Do you know my friend Mariette Viljoen? Mariette was paralysed from the neck down in a horrific car accident in 2009. I still remember that phone call. I remember crying myself to sleep that night, and many nights after that. I remember driving to the Bloemfontein hospital where I feared I would have to say goodbye to my friend… my friend whose body had been completely broken. Mariette’s body may have been broken, but it was impossible to break herRead more

Read more

Let me introduce you to Gaynor Murray. This woman is a powerhouse of creative design and inspiration. When Gaynor talks about fabric, it sounds like poetry. She deeply loves what she does, and that is evident in the quality of her work. I feel very privileged to have been able to collaborate with her and photograph some of her finished work.  If you are ever in need of interior designer: Gaynor is worth a call. You can see her work at:Read more

I find meaning in Portraits.   Personally, I can stare at faces for ages… like intricate works of art. Each one is different.   In June the Management of Modelpak asked me to do a portrait series on the faces of the workforce. What a powerful endeavor. Such a wonderful way of celebrating their staff. Each person celebrated like a character in a movie.   For those who work in big companies or establishments, it’s easy to think that youRead more

  Zau” is an Arabic word meaning “peace”. But Zau Spa is even more then a peaceful retreat. This is South African sjiek, with a dash of  creative fun.  We had a absolutely great time photographing this wonderful place, and all the stunning textures and colors. Worth a visit! http://www.zauspa.co.za/Read more

Geloof het ’n adres ’n Mooi prentjie Deur Judith Kamffer | Foto’s Hanneri de Wet Vir fotograaf Hanneri de Wet (35) en haar jong gesin is aanbidding dié geheime bestanddeel vir ’n vredevolle en vergenoegde lewe. Dit is ’n koue en reënerige dag in Februarie. Pannekoekweer. En die reuk van kaneel hang warm in die lug. Hanneri staan kaalvoet in die kombuis met Rohann (18 maande) op die heup en ’n voorskoot om haar lyf. Christiaan (3) loer agterdogtig omRead more