LOVE IS IN THE AIR: Lauren & Dallas with JEAN PAUL PHOTOGRAPHY

It was the 14th February 2018 and it was Valentines Day!

Lauren Brink & Dallas Sabbagh had just won our 2018 JEAN PAUL PHOTOGRAPHY VALENTINES COMPETITION!!!

Clearly excited by the news, this ‘in love’ couple wasted no time in booking their winnings of themed / location photo shoot!

Due to our chock-a-bloc schedule, the shoot did not take place straight away, but this didn’t stop the careful planning from taking place.

We decided on two separate themes. The first one being a ‘playful young couple in love’ and the other being a ‘romantic, vintage traveling couple.’
As we decided on the sunset and twilight for the ‘playful couple’ we opted to shoot the slightly more dramatic ‘vintage couple’ first. See This Article and learn more.

Lauren & Dallas wasted NO time getting into character and we all had many laughs as we played dress-up, smoked fake cigars and ran after the moving trains!

Valentines Shoot with JEAN PAUL PHOTOGRAPHY

Valentines Shoot with JEAN PAUL PHOTOGRAPHY

Valentines Shoot with JEAN PAUL PHOTOGRAPHY

Valentines Shoot with JEAN PAUL PHOTOGRAPHY

Valentines Shoot with JEAN PAUL PHOTOGRAPHY

Valentines Shoot with JEAN PAUL PHOTOGRAPHY

Valentines Shoot with JEAN PAUL PHOTOGRAPHY

Valentines Shoot with JEAN PAUL PHOTOGRAPHY

Valentines Shoot with JEAN PAUL PHOTOGRAPHY

Valentines Shoot with JEAN PAUL PHOTOGRAPHY

As the sun began to set (really quickly!) we all rushed over to the long grass which would be a perfect setting for our ‘playful young couple in love’ shoot.

After a quick wardrobe change we on our way to producing these soft and tranquil scenes that we had planned and hoped for.

Valentines Shoot with JEAN PAUL PHOTOGRAPHY

Valentines Shoot with JEAN PAUL PHOTOGRAPHY

Valentines Shoot with JEAN PAUL PHOTOGRAPHY

Valentines Shoot with JEAN PAUL PHOTOGRAPHY

Valentines Shoot with JEAN PAUL PHOTOGRAPHY

Valentines Shoot with JEAN PAUL PHOTOGRAPHY

Valentines Shoot with JEAN PAUL PHOTOGRAPHY

Valentines Shoot with JEAN PAUL PHOTOGRAPHY

Valentines Shoot with JEAN PAUL PHOTOGRAPHY

Valentines Shoot with JEAN PAUL PHOTOGRAPHY

Valentines Shoot with JEAN PAUL PHOTOGRAPHY

Valentines Shoot with JEAN PAUL PHOTOGRAPHY

We could not have asked for more and this warm and windless evening was ideal in every way.

Well done to everyone involved!

A special thanks go out to my partner and wife, Gabriela Veaudry for planning the themes and organising and supplying the props!

Wedding of RASHAAD OBARAY & ZAIDAH GOSS on the 26 March 2016 @ Gonubie Manor.

Wedding of RASHAAD OBARAY & ZAIDAH GOSS on the 26 March 2016 @ Gonubie Manor.

It was the 26-03-2016 and it was wedding day…….except it was no average wedding!!!
This day was magical from the beginning to the end. It was serious when it needed to be and was fun every other time in between.
For us the day started around 11am with a very calm and relaxed bride who slowly but surely transformed into a princess.

 

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Although I was honoured to be the official photographer, there were plenty of selfies to be had! 🙂

 

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Soon after the final preparations were done, she was whisked away, to meet up with her prince.

 

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The Prince (Groom) did not in any way let down this enchanted event, as he was looking dashing, waiting under the arches.

 

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The ceremony took place in the beautiful gardens of the Gonubie Manor and there was no where better on a hot Autumns day, than in the shade that these lovely trees provided.

 

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Everyone looked their best, from the guests, to the bridal party, flower girls & page boys.

 

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And then the moment arrived!!! Princess Zaidah arrived in style on a horse and carriage which delivered her to her Prince, Rashaad for the ceremony.
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After some touching words and the rings were placed, all that was left was to seal the deal with a kiss!

 

 

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Following the ceremony everyone had refreshments and delicious snacks under the trees.

 

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Shortly after that, the family photos we taken. The beautiful gardens supplied just the right amounts of light and shade to capture these colourful personalities. 🙂

 

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After all the families were done and dusted, we were able to concentrate on the reason for this special day……the loving couple! It was easy to capture the romance between these two love birds making posing a breeze.

 

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Completing the photo session, the bridal party then needed to change into a second attire, which was worthy of a few more photos to be taken. It was said that the boys used more hair care products to get to this stage! The boys were also especially proud of their personalized under garments.

 

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The reception hall was clearly set up for a feast. The attention to detail was exquisite and worthy to host the festivities that would follow.

 

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The speeches were heartfelt and at times emotional, but the message was effective, clear and delivered…this couple was loved by all.

 

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Next was the bouquet and garter, which sent a scurry of single women, and then men, all over the dance floor!

 

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Having lost a squash game, one of the best men was forced to make good on this lost bet, and publicly display his best impersonation of Michael Jackson’s Moon Walk!

 

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Of the ‘First Dances’ one of the more memorable was the Father & daughter (bride), where their love is clearly visible.

 

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…and then dance floor was open, where laughing, cheering and dancing could be heard well into the evening!

 

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As far as the formalities and our (the photographers) obligations were concerned, we ended this VERY special occasion with the ‘cutting of the cake’ and a sugary kiss!!!

 

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CONGRATULATIONS RASHAAD & ZAIDAH!

Preggy Beach Shoot – Nahoon Reef

One stunning Friday morning last year, on the 2nd May 2014 at 6:30am we met with Cheri-Lee and her hubby at the Nahoon Reef to capture her precious preggy bump….

This shoot was FANTASTIC, from the lighting, the gorgeous back drop, to the stunning sunrise, as well as this adventurous couple not a afraid of a little cold water and a chilly nip in the air.

We enjoyed every bit of this photo shoot as well as working with such a lovely couple.

Have a look below for some of our favourite pictures captured on the day.

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baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

baby, pregnancy, beach, sea, water, sunrise, photography

Grazia – Fine Food & Wine – East London

Last year we were honoured to update some of the photos for a prestigious restaurant known here in East London for their fine food and wine.

Grazia is a restaurant that established itself within the restaurant scene, as an upmarket venue, offering excellent service and food.

Overlooking the Esplanade, with Orient Beach to the right and Eastern Beach to the left, this venue has spectacular sea views that can be enjoyed on their outside patio.

Ensure that you go and experience this stunning venue and at the same time see our photographs within the menu.

See some examples below.

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fine food and wine, Grazia, food photography

fine food and wine, Grazia, food photography

fine food and wine, Grazia, food photography

fine food and wine, Grazia, food photography

fine food and wine, Grazia, food photography

fine food and wine, Grazia, food photography

fine food and wine, Grazia, food photography

fine food and wine, Grazia, food photography

fine food and wine, Grazia, food photography

fine food and wine, Grazia, food photography

fine food and wine, Grazia, food photography

fine food and wine, Grazia, food photography

fine food and wine, Grazia, food photography

The Winner of Creative Ideas Modelling Competition 2014

We at JEAN PAUL PHOTOGRAPHY decided for the first time this year to hold a competition for all the aspiring models out there, to stand a chance to win a modelling  portfolio valued at R2000.00.

The competition was run over a 3 week period from the 2nd June 2014 to 23rd June 2014. All we required was a picture emailed of the entrant, along with a creative idea or ideas of their choice.

We were extremely thrilled with all the entries we received and will definitely consider running this competition again in the future.

The winner for our CREATIVE IDEAS MODELLING COMPETITION 2014 was Nina Ann Striglia.

It was a pleasure working with her and we enjoyed her enthusiasm and easy going nature on the shoot.

Have a look at some of our favourite images captured on the day!

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