"This 15 minute documentary tells the story of Denis Smith, professional light painter. Two years ago, Denis was in a high pressure sales job, struggling with drink, debt and depression. His family life was suffering, so he needed to make changes to his life before all was lost. He moved to Australia and soon discovered light painting, a unique form of photography which … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Beach House
April 13, 2011 by 5 Comments
While not quite on the beach, this idyllic home full of the modern splendour yet complete with the simple conveniences of daily living, looks directly onto the breakers of the Indian Ocean from the panoramic patio. A complete dream come true for the home owners who moved back to their roots in Salt Rock after spending too long in the Gauteng rat race, now experiencing coastal … [Read more...]
The Cavern Drakensberg Resort & Spa
April 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Cavern Drakensberg Resort is a venue in the northern Drakensberg World Heritage Site that stooped in history with this resort being first opened for guests back in 1941. These days it is the perfect mountain getaway for families needing an escape from the city life to experience the fresh mountain air, luxurious comforts within the fine accommodation, scrumptious dining and … [Read more...]
Pearls of Umhlanga
March 23, 2011 by 6 Comments
I have had numerous opportunities to photograph apartments within The Pearls of Umhlanga residential complex for interior decorators, estate agents and SA Home Owner magazine. The Pearls is a self-contained lifestyle development surrounded by magnificently landscaped grounds and exquisite views. But on this occasion it was to showcase its magnificence for sensational sales … [Read more...]
A Place Like Heaven
March 18, 2011 by 2 Comments
Zululami is the proposed new site for a residential estate development on the north coast of KwaZulu Natal, near Sheffield Beach. Zululami means "heaven" in the native Zulu language and I could suitably imagine how living here would make you feel you're in a place like heaven. A few weeks back I was privileged to take a helicopter flight to the 100 hectare area to achieve an … [Read more...]
The Pride of Mahogany
March 14, 2011 by 4 Comments
When you arrive at a home and your first impression is that of 'Wow' at the front door of incredible magnificence and then as we enter we are greeted with the fragrance of vanilla from the scented candles and the most welcoming home owner ... so eager to show off her sensational home. It really is such a pleasure to showcase a home for owners who are so proud in so many good … [Read more...]
A Union of Retro and Industrial
March 10, 2011 by 12 Comments
It really is such a pleasure to capture imagery that shows the heart, passion and hard work of the home owner. This was definitely the case in this one bedroom apartment in Glenwood, Durban, where the owner, being in the building and construction business, took on the project of making this old run down apartment a face-lift second to none. Things like taking out the wooden … [Read more...]
Springbok Lodge
March 6, 2011 by 7 Comments
I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the Springbok Lodge first hand while photographically showcasing its luxury and wonderful uniqueness in the Nambiti Big 5 Game Reserve in Northern KwaZulu Natal. The lodge features luxury tented accommodation in an ultimate African bush experience due to the lodge being unfenced and thus the game roam free through this region of the … [Read more...]
Elephant Rock Lodge
March 6, 2011 by 1 Comment
Nambiti Private Game Reserve is 10000 hectares of open plains where viewing the Big 5 of Africa is common place. Elephant Rock Lodge is an intimate lodge within the reserve where you'll be superbly looked after by Steve and Inga and be served very scrumptious meals by top class chef, Comfort (see a few food pics below). If you choose to holiday here you may well experience a … [Read more...]
131 on Herbert Baker, Pretoria
February 28, 2011 by 1 Comment
On the brief provided to me of this 5 star boutique guest house, I was informed that I would need to photograph the high tea and some of their fine dining dishes but the imagery that they had of the venue needed to be improved upon. I arrived at guest house to meet the owner who was so very welcoming and makes me feel so at ease and then get shown the brochure where the … [Read more...]