On Saturday I attended the Flashes of Light Photography workshop which was hosted by Shante & Tam - photography and styling gurus respectively. As soon as they announced they were hosting this workshop a few months ago - I emailed them for a registration form straight away - I knew I had to go.
My aim for this workshop was to walk away with more confidence when using my camera so I could take beautiful images for my clients and my own business. I also wanted to connect with like-minded woman and have fun. I mean - a day away from routine is always a winner in my book when you have two small kiddos!
I can confirm that all three of my boxes were ticked - it was a phenomenal day which was jam-packed with tips, knowledge and every last detail was thought of.
On arrival we each had a little pack at our seats with two prints from Boft which were our own images (such a special touch) along with a beautifully printed manual of everything that would be covered that day.
Finally - after years of using my camera I can actually pick it up and know what I’m doing when it comes to aperture and shutter speed. I’ve been on a few courses before but just never got it.
The workshop included endless coffee and snacks (a must for me!), a delicious lunch where vegan options were made possible without any stress, Tam & Shante both sharing their knowledge on their expert subject, styling our own flatlay, taking portraits of each other and demo's.
And let's not forget the beautiful goodie bag we got which included amazing products - all listed at the bottom of this blog post as well as flash prizes throughout the day!
I won a Lunar camera strap which is stunning!
Shante & Tam organised Dee from Butterfly Tree Farm, Claire from Frosted Raspberry and Demi, June and Erinn from Tonian Closet - we were split into groups and got to see these talented ladies in action and got to use our cameras to shoot them in action so enabling us to practice our skills which we had just learnt - such a great idea.
It was such an awesome way to use what we had learnt that morning practically and actually put our newly learned skills to the test.
Shante & Tam were on hand throughout the day and offered constant support. The Styling Shed was a beautiful venue and offered us so many different spaces for photography. I can honestly say that it was a magical day where I felt appreciated, I felt confident, I felt creative and it was a safe space where each of us were able to demonstrate our own personal style.
Thanks ladies - I can't wait for the next one!
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Below the list of generous sponsors and partners:
Goodie bags & gifts at your table/served
Boft (Prints) - https://www.
Da Luca (Bubbly) - https://www.
Da Luca (Bubbly) - https://www.
The Frosted Raspberry (Camera cookie) - https://www.
Love Letters Stationery (Notebook and pencil)- https://www.
Silistraw and Kids Emporium (Silistraw) https://www.
Love Letters Stationery (Notebook and pencil)- https://www.
Silistraw and Kids Emporium (Silistraw) https://www.
Sugar & Vice (Greeting Card) - https://www.
Sugar Swan (Cotton candy) - https://www.
Sugar Swan (Cotton candy) - https://www.
Tiger Lily Tots (Bag) - https://www.
The Little Banner Company (Banner) - https://www.
The Little Banner Company (Banner) - https://www.
Woven Whimsy (Keyring) - https://www.
Prizes & Challenges
Flatlayboards SA/ Backdropshop SA (Flatlay boards) - https://www.
Da Luca (Sparkling Rose) - https://www.instagram.
Hide and Sleek (Leather purse) - https://www.
IMJ Studio (Necklace) - https://www.
IMJ Studio (Necklace) - https://www.
Lunar Straps (Camera strap) - https://www.
Sugar and Vice (Serving dish) - https://www.instagram.
Tiger Lily Tots (Mobile) - https://www.instagram.com/
Vivolicious (Yoga Leggings) - https://www.
Woven Whimsy (Wall Hanging) - https://www.instagram.com/
Sugar and Vice (Serving dish) - https://www.instagram.
Tiger Lily Tots (Mobile) - https://www.instagram.com/
Vivolicious (Yoga Leggings) - https://www.
Woven Whimsy (Wall Hanging) - https://www.instagram.com/
Demos
Butterfly Tree Flowers (demo) - https://www.
The Frosted Raspberry (demo) - https://www.
And special thanks to Demi, June and Erinn for their availability -
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Oh I loved chatting to Rona Mirimi in this episode. She is one of my heroes and is super passionate about trusting your body, learning to love your body and understanding how it all works. We chat about the fertility awareness method, periods, hormones and contraception and how they affect our body and the way it works.
LINKS:
Rona's Website.
Rona on Facebook.
Rona on Instagram.
DIY Framed Flower Art | Mother's Day Craft Idea
10 May 2019
It's Mother's Day in South Africa on Sunday and I am not sure about you but a handmade item made with so much love and attention means the world to me. It is so important to let your children pour their love into something to give you. And my kids are always keen to do some arts and crafts. This idea is something that is super affordable, gets them outside and looks so pretty hung up in your house.
All you need is:
Cardboard cut into frames
Pens/Crayons
Flowers/leaves/grass from the garden or a walk at the park
Contact Paper
Scissors
I cut the cardboard without the kids with my craft knife - just much easier, quicker and safer without little fingers wanting to help!
I then gave them the cardboard frames to colour in and do as they please.
Once they were finished, they picked some flowers - I pressed some overnight and others were fresh on the day. It didn't make that much of a difference so don't worry if this is a last minute gift! Just pick flowers without a thick stem.
We then put the gathered nature on the contact paper's sticky side and placed the frame over it. I left enough contact paper below the frame to cover the front - So the contact paper is on both sides of the frame and keeping the flowers stuck.
You can trim any excess contact paper and you are done! They look beautiful stuck onto glass.
Isn't nature amazing?
A simple, beautiful and lovingly put together craft that would make any mom feel special.
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