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Southwark E-session – Calvin & Heidi

Stefan — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:58:32 +0000

We’re shooting Calvin & Heidi’s wedding at Schotia Safaris Game Reserve near Port Elizabeth in September. For their E-session we met up at the very vibrant and buzzing Borough Fresh Produce Market in London. From there we had a stroll along the South Bank, all the way to Tower Bridge.

Our E-sessions are designed for the couple to get to know us better and to make people feel more comfortable in front of the camera. Apart from getting some great pics, we have found that it makes both bride and groom more relaxed on their big day when it comes to the photography.

Andre will be in London from the 11th of August to the 30th to shoot weddings. If you want to do your E-session in London, email us so that we can fit your shoot into his schedule.

See Gillian & Chris’s E-session done at Borough Market last year.

Photos by Stefan Steenkamp

South Bank of the Thames – love it!

Stefan — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:10:03 +0000

I love the South Bank! Every time I go there, I find something new – endless opportunities for a photographer. And after living in London for more than 10 years, I got the opportunity to get my feet wet in the Thames for the very first time! See the gory details further down…

Guy & Caroline will tie the knot tomorrow in a small little village near Shakespeare’s birth town, Stratford upon Avon. Its been a while since I’ve shot in the English countryside, so looking forward to this one a lot. Enjoy the last night of freedom guys!

If you don’t already know, ZaraZoo works the UK wedding season during the miserable Cape winter – Andre and myself shoot weddings on this side of the pond for two months every year in July and August. So if you like our style and are getting married in Europe, let us know… Also, if you are getting married in SA and live in London, why not meet up and have a chat about your wedding photography!

Photos by Stefan Steenkamp

Visagie Family Shoot

Stefan — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:08:46 +0000

I recently did a family shoot with some good old friends in London. Cobus is a former Springbok rugby player and is now involved with Saracens Rugby Club here in the UK. How ironic that his son is standing with a “English football” in this photo!

Cobus & Nicolene, you are an amazing family with the most beautiful kids!

Photos by Stefan Steenkamp

Drive-By Shooters

Stefan — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:54:46 +0000

The idea of doing a photographers road trip was spawned by the Mammoth Men road trips done by some of the best US wedding photographers. The scale that these guys do it on, with a huge tour bus and 12 photographers…. Wow – in America everything is big!

The first Drive-By Shooters trip was a massive success! With minimal planning (just our accommodation spots booked) we headed into the Karoo – stopping by Matjiesfontein, Sutherland, Fraserburg, Leeu Gamka and Prince Albert. In the Behind-the-scenes photos that will be posted later this week, we will talk more about the 7 photographers that made this awesome excursion a reality.

Ask us anything about this trip on the Drive-By Shooters Facebook page. Some of the images are very thought provoking!

Photos by Stefan Steenkamp, Andre van Niekerk & Laura da Paixao

Running Bride – What was it all about…

Stefan — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:31:13 +0000

Today still, I don’t really know exactly what this day was about… But what I do know, is that is was loads of fun and a raving success!

A few months ago, Eddie, Daniel & Kestitus, the 3 mad hatter Lithuanians of Fresco Pictures contacted ZaraZoo to be involved in the “Running Bride – Cape Town”. The idea was to get all the top wedding service providers on Cape Town together on one day to produce a weird, yet wonderful film / photos that would be indifferent to any other wedding material shot in SA so far! “The key”, Eddie said, “was not to plan too much and to trust the creativity of the individuals involved to produce the magic”. We decided to go for it.

The photos that follow are the result of almost no planning and on-the-cuff improvisation on a day that started at 8am and ended at 8pm! – “Never plan too much… It might just kill off your creativity”

Look out for the “Behind the Scenes” photos as well as a few videos of the day – to be posted in the next week.

Visit the Running Bride Facebook Page. This video of the event helps to explain what it was all about.

Photos by Stefan Steenkamp & Andre van Niekerk

Other Wedding Service providers involved in the day: Aleit Wedding Coordination, Fralene Make-up, Okasie, Echo Media, Vision on Fire, Bride & Co, The Grand Daddy Hotel and plenty more. See the Running Bride Facebook Page for a full list

ABSA Capital – Basel Switzerland

Stefan — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:42:56 +0000

Being a photographer is not always plain sailing… But one clear benefit is the fantastic opportunities that it brings to see the world. One of these came my way when asked to cover an ABSA Capital event in Basel, Switzerland. I have to thank the Aleit Corporate Events team and commend them on a job well done so far away from home!

The exclusive dinner was held in the ballroom of one of the most revered establishments in Europe, the 5-star Les Trois Rois that dates back to the 1600’s; a place where the Queen, the Clinton’s and a host of other world leaders have also stayed at!

Photos by Stefan Steenkamp

Pregnacy shoot

Stefan — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 11:09:48 +0000

It is a fact that woman are at their most radiant and beamingly beautiful when pregnant. And to not capture this special time is unforgiving!

Fralene, Andre’s wife gave birth to their first, Benjamin, on Friday. A very big congratulations from all of us here in the ZaraZoo office to the van Niekerk family! To celebrate this wonderful happening, here are some shots taken by Andre and myself in the final weeks of Fralene’s pregnacy.

Keep an eye on the blog for Benjamin’s newborn photos that will soon be posted.

Pregnancy & Newborn Packages at the bottom of the post.

Photos by Andre van Niekerk & Stefan Steenkamp

If you would like us to do a pregnancy shoot for you, contact us – and remember not to leave it too late…. Jnr might make his / her appearance sooner than you think!

Pregnancy Photo Package – R3500

2 Hour photo session – in and around Cape Town.
70+ photos on disk
R500 voucher towards canvas prints / enlargements.
R500 voucher towards Newborn baby Package.

Newborn Baby Package – R3500

2 Hour photo session
70+ photos on disk
R500 voucher towards canvas prints / enlargements.

Give Laura a ring to discuss your requirements in more detail: 021 910 1196 or email her at info@zara-zoo.com

Grootbos Wedding – San-Marie & Saul

Stefan — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:50:48 +0000

The last wedding of the season saw Andre heading over the mountain to the increasingly popular Grootbos Private Game Reserve near Stanford.

San-Marie & Saul could not have asked for a more perfect setting and weather… 30 degrees at the end of May! Wow what a sunset!

Enjoy the photos!

Now that the South African wedding season is over, Andre and myself are heading over to London to exchange the cold and wet for a bit of Northern Hemisphere sun. We’ll be in Europe for the most of July and August, so let us know if you want to book a shoot or a meeting in London.

Photos by Andre van Niekerk & Laura da Paixao.

Dress – Didi Couture

Running Bride – Day 4

Stefan — Fri, 28 May 2010 15:20:43 +0000

When asked to cover the photography of the Running Bride, Cape Town, we were told that we could shoot where ever we wanted…. as long as it was interesting and unconventional…

The Grand Beach & Cafe in the V&A Watersfront with its French Riviera feel immediately sprung to mind! They agreed for us to shoot there and “Voila”… The next day Cape Town saw some rugby playing brides getting dirty in the sand…

Share the Running Bride Facebook Page with others www.facebook.com/runningbrideproject

See the Grand Beach & Cafe Website

Running Bride – Day 3

Stefan — Thu, 27 May 2010 13:17:03 +0000

I’m sure most of you have heard of the running bride project by now! If not, have a look at the Running Bride Cape Town Facebook page.

More than 50 of the most talented wedding service providers, models and crew worked together to make this day a reality. Andre’s wife, Fralene is a very distinguished Make-up artist, a true wizard with the brush! In the video we released today, you’ll see a bit more about Fralene Make-up and plenty more hints of what this day was about.

Share the Running Bride Facebook Page with others www.facebook.com/runningbrideproject

Visit the Fresco Pictures Website