I had photographed this stunningly beautiful home, decorated by Carl Fitschen of Inner Options Interior Design, back in 2008 for the national publication SA Home Owner but Carl recently contacted me about re-photographing the games and entertainment room in the home. This games room was quite a feature back then so I was very interested to find out why it needed new images. … [Read more...]
Flowing through the Ironwoods
It is always exciting to photograph homes that showcase brilliant architecture as was the case in this wonderful home designed by Metropole Architects, along the fairways of the Zimbali Golf Course. With a clever use of the elevations available and a classic Metropole trend to flood the home with loads of natural light in the common areas, this modern contemporay home offers a … [Read more...]
Modern Splendour
This architect-designed home was certainly built to take avantage of the magnificent sea views as property extends up into the banks above the breakers. As you stand on the cantilevered verandahs leading out from the main lounge and diningroom you have this scene of place, an incredible wow factor as the sights of the ocean soak deeply within your senses and the sound of the … [Read more...]
Thula Thula Glory
I so enjoy it when I get the opportunity to showcase a home a or a commercial property for a friend or an associate using the best of the skillset that I have been blessed with. This is none more true for this home aptly named Thula Thula, which means 'Place of Quiet'. It is owned by a great and true friend of 15+ years and it has been fantastic to watch his progress as his … [Read more...]
Beautiful Light
It was so great to photograph this home in Zimbali - to walk into the magnificent open plan interior flowing out to the pool deck with sensational sea views. It was just what I needed to sooth me at the end of the day within a hectic week. I truly had beautiful light with which to work and which made the image capture within this home so much more … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Beach House
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 Pride of Mahogany
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
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...]
An Architectural Masterclass
What draws me with childlike excitement to the amazing experiences of the photography of architecture is ultimately great architecture. The homes designed by Feeu Architects, part of the Extra Dimensions Property Group are sensational, extremely photogenic and provide for some interesting imagery. What I really enjoy about these homes is the workmanship and finish of the … [Read more...]
Hello Charlie Brown!
When I photograph a building and the fantastic interior decor that accompanies it, my aim is to always capture it in the best possible light. At times some of the light with the greatest mood is during or just after a storm - or in this case it's during a quick period that the rain took a break from the torrential down pour we've been experiencing over the past few days. It was … [Read more...]