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{E-Shoot} Noel & Beth

Engagement Session

As wedding season approaches, its been soo good to have awesome couples in front of the camera again! 
Noel & Beth will be tying the knot in just a few months time. So, as part of their photography wedding package, we had an amazing Engagement Session to celebrate the soon to be newly weds!

Our plan was to shoot at secluded spot along the Gonubie River, just outside East London. As the day arrived, we were greeted with grey bland skies. But as the camera came out, so did the golden light of a setting sun. How lucky were we!?

Beth & Noel came prepared with a sense of humor and a ton of laughs for the 30 minute session. Working with them, you can really get the feeling that they are true friends who know the subtilties of each other and are comfortable to be themselves.

Our shoot came to a stop as the light once again turned grey. But not before we captured some golden memories for this special couple to look back on.

For those techincially interested, the entire session was shot on a Fujifilm XT-3 with Fuji’s 50-140 F2.8 Lens. I really wanted to pull in the background and unique scenery that was on offer, as well as the golden light bursting through the clouds. 

My clients usually work with me because of my experience in working in such remote and beautiful landscapes. I love to include people in these landscapes that tend to bring out a unique perspective. Working with couples who are keen to push the boundaries and don’t mind to get their feet dirty are my kind of people!

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A Trans Baviaans Photo Essay

Trans Baviaans 2021

After 18 months of cancelled and postponed events, it felt refreshing to to hit the road and joint he media team at the 2021 Trans Baviaans. This was the 17th edition of the event, so to say this race is a well oiled machine is an understatement. But with the curveballs that COVID-19 and the draconian laws the government has implemented, the race had to be shaken up a bit to be able to take place.

The traditional 10:00 start was moved to 05:00 with a stagged start which meant that the race would “look” totally different through the eyes of the photographers. So in the dark, we headed out to cover this race, its people and the beautiful scenery that gets people coming back year after year.

This is a short story of a few of my favourite images. 

Climbing out of the town of Willomore, several hundred cyclists make their way towards the Baviaanskloof.
Sunrise peaks, lifting the cyclists spirits and setting the tone for a warm day ahead (for the Repeat)
Entering the Baviaansfloof with this narrow road and high walls.
The crystal clear waters offer some unique views through the Baviaans.
After CP 3, this flooded road offered us some really cool imagery to work with, and when you see a photographer, you can expext there will be a...
..Fall!
The views from the top offer a good perspective of where the riders are at.
While some pushed, many took on the challenge and succeeded.
Its not all uphill and slogging. Even after all the hills, there was still plenty of thrills out on the road!
Climbing up MAC really offers the cyclist a perspective of just how small they are in the Baviaans. Whether they're climbing or...
... enjoying the "free km" down hills.
The reward after a grueling climb, the hills of the Baviaans!
Golden light, indicating the final moments of the day before the cyclist are covered in darkness.
With a curfew in place, teams were pushing hard to not miss cutoff at CP 5. Some were lucky...
... others were not.
As curfew is lifted on the final day, another sunrise greets the cyclist who slept over at CP 5. This is the final stretch to Jeffrey's Bay. The cyclists are cold and tired but are still up for a bit of...
... Speed!
The arrival in Jeffrey's Bay..
...Whether Day or..
.. night is a welcome sight.

The Full Photographic Albums can be found on the Trans Baviaans Facebook page. More information about the race and how to enter can be found on the Eco Bound website.

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Nahoon Active Swimwear Summer 2021 Shoot

Well first off, its damn good to be back in my website after the previous hosting stuffed me around. So big thanks to the HostingBarn for sorting out my issues!

Okay, so back to why we are here. I was recently commised to shoot The 2021 range of Nahoon Active Swimwear Range. Having worked with the brand several times, it went as fantastically as the previous sets, but with the added benefit of having more time and creative allowance to add some new flair. An early start, brave models (Thank you Lisa & Katy!) and a stunning Nahoon Beach sunrise, we did what each of us do best!

The swimwear designs are focused on performance, style and comfort and that is something that I always want to convey through every shoot. Whether you’re on a surfboard, under the water snorkeling or just hanging at your favorite beach, Nahoon Active is a brand that covers all your needs with the added benefit of being made exclusively in South Africa!

So, without further ado, please enjoy the photographs.

Photography: Bruce Viaene 
Models: Lisa & Katy
Swimwear: Nahoon Active
Assisted by Hype PR / Trystan Viaene
Surfboard by RYD / Endless Sessions

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The Juggle

Work & Family

Our famliy just recently returned from a trip to Coffee Bay, which can be found along the glorious Wild coast of South Africa. A really special place with tons of history that is starting to flourish and really take charge of their tourism.

Coffee Bay waking up

We were in Coffee Bay partly due to tourism. Ocean View Hotel have invited our adventure sports company, Won Adventure, to host our annual Merrell Transkei Tuff 150km Adventure Race. With it being School Holidays as well, Trystan and I brought our children along for the adventure.

Ocean View Hotel, which started as a boarding house in 1920, is right on a quiet stretch of beach on the outskirts of Coffee Bay. A stunning place to relax, or in our case; work and squeeze in time with our girls who are Sophia (7 years) & Kai (14 mnths). Both demanding Mommy & Daddy’s time… all the time! Our time here meant lots of driving, checking race options, meeting, driving and more meetings. All things boring for the off spring! 

Ocean View Hotel, Coffee Bay
Sangoma Rituals

Early morning’s is how we (now) roll, as Kai is a big believer of Carpe Diem! Waking up before dark, making sure the kids are warm we set out for a short family hike. As the winter sun rose over Mapuzi Point, we are all in awe of the beauty that immediately surrounds us. These mini hikes are perfect opportunities to teach and show unique world to the young eyes that gaze in wonder. Trys and I travel A LOT and its during these family outings where we are able to expose Sophia & Kai to something they wouldn’t usually see and learn.

Sophia
Sophia & Trys watching the sunrise off Coffee Bay Point
Looking towards Mapuzi Point

Evenings were also the perfect time to spend with our girls after a long day in the car or sitting around waiting for one meeting to end so we can go to another. Ocean View Hotel is RIGHT on the beach and a perfect way to let the family run wild without having to mission far before bath and bed time.

Wine Down time for MommaBear
Sophia exploring her creativity while I explore mine. All photographed on a Fujifilm XT-3

With MULTIPLE wee stops along the road, endless “are we there yet”, toddler crying for no exact reason and Sophia’s bottomless fixation on trying to hypnotize a chicken are just some of the things that make travelling as family not so easy. But we are fortunate to work with and along side others who value family as much as we do. 

Working Late has its perks - view on the drive back to the hotel.

We don’t always get it right and more often than not its working late into the night or its just Trystan and I that do the trips, but traveling as a family and showing a whole new world to little brains makes it all worth it.

Please enjoy the photographs below from the rest of the trip.

Off Shore winds | Fujifilm XT-3
The Viaene's
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{Sneak Peak} – Wesley & Caitlin

Thanks to WordPress Gremlins, I have been unable to share these photos with you! Wesley & Caitlin said their vows at the Kei Mouth Chapel and their beautiful reception at The Venue, Morgan Bay. With a stunning wintery sunset, we drove to the famous Morgan Bay cliffs to capture their special moments.

Sunrise Engagement Shoot
Gonubie, East London
Early Bird get the worm!