Jamila, meaning "a place of beauty", is the new identity for an spectacular game lodge in the Welgevonden Reserve. Intimately setup with 5 chalets each sleeping 2 in king-size four poster beds and the 'Elephant' chalet being the family option with 2 sleeper couches in the lounge. The lodge is managed by a fantastic team of Jackie and Lourens, where Lourens is wields his top … [Read more...]
Dining at Jamila Lodge
February 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Jamila Lodge is an upmarket game lodge in the Welgevonden Private Game Reserve about 3 hours drive north of Johannesburg in prime Big 5 country. Not only will you experience a great vacation in African bush with simple modern luxuries but the food ranges from family classics in the boma to some executive fine dining ... below I shall showcase a fruit platter for breakfast on … [Read more...]
Aerial Photography Showcase
February 18, 2011 by 14 Comments
I had the pleasure this week to get the opportunity to undertake some aerial photography of some specific buildings which took me on an extended route over the greater Durban area. In the process I also shot some great overall images showcasing those elements of Durban not often seen from the perspective of directly overhead. These images are captured in a Robinson RH22 … [Read more...]
Mercedes Benz Durban
February 10, 2011 by 5 Comments
6 years ago I purchased a pre-owned vehicle (not a Mercedes unfortunately) from the NMI Motor Dealership in Old Fort Road and all those years back, in my early appreciate for architecture and the photographic capture there of, was quite taken by this car showroom and how well it showcases the vehicles for a motor dealership that is practically in the city CBD. Mercedes-Benz, … [Read more...]
The Magic of the Midlands
February 9, 2011 by 5 Comments
Showcasing resorts is such a joy. I really get to experience them at their best as everything is put on show to maximise the image capture and so I thrive on this trying to output the best possibly imagery - I look for different angles, lighting conditions and 'wow' elements that would bring out the magnificence of the resorts best features which sell it best. This was true … [Read more...]
OBH Valentines Dish
January 31, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I'm getting a good deal of requests to photograph food or food service of late and I'm all for it. Love the capture of fine food. Latest project was to showcase the signature dish that the Oyster Box Hotel will be serving up on Valentine's Day - the creation of head chef Luke Nair. Looks very yummy if oysters are your thing. Worked hard to 'shape' the light to fill in all the … [Read more...]
The Gorge – Changing Views
January 20, 2011 by 9 Comments
If you want to change your view of your city living and experience the spectacular sandstone cliffs and nature at it's best as you listen to the river bending it's way through the gorge below, then I'd seriously recommend The Gorge Private Game Lodge and Spa. Situated just a short 2 hour drive from Durban with stone rondawels perched on the hillside overlooking the Oribi Gorge, … [Read more...]
I Can See Clearly Now
January 10, 2011 by 1 Comment
Last week I had a major mishap with my spectacles and they ended becoming ex-spectacles! I thus had to head off to the optometrist and organise a new pair and while I was at it I decided to have an eye test which I hadn't done for just under 2 years. My other glasses were desperately in need of replacement too, as the frames were way too loose and the lenses badly scratched ... … [Read more...]
Beverages from the Southwest
January 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
What a difference it makes to finally have a proper sophisticated studio setup that I now have to use to in order to properly capture pack shot product photography. I have always had to 'make a plan' in the past in order to achieve the best results but now having our own studio setup at the Churchill Studio, it has so improved my image capture of smaller product. This was … [Read more...]
Cremer Family
January 4, 2011 by 1 Comment
Good things come to those who wait. Quite true for this shoot as, despite the challenges we got some great images of the Cremer family. After being postponed firstly due to a surprise trip to the midlands and then Movember getting in the way of proceedings, we able to achieve a great range of images of this amazing family who have just the most incredible kids - each one so … [Read more...]