Sometimes as photographers we don't choose what we photograph but rather need to humble ourselves in accepting that our skills are needed by those not altogether comfortable in the process of image capture. Needed in such a way that the client knows that they cannot capture their work as a showcase as well as those that undertake scene capture on a regular basis and thus hire … [Read more...]
Enjoying Opportunity
June 2, 2010 by Leave a Comment
I needed to leave the office early today, mainly to clear my head so I headed out on a bike ride towards the beachfront. I stopped in at the 2010 Fine Art Expo at Sun Coast Casino. Ok, if you're anywhere near that area you've got to go take a look - the artworks are awesome. I mainly went inside to view the amazing photography of legend photographer Dennis Guichard whose … [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...]
Southbroom Splendour
May 20, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Sometimes we do need to travel some distances to capture those great shots but in some cases the shots are made great on their own by the canvas we have to work with. In this case it was an incredible home in Southbroom on the south coast of KwaZulu Natal. A once small dwelling on large plot of land, the home owners have taken lifestyle and sea views into careful consideration … [Read more...]
Those Arches
May 12, 2010 by Leave a Comment
I could say that I have been involved with the progress of the Moses Mabhida Stadium since the beginning - I was commissioned to assist, photographically, with the tender of some world-class Durban architects for the design of the stadium. They did not win the tender but the design of the approved stadium was surrounded in controversy. That aside, I have watched the … [Read more...]
Old World Charm
May 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment
I really do get to see some amazing homes in the exposure that I have to the property industry and the interior magazines that I am commissioned to shoot for. From the modern contemporary architecture to those old world classics of yesteryear .... much like this one that is for sale with Sotheby's in Westville. Built around 1910, this grand house of 6 bedrooms set on a 2 acre … [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...]
St Lucia Skiboat Club
May 10, 2010 by Leave a Comment
What better way to spend a family dinner with your wife and 3yr old daughter than by an eco-sensitive estuary watching the hippos playfully enjoy the last of the daylight. This was the St Lucia Skiboat club and we were sure treated to some amazingly simple good quality food. One of the best pizzas I'd had ever. I do enjoy taking the opportunity to capture some low light … [Read more...]
Magical Metropole
April 14, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Both my wife and myself have said for many years now that we would like Nigel Tarboton of Metropole Architects to design our dream home one day (check out their website for more) - this home by Metropole Architects, great senior architects Tyrone Reardon and Nigel, reminds us of this once again. Just magical with so many beautiful elements all making up an open plan, flowing … [Read more...]
Umhlanga Beachfront
April 13, 2010 by 6 Comments
Ah the Umhlanga beachfront - how it has captured my imagination over the years. Different aspects of this area of Durban's coastline just seem to come alive in various lighting conditions and it also varies from season to season too. I think the new whale pier that has been added to conceal a waste water outlet was not only very clever but also a beautifully abstract addition … [Read more...]