ABOUT US
EMIL'S PHOTOGRAPHIC CAREER
I photographed my best friend’s wedding in 1983; this was the start of a love affair with photography. Being the “go-to” photographer for De Beers in Kleinzee and having the opportunity to photograph Mr Nicky Oppenheimer on numerous occasions also served to hone my portrait skills.
I qualified as a teacher and spent most of my working life in a classroom, as well as being the Headmaster of 2 schools – one International and one South African.
When I am not behind the camera you will find me enjoying a Cortado somewhere quaint, reading a novel or wandering around a hardware store getting supplies for my next DIY project; thoughts of my next styled shoot not far off.
Among others I was privileged to photograph the wedding of Simon & Estee Coetzer from Survivor SA. A commission from the Mpumalanga Tourist Authority also offered me the opportunity to photograph celebrities: The late Xolani Gwala, Zwai Bala as well as “Baby” from Generations (to mention a few) over a three weekend period.
PUBLISHED WORK
LORRAINE'S PHOTOGRAPHIC CAREER
I am a fairly recent convert to the art of photography and have been taking photographs in a professional capacity for just under 2 years. I spend a great deal of time behind my camera trying out new concepts and perfecting others. I am told that my work exhibits sensitivity, insight and dexterity. Being a hybrid shooter allows me to do both stills and video.
As a nature lover, I can often be found walking trails searching for interesting flora and fauna; always hoping to catch a glimpse of the elusive “Rooikat” and any other wildlife that may be in the vicinity.
I take delight in hybrid shooting which allows me to switch from stills to video in an instant. As a second shooter, I generally capture behind the scenes footage. It is gratifying to gift our clients with a short highlight video of their event.