'n Perfekte somersdag met 'n donderdbui van seën en geluk is wat die dag vir Wini-Louise en Lourens se Cabbage + Rose troue ingehou het. 'n Saal vol wit orgideë en groenigheid met 'n tikkie swart en goud het so mooi by gedra tot 'n stylvolle en elegante gevoel vir die dag. Die gevolg in hul pik swart pakke en beeldskone rokke het behoorlik almal se aandag getrek maar dis toe die bruid in haar pêrel-wit egte silk rok by die lang woud padjie afgestap kom wat Lourens en die res van die gaste se asems weg geslaan was.

'n Trou dag is altyd baie mooi op die oog af, alles lyk mooi en die fynste strikkie en servet dra by tot 'n beeldskone dag, maar wanneer 'n paartjie se liefde sò sigbaar en verwondering so aansteeklik is soos Wini-Louise en Lourens dan kan 'n dag nie anders as om een groot feesviering te wees nie!

Hierdie dag was niks kort van perfek en mooi en lekker! 'n Suksevolle huwelik met Christus as hul fondasie is beslis vir hierdie paartjie uitgelê. Met ondersteuning van twee wonderlike families en vriende kan hulle 'n nuwe lewe saam begin wetende hulle het 'n weermag wat in formaat agter hulle staan.

Ek deel met groot opwinding 'n paar van hulle trou-dag se fotos.

Venue + Cake: Die Woud
Decor + Flowers: Sprig
Coordination + Planning: Bride Sidekick
Wedding gown: Pronovias
Hair + Makeup: Martie Olivier
Furniture + Lighting: Baie Goeters
Stationery: Blooming Wonderful
Videographer: FJS Production

I have been spending quite a bit of time with this family with two shoots in the last two months and man have they crawled deep into my heart.

Little Liam is such a kind hearted little boy with so much love and kindness to give. Little miss Clara has gone from almost sitting to almost crawling in a couple of months and definitely has her mama's good looks! 

This loving family has a warm and inviting home and definitely owns a place in my heart.

Enjoy these natural, spontaneous couple of hours in their home.

These photos speak a million words.

​Xxx

Family-unplugged!

The Hanekom family is one dear to my heart. They were friends before clients and I am so lucky to have had them in front of MY camera and watch them walk this journey!

Carmen was one pretty preggy mama and I just knew she'd make the most wonderful mama, and isn't that just so evident in these photos. She radiates with joy and motherhood caught on so quickly! Hendri is a great father and support, and this little girl surely has her daddy wrapped around her finger already!

We're so grateful for baby Charlotte and this girl has already made the 4 month mark! May she grow up to be just as strong and beautiful as her mama!

This family is so dear to my heart, I have worked with Clerissa since I started out in photography and when I heard they were expecting I was over the moon for them and couldn't wait to capture this special journey.

Daniel is evidence of a little miracle baby and their story is a testimony of a living God and just how amazing God's hand is over a pregnancy and just reminds me once again how perfect His timing is and His plan for us and not ours.

This was Clerissa's first post after Daniel was born, my heart was broken for them but I couldn't be more inspired by their faith and obedience during this time.

"Daniel was diagnosed with a diaphragmatic hernia and was rushed to the NICU. That is where our little boy’s fight started. Two heart-broken parents had to deal with a very scary situation from the moment Daniel took his first precious breath. Daniel received his operation on Sunday and he did so well. He is now stable and resting and recovering and getting strong so we can fight and make it through this long journey together. 

We are grateful for his life, we are so in love with him and we know he is strong and he has a whole army of support, love and care surrounding him.
​
Three things I have learned since Daniel’s birth;
- There is no greater love than a mother’s love. There is also no greater sorrow than a mother’s sorrow.
- My husband is the biggest blessing God could gift me with. My rock, my hero (our hero), the strongest and most incredible Godly man who is leading and carrying his little family with faith, hope and strength.
- Our God is a God of miracles. He will never let us down, He is with us every step of the way. His love envelopes us and Daniel every second. He is a God of grace and mercy, we love Him and put our son in His capable and healing hands. We know He will get our boy through this battle and has pathed such a God-honouring path for our brave Daniel. 

We only ask for prayers for our precious angel boy, he is our entire world and each day we celebrate the small victories that God sends our way, amen.

‘Don’t be afraid, for you are very precious to God. Peace! Be encouraged! Be Strong!’
Daniel 10:19"

Daniel is now a healthy baby boy and they are so blessed.

Thank you for letting me share in this very special time.

Xxx

Miliyah, "Who is for me";
we welcome you into this world. You could not have asked for a better family to be born into and you will be taken care of with love and grace by parents who will love you unconditional and guide you with their love for God and one another.

Nestled in the beautiful Breede River mountains, Pieter & Nilene celebrated their marriage at Bosjes Farm.

Surrounded by lovely landscapes lies the beautiful chapel inspired by Psalm 36:7. Bosjes Farm is well known for the magnificent architecture which also leaves you with breathtaking views of the mountain ranges.

This day was nothing short of beautiful, with tears of joy and high spirits Pieter & Nilene exchanged vows and had a lovely reception in a clear marquee overlooking some of the beautiful Slanghoek mountains.

​Photography: Louzelle van Dyk Photography
Venue: Bosjes Farm
Coordinator: Cobus hugo
Flowers: Kenly Flowers
Stationery: Nilene van Niekerk
Hair & Makeup: Evelyn Frances
​Dress: Robyn Roberts
Suit: Calvin Klein
Videography: Kovacevic Bosch Photography & Videography

I met Lisa & PR through my husband and friends and very soon after became their wedding photographer.  I prefer meeting couples before the wedding day for an engagement shoot not only to celebrate the engagement but also to get to know them a little more before the wedding, and man did this engagement shoot get me all excited for their wedding day!

Lisa & PR has such a fun and loving relationship filled with so much beauty and a mutual respect for one another and a natural and soft nature shoot complimented them in all kinds of ways!

Lisa & PR is getting married at Die Woud in the Western Cape later this year and I cannot wait to witness their forever promise to one another!

So grateful for clients that become friends / friends who become clients, not sure which way around this one happened, but I have a grateful heart!

In celebration of the Smit family's newest addition, little Kari.

How lovely to photograph good friends!