A friend of mine, Hannelie, recently had her website redone and we had a chat about featuring her right here on iMod. After some conversation we felt it would be a good idea, so she went off and wrote up a little something something, have a read:
I take great pride in the diversity of my work and believe that anticipation and experimentation is the key. Every couple wants their wedding photographs to be unique and stand out. I deliver a bespoke service. I bring my own ideas and inspiration to every shoot. I adore doing wedding photography, the romance and beauty associated with it is what makes me tick. It is much more than a job, it is a passion and a delight.
I fell in love with photography a few years ago and I had to do it. I couldn’t imagine anything making me happier than I was when I was taking pictures. My photographic style is free style and my journalistic storytelling background creates a record of the wedding day that couples will appreciate for many years to come, a legacy of sorts in which children and grandchildren will also find delight.
I love capturing the unusual happenings, and get the images that no one expected. Those moments are somehow richer and often present a more accurate picture of the day’s events than more traditional, posed photographs can.
When I am taking photos I am absorbed in the moment. My personal life is sometimes chaotic. Between running my own business and having two kids at school I think I sometimes create the impression of being disorganised. But when I shoot, I am totally in the moment. I can give my creative dreams wings. I find it truly inspiring.
Photography is all about passion. You have to stick with it obsessively. You have to strike a balance between hard work and not being too hard on your self. Of course, high standards are important, but being your own worst critic will lead to burn-out and stifling yourself. Doing it this way will make you reach a point where it isn’t fun anymore. You have to keep it fresh, follow your curiosity and not get complacent.
Hannalee is located in Johannesburg but shoots weddings both nationally and internationally. Visit her website here.
Stunning!
Those pictures are wonderful, it quality and position of the photography is amazing.
Hanna really does have a talent, thank you for sharing this Chris – I guess I have just found an awesome photographer that I can recommend.
Thanks
Hi Daniel, her photography is stunning if I may say so myself. Have a look through her portfolio, there are some incredible shoots, my favourite is this one: http://www.hannalee.co.za/2010/02/12/carin-marcels-fun-e-session/ – Quite nawty and fun :)
Thank you, Christopher for featuring me on your cool blog. I am completely stoked! And Daniel, thank you for your compliments. Comments like yours definitely fuel the passion.
My pleasure Hannalie, I hope this brings you some good exposure!