Tag Archives: Gerhard Steenkamp

How to choose your Wedding Portfolio images

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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

A special day for inspirational achievers Nozimanga Bonje and Modiehi Ntsane captured on camera

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“To achieve the impossible, it is precisely the unthinkable that must be thought.”[Tom Robbins] There are few things more rewarding than to share in the inspirational lives of young people who are defying the odds to achieve success through their committed dedication! It is our privilege to acknowledge their achievements and share photos of a

Bertus & Jessica – 3 October 2012

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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

Kgalagadi – September 2012

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In the middle of September 2012 I took a week long trip to the Kgalagadi. My last trip to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park was in February this year and man….how I missed the place. There is just something so addictive about the Kgalagadi that inspires you to go back time after time. I stayed at

Conversation with Photographer, Marlon du Toit from Singita

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Marlon is a Field Guide at Singita Sabi Sand . An adventurous person by nature, Marlon has been immersed in Africa and its beauty from a young age.   As a Field Guide Marlon specialises in connecting travellers with the secret lives of some of the most amazing creatures in the wild.        

Lesotho plays Sudan in its second 2014 Fifa World Cup qualifier at the Setsoto Stadium, in Maseru, on Sunday 10 June 2012

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    After a brilliant win by the Springboks over England in Durban, I travelled to the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho to cover the Fifa World Cup Qualifier in Maseru between Lesotho and Sudan.         Sudan have missed out on the chance to take a stranglehold on Group D in the 2014

The Duba Experience captured on video!!

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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

Young talent shine at mini-Craven Week in Bloemfontein

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  Rugby has a bright future in South Africa  - this was clear for all to see when players from all over South Africa  battled with one another at the recent mini-Craven week for U13′s in Bloemfontein. The well organized event was hosted by the Free State rugby schools committee and took place at the

Questions to ask when choosing a Wedding Photographer

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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

South African Olympic swimmer Cameron van den Burgh through the lens

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South African swimmer Cameron van den Burgh qualified for the London Olympic Games 2012 and should be one of our star performers! Cameron has represented South Africa with distinction and is known for consistency in delivering powerful performances. A the recent South African National Championships in Durban our photographers managed to capture this world class swimmer