Bright orange sunset colours of the Sentinel – Hout Bay

This sunset was just incredible. The colours were seriously out of this world.

Photographing nature and all its splendor gives me the greatest joy.

These are the colours just as they were seen with the naked eye… AWESOME:-)

Sentinel sunset , hout bay

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Noordhoek seascapes and the changing colours.

We live in paradise , really we do:-)

Noordhoek beach, Cape Town , South Africa features allot in my work , as its just my most favorite place in the world:-)

Here I photographed the changing colours of sunset.  To beautiful & inspirational.

Beach landscape - Photographing changing colours at sunset .

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Family fun

Here are some family photographs at the Noordhoek common yesterday of my god children &  soul sister

Super casual & just for fun:-)

Family photos

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Beach maternity shoot on Clifton beach

Photographing the beauty of pregnancy .

We had perfect weather down on Clifton Beach for our photo session . You can always be assured of no wind and calm conditions on this beach.

We had a fun morning together,  creating sweet & sentimental memories of Heather’s pregnancy.

I have photographed a family session with heather’s family before , so it was awesome that I photographed her beautiful pregnant tummy too.

beach-maternity-shoot-9-of-9 - Professional maternity photography by cape town photographer, Carmen Lorraine.

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Porter Estate Produce market

Good friends own & run the Porters Estate produce market and they asked me to take a selection of Lifestyle & food photography  images that really brought the mood & essence of the market to the viewer.

This is the original outdoor market in Cape Town and is just to divine.

www.outdoormarket.co.za

Outdoors in the forestry area of Tokai, this magic thing happens each Saturday, The porter estate market comes alive and is filled with delicious food, fresh produce, incredible play areas and an amazing wooden  play castle build by Wooden elements for the kids to have fun.

www.woodenelements.co.za

There’s horse rides, amazing craft, african music by a marimba band and did I mention the best farm & health breakfasts in town. All the while strolling under the warm sun and filling you wicker baskets with amazing treats to take home… Or relax in the shade in the soft grass with friends and enjoy a delicious juice or a coffee.

It really is a down to earth & beautiful way to spend your Saturday morning.

If you have not visited before, make sure to visit soon.

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Mbali Lodge Guest house photography

This lodge is just incredible , the moment you step into the estate , you feel at peace, wild & free.
Mbali lodge is in the mountains of Hout Bay , Cape Town , South Africa.
The house is surrounded by outstanding vistas over Oranjekloof mountains. A dense & beautiful valley.
As you spend time , you hear the call of the eagles & the hoot of the owls.
Newly born Butterflies , a treasure of fragrant fynbos and the sweet sweet smell of the mountain air.
Bliss:-)
So as you can imagine… shooting the house was awesome.
The client wanted me to bring a sense of homeliness to the guest house photography. So I played with the details for the interior photography,  moved things around allot,  and had a great time styling the house & then photographing it too. Hard work , but always rewarding to have a happy client who loves her images!!
I would highly recommend this as a getaway in the mountains. Safe , pure, peaceful & beautiful.
http://www.capestay.co.za/mbali-lodge/  ( hope they put my images up onto this website soon:-)

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Tribe.

This is a sneak peak of a very exciting body of images that shall join this image.
Images of my tribe , photos of my loved ones, my friends which are family.
We are one. We love. We live in harmony & joy. We support. We care. We experience. We learn .
We grow wiser. We live. We die.
Enjoy this precious life and strive to find your inner purpose. This is why we are here.
Allow your soul to soar & connect to the great divine . We are all far greater than we know and all is well.

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Tigers


The jungle will never see a more noble and graceful creature than the tiger. This animal has been respected and revered throughout the ages by ancient and modern Indian tribes, Buddhist monks and Chinese shaman who understand the true influence these creatures’ posses. They are strong, sensual animals that own many admirable virtues.
 
The large powerful paws of a tiger contain, hidden within, long, very sharp claws. Their claws stay sheathed until grasping prey or protecting themselves or their cubs from an enemy. The ability to use power only when needed, saving it for the most important battles in life, is a much desired attribute. Those who are said to posses tiger like qualities have control over their emotions and display an excellent sense of timing, only striking when necessary, choosing to save their awesome power for when it is truly needed, and thereby ensuring their success.
 
Another unique characteristic of this animal is the way it hunts prey. Tigers posses great stealth and will hide and stalk their quarry, only showing themselves when they know the time is right. Tigers usually find prey that is large enough to provide sustenance for several days. This again displays the ability of this animal to harness its power and only act when the most benefit can be obtained. Tigers only hunt when they are in need of food; they are not random killers or pleasure hunters. This characteristic greatly contributes to the idea that they are indeed noble creatures.
 
Tigers are said to possess Lunar magic and many myths and legends portray them as sisters of the moon. They are devoted mothers, raising and protecting their young from danger, teaching them to hunt and providing them with all that they need until they are able to care for themselves properly. Mother tigers will fiercely protect her offspring from any harm or threat of harm.
 
To watch a tiger in the wild is to truly experience its grace and magnetism. Their movements are hypnotic and charismatic. They are considered King in their favored habitats and many cultures will not even call them by name out of respect; these tribes who live among these amazing animals call them “Lord” rather than offend the magnificent creature by addressing him in any other way.
 
Stripped tigers may appear very similar, but one should not be fooled by this seeming resemblance.  No two tigers are the same; their stripes vary greatly from each other marking them as unique and individual amongst their species.
 
Tigers are honored and respected by Buddhists the world over. According to Buddhist principle, the Tiger abides in the South. They symbolize unconditional confidence, disciplined awareness, kindness and modesty. They are tranquil yet energized; and rest in a gentle state of being that has a natural sense of satisfaction and fulfillment. In Buddhist philosophy these traits that tigers possess signify the state of enlightenment.
 
The tiger possesses many animal virtues that are powerful and valuable and which any person would be wise to emulate or divine. One who has the power of the tiger will see enhanced charisma, sensuality, and personal magnetism; a better sense of self control allowing one the ability to use will-power and act when the timing is just right. Passion, devotion, stealth and intuition are also all part of this noble totem’s magic.
 
The Magnificent Tiger Totem possesses the following virtues:
Charisma, personal magnetism; sense of control, will-power, strength, leadership, sense of timing, independence, intuition, sensuality, passion, adventurous spirit, fearlessness, sense of freedom, stamina, persistence, devotion, stealth, solidarity and psychic energy.
Tiger Animal Pearls are said to impart their particular magical virtues to their owner. Tiger Pearls are characteristic of its host animal; they possess all the awesome characteristics that may be seen in the tiger itself; the dignity and grace of this animal is contained within the pearl waiting for its proper owner to bestow its inner magic to that unique and fortunate individual. For century’s shamans, priestesses, spiritualists and practitioners of the occult have used tiger animal pearls to transfer the powerful magical energy of the Tiger to themselves and to others in need of this commanding animal magic. Tiger pearls are highly sought after by any wishing to absorb Tiger virtues into their lives and develop stronger mental abilities such as those embodied by this charismatic creature. The owner of a tiger pearl will see their lives, spiritual energy and mental clarity imbued with all of the virtues attributed to the “Lord” of the jungle, the tiger. The tiger animal totem is a strong spirit indeed and its magical properties are one of the most influential of all animal totems. Strength, leadership, psychic energy, self-control, fearlessness, and so much more can be integrated into the spirit of the possessor of this magical pearl and the tiger totem.

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Beach Maternity photo shoot

Pregnancy photography is probably my favorite portrait to photograph.
It’s incredible to share such a sacred & special time with the excited and happy parents to be.
A maternity photo shoot is always filled with such beauty , tenderness & love.  You can feel the joy & excitement and its infectious.
This beach maternity shoot was photographed in Blouberg. Chosen specially for the backdrop of Table mountain.
Mom & dad to be really wanted to share & show a part of their lives in the photos & to share with their son the essence of who and where they were before his arrival  into the world.
Congratulations to the new parents, little mister was born on the 01 September 2011.
I wish you so much happiness & joy and that your lives are filled with countless blessing of love & light.xxx

pregnancy-photographer-cape-town - Maternity & pregnancy photographer, Carmen Lorraine . Photographing throughout the Western cape.

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Studio family portrait with high key lighting

I had the opportunity to photograph an incredible family filled with loads of spirit & love.
We chose a high key lighting studio portrait to portray the family. To create clean & modern images.
Its great to photograph a large family as they all feed off each others energy & this creates a space of excitement , love & laughter.
I was really happy with the images we got, as was the client.
I look forward to my next studio portrait session.

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