Testimonial: Johann & Tania (SA)

Hi Du Wayne.

We don't really know where to start...we are completely overwhelmed at our beautiful photographs and we feel so incredibly lucky that you were our photographer! I didn't realise how important it was to have calm, caring and professional people around you while you are getting ready. You were all of the above and more! And we really also had such fun with you taking photographs after the service! When we received your beautiful white presentation box and simple yet stylish album with the photographs you selected to print, I could only conclude: "perfection from start to finish!" It was very special to share our big day with you and we wish you every success - you deserve it!

Love Tania & Johann

The Birth of Amelie

On Tuesday 22 July 2008, our little baby girl, Amelie, was born in the Panorama Medi-Clinic in Panorama. She weighed 3.6 kg at birth and she was 50cm long. Here is the story of her BIRTHDAY!

Early Tuesday morning, 05h30, we left for the hospital with our bags and cameras. The hospital was around the corner, about 3 minutes away!
After the paperwork, settling into the room and the prepping, we were of to the OR for the C-section operation.
Here the C-section is about to begin. On the right - Dr. Marie Pienaar, Left - the anesthesia (Doctor with the beard) and in the middle - Zani. I brought two cameras to the OR and handed the one to the Pediatrician. He took some awesome pictures with my 24-70mm lens while I stuck to my fix 50mm.

Here the doctor are busy opening up the tummy. I was cool during the whole procedure and even stood along the doctor while they were operating. Thanks to Doctor 90210!

HELLO WORLD! IT AMELIE. I COME IN PEACE! (This was one of my favorate shots!)

Here Dr. Marie Pienaar shows the baby to Zani.
Her little hand with the tag. Here they were checking if everything was fine before handing the baby to me.
My Grey's Anatomy moment....Mc Dreamy or Mc Steamy? You decide!

Here is Zani doing great. The doctors are busy closing up the wound.
Zani holding Amelie for the first time!


Here she is all wide awake. The nurses couldn't believe how wide awake she was straight after birth. BABA DENTON

The name tag on her little bed.
Zani with Amelie back in the room after the surgery.
Mother and daughter bonding for the first time.

The proud Daddy with a "Best Dad in the House" Homer Simpson balloon.

During the day, she sleeps most of the time.
Cute little hands!
Proud Parents of this new little bundle of Joy! As my dad said, she was born in peace and love.

We just want to thank God for giving us a beautiful and healthy baby, Dr. Marie Pienaar, Dr. Gerrit de Villiers, all the nurses and the staff at Panorama Medi-Clinic who helped with the birth of Amelie and taking care of both her and Zani.

Our Nine Month Journey

My wife Zani gave birth to a beautiful baby girl called Amelie. The 9 & 1/2 month journey was one of the greatest experiences of our marriage and relationship. I have documented the pregnancy with photographs and decided to post them after the birth. Thank you to all who contributed something and for your love. Zani and I really appreciate it. So, here is the story of our nine month journey (Zani, Amelie and myself).


1. Here Amelie was only 7 weeks old, about the size of once little grain of rice. Our gynecologist, Dr. Marie Pienaar, was such a great doctor and we felt comfortable around her. From the begining, I decided to be involved in the pregnancy and to go with Zani every time to the gynecologist appointments.

2. Here is Amelie at I think 14 weeks. You can see the skull with the two eye sockets and the rest of the body, chest and ribcage.

3. On 22 weeks we went for a detail scan to check if everything is O.K. with Amelie. Amelie was yawning a lot and so the person doing the scan (very funny person) typed "Aaaggghh!" on the screen.

4. Zani on our couch. She was 27 week pregnant by this time.

5. Christine Meintjies, a photography friend of mine, did a couple/pregnancy shoot in Stellenbosch with me and Zani. We had so much fun on this shoot running in streets and sitting along the sidewalks. It is funny what went thought people's minds as the walk along and see us perform on the street.
6. The Christine Meintjies Shoot: Me holding Zani with graffiti in the background.
7. The Christine Meintjies Shoot: Me and Zani sitting against a iron shop gate on the sidewalk. I love kissing her nose.
8. The Christine Meintjies Shoot: Zani in the street from the top with her tummy.
9. The Christine Meintjies Shoot: Zani's tummy

10. Here is the 4D scan on 30 weeks. Amelie's nose looks like just like Zani's nose.
11. The Babyshower: There was 3 baby shower!!!!!!!! Thank you to everyone who gave something for the baby and for Zani. Special thank to Jeanfre, my mother, mother-in-grace, both families and all those involved in arranging these 3 special days for Zani.
12. The Babyshower: Zani opening presents...(Oh goodie!)

13. The Babyshower: There was little cupcakes spelling out different words (Amelie, welcome, baby, love and cute).
14. Now here is a interesting story about these flowers. I bought them for Zani on 37 weeks to cheer her up and to keep her focused during the last few weeks. The last few weeks is usually the hardest and these flowers really helped Zani keep up her faith. The funny thing is that these flowers are still blooming and had not died yet after more than 2 weeks (they are still going after the birth of Amelie). It's a sign/miracle from God, for most flowers die with in 7 days.

15. We decided to wash some of the baby clothes and then put them on the washing line to dry. This was very cute and I just had to take a picture.
16. The Last Day: Zani's tummy.
17. The Last Day: Zani in the baby room posing.
The Last Day: Zani having her last cup of coffee before we go to bed and go to the hospital the next morning.

Three Weddings in a Collage Layout

I have entered a few competitions, including Sarie Bruid & Fair Lady Bride Photographer of the year competition. For me it is about the experience and not about the title. Whether I win or not, I am really happy with my work. I can see that I have grown in my photography the last few few months. So, here are the 3 weddings that I entered in a collage layout. Each has 5 images of the wedding day. I though that I should share it with the faithful blog stalkers. The pictures are from Jurgen & Lande's wedding, P.J. & Lisa's wedding and Wilhelm & Anine's wedding. You can really get a feeling for what happen on the day. Click on them to enlarge the collage.

Testimonial: Clive & Joanne (SA)

12 April 2008

Dear Du Wayne

Thank you so much for our beautiful photographs and for the obvious time and care you took with them. We’re very happy with them and they so beautifully convey the events and mood of the day – we feel transported back to the day every time we look at them. Thank you also for contributing to a very special day through your wonderful interaction with us and our guests and for giving us such beautiful memories.

Best wishes

Joanne & Clive

Johann & Tania's Wedding

31 May 2008

Johann & Tania got married on the beautiful Bodega Restuarant at Dorrier Wines. The wedding was coordinated by Talk Functions. Tania had worn her grandmothers wedding dress on the wedding day which I though looked stunning. From vineyards to modern architecture, there was enough opportunity to shoot and use at this venue. My favourite shot was the image from above where they are dancing. The evening was rounded off with lovely music, food & wine and ice cream! Thank you Johann and Tania. Here is some of the images from the wedding.