Just another fantastic morning on the KZN Coast where the wind, swell and sunrise combine to turn on the magic once again. … [Read more...]
Chad le Clos’s 21st Birthday
May 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A few weekends back, South African swimming legend Chad le Clos held his 21st at Czar's on Florida road. Wade and I went along to photograph the event on behalf of Heat Magazine. I wasn't quite sure what to expect from Chad, but was very impressed after meeting him on his level of groundedness and how tight-knit his family are. His sister, Bianca, welcomed us into the venue … [Read more...]
Durban evening
May 7, 2013 by 2 Comments
Some friends of mine, Ciske and Tinus, were keen to come up with me to the cocktail bar on top of the Roma Revolving building. I think on Tinus's part, the lure of the bar may have been more of a driving force than the view! However the area is only open on a Friday and Saturday to patrons and we had to content ourselves with some magnificent scenery instead. The view from … [Read more...]
One fine winter’s morning – surfing in KZN
May 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It is always a gamble waking up early and heading down the coast to find some perfect waves but some days you win while others you try to forget. I spent a few hours the night before trying to decide and eventually made a decision to just go. I got up at 4:20am(actually woke up at 3:30am but couldn't go back to sleep in case I missed my alarm) sneaked through to the lounge … [Read more...]
Wedding shoot in the Drakensberg with Ridwaan and Aysha
April 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Ridwaan and Aysha asked me if I would do their photoshoot for them on their honeymoon in the Drakensberg. No problem. I spent most of the day in the the car but it was worth the drive just seeing the breathtaking scenery of the berg once again. Wow we live in s special country. Unfortunately we picked the hottest day for the shoot along with a clear blue sky which may … [Read more...]
The winter waves of KZN
April 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It's taken ages but the consistent land breezes that blow in the mornings in KZN during winter are finally here. If I walk out the house in the morning and feel a cool, fresh breeze on my face then my surfing brain automatically kicks in and I can just imagine perfect lines rolling in on the coast, it's not always the case but the mind can play funny tricks. The toughest … [Read more...]
Hillcrest Matric Dance
April 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I have known Chelsea for quite a few years now, and when she asked if I could shoot her and her friends' matric dance photographs I gladly agreed. So last Friday the 19th April, I found myself inside a very vibrant house with loud music playing and rain thundering down outside, surrounded by parents, family and the impeccably turned out Matric Dance attendees. The … [Read more...]
Glydd and Carla at Cranford Country Lodge KZN Midlands
April 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
After photographing Glydd and Carla's engagement shoot I thought that we would all be chilled and it would be an easy wedding to photograph. It was until I met up with Glydd, the most stressed out groom I have seen in a long time. The poor guy was so full of emotion and on top of that had to deal with a half working leg, thanks to his Bulls Party escapades. Thank goodness … [Read more...]
Kyle Mitchell at Home – Newborn baby shoot
April 22, 2013 by 1 Comment
Kyle was born two weeks or so premature and I knew he would be small but I have forgotten just how small babies can be(you wouldn't think so after having three of our own). Even his baby grows which were the smallest sizes were way too big. Anthony had even bought a superman baby grow for Kyle to come home in from the hospital but as you can see in the pic it was just too … [Read more...]
Cats!
April 11, 2013 by 1 Comment
I discovered that a friend of mine, Sempre, had two little kittens and that was that. I could not be kept away! So we got together and did a shoot on Wednesday in studio. It was the perfect antidote to the freezing temperature and grey skies outside. Our agenda was to get some different portraits and we had a whole lot of fantastical ideas in mind. However we soon discovered … [Read more...]
Dowden Portraits at Talloula
April 11, 2013 by 1 Comment
It is always a pleasure catching up with the Dowden family after all the weddings we have shared together. Brad was heading back to the UK and at the last minute they all decided to have some portraits done on the day they were leaving. Unfortunately Miller took ill the night before so it was a struggle for him, it's hard enough smiling in front of a camera on a normal day … [Read more...]
Thomas and Janine at Providence in the KZN Midlands
April 11, 2013 by 3 Comments
The weather looked promising when we left Durban on route to Providence in the KZN Midlands for Thomas and Janine's wedding, if any thing it was too hot. Fern however gave us some warnings that the weather was going to change quite quickly in the afternoon and hoped that we would finish the photographs early before the garden festivities were abandoned but luckily it held out … [Read more...]
Sean, a Car guard in Durban
March 27, 2013 by 3 Comments
I take for granted the job of the car guards down at the beach front area in Durban. I, along with many surfers, cyclists, runners, etc, just pitch up at the beach and dash off to go for a surf leaving my car keys with the car guards without giving it another thought. This can be from 4:30am or 6pm and they are always there. I have not had any incidents since they took … [Read more...]
Recent model shoots
March 26, 2013 by 2 Comments
Over the past few weeks I've been busy doing shoots with models, and have finally had a moment to sit down and blog about it. First up we have Jessica Shuttleworth and Duncan Meyer, of S.I.D Photography fame. Jess was absolutely amazing to work with and I was very happy with how the shoot went. Duncan wanted in on a few photos so he could practice his modeling (I'm kidding) and … [Read more...]
The Unlimited Dusi 2013
March 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
When I asked Mike if I could come along to photograph the 2013 Dusi Canoe marathon, I expected a few rapids, an occasional over-turned boat and some tired, sun-beaten faces. However, what I encountered was much more extreme and left me deeply impressed with everybody who even attempts to conquer this race. The Dusi runs from Pietermaritzburg to Durban over the course of three … [Read more...]
Durban’s People Mover Part 2
March 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Here is the second installment of my experiences on the People Mover. Enjoy it I know I did. … [Read more...]
Durban’s People Mover Part 1
March 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I have wanted to spend some time documenting the experiences on the People Mover's for sometime especially after the kids have loved the rides in the past. They are always pestering us to catch the bus, which makes sense since they never grew up like myself catching buses to and from school. For them it is something new. I was impressed with the level of service, from the … [Read more...]
Glimpses of city life in Durban
March 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
You can only stare at a computer for so long so I escaped the comforts of the air conditioned office to go and capture some daily happenings in Durban's city centre. It is always a challenge to try and find something new and not to photograph the same scene as before so with that in mind I took these: … [Read more...]
The CCI Annual Awards Evening 2013
March 11, 2013 by 3 Comments
On Saturday the 2nd March 2013 CCI held their annual awards evening at the ICC, Durban. CCI is a call-centre with a marked difference- the way their employees are treated. CCI has one of the most vibrant work environments of any company I have come across, with regular events held throughout their year and a giving-back and caring policy adopted by the company heads. This night … [Read more...]
Scott and Tarryn at Netherwood in Nottingham Road
March 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I photographed Scott and Tarryn's engagement shoot not so long ago so we were all familiar with each other and new exactly what was wanted on the day. They made things really easy by all getting ready at the main house at Netherwood so it was a case of running upstairs or downstairs depending on who was ready first. Everyone seemed pretty chilled and things went quite … [Read more...]
Craig & Tash at iZulu Hotel
March 4, 2013 by 2 Comments
It’s always great to get referral shoots, as was the case with Craig and Tash’s wedding on Saturday. It’s obviously good for business, but it’s also great to see familiar friendly faces among the guests. When I met with the couple on Friday, the weather was still a little ominous but we needn’t have worried – Saturday produced a glorious day. The late afternoon … [Read more...]
Surfing in Durban
February 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I don't often get around to taking surfing pictures. On those ideal, perfectly-weathered days I prefer being in the water more often than taking photos from the sides! However on Saturday I got the chance to shoot in great conditions and of some awesome candidates. Here are the pics. … [Read more...]
Churchill Collaboration
February 8, 2013 by 1 Comment
On Monday I was sitting in the office, browsing through Jacki Bruniquel's amazing imagery on her blog, when I decided that I had been sitting long enough and needed to go shoot something. So after a day of pondering around deciding what to do, I approached Churchill house. Often I wander up to the Antique Cafe during my lunchbreak and admire the incredible decor over one of … [Read more...]
Sunrise on a Durban beach
February 8, 2013 by 2 Comments
I set my alarm for 3:20am this morning to get up to go do a sunrise shoot and made sure that I went to bed early(sounding old already). I was so apprehensive about not hearing my alarm on my watch that I kept waking every hour to check the time so by the time it went off I was quite relieved, that I hadn't missed it, but also tired as anything. I rushed off to meet the … [Read more...]
The DuBoirs Boutique Lodge, Wedding and Conference Venue
January 31, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The DuBoirs is a hidden gem of a venue only a short drive away from the city of Durban. It boasts an ideal retreat location with perfectly manicured gardens, enhanced by the soothing sounds of its cascading nearby waterfall. Although close to the city, it offers a quiet retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The estate offers a sanctuary to rejuvenate your … [Read more...]
Glydd and Carla’s Engagement Shoot
January 28, 2013 by 1 Comment
The weather turned out perfect for the photoshoot of Glydd and Carla with a light drizzle and some mist to add to the romantic setting. I think we spent most of the time on the shoot talking about who we remembered from school after Glydd remembered my name and face from standard 6, he has a memory like an elephant. It is always a challenge getting to know a couple and to … [Read more...]
Afcon games- Bafana vs Morocco
January 28, 2013 by 4 Comments
Wow. This was my first time being in the Moses Mabhida Stadium during a soccer game and the experience was incredible. You can hear the sounds of crowds and vuvuzelas before you even enter the stadium (in fact, from quite some way up the road!) and once inside the fervour of the crowds is infectious. The atmosphere inside the stadium is something one simply has to … [Read more...]
Spencer & Karin 16 June 2012
January 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Online wedding album courtesy of Ocean Driven Media … [Read more...]
Pomene 2012
January 14, 2013 by 4 Comments
With a family active in both diving and fishing, we usually either end up along the coast during the holidays or in a land-locked region, subconsciously wishing we were surrounded by water instead. This December was no different and we headed up to Pomene, Mozambique, for the Christmas break. Located on a spit of land sandwiched between an estuary on the West and sea on the … [Read more...]
At Home with the Scotts
January 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I was excited to meet Paul and Anna's new addition to the family, Andrew and to also photograph Regan and Katelyn again. Andrew was very content and loving life until he got made to pose in front of the camera which is quite understandable for someone new to the world. Luckily his brother Regan has a calming effect on him so we had to get him to stand nearby and keep him … [Read more...]
On holiday at last with the family
January 9, 2013 by 2 Comments
I was quite happy before the Christmas break to leave the camera in the cupboard for a while but changed my mind when we went off to the Midlands area for a few days. We stayed at the beautiful Cranford Country Lodge thanks to Alex and Debbie's kind generosity. I am always there photographing weddings so I saw the place through different eyes and couldn't stop thinking how … [Read more...]
Umhlanga Lighthouse
January 9, 2013 by 1 Comment
I was searching for some old images for a photography competition and I stumbled upon these of Umhlanga Lighthouse. This was my first attempt at doing long exposures. Sounds easy enough but this was about 12 years ago back in the day of film so there was no checking at the back of the camera to know that you had got it right. Unfortunately these were scanned at a lowish … [Read more...]
Richard and Samantha at Cranford Country Lodge
December 13, 2012 by 9 Comments
I cannot lie, this was a tough wedding due purely to the weather. Richard and Samantha and the rest of the bridal party were unbelievable as they were stomping through mud, running in the fields while the rain came pouring down. I did not mind but it is difficult trying to keep water off the camera and especially the lens and then every now and then you get some droplets … [Read more...]
Khaya and Kwandile at Cranford Country Lodge
December 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It is becoming a habit where I have not met the couple before the day but I knew that if they had chosen Cranford as their venue then every thing would be just fine. The weather on the way up to the Midlands was dodgey to say the least so when Khaya and Kwandile had not arrived by the time we were supposed to be shooting the getting ready part, I got a little nervous. And … [Read more...]
Starting off
December 6, 2012 by 19 Comments
My first camera was given to me on my 16th birthday. It was a small point-and shoot, but was, unbeknown to me, the start of something that would have a much larger impact on my life. The main reason for taking up photography was to take simple reference pictures for painting and drawing, but after a while I began to take more notice of it. I started applying rules of … [Read more...]
Scott and Tarryn’s Engagement Shoot
December 4, 2012 by 4 Comments
Scott and Tarryn's wedding is coming up early next year so it was a great opportunity for all of us to get to know one another and get a feel for what it will be like on the special day being in front a trigger happy photog. It was a rare morning in Durban as there were hardly any clouds in the sky and of course no rain(yup I couldn't believe it either). We used the quiet … [Read more...]
Ocean Driven interview series with Shane Thorne
December 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This interview took place back in 2009 and was quite an eye opener for me on just how difficult it is to shake a drug addiction so to all those parents out there, including me, please read the interview with Shane. You had a bad run-in with drugs a while back, how did that happen? It started off in 1996 with just an ecstasy tablet, a friend of mine that I grew up with … [Read more...]
Troy and Billie at Kloof Gorge
December 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I always work with Billie when I do the school photos at The Roseway Waldorf School so it was a treat to photograph her and her family for a change. The Kloof Gorge is a pretty venue for a shoot and although the river was a bit full from all the recent rain Troy and Billie were brave enough to wade through the water and pose for some cool family pics. We all managed to get … [Read more...]
ODM Studio Workshop
November 20, 2012 by 1 Comment
I am new to the studio scene unlike Mike and Teagan so we all did a workshop on Saturday to further my skills and give all of us some ideas for future shoots. You can accomplish so much more when there is a group of you compared to being on your own and so we all(I actualy didn't have too many if I am to be honest) chipped in with ideas and came up with some amazing … [Read more...]
Ocean Driven interview series with Mark Richards
November 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This weeks interview is with the 5 times world champion and influential Mark Richards, enjoy. What were the first surfboards that you rode? The first one was made by Gordon Woods who was one of the first surfboard manufacturers in Sydney and it was kind of a baby longboard for that era. They made me one that was about 6 foot long but that was in the day when boards … [Read more...]
Vanda and Vitor’s Engagement Party
November 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I first spoke to the lovely Vanda via telephone a few days before her surprise engagement party was to go ahead, and I was struck by how friendly and easy-going she seemed. Upon meeting her at the Audacia Manor my feelings were completely founded as she bounced up to me, resplendent in a bright pink and black cocktail dress and immediately made me feel as if I had known her for … [Read more...]
Isicathamiya Festival 2012
November 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Isicathamiya: Derived from the Zulu verb -cathama, which means walking softly, or tread carefully, Isicathamiya is a singing style originating from South African Zulu migrant workers incorporating harmonious singing with tightly-choreographed dance moves. This genre is fore-fronted by popular artists such as Ladysmith Black Mambazo. For me, this was my first encounter … [Read more...]
Ocean Driven interview series with Shaun Tomson
November 12, 2012 by 2 Comments
I have had a strong desire to go back and start doing interviews with people that surf and love the ocean as I did a few years ago as I discovered the most interesting stories of people and their life experiences . There will be some old classics along with some new ones so sit back and find out just what connects all of us ocean driven junkies. What was your first board … [Read more...]
New Pier and North
November 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I have not been able to surf for quite a while now so just going down to photograph some waves was a thrill. Every surfer running past me was saying how good it is and how long it has been since the last good swell. Here are some pics from yesterday and today, enjoy. … [Read more...]
Michael and Cynthia at Gowrie Farm Nottingham Road
October 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Unfortunately I did not meet Michael and Cynthia before the day which always makes it a little odd on the day when you are trying to guess who the bride and groom are(obviously before they are dressed as that would be quite easy to spot then) but after a few minutes of chatting we all felt comfortable and relaxed. Gowrie Farm is a beautiful venue for a wedding with the … [Read more...]
ODM Changes
October 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
If things aren't changing, then you're stagnating. While Ocean Driven is still young company, we've seen plenty of change in our short 2 years and we've embraced it every time. Movement of staff is just as inevitable as individuals need space to grow in new directions. So this is the story of a young man looking to fulfill his potential using his grounding at Ocean driven as … [Read more...]
Vongani and Fikile at Woodridge
October 5, 2012 by 13 Comments
Wow did the weather let us down on this one. The service was meant to be outside overlooking the stunning valley opposite Woodridge but the wind was howling and the rain started pouring down before the service was meant to start. Thankfully their was the pretty chapel that we could use as plan B. Fikile was devastated at first but with a bit of encouragement from her … [Read more...]
Tinus and Justine at The Rain Farm Game and Lodge
October 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This was a Hot wedding. No seriously the temperature went up to 42,5 degrees Celsius which is ouch in any language. It was tough running around carrying heavy equipment but it was not as bad as having to wear a suit in that blazing heat. Somehow the heat didn't bother Tinus or Justine, or they did not show it at least, and they just carried on with the day. Tinus was … [Read more...]
The Wootton Family at Makaranga
September 25, 2012 by 2 Comments
Although we dodged the rain on Saturday everything was soaked from the rain the night before which made it tricky when trying to stay dry but still use the beautiful garden surroundings. Makaranga is a beautiful setting and is always in immaculate condition providing ideal backdrops for any kind of photoshoot. It was a pleasure to photograph Warren, Vernita and the rest of … [Read more...]
Durban Day 2012
September 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Durban Day 2012 was in my opinion the best one yet! This is an event I have shot for the past 2 years and look forward to many more. Who says Durban cant hold big event, the crowds were entertained by the likes of The Parlotones, Johnny Clegg, Toya DeLazy and many more, which kept the crowds buzzing all day. … [Read more...]
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