Falling in love is an extraordinary feeling.

I was fortunate enough to be asked to take some photographs for Jen and Clayton who are getting married soon. The purpose of our shoot was to capture a number of photographs from which they could choose to use for their wedding invitations. These are a few of my favourite images from our shoot. I wish you two all the best for your wedding day and hope that it is everything you imagine it will be and more.

A house is not a home without a dog.

It is amazing how some things fill your heart without even trying. I never knew that it was possible to love something so deeply that it would change your life in so many ways. I soon realised that this was indeed possible after having a dog. I do not say that I owned a dog, as this would imply that he was a disposable object or item rather than a member of our family. He not only shared our home with us but our hearts as well. Coming home to your dog at the end of a long day is the best thing! You are always welcomed with slobbery kisses and a tail that wags frantically as you greet one another. If this is not the best thing to come home to, I do not know what is.

Thunder is the sound of hoofbeats in heaven

There is something about being able to move as one, as a team, as a unit that has always fascinated me. It is the unspoken bond shared between a rider and their horse that is so significant and beautiful. Not many people can say that they trust their fellow four-legged friend so much that they are willing to risk their lives each and every time they find themselves in the saddle. How is it that these mighty beasts can be both fragile yet powerful at the same time. They listen to our aids and do as they are asked but in the end they do have a mind of their own and with a swish of their tail and a lifting of their legs, they could be rid of us within a few seconds. Horses are horses and we could never change them completely for they are animals of fright and flight.

A house, especially an old one, soaks up the emotions of its occupants.

Old places have soul. I have always been fascinated with old buildings especially if they have a unique story to them and still contain details of times gone by. It is amazing to think how so many old buildings have stood the test of time. Considering the advancements in both technology and the materials used to construct buildings today, I am still amazed as to how an old stone house can keep you warm in winter and cool in summer without assistance from an electronic heater or air-conditioning unit. The image above was taken in an old building which use to be a Spanish Consulate. I love this image as it evokes different emotions in people when they look at. The various elements which make up the image work well together and add to the overall effect of creating an eerie feeling. This leaves the viewer with a number of questions which are left unanswered as there is a lack of evidence within the image to support various scenarios which could possibly describe the scene photographed.

Simple elegance is something to strive for.

There is beauty in simplicity. Gone are the days where less was considered more. There was a time where beauty was not measured by one's physical apperarance but by their nature. It is sad to think that times have changed so greatly in such a short period of time. Today we live in a society where woman and young girls of all ages try to cover their imperfections with make-up in an attempt to look "beautiful"in terms of the way the media perceives and projects this idea of true beauty. No amount of make-up or shape wear is going to make you more beautidul than the way you are when you wake up in the morning. We all have our flaws, embrace them! If you can't love yourself, you can't expect others to do what you can't.

Fashion is an art and you are its canvas.

 

We live in a society which consists of many different races and cultures. This diversity has resulted in our country having an array of fashion trends which are unique to individuals within these racial and cultural groups. The way in which people dress has always intrigued me. It's fascinating how within a small region there is such a difference in the manner in which people dress and what they percieve as fashionable or trendy. For this photograph I wanted to depict the idea that women are able to make a bold statement and lasting impression with the outfits they wear. Women should embrace their body types and should be able to dress in a way that leaves them feeling both attractive and confident.

Open your eyes and see the beauty.

They say the eyes are the windows to one's soul. They portray one's emotions in the purest form and they never lie. I absolutely love the detail in this young lady's eyes and had to post this image. The strong contrast in colours and textures in this photograph seem to enhance one another and direct the viewer's attention to the eye. The variety of bold and contrasting colours and different textures among the mottled leaf, her wavy hair, soft beanie and the smoothness of her skin all provide the viewer with a variety of elements to look at. I took this photograph during Autumn after feeling inspired by the changes that were happening around me. I have always enjoyed watching the leaves change colour and slowly but surely fall from their branches and form a carpet on the floor below. This is what lead to this image being created where something which is lost, old and aged can be put alongside something which new and fresh yet their beauty is equal.