After spending just one afternoon with Andrew and Chrystal, I feel like I can say with confidence that these are two human beings who are so ready for the new adventure of married life! We began their engagement shoot in the city centre at Moro Gelato ice cream shop, since Sunday afternoon ice creams are one of their favourite traditions. It’s hard to say wether we spent more time chatting or taking photographs, but honestly? The laughter and smiles both on and off camera were relentless! After a little stroll taking in the architecture, we headed down to Camps Bay beach for some of Chrystal’s dream sunset shots. As beautiful as the light was, the wind was PUMPING that day. It was here that I realized just how sincerely happy, good natured and genuine Andrew and Chrystal are. They were both so game to try and hold their poses while the sand stung their skin and the wind almost knocked them over a few times. And do you know what? They laughed it off like they didn’t have a care in the world! These two were out to capture memories, and perfection wasn’t their objective. I’m so happy to have spent this time together, and even happier to know that I’ll be joining them next month in Gaansbaai for their wedding celebration! All three of us may still have remnants of stubborn sand in our ears (or is that just me?) but I just know that every aspect of their day is going to be greeted with as much jubilance as their engagement shoot was. Andrew, Chrystal, this year is such a big deal for you both (what with a recent visit to Harry Potter world and your wedding) and I couldn’t be more thrilled to participate in the journey. I hope you’ll enjoy these memories and that they’ll get you as excited as I am for the ones still to come! All my love, Claire xxx