When we featured this wedding a while back, we knew we had to get Laura on the blog for a one on one. We love the classic look of her photography, her keen eye for catching that magic moment and her knack for getting every picture right. Grab a cup of coffee and get to know Laura with us.
How did you get
into photography? Was it a hobby that expanded into a business, or has it been
a dream since you were young?
I went to study
photography and graphic design and eventually only ventured into photography.
I’ve always been creative and as a photographer I certainly get to live our
passion
Tell us about
yourself in three words.
Coffee lover,
adventure seeker, memory maker
What were you
doing prior to becoming a photographer?
Prior to becoming
a wedding photographer, I worked abroad as a photographer for a cruise line for
8 years. I’ve always been a photographer
What did you
study?
I studied graphic
design and then went to specialize in photography
Where are you based? And do you travel for your photography
Johannesburg, but
travel throughout S.A and abroad
How would you
describe your photography "aesthetic"?
Natural and real
with a romantic edge
What inspires your
photography?
Most definitely
traveling, art and other artists and photographers
Besides
photography, what are your other loves?
TRAVELLING,
TRAVELLING, TRAVELLING
Do you do wedding photography? If so, besides weddings, what else do
you shoot?
Maternity, family sessions, couples and corporate photography
As a design and
wedding blog, we have to ask: do you enjoy photographing weddings?
I don’t just enjoy it, I love it. It really is
my passion and I’m so honored to be a wedding photographer
If you had to
choose a photographer to take your own wedding photos, who would it be? Who
inspires you?
My ultimate favorite photographer is Jacki Bruniquel. Her creativity is just mind-blowing.
What do you see in
the future for yourself in the next few years?
Hopefully being
able to photograph a wedding abroad.
What are your wedding/engagement/general shoot rates?
Our wedding packages starts at R18000
How can people get
hold of you?
Please finish
these sentences:
Right
now I am happy about the rain that is falling outside
Photography
is my life and my love
Rooibos
tea rocks
I am
so grateful to be able
to do what I love
People
would say that I am sincere
I get
annoyed when people disrespect others
A
photograph is a feeling
In a
year I will hopefully be living in our new house
When I
wake up in the morning I have a strong cup of coffee
I
don't understand how the technical side of computers and programming work
I am
terrified of heights
Tomorrow
I will be spending time with my family
If I had a million Rand I would go on an around the
world trip and give the rest to the SPCA
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