JANI & PIETER |urban newtown engagement sessionNovember 1, 2013

posted in Couple Photoshoot, E-shoots

Jani & Pieter are tying the knot later this month and before the big day decided to do a morning couple session with an urban feel. We ended up in Newtown with its cool graffiti backdrops – these two make a very gorgeous couple and are super sweet together so it was a really nice session! I’m glad it’s finally the month of November so that the countdown to their wedding day can begin!

Here’s their story (once again leaving this story in the couple’s mother tongue):

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MR & MRS COETZEE |avianto muldersdrift weddingJune 26, 2013

posted in Real Weddings

Chantel & Johny finally tied the knot on the 28th of April 2013 at the luxurious Avianto Estate in Muldersdrift. I just love these two – they look SO great together (it’s like they were made to be in front of the camera) and they are genuinely nice, kind-hearted people. Their The Notebook inspired engagement session in Cullinan, Gauteng last year was probably my favourite engagement session of all time and I knew their wedding day would be special in more ways than I could ever imagine. (Click here to view their Cullinan The Notebook inspired Engagement Session.)

 Elegant Avianto Muldersdrift Wedding Johannesburg Izelle Labuschagne Photography These PRIMARY school sweethearts planned an unforgettable wedding day, filled with beautiful creative DIY elements, stunning elegance and the most lovely heartfelt moments – Johny even sang a song he wrote especially for his bride during his speech!
Not to mention their wedding attire – Chantel’s dress & Johny’s suit was a dream to photograph and we were spoiled with the most lovely sunlight during their couple session; of course Avianto‘s gardens and scenery also never fails to impress.

Can you tell me about your inspiration – how did you do things differently?

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MR & MRS KRIEL | helderfontein lonehill weddingJanuary 30, 2013

posted in Real Weddings

Anneri & Timothy celebrated their most treasured day on the 23rd of November 2012 at one of my favourite Johannesburg venues, Helderfontein Estate in Lonehill. Tim proposed to Anneri during a suprise romantic weekend getaway at the picturesque Wyford Farm in Van Reenen. Anneri describes his proposal as a very special and personal proposal at a cosy fireplace in a candle-lit room.

I asked Anneri about their inspiration for their wedding day:

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