What an awesome time we had! This shoot was extra special, firstly because Nkosazana is a dear friend of mine. I met her when she was still working side-by-side with Mom Carol at Ikageng. She had asked me years ago already if I could photograph her wedding when the time comes… and I was so thrilled. Then the time came… and I had already been booked for the date they had scheduled their wedding for. I was very disappointed that I would not be able to spend their day with them so we arranged an engagement shoot instead. I am so glad we did. It was such a fabulous day – for all of us.
I managed to arrange a special location as well which made me even happier – and so, all smiles, I was ready to roll…
Nkosazana was concerned that the both of them were rather nervous as they didn’t consider themselves to be “natural posers”. With a little bit of encouragement I think they did really well!
They started to relax and enjoy themselves!
… and then they got REALLY comfortable…
… and then the wheels came off… well, sort of…
A day after we parted ways I received this email from Nkosazana:
“Thank you so much for the time that you spent with us – showing us all kinds of poses plus seeing you again was really great. I had forgotten HOW talented you are until I saw the wedding photos from the last wedding – they are so special. I must really say that your pictures tell a story, it really creates a mood that connects you to the picture.”
… and another one followed shortly after I had handed over their images to them:
“Thank you so much for the photos, THEY ARE GREAT!!!!, I’m excited about them. They are really…really… beautiful. I don’t even know how to express how I feel about them.
The collage has really captured all the highlights, I could not even work yesterday because of all the excitement – Ryan and I are truly grateful for all the photos, your time, your energy and patience with us.
Thank you … thank you… thank you…. so much dear. I’m out of words – yesterday when I looked at the photographs I had butterflies in my stomach and was really all smiles in the office.”
I feel grateful and blessed to be able to share moments like this through the work that I do.
Thank you so much, Nkosazana for all the kind words – I feel truly humbled, and inspired!
Stanley-Carl du-Pont
What a gorgeous set of images and such a wonderful way to celebrate an engagement!
Nat’s you lead a fresh path in revealing joy in relationships – just as it should be: colourful, fun and in local environment.
Awesome work chick ;-)
Nathalie
Thank you! So much! This inspires me so much to do more, and more, and more!
Hannes
Awesome stuff Nats! Your work is superb!
Nathalie
You are too kind, Hannes! Thanks so much for your comment!