Having left South Africa for the west coast of British Columbia, Canada with my beautiful wife and daughter, being blessed abundantly by my parents, we ventured down to the Southern area of Vancouver Island for a tour of Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. We were all in awe of the beautiful city from the range of interesting homes to the diverse commercial architecture … [Read more...]
Taste Buds Dancing at Mama’s Deli
December 9, 2011 by 4 Comments
Mama Luciana's holds a special place in the hearts of both my wife and myself as have we enjoyed many indulgent meals at the first Florida Road store in our early years of marriage. We've watched the Mamas brand grow and mature in various new store openings but none more exciting than their new venture in the Luciana's Italian Food Market situated in Glenore Centre, Glenashley … [Read more...]
Fun with Union 3 and their Chairs!
November 29, 2011 by 2 Comments
Needing some cool images of the team for their new website , I got the guys and lady from Union 3 to come into the Churchill Studio for some fun times. They brought their chairs, some good Vida Cafe coffee and I was armed with a high quality Canon 5D Mark II to document the time! Look out for their new website coming in the new year. … [Read more...]
Marlin Lodge, Mozambique
November 19, 2011 by 8 Comments
This truly will be one of those showcase projects that will hold a special memory for me. Not only for the sensational beauty and scenery of Benguerua Island but the staff and team with whom I worked at Marlin Lodge. Thanks to Peter, Tessa, Judy, Nadia and Caroline for the good times. In amongst all the laughter we got some great imagery. Situated within the Bazaruto … [Read more...]
Wonderful Sphere Design
November 7, 2011 by 5 Comments
It's not often that everything, and yes in the case of this residential masterpiece, everything was right for perfect image capture. We were spoilt with an incredible sunset to maximise the beauty of this home wonderfully designed by Sphere Design and Architecture. It was a pleasure to work on this project in showcasing the work of Sphere Design as I had previously noticed … [Read more...]
Some Sensational Seeff Stock
November 7, 2011 by 1 Comment
If you're in the market to purchase a luxury up-market home in the Ballito area or more specifically the Zimbali Forest Estate, look now further than Seeff Dolphin Coast then contact Andreas Wassenaar on 032 586 0170 as they have some sensational stock of late which I have been privileged to showcase for them. Below is a range of their latest showcased over the last 4 weeks or … [Read more...]
Oakhurst Manor House Hotel
October 31, 2011 by 1 Comment
The Oakhurst Hotel in George on the popular Garden Route of South Africa, lives up to their slogan of offering "urban tranquility in the heart of George". With the thatched roof building with gables, very reminiscent of a Cape Dutch Manor House, facing the Outeniqua Mountains and staff who are friendly and welcoming, making your stay in George a memorable one. It certainly was … [Read more...]
The Villas Hotel, Pretoria
October 25, 2011 by 2 Comments
The Villas Hotel in Pretoria is ideally located right in the embassy belt in the Hatfield area of Pretoria, conveniently a few blocks from the new fast train service of the Gautrain. I was greeted by such welcoming staff, eager to do whatever they could to maximise all that was possible in order that I could showcase the Villas Hotel in the most sensational light. The cloud … [Read more...]
Hyde Park Villas, Johannesburg
October 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
This exclusive guest house, set in the heart of Hyde Park, Johannesburg is a classic story of phoenix rising from the flames. Shortly before the 2010 Soccer World Cup held in South Africa, this place literally burnt to the ground. During the restoration process the house has been transformed into a beautiful location, known as Hyde Park Villas. … [Read more...]
A Bull in Sharks Country
September 21, 2011 by 1 Comment
Especially with the buzz of the Rugby World Cup around at the moment it was an honor to photograph a home of a former Blue Bulls rugby player who has now moved down to the coast of Kwazulu Natal after having retired from professional rugby a few years back. Such a gentleman and I love the fact that the couple were so humbled to have me showcase their home in the best possible … [Read more...]