Wedding

Details that matter.

A place that I had never ventured too.  These are the best type of trips, the unexpected paths that cross, the landscape, the different colored grass.... smell... dust.  I love my country and every day I am reminded of the marvel we call home.  We have to be some of the luckiest people alive to have such beauty at our doorstep, sometimes we (I) forget just how much.  As a small child was told to always make sure to stop, breath and notice, its a promise I vow to keep myself. Because I travel quite frequently I am blessed to see new places meet new people.  I haven't been doing this for long however there is one thing that is a constant companion at each and every wedding, the details... not of the flowery kind, the Aunt's, Uncle's, friends, cousin's, parent's... Aunt Jan's cousins sisters brother kind... the people that come in their droves to be part of a celebration, a mass gathering.  Some bring food, some bring wine, others bring love and support, however they are in it together.... its the Kiwi way.  Its something that I hold very close to my heart..... we may not be big on the fancy stuff however we celebrate with all our hearts and souls and to me that is perfect.

To the Innes and Kok family.... hold on to what you have because you are blessed.  Thank you for allowing me to capture what I could only say was 100% New Zealand and South African made !

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Tick tock

As time ticks, faster than I wish..... I wait patiently for my life to catch up to my world.  I wistfully wish I could stop all movements and catch my breath, alas the clock hands still move around.... and around.... and around.  If you are waiting for me, if you are wishing I was more present, please know that I am..... here.... I just need my life to catch up with my world, and I am working very hard at making that happen. img_0322

Still grateful

Today I am grateful for my clients.  I have mentioned before about how its the objects in front of my camera that create the magic, I just push the shutter.... oh and talk a lot..... a whole lot.  And although they surprise me occasionally with 800 ft flights... (thank you Ria and Paul) they continuously provide my soul with all that I need.   If it weren't for them I would not be able to do what I do, day after day, week after week, month after month. So today I am grateful for them xx

(A couple of quick snaps from this weekends dare devil helicopter lovers!!  xx)

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The long awaited part II

They say it takes a village to raise a child.... a whole group of people to help build something amazing.  I don't even know where to start in regards to the troops who helped create such a masterpiece for Raina and Tejash's magical spectacular. I am sure that I will miss more than a few, however there were a few that did shine and definitely deserve a mention.

Davina who is the mastermind behind  VIDA FLORES in Auckland www.vidaflores.co.nz Not only an amazing talent but an also amazing person.

Kate from RUBY AND WILLOW www.rubyandwillow.co.nz whom I need a whole blog post to talk about.  She created the divine invitations which made me yell out loud OH MY LORD.  So much so that another post dedicated to her invites is next on the list.

The Lal and Patel families who are beyond amazing.  The spirit and love these two families have for one another is something we should all emulate.  Never before have I seen such an amazing group of people band together to create and share such a beautiful day.  Raina you are a very, very lucky person to have such beautiful cousins, who were BEYOND amazing.

Brigid, who brought everything together.  The dream team who made Raina and her ladies shine... and I am sure there are plenty more to name.... PLENTY

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And now it begins PART ONE

Sometimes love comes around, and it knocks you down.... the next thing you know you are looking at the person who means most, saying I do. I am honored and blessed to have been part of this extraordinary day(s).    Two people who share their love for one another along with their amazing friends and family.   My eyes and heart are now open to such a wonderful place and spirit.  The people of Fiji touched my being more than I can speak.  Raina and Tejash I am grateful to you both for allowing me to be part of your wonderful 3 days.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

We were welcomed into the family with open arms to share the culture, the dancing, laughing and of course beyond fabulous food.

This is just a small collection of the many many shots we captured.  The Mehndi was day one of a 3 day extravaganza... yes this is just part one.... part 2 to follow... xxx

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