I have a confession to make … I’m in love with my job. And hydrangeas, and especially? Glorious couples who facilitate my using of hydrangeas, vibrant colours and entrancing locations to document their affection towards one another. Fun-loving, Joburg couple, Garith and Shelley, spent an afternoon with me over the December holidays playing in Kalk Bay! Shelley being a well known photographer herself, I was particularly nervous about their engagement shoot. I normally tell my clients that their engagement shoot is a way to ease them into having their picture taken prior to their wedding. This one however? Was most certainly to calm my own nerves in preparation for the nuptials of one of my fellow professionals!! Thank heavens these two are who they are … phew! Laid back, full of silly fun, and more than happy to follow my lead and trust my judgement. Garith, Shelley? You two are truly as bright and vivacious as all the colours in your images. I’m so excited that you’ve made me a part of your special journey, and I look forward to the happy day in March when you will be committing to one another as man and wife! All my love, Claire xxx

photographers assistant | francisce alves