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...]
A Place of Beauty
February 28, 2011 by 3 Comments
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...]
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...]
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...]
A View of the Hills
November 22, 2010 by 2 Comments
If you're looking for a getaway to the bush, experience some amazing game sightings and have some five star luxury thrown in for good measure, I'd seriously recommend Nambiti Hills Private Game Lodge in the Nambiti Game Reserve just outside Ladysmith. The team at Nambiti Hills cannot do enough to make your stay amazing and the food is fit for a king - make sure you keep room … [Read more...]
Hip to be Square
May 24, 2010 by 5 Comments
Right from when the workers moved in and leveled the land to start construction on The Square Boutique Hotel and Spa I have followed the development with keen interest. Then, a few weeks back, I get the notification to showcase the hotel for a nationwide magazine and the date was set to eventually get to see first hand that which I have watched evolve over the past year or … [Read more...]
Hippo Hideaway
May 10, 2010 by Leave a Comment
This self catering resort in St Lucia, KwaZulu Natal, The Hippo Hideaway, has such a beautiful setup and has an amazing honeymoon suite to match. It borders the estuary and the hippos are frequent visitors who come grazing at night on the grassy areas by the lower units. It's right on the high street of the St Lucia town but once you go through the gates you'd be none the wiser … [Read more...]
Shooting on location: being looked after
May 13, 2009 by Leave a Comment
I had the pleasure this week of photographing a resort down the South Coast of KwaZulu Natal, Pumula Beach Hotel. It was a 2 day adventure where I was to capture as many aspects of the hotel experience as possible. Apart from God having blessed us with the most amazing weather in time for the shoot of a beach resort where we're trying to showcase 'fun in the sun' and the … [Read more...]