Tag Archives: Gerhard Steenkamp Photography

How to choose your Wedding Portfolio images

October 22, 2012   Gerhard Steenkamp   No comments
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One of the biggest problems for a photographer, and in this case, a wedding photographer is how to choose a portfolio of his past work that will represent his style and work as a whole. One can get easily carried away emotionally and therefore choose, or not choose, an image because of a good or

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Bertus & Jessica – 3 October 2012

October 10, 2012   Gerhard Steenkamp   No comments
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It is very important to get to know a couple a bit better before you plan on capturing their wedding on camera. I believe you need to gain a better understanding of their personalities in order to capture them and the atmosphere during their wedding day. The best way to do this is to arrange

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In conversation with Bloemfontein Photographer, Frikkie Kapp

October 06, 2012   Denese Lups   1 Comment

I met Frikkie Kapp two years ago at a Portraits Workshop and was fascinated by this very friendly photographer with a passion for life and people!! Since that time we had numerous discussions next to the rugby pitch and I came to appreciate his natural talent for absolutely brilliant photography. I decided to find out

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Frikkie Kapp on Street Photography

August 31, 2012   Denese Lups   1 Comment
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  A few weeks ago Frikkie posted images on Street Photography and immediately thought this is something Phototalk has not posted on yet. I asked him to explain Street Photography to Phototalk. This is what he has to say.       “Frikkie: “”My style could be described as somewhat of  a “specific moment of

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Vulture battle at Giant’s Castle Game Reserve captured through the lens of Peter McKellar

July 03, 2012   Denese Lups   3 Comments
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  A good friend of mine, Peter McKellar,  recently paid a visit to the Vulture Hide at Giants Castle. He sent me a few photos and after some research, Giants Castle now features high on my wish list.       Giant’s Castle Game Reserve is considered the home of the eland and the majestic

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The Nikon D4 after 20 000 images

June 01, 2012   Gerhard Steenkamp   2 Comments
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What always amazes me is these magazine guys that receive a demo camera from a company, take it out for a day or two, shoot a couple of hundred of images and then….do a write up about the camera. How on earth can you give an objective opinion about a camera if you haven’t used

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The Duba Experience captured on video!!

May 31, 2012   Gerhard Steenkamp   No comments
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Talk to anyone who has been to Duba Plains in the Okavango Delta and you will hear the same phrase: …”What an amazing experience!!”. I had the privilege earlier this month to visit this remote area made famous by the movie “The Last Lion” and came back with hundreds of images and a memory for

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Duba Plains …..where you discover yourself in the presence of the wild!

May 15, 2012   Denese Lups   2 Comments
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  “I believe that people who are interested in learning more about themselves and finding a solution to being must attempt, at least once in their lives, to be in the presence of the wild and in isolation from the clutter of modern society.”  – Derek Joubert     Duba Plains, known for its unique

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Questions to ask when choosing a Wedding Photographer

April 30, 2012   Gerhard Steenkamp   No comments
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I recently received a request from Paul Edgar for a quote to cover his wedding in July this year. I’m busy with my 480 Days Project at that time and therefore can’t help him on the date selected for the wedding. I must admit that I rather like the questions that he asked to acquire

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Hannes Lochner – Wildlife and Nature Photographer

March 29, 2012   Gerhard Steenkamp   No comments
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More about Hannes Lochner Hannes Lochner was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa. From an early age he has visited almost every game reserve in South Africa, along with his parents. A passion was born, which was to become his life’s labour. His family, mom and dad (both professors), two sisters and a

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