Hey hey!
So its been over 2 months that I last posted an entry. Over the month of Ramadaan (the month of fasting for Muslim people) I decided not to post anything.
Well here's a catch up of all thats happening and thats going to happen over the last 3 months of 2010
2 months ago (3rd Aug)I took school pictures at a pre-school called Crafty Kids. It was my first school shoot. As expected some kids has a mind of their own and just refused to sit still, then there were those few who just sat down and gave a perfect smile.
When I started photography one of my missions were and still is to have every parent have a perfect picture of their little ones.
BEN 10!!! Spur hosted a fun day for all kids and Ben 10 was the star attraction, kids were taken and just wanted to see Ben 10 do his thing! lol. However all of them got a picture next to Ben 10 or on his lap. This and Crafty kids was perfect practice for next year when I take school pictures at the various schools
Couples Photoshoot... So the winners for the FREE Couples Photoshoot were announced last week Monday (20 October 2010) CONTRATS TO Caryn Walker and Wayne Barton
Whats Next??? Well next will be Caryn and Wayne's photoshoot next weekend then its off to capture Usula and Tony's beach wedding in Port St. Johns the 23rd Oct. After that its family shoots and more weddings in December! TONS of pictures will be coming soon on my blog, my website http://ayeshavanstaaden.com/ and on my facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ayesha-van-Staaden-Photography/138756376153287?ref=ts
"Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail" This is my e-trail
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Exploring the Wild Coast
24th July 2010
My sister and I kept seeing this board that leads off to a place called Oribi Gorge and decided that we want to hit the road and head on down and see what we could get up to.
So there we were Saturday morning early off the Oribi, at first we weren't sure what to expect but upon our arrival we decided that we will be brave and put on our poker faces and take on the Big Swing. For those who don't know Oribi Gorge has the highest and biggest Big Swing in the world, you jump about 55 stories down and swing 25m from the ground. So obviously my sister - Hamida goes first and takes that huge leap off the gorge and goes flying into the open air. Watching that had me shaking in my All Stars (lol).
Then... it was my turn! All nervous and still not sure why I wanted to do this absolutely crazy activity... I jumped on the jump masters count. The experience was amazing, there is honestly nothing like taking that leap of faith and trusting a green rope thingy to hold you and not let you hit the bottom and splat like gel to the rocks at the bottom. I admit... I was scared... but with reason of course!
The adrenaline was well worth the fear I had in me but erm... thats a once in a life time thing and never to be repeated again. After that scare that we now have on video as well as we received a certificate for, we decided to go horse riding which was very relaxing. The sight seeing is awesome as well, there were some really breath taking out-look points and walking over the suspended bridge was cool as well. For all those who are adrenaline junkies and who just want to feel very close to death for a split second... go for it!
After all that madness we went to St. Michaels on Sea to book in, supper in Margate and a movie (Twilight - Eclipse) in Shelly Beach then off to bed. The next morning Hamida woke me up in the whee hours of the morning so we could go watch the sunrise in Margate and take a long drive along the beach. All that was topped with breakfast in St Michaels and Shopping in Shelly Beach then back to Kokstad to rest. What a jam packed weekend! Next I think we will be heading off to Namibia ;)
My sister and I kept seeing this board that leads off to a place called Oribi Gorge and decided that we want to hit the road and head on down and see what we could get up to.
So there we were Saturday morning early off the Oribi, at first we weren't sure what to expect but upon our arrival we decided that we will be brave and put on our poker faces and take on the Big Swing. For those who don't know Oribi Gorge has the highest and biggest Big Swing in the world, you jump about 55 stories down and swing 25m from the ground. So obviously my sister - Hamida goes first and takes that huge leap off the gorge and goes flying into the open air. Watching that had me shaking in my All Stars (lol).
Then... it was my turn! All nervous and still not sure why I wanted to do this absolutely crazy activity... I jumped on the jump masters count. The experience was amazing, there is honestly nothing like taking that leap of faith and trusting a green rope thingy to hold you and not let you hit the bottom and splat like gel to the rocks at the bottom. I admit... I was scared... but with reason of course!
The adrenaline was well worth the fear I had in me but erm... thats a once in a life time thing and never to be repeated again. After that scare that we now have on video as well as we received a certificate for, we decided to go horse riding which was very relaxing. The sight seeing is awesome as well, there were some really breath taking out-look points and walking over the suspended bridge was cool as well. For all those who are adrenaline junkies and who just want to feel very close to death for a split second... go for it!
After all that madness we went to St. Michaels on Sea to book in, supper in Margate and a movie (Twilight - Eclipse) in Shelly Beach then off to bed. The next morning Hamida woke me up in the whee hours of the morning so we could go watch the sunrise in Margate and take a long drive along the beach. All that was topped with breakfast in St Michaels and Shopping in Shelly Beach then back to Kokstad to rest. What a jam packed weekend! Next I think we will be heading off to Namibia ;)
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Brauns Family
This photoshoot was suppose to be done on Sunday - 11 July but because of the bad weather we had to postpone it. I bumped into Shane on the 14th (Wednesday) at the plaza and he suggested we do the shoot that afternoon.
I've known Shane for over 10 years and found it perfect (in my time of need) to ask him if I can take a few pictures of him, Tracey and Tatum Li for my family portfolio... and he said YES!
So we all met at the Mthatha Golf Course just past 5 (after work), we were presented with a stunning sunset! Because the sunset disappears behind the hill at the golf course, we didnt have much time to savor those few minutes. So off we went snapping away def shots, a few with the whole family, a few with Tracey and Shane and then with Tatum alone and obviously mom and baby and dad and baby.
After the shoot I found myself sitting at home going through photo's of my sister when she was little, she had a professional picture taken of her and I came to realize how special those photo's become. I mean you can have 10 thousand pictures taken of you but its those that you look really good in that you pin up and show everyone and not those bad hair day/ no teeth/ rotten teeth photo's.
This was my first family photoshoot where I can proudly say that Shane, Tracey and Tatum owned the sunset! I loved every minute of taking pictures of this amazing family!
I've known Shane for over 10 years and found it perfect (in my time of need) to ask him if I can take a few pictures of him, Tracey and Tatum Li for my family portfolio... and he said YES!
So we all met at the Mthatha Golf Course just past 5 (after work), we were presented with a stunning sunset! Because the sunset disappears behind the hill at the golf course, we didnt have much time to savor those few minutes. So off we went snapping away def shots, a few with the whole family, a few with Tracey and Shane and then with Tatum alone and obviously mom and baby and dad and baby.
After the shoot I found myself sitting at home going through photo's of my sister when she was little, she had a professional picture taken of her and I came to realize how special those photo's become. I mean you can have 10 thousand pictures taken of you but its those that you look really good in that you pin up and show everyone and not those bad hair day/ no teeth/ rotten teeth photo's.
This was my first family photoshoot where I can proudly say that Shane, Tracey and Tatum owned the sunset! I loved every minute of taking pictures of this amazing family!
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Our dad always taught us...
My sister Hamida and I come from a family where my dad feels the need to impart some knowledge with us as often as he possibly can. Among the hundreds of things he told us was that we should strive to become the best we can be, and to exceed that. In layman terms "reach for the stars" well Hamida and I kinda took that to another level when we saw the moon looking rather large! So we thought we'd ask my dad to stop and let us get some pix of it.
So here we are reaching... or rather pointing and carrying the moon hehe
From the pictures you can tell its in the heart of winter! We took a little trip to Ugie to visit my grandmother for the day. These photo's were taken on the new road between Mthatha and Ugie. I'll upload some awesome pix taken in Ugie soon :)
So here we are reaching... or rather pointing and carrying the moon hehe
From the pictures you can tell its in the heart of winter! We took a little trip to Ugie to visit my grandmother for the day. These photo's were taken on the new road between Mthatha and Ugie. I'll upload some awesome pix taken in Ugie soon :)
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Hannah's 1st Birthday...
If theres one thing I've noticed about kids its that they love the camera, they put on a show the minute they see the flash. Sure they do not understand what is happening but they know this much... I've got you attention now and I going to make sure you keep it on me!
With baby Hannah, I kept trying to catch a picture of her crying or moments before she cries but as I lift my camera to take a picture of that priceless moment... she starts smiling! Like hello! I got enough of those pix. lol.
It was a pleasure taking pictures of princess Hannah, she’s got this amazing glow of innocents and trust me that ain’t an act! I was first officially introduced to Hannah 13 days ago, I've known her mommy and family since I can remember. Hannah's 1st birthday was my first time taking pictures of a kiddies birthday because of this and because of the amazing family she come from and the fact that she has nothing but the brightest future ahead of her she deserves to be on my wall of memories to remember as a photographer.
A HUGE HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHOUT OUT TO HANNAH!
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