Greece definitely takes a top 5 spot on my favourite travels and to do something I love in a place I love is best of both worlds!  When I visited Greece I spent some time in Athens and Santorini and met these two lovely souls on my trip to Santorini.

Louw and Myrtle were also from South Africa and enjoying a romantic holiday at the very famous Chromata Hotel in Santorini overlooking the Caldera.  After spending some time together with the couple and learning one another's professions, Myrtle and Louw booked me for a couple session.  These white simplistic surroundings are any photographes dream and I couldn't resist capturing this respectful love they have for one another.

This shoot has been featured on The Pretty Blog.

Once in a while I get a lovely client requests from Sweet Escape for clients traveling from overseas who would like to capture a beautiful South African sunset because you don't get these anywhere else! Daffodil and Mitchell came all the way from Singapore to visit our beautiful country and spending the afternoon with them was so refreshing and a lot of fun. Exchanging "In South Africa" and "In our country" stories are my favorite!  

I wish you a safe journey back and will meet you soon in Cape Town.

Xxx

Sharing an amazing tropical Vilanculos experience I had photographing the beautiful and exquisite Sail Marapi Lodge situated in Pontao Marapi. It might take a flight and a charter or a 2 days drive but when you reach this little piece of paradise it's definitely worth the travel. This is the perfect luxury lodge for a big family or group of friends and even perfect for a destination wedding or honeymoon. The friendly and warm hearted staff will make you feel at home and spoil you with the finest food. Real Mozambican cuisines and fresh daily catch of the day will leave you mouth watering and excited for the next meal! They offer the best deep sea fishing trips as well as picnics and exotic yacht trips around the island. For those who love to just soak up the sun and swim can enjoy a private beach experience right in front of the lodge. I can't wait for my next visit to Sail Marapi, plan yours at www.sailmarapi.com

Photography: Louzelle van Dyk Photography
​Venue: Sail Marapi
Concept & Styling: By Simone. & Grand Central 

This wedding was featured on Magnolia rouge.

Venue: Castello di Bibbione
Catering: L'Oste Gentiluomo
Styling: By Simone
Stationery: Grand Central
Hair & Make Up: Paula Einhorn
Bridal Gown: Belle of the Ball

Bas and Inge met 11 years ago when he was trying to make her fall in love with one of his friends, it obviously didn't work!  After studies they both decided to go work on yachts and docked at the mediterranean coastline for more than a month, that's when Bas & Inge fell in love with Italy!  Soon after, Bas & Inge got engaged and after experiencing the rich Italian culture an cuisines Bas & Inge couldn't settle for a local wedding.  They loved travelling and they both had the desire to travel to their favourite places with everyone they love!  

After a year and a half of thorough planning, many culture differences and language barriers, Bas & Inge with a group a friends and family travelled to Tuscany, Italy for their big day.   I was lucky to have spent an entire week with them in Italy before the wedding day and so we started a week of wedding  celebrations with a spontaneous little engagement shoot just outside of Florence in a very small village called Bargino.  The town was so small after 10 minutes of shooting we pretty much covered the town so we headed to the next town, San Cassiano.  We explored the streets of San Cassiano and admired every little beautiful detail from the doors to the post boxes.  We couldn't resist a little corner pizzeria and ended the session with fresh Italian bread and wine of course.

Their wedding was featured on the well curated International wedding blog, Magnolia Rouge! A full feature of their big day is coming to my blog soon!