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    Thank you for visiting my blog! Please enjoy, be inspired, get some ideas, shed some tears, leave some comments, tell your friends and most important have fun! I have been so blessed in my career and I love to share my experiences and most I love to share my images, my gift...my art!I am thankful for the following in my career: firstly to my clients that have respected and trusted me so much in capturing over 350 beautiful weddings!!! To my work being published in more than 50 local and international magazines including two hard cover books! Capturing celebrity weddings like Trevor Manuel, Nicole Fox, Kerry McGregor and Neil Mckenzie. Shooting destination weddings like San Francisco, Spain,Italy,Germany,UK, Ireland and Victoria Falls. Winning awards like Wedding photographer of the year in SA. Being Co-sponsored by Nikon and being featured on Top Billing TV show! Wow how is that all possible? - Proverbs says -"Your gift will make room for you and bring you before great men!" Follow your heart and remember where your gift comes from!

    View my website @ www.jeanpierrephotography.co.za

Zoleka & Patrick’s day of love and joy!

This couple gave such a beautiful gift to me…the energy of their love happening right in front of my lens ready to be captured and it left me inspired…and now I can share that gift with you through my gift of creating pictures that breathe life!

These first photos are stripped away from the expectations of “having great decor” or “posing for your wedding pictures” and they reflect what couples should do on their wedding day and that is have fun and be in love!

I know this is easier said than done as one’s wedding can be very overwhelming and you might end up almost not being yourself. I would urge couples who feel that way on their wedding day rather to then take a moment, slip away from the guests and “breathe”. Once you relax you will enjoy the day so much more.

I was recently asked by a client what makes a great wedding? My answer was simply, couples who enjoy themselves!

They had their wedding at one of most the beautiful and scenic Cape Winelands venues Vrede&Lust.


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pj - To Pat and Zo, congratulations on a beautiful day, this is the kind of stuff that memories are made of……….

pictures are breathtaking………….and the people on them reflect the kind of energy that was in the air that day…………

fanie - I love the pics!!!! very well done! Absolutely beautiful!

Mahlape - Absolutely stunning wedding.So much love and happiness. Zo and Pat, may you be always blessed in your union.

Mandisa Ngcobo - Beautiful…Zoe and Pat you look unreal!!!!

it really was a magical day….love you guys!

Jason Fraser - Hey, great pics you guys! I love the black and whites and the mean Pat look with boyz in teh background! Beautifuuuuul wedding.

Siyanda Zuma - These are stunning!!!!

Rachel Tatem - I love the use of Bokeh during the toast!

Girish - Beautiful photographs.

Sharon - Wow, these are stunning pics Pat and Zo.

Sharon - Wow, stunning pics Pat and Zo!

nastassja harvey - sjoe sjoe sjoe jean-pierre.. absoluut ongelooflike kuns.

guystave - hi, zoleka this is stunning, i m so glad to see my lovely work, all the dresses that i made look stunning i m so happy zoleka……patrick & zoleka’s wedding dressed by gustavo haute couture my contact number is 0789671110.

Zoe - We are still talking about this beautiful occasion. What a wonderful way to start your lives together. We wish you both happiness, health and many special memories together.
Z&G

Du Wayne Denton - KICKASS!!! Love the shot with bride and blurred fairy lights.

Luvuyo - beautiful pictures, beautiful day!

Lebogang Chaka - If I ever saw perfection, it would be these pictures…You guys lookec AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!

Thomas & Nicole’s wedding in Stellenbosch

Thomas and Nicole’s wedding was held at the beautiful Molenvliet Estate which had become one of the best wedding venues in Cape Town. Their function was coordinated by Sven W.Event Coordination.

 

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Kobus Tollig - When I look at this I think Bond James Bond. Great work Sir!

Monica Dart - Lovely use of lines ….and woh! love the smokey shot!

Earl - I love the feel of the black and white pictures, the one’s with the extra grain actually compliments it well. Film has not died, just re-invented.

Sven Crofton - Job well done as always JP! Beautiful people captured in beautiful surroundings aiding for amazing shots! Sure Ruchel is proud!

Hylton Malander - Your photos are brilliant, keep up the great work.

Hylton Malander - Your photos are brilliant keep up the great work.

Marisa Nel - Stunning! Soos altyd! Ek’s mal oor die emosies vat jy vasvang op kamera.

Iris Drelich - Amazing !

BT - Love it JP, BT

Will Pateman Photography - Love em..very intimate

Will Pateman Photography - Love them..very intimate

Junebug’s Best of the Best wedding images from around the world 2011!

I am so happy and excited about this! I did it again! (First time was for 2009 click here) One of my photos was awarded as part of Junebugweddings.com Best of the best wedding images of 2011 from around the world! Every year they bring out a Fashion report where they select according to them the best wedding photography images of the year. This accolade has become so sought after that it  attracts the very best wedding photographers from around the globe to enter the competition.

Junebug states: “Filled with phenomenal photographs from talented wedding photographers around the world, this year’s collection is sure to inspire and delight. From stunning portraits to candid emotions, to extraordinarily innovative perspectives, these images show the power and artistry of wedding photography at its finest.” This is what their email stated: “After carefully reviewing nearly 5,000 photos, we are thrilled to let you know that one of your stand-out images was chosen for inclusion in our Best of the Best 2011 Wedding photo Collection!”

Here is the image they choose:

Please view the full collection of amazing images here: Best of the Best 2011

We were allowed to submit 10 images per photographer. Here is the other 9 images I submitted:

 


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Charlene Schreuder - Welgedaan!! Dis fantasties x

Magdel Brink van Groenrivier Function Centre - Fantastiese prestasie baie geluk!

BT - Congrats JP.

BT

Beverly Curry - Wonderful – each and every one! Love the shadow cake cutting and the lightning strike! Such talent JP! Love Beverly and Duncan XX

Altus - Jy was nog altyd briljant broer.

Jeremy - Well done Jean-Pierre. Its great to see South Africans getting the recognition they deserve

Lizelle Lotter - So baie baie geluk Jean-Pierre!

Jacki Bruniquel - Bloody fantastic. Welldone!!

Du Wayne Denton - Congrats again, buddy! Your selection for this Best of the best are stunning.

Claudia De Nobrega - Congratulations JP!!! This is such an honour! Well done! :)

Earl - Your pic features as number 1 on the list of 50(out of 5000 entries!!). Which means, YOU’RE THE WINNA WENA!! The best of the best right here in Bellville, you make us proud.

Taryn Ward - Congrats Jean-Pierre!

Kathy - Well done! You deserve it!

Liesl Lamare - Magnificent beyond words. Andrew and I cannot wait to see the remainder of our photos, seeing as how beautiful that one of us above is. **CONGRATS**

Will Pateman Photography - Well Done! Your work is excellent …love them all

Stephan Lenhoff - Baie geluk, jy is ‘n inspirasie vir ons almal!

Emmet Quish - Many congratulations Jean-Pierre. Amazing work throughout 2011. Have a great 2012!

shani - Baie geluk JP- jy verdien dit en weer 2012 gaan net nog meer geseend wees.

Heres to an amazing 2012!

Firstly happy new year! I am sitting a little coffee shop in Knysna ( Fat Susi’s Bistro and Coffee shop)  reflecting on the past year and year ahead!

I must apologize, I haven’t been active on my blog these last 3 months with posting very little. Even those who follow me on Facebook probably think I disappeared. It has in fact been a very, very busy time since October. I shot many gorgeous weddings all around SA and London, did some very cool engagement photos, did work for magazines and then…my new studio!

I am very excited about my new office and studio. I looked for an interesting space, in a non typical location and I found it so close to my home! There was a lot of work that had to be done to fix it up, but it was a challenge I loved. Basically: old butchery shop turned into a studio! Peoples reactions to this has been priceless! I loved the challenge to “re-cycle” space and objects! There was many delays and finally I could move in at the very end of December 2011.

I will do a full post on the studio soon when I have had time to settle in.

For now I am focussing on delivering gorgeous memories to my clients of their wedding day and I will post on my blog as soon as possible.

I am so full of ideas for 2012 and there are endless possibilities for my studio, the best is yet to come!

Here are some of the images I photographed in 2011 as re-cap.

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Delia - Wow, once again…wow! Seriously you are so talented and should be so very proud of what you’ve achieved in your career!

Hylton Malander - Amazing pictures Jean Pierre, I’m at a loss for words when trying to describe how brilliant they are. PROUDLY NIKON……..

Wedding photography Workshop in Gauteng


The last few years it has been a motto of mine – “Ever upward” I believe if you constantly improve on what you are doing you will become successful!

I want to share what I have learned over the years of shooting weddings so I can help you improve your photography skills!

In this workshop I will focus on the art and act of making and taking photos.It will be an exploration into the meaning and depths of photography. Very important foundations will be discussed and revisited.

We will do some very creative night time photography and as you know most of the fun at weddings happen during this time!

Some of the topics we will cover include:

- posing techniques – elegant and beautiful

- shooting off camera flash basics

- using video light

- doing great family and group photos

- ceremony coverage

- composition and light will be the most discussed topic!

During the practical shoots I will be coaching you on the spot so be willing to learn!

The Details:

Date: 31 Jan -1 Feb 2012

Venue: Turbine Hall

Bookings- email: jpphotoworkshop@gmail.com

Bring your camera kit, including lenses and flashes and remember to charge the batteries!

All meals and drinks will be included.

Who can attend? This course is intended for photographers who have a good knowledge of the basics of photography. Your skill levels needs to be intermediate to advanced. If you are unsure please email me.

This workshop will leave you inspired and with a greater understanding of photography.

BOOKINGS OPEN 28 December 2011

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Kim - Hi Jean Pierre,

I am very interested in attending your workshop. Do you have anymore info? And how do I go about booking?

Kind regards,
Kim

Kim - Sorry, I seemed to have missed the Booking email address. Will do now…

boenie - Hi, what is the cost of the workshop?

Eloise Nel - Hi, what is the cost of the workshop?

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