StephenC Photography

Mauritius 2013

StephenC — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:41:11 +0000

In May 2013 I was privileged to get an assignment to photograph a corporate event in Mauritius. What is great about these events is that as photographers we get to go on all the excursions to capture the delegates enjoying their well deserved trip. This is a great way of seeing the surroundings and getting the feel of the destination. In Mauritius I got to abseil down a waterfall, photograph delegates going underwater on sea scooters and accompanied some delegates in a submarine.

Below is a small gallery of some generic scenic images for the trip. The client has asked not to share any people photos which I appreciate.

Cape Town

StephenC — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:11:02 +0000

Hi Sven and Michelle

Have a look over this album and let me know if you can use any of the images. If so I will get the high res images to you via email or dropbox.

Regards

Stephen

Wedding photographs from Helen & Marc’s wedding

StephenC — Wed, 08 May 2013 08:37:18 +0000

Helen & Marc’s celebration in Langebaan on 06 April 2013. This was one of those extra special weddings, this was intimate and so personal while at the same time such a relaxed affair. The service took place on the beach with the reception at the nearby Breeze Restaurant.

As always I find it an honour and a privilege to be part of these celebrations. Thank you Marc and Helen and best wishes for your lives together.

Photos for free…

StephenC — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:13:58 +0000

I was photographing an event at a restaurant on a wine farm the other day for a corporate client. The manager of the restaurant came up to me and said “you’re getting some good pics, please can I have some.” I replied “your wine is great, please can I have some?” Ok, I didn’t but I was tempted. (And after posting this on my Facebook page and seeing the comments I’m more encouraged to do so.)

How did it come about that since digital some people think photographers just give photos away? That there is no cost involved with digital. During the film days because photos were printed we were never asked to simply give photos. There is now, in the digital world, a perception that photography costs are nil. As photographers, we all need to work on changing that perception so we can be paid in bottles of wine. There are times when it is mutually beneficial to pass on some images as a marketing exercise. What I would like to see and hear then is the manage, in this case, suggesting to trade the photos for some marketing, or some wine instead of just expecting a freeby.