I have had numerous opportunities to photograph apartments within The Pearls of Umhlanga residential complex for interior decorators, estate agents and SA Home Owner magazine. The Pearls is a self-contained lifestyle development surrounded by magnificently landscaped grounds and exquisite views. But on this occasion it was to showcase its magnificence for sensational sales … [Read more...]
A Place Like Heaven
March 18, 2011 by 2 Comments
Zululami is the proposed new site for a residential estate development on the north coast of KwaZulu Natal, near Sheffield Beach. Zululami means "heaven" in the native Zulu language and I could suitably imagine how living here would make you feel you're in a place like heaven. A few weeks back I was privileged to take a helicopter flight to the 100 hectare area to achieve an … [Read more...]
The Pride of Mahogany
March 14, 2011 by 4 Comments
When you arrive at a home and your first impression is that of 'Wow' at the front door of incredible magnificence and then as we enter we are greeted with the fragrance of vanilla from the scented candles and the most welcoming home owner ... so eager to show off her sensational home. It really is such a pleasure to showcase a home for owners who are so proud in so many good … [Read more...]
A Union of Retro and Industrial
March 10, 2011 by 12 Comments
It really is such a pleasure to capture imagery that shows the heart, passion and hard work of the home owner. This was definitely the case in this one bedroom apartment in Glenwood, Durban, where the owner, being in the building and construction business, took on the project of making this old run down apartment a face-lift second to none. Things like taking out the wooden … [Read more...]
Springbok Lodge
March 6, 2011 by 7 Comments
I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the Springbok Lodge first hand while photographically showcasing its luxury and wonderful uniqueness in the Nambiti Big 5 Game Reserve in Northern KwaZulu Natal. The lodge features luxury tented accommodation in an ultimate African bush experience due to the lodge being unfenced and thus the game roam free through this region of the … [Read more...]
Elephant Rock Lodge
March 6, 2011 by 1 Comment
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...]
Dining at Jamila Lodge
February 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Jamila Lodge is an upmarket game lodge in the Welgevonden Private Game Reserve about 3 hours drive north of Johannesburg in prime Big 5 country. Not only will you experience a great vacation in African bush with simple modern luxuries but the food ranges from family classics in the boma to some executive fine dining ... below I shall showcase a fruit platter for breakfast on … [Read more...]
Aerial Photography Showcase
February 18, 2011 by 14 Comments
I had the pleasure this week to get the opportunity to undertake some aerial photography of some specific buildings which took me on an extended route over the greater Durban area. In the process I also shot some great overall images showcasing those elements of Durban not often seen from the perspective of directly overhead. These images are captured in a Robinson RH22 … [Read more...]
