Du Wayne Photography Blog, Cape Town Photographer

Juliette Denton | Our New Little Bundle of Joy

duwayne — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:10:45 +0000

It’s time to share some photos of our new little bundle of joy. On the 28th of December 2011, Juliette Denton was born in Panorama Medi-Clinic; just a few days after Christmas. The nine and a half month journey has finally came to its end. Amelie couldn’t wait to have a little sister and help Zani around the house. It was great to witness the beauty of life all over again. I was present during the whole procedure in the operating theater and didn’t faint. Both me & Zani are still ecstatic & filled with joy. Zani had a wonderful pregnancy experience and both of us are truly thankful that Juliette is healthy. She turn a month old the other day and I thought that it’s about time we share some photos with everyone. It takes a bit to get use to the late night feedings and cleaning nappies, but it is all worth it. Thank you to all friends and family for all the great message, help, food, visits and gifts. We truly appreciate it. Here are some images from Zani’s pregnancy, Juliette’s birth and a few baby pictures.

Couple Shoot | Bo-Kaap & Camps Bay | Zaid & Lindy

Du Wayne — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:25 +0000

I met up with Zaid & Lindy in Cape Town a week before their wedding for their couple shoot. We photographed mainly around the Bo-Kaap and finished off at a little beach in Camps Bay. Here are some colourful images from the couple shoot. Soon I’ll post the whole wedding on the blog.

Wedding | Oubaai Golf Resort & Spa | Ayis & Madri – Part 2

Du Wayne — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:06:38 +0000

The following morning, after photographing a great party, I met up with Ayis & Madri for their day after shoot on the beach. Here are some of my favourite shots from their Day After Shoot. Click here to view Part I of their wedding day.

Wedding | Strandkombuis, Yzerfontein | Gareth & Helen

Du Wayne — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:00:01 +0000

Gareth & Helen got married at Strandkombuis in Yzerfontein. What a stunning day this turned out to be. A beautiful couple, great West Coast food and beautiful decor; nothing could go wrong. Helen got ready at the Villa Pescatori in Yzerfontein. Wedding Concepts were the coordinators on the wedding day. From the boutonnieres to the beautiful stationary; the theme of the magnolia flower was beautifully excuted. I loved the soft cloud formations in sky later that afternoon. This really helped to create stunning couple photos and beautiful sunset shots. The rest of the reception was one big party and celebration. Thank you so much Gareth & Helen for the opportunity to photograph your wedding day. Without further adue, here are a series of images telling the story of their wedding day.

Wedding | Oubaai Golf Resort & Spa | Ayis & Madri – Part I

Du Wayne — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:55:20 +0000

Ayis & Madri celebrated their wedding day at Hyatt Regency Golf Resort & Spa in Oubaai. Oubaai Golf Club is Ernie Els’ first signature golf course in South Africa and what a truly stunning setting it is. Madri have done modeling work in the past and it was really easy to photograph. Their ceremony was held in the Greek Orthodox Church in George. Back at the Oubaai, a big tent was set up on the Golf Course for the reception later that evening. I really enjoyed all the unique moments at this wedding, especially the Greek dancing. Here is part 1 of the their wedding day. Click here to view Part II of the Day After Shoot the following morning.

Couple Shoot | Cape Town | Sachin & Lucy

Du Wayne — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:57:37 +0000

Sachin & Lucy visited Cape Town recently to travel around South Africa and to celebrate their 7th wedding anniversary. Sachin (originally from India) & Lucy (Uruguayan) lives in New York. They had two ceremonies when they got married 7 years ago; first in New York and then in India. A few weeks before the trip, Sashin e-mailed me and asked if I would like to photograph a couple shoot with them. I immediately said yes. On the first day of 2012, I met up with them to photographed some portraits in and around Cape Town. The weather wasn’t too good for summer time, but still it created moody clouds shots. Sachin was generous to lend me his Canon 50mm 1.2 L lens to play around with during the shoot. Congrats again Sachin & Lucy on your wedding anniversary and thank you for the opportunity to photograph the two of you. It was great to sit down and get to know the two of you. Here are some of my favorite shots of the day.

Wedding | Philadelphia | Jacques & Yolande

Du Wayne — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:41:20 +0000

To start of the year with a bang, I have decided to post the wedding photos of Jacques & Yolande. Yolande is fellow photography friend in the industry (YSP) and she also runs a small business, The Desert Rose Project. They decided to tie the not in small little town of Philadelphia. Their ceremony was held at the N.G. Church Philadelphia and the reception was held just across the road, at De Malle Meule. Colorful was word that came to mind when I started to photograph the wedding; from the decor to the beautiful day. Their day was filled with beautiful emotions and beautiful moments. Something that stood out for me were the cuff links that Jacques wore on the day. The represent two different star tattooed on his arm. The grain was just harvested that time of the year. The combination of the harvested golden grain fields with bales and the big blue sky really was a stunning setting.

Jacques & Yolande, thanks for allowing me to photograph your special day. May there be many things. I would also like to thank Yolandé Marx for helping and assisting me shoot this wedding. Click here to view their beautiful engagement shoot that I’ve photographed just a few months before the wedding. The list of services providers & vendors are listed right at the bottom of the page. Enjoy these set of images.

Wedding Dress: Ilse Roux | Hair & Make-up: Gerda Venter | Jacques Suite: Woolworths | Flowers: To-Netts

Wedding Rings, Rose Gold Studds& Cufflinks: Free Range Jewels | Hair Accesories & Bracelet: Lillyblue

Stationary: Pink Pigeon | DJ: Capricon Music | Cake & Sweetie Table: Choc & Cherry

Hangers, Table names & Letters: The Desert Rose Project

Wedding Moments | Lanterns In The Mirror

Du Wayne — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:28:48 +0000

I just love photographing the reflection of Chinese lanterns in the mirror at Jacques & Yolande’s wedding in Philadephia at De Malle Meule.

Wedding | Bezweni Lodge, Sir Lowry’s Pass | Neville & Laura

Du Wayne — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:46:57 +0000

Neville & Laura both came all the way down from Ireland with a few close friends and family to tie the knot in South Africa. They got married at the Bezweni Lodge in Sir Lowry’s Pass. The Lodge has a breathtaking view over the whole of Gordensbay, Strand and Somerset West. Here are some of my favorite moments.

Highlights & Favorite Wedding Photos of 2011

duwayne — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 04:00:46 +0000

Jip, it’s that time of the year when I sit down & share some of the highlights of the past year. This is just my way of being thankful for everything over the last year, big or small. I have also uploaded a few of my personal favorite images of 2011.

Family first… we were thrilled to hear the good news that Zani was pregnant agian. Our small little family of 3 is growing. The due date is around the corner. We’ll be putting up a new post soon on the latest edition to the Denton family in the next few weeks to come.

2011 started of with a big bang when I heard that one of my photos was chosen to be one of Junebug’s Best of the Best 2010. This was a wonderful moment in my photography courier. I have learned through this process to never give up, not to be too hard on yourself and to believe.

It was also great presenting workshops on my own and alongside some other great photographers in South Africa (like High Noon Shootout). I learned so much form teaching people and I hope that more teaching opportunities will follow in the next few years.

But one of my highlights for of the year was defiantly shooting 2 international weddings. One was my brother’s wedding in Russia and the other was Pim & Claudia’s wedding in Holland. It has always been my dream to do both photography and travelling together. It was also a great privilege to have had Zani along on the journey.

I would like to thank all my wedding couples, clients and visitors on the blog. It’s because of you that I push to create more beautiful art. Have a wonderful Christmas and hope that 2012 will be a great year for you. Here is my favorite some of my personal favorite images of 2011. God Bless!