I love working with other photographers and seeing how they do things. It’s all too easy to get stuck in your own ways without even realising it. Jani and SJ were such fun, even willing to lie down in the fly- (and goodness knows what else) infested grass so we could get our gorgeous shots of them! Thanks, Kim, for having me along.

I barely ever get a great sunset…well, this one was gorgeous and I didn’t let it go to waste!