Today is my birthday. This week is extra special for me, because I am also celebrating the 5th year of my photography business. I started out exhibiting the little work that I had at that time at the Canal Walk Bridal Expo 5 years ago. From there onwards I have never looked back. Over the last 5 years I have build up my business and have grown so much in my photography. They say that most businesses fails within the first 5 year of their exitance. I am truly thankful for having a great photography business that came through a lot of trials to where it is today. I am truly a happy man! I enjoy life and my work! With all the good and the bad that comes with the job, I will not trade it for anything else in the world. Through my photography, I have traveled to new places, met new people and had some awesome experiences. A big THANK YOU goes out to God (the source of my creativity), my wife (Zani), our daughter (Amelie), our families, friends, our church, my photography friends, all my clients (bridal couples) and everyone who has inspired me over the years. I leave you with two pictures that Jean Pierre Uys photographed of me a year ago today on my birthday. Cheers for the last 5 years and cheers for more to come. I can not wait to see where I my photography adventures will take me next…
5 Long Years and Still Going Strong…
2010-03-03 - 7:51 am - Baie geluk Duwayne.Hoop dit was 'n fantastiese daggie! lindi
2010-03-02 - 2:20 pm - Happy Bday!! Hoop dis n dag vol blessings en fun!
2010-03-02 - 12:39 pm - Happy Birthday Du Wayne! Hope you have a wonderful day!
2010-03-02 - 8:23 am - Happy Birthday DuWayne!! Have great one!! Well done on the business as well. You have some awesome images and a truly blessed gift. Steven
Workshop of 5

I have been working on this concept for a while and I think that it is the right time to reveal it. This is the fifth year of my photography business and I want to give something back to other people. I have been busy putting together content for creative workshop for photographers. I call it: Workshop of 5. Here is a brief outline of this course.
2010-03-03 - 8:51 pm - Hi. Stel ook belang. Wat sal die kostes behels. Groete Carel
2010-03-03 - 3:50 pm - ek stel ook beslis belang - laat weet my asb verdere info sodra dit beskikbaar is! Dankie!
2010-02-24 - 9:54 am - Ek stel belang!!
2010-02-23 - 8:49 pm - I'm super excited for you Du Wayne! Love the add layout! Its fresh and beautiful!! I'm sure it will be booked up quick quick! x
David & Erin’s Wedding at Bloemendal
David & Erin got married on the last day of 2009. We started off the day in Hout Bay, traveled to Maitland for the ceremony and ended up at Bloemendal, outside Durbanville. They and their guests partied the rest of the evening into the new year with great tunes and food. Bloemendal is located on the highest hill in the Northern Suburbs and from the top you can view most of the Cape Peninsula. We started out at the bottom of the hill and worked our way up to the top. Here are some of the images that I loved.
Assistant – Theo Schmeisser. Videographers – Digital Shack
2010-03-04 - 9:07 am - Baie stunning!
2010-02-23 - 8:52 pm - Your detail shots are incredible! the photo of the groom in the church is phenomenal!! Love your editing too. Go Du wayne! You're making us proud!
2010-02-23 - 10:54 am - These images are beautiful Du Wayne!
2010-02-23 - 9:22 am - WOW great work Du Wayne. The ring shot and the shot with the 2 girls rocks.
Ben & Natasha’s Wedding at Pampoenkraal
The union of a Springbok and an All Black. Ben is originally from New Zealand and he met Natasha while she was working there. They decided to get married in South Africa and chose Pampoenkraal, outside Durbanville, as the venue for the big day. They wanted to get married on the beach, but this plan never worked out. So they decided that we should take some pictures on the beach before the ceremony, because they really love the beach. So we hopped into my car, drove to Derde Steen and took a few pictures of them having fun on the beach. The ceremony took place in a little forest at Pampoenkraal where they stood on top of a little hill so that all their gueest could see them. As the sun was setting, it was another great opportunity to photograph them in the fields next to the venue in beautiful natural light. Hope you enjoy the images!

2010-02-23 - 8:51 pm - The 1st image is gorgeous! also love the panoramic one too!
2010-02-23 - 10:57 am - Stunning set of images!!!!!
2010-02-15 - 8:30 am - Thank you, thank you Du Wayne! The photo's are lovely, worth their weight in gold! Can't wait to show them to friends & family.
Christoph & Thalia’s Greek Wedding at the Le Vendôme Hotel
My first big fat Greek wedding! What a awesome day. The bride, Thalia (Greek) stayed in South Africa until she met the man of her dreams a the 2007 Rugby World Cup in France. Christoph grew up in Paris, France, but also have a bit of Spanish in his blood. Why do I mention these things? Because I love working with people. I try and take a sincere interest in their daily lives to produce better photos for their special day. They got married in the beautiful Greek Orthodox Church in Woodstock, Cape Town. Then we traveled to the Gardens in town to photograph the family and the couple photos. The city was busy that day. It was the Coon Carnival in Cape Town that day and it made traveling almost inpossible to get around. But we managed and finally arrived at Le Vendôme Hotel in Sea Point for their reception. After all the speeches and the main course was finished, the plates came out and the dancing was started. Christoph & Thalia, All of the best for your new life in France. Thank you for the opportunity to photograph your wedding. I had a ball at this wedding and now it is time to reveal the result. Cheers, “Εις υγεία” & “À la vôtre”!
Photography Assistant: Jean Pierre Joubert

2010-02-25 - 4:07 pm - Well, Well... I had no doubt when I chose you... I noticed your 'eye' for detail... Thank you so much for such incredible photography... I recieved my album here in France.. compliments of my sister's suprise visit for our 2nd wedding. I wish you much continued success & will not hestitate to recommend you.. You were so dedicated, THANK YOU, MERCI BEAUCOUP, Thalia & Christophe
2010-02-19 - 1:09 pm - Nice werk buurman! al beter en beter, ek moet my sokkies optrek :)
2010-02-12 - 8:29 am - This looks like such a fun wedding!
2010-02-11 - 3:42 pm - WoW, now that is called classic, beautiful and professional photography, I am really impressed with your work. Very nice work and very well done. When I get married in ZA I would certainly love to hire your services. Cheers
2010-02-09 - 9:24 pm - Love the 1st image real cracker of a shot! You have certainly captured the essence of this wedding. Love it.
2010-02-09 - 9:06 pm - great wedding ... the colours are beautiful ... I hope you get to the stadium
2010-02-09 - 6:31 pm - Great to get to see the pics at last! It was so wonderful to be a part of your wedding and trust that your lives together will be full of the same joy and happiness that accompanied your wedding. Congrats again, Christoph and Thalia, and thank you so much for letting us join in your day!
Cobus & Louise’s Wedding at Asara
Here comes the first wedding post for the week. Cobus and Louise got married at the in the St. Mary’s Church in Stellenbosch and their reception were held at the Asara Wine Estate & Hotel. Louise looked so beautiful in her dress. A marimba band entertained the guest while canapés & drinks were served. I ended off the day with a last few shot of the couple at the bar. There were many beautiful moments at this wedding but I think the shots in the bar were my favorite of the day. Decide for yourself and enjoy the pictures!
Assistant: Theo Schmeisser - Hair & Make-up: Jaypee Malherbe

2010-02-19 - 1:10 pm - ja well done, highly recommended in deed!
2010-02-17 - 5:48 pm - bliss would like to see more
2010-02-10 - 1:11 pm - Congrats to Louise & Cobus. Glad to see someone finally hitched her...! :-) Good looking couple, great looking venue, fine looking photo shoot. cheers! from Rory - all the way over in New Zealand.
2010-02-09 - 12:49 pm - Highly recommended photographer! Well done!
2010-02-09 - 9:49 am - Stunning images! Mal oor die kleur 'bar' foto.
Glitches on the Blog Sorted Out
Since I moved over to the new blog, there were a few glitches on this blog that were reported by people who visited the site. All the old posts from my old blog were not displaying any pictures when you visit the archives or any of the categories. This is finally sorted out now! Thank you to everyone who notified me on this matter and waiting patiently for the problem to be fixed. Now you can view all my older post from my old blog.
Jorge & Lariana’s Wedding at Vineyard Hotel
Here is wedding post number 2 for the day. Here are some of the great moments captured at Jorge & Lariana’s wedding. Jorge is originally from Angola and Lariana is a local girl. Lariana got ready at the Villa Bantry Bay. The beautiful villa with a combination of the clear blue sky and sea made a stunning backdrop to photograph the bridal shots before the wedding. Their ceremony took place in the Lady of Good Hope Chatolic Church in Sea Point. On the way to the venue we went stopped for some photos in the colourful Bo Kaap. The reception was held at the Vineyard Hotel & Spa in Newlands. Since there were a lot of friends and family from Angola, all the speeches were translated into Portuguese. My favorite shots from the wedding was those photograph in the hotel. Enjoy…

2010-02-11 - 3:32 pm - Hi Duwayne! i love what you did @ the Vineyard! inspirational stuff! these are beautiful photos.
2010-02-07 - 1:01 am - Nice set of shots Du Wayne...like the perfume and shoes pics.
2010-02-06 - 9:32 am - LOVE this! Stunning shot Du Wayne!
2010-02-04 - 9:13 pm - Lariana & Jorge,congrats! You guys look absolutely stunning. Love it! All the best for your future.
2010-01-28 - 8:36 pm - Hoi Duwayne. Die fotos is verskliklik mooi, sag en inspirerend. dink dat t niet beter kon. Welgedaan wayne! Bravo zekerlijk ook in orde!
2010-01-27 - 10:03 pm - Congrats. Guys for professional reasons i could not be there for the big day! I glad to know i was there when it all started, well done Lariana & Jorge. All the best for the future. JF
2010-01-27 - 12:22 pm - wow wow wow This is the most beautiful and simple wedding pictures i've ever seen ! Congratulations. shame, i've missed it but i'll catch up next week. " it's by loving and not by being loved that one can come nearest the soul of another; yea where two love it is the loving of each other, and not the being loved by each other, that originates and perfects and ensures their blessdness". wish you all the best God bless you for ever! Luis Campos - luizito
2010-01-26 - 9:13 pm - OMG!!! AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
2010-01-26 - 9:33 am - SJoe duWayne, jy mag maar foto's neem!
2010-01-25 - 8:47 pm - Ek volg al geruime tyd jou (en 'n paar van die "bekende" fotograwe) se blogs - sommer net vir die inspirasie daar agter. Jou fotos het vir my dramaties "verbeter" (nie dat dit enigsins swak was nie) vanaf verlede jaar. Hou baie van jou nuwe inslag en styl - clean cut en stylvolle gevoel daaragter. Groete Die ou wat jy so af en toe by Studio 22 raakloop.
2010-01-25 - 3:33 pm - Duwayne - jou fotos is HOT!!!
Jon & Alana’s Wedding at Vredenheim
I have two weddings to post today and here is the first one. Jon & Alana had their wedding celebration on a hot summer’s day at Vedenheim. A big tent was set up on the lawn to give the guests a nice, cool sheltered environment. All the guest received a tin full of pink and silver M&M sweets with their initials printed on the one side and the wedding date on the other. Here are some of my favorite shots. Assistant – Theo Schmeisser.

2010-03-01 - 11:14 am - Du Wayne, jou werk is absoluut stunning! Hou so aan!
2010-02-04 - 6:48 pm - Hi Du Wayne, just dropping a note to say that you are one of the togs in SA who have really grown in your photography since last year. Congrats my friend on a job well done with this couple's photos. I am sure that they will be very happy with the results. Take care NATASHA DU PREEZ
2010-01-27 - 9:48 am - stunning stunning pics buddy glad we were able to be there, me and my 'husband' as she i think introduced herself to your wife much love b
2010-01-27 - 7:24 am - You two look beautiful.... the photo's are awesome. Thanks for making us all part of your special day. Luv you guys!
2010-01-25 - 9:33 pm - Thank you so so much! The photos are beautiful ;)
Will & Kate’s Couple Shoot
I met Will and Kate at beach in Llandudno for a couple session before they head back home to the UK. They were here in South Africa on vacation visit family and to plan their wedding that will take place in 2011 at Molenvliet. Because the tide came in, we hopped around from rock to rock to get to nice spots. I really love the beach at Llandudno. It is just one of many beautiful spots along our coastline. Here are some of the images of the day.




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