About Me

Charnell Timms is a freelance photographer based at the horn of Africa in charismatic Cape Town and shoot weddings, corporates, families, and any other random projects that come her way. See www.charnelltimms.co.za for more info.

Tuesday 9 December 2014

ALLEE BLEUE IN FRANSCHHOEK: DOUGLAS & ANNELISE INDULGE IN ROMANCE AND SOAK UP THE PALM-FRINGED VINEYARDS IN STYLE

 Annelise's wedding gown hanging on the edge of beauty thanks to Gaze Fischer Dressmaking
 Hair and make-up artist Helen Cook weaving her magic in sublime fashion (www.helenmakeup.co.za/wp)

 All things white for the wedding as Annelise get's dressed at the magnificent manor house on the Allee Blueu estate
 Telepathy -Annelise and Douglas both gazing happily into their future 
 Douglas warming up his wedding smile with a cold larger and strutting his stuff with his immaculate shoes from (www.crockettandjones.com)
 The Boys--or is it the 'main Manne'

 Style me pretty!

 Here comes the bride…….







 Annelise and Douglas sporting their stylish wedding rings from (www.arthurkaplan.co.za)

 Sealed with a kiss


 Little son Jayden relishing in the task of introducing the new Mr and Mrs on the block 

 The power of a smiling signature


 Palm-fringed vineyards giving the sensation of being tucked away in a lush oasis of love



 Mesmerizing moments


 Stepping into the future --I think Douglas's smile has doubled in size already
 Allee Bleue in Franschhoek with it's palm fringed vineyards definitely sporting one of thee best indoor-outdoor wedding venues on offer in the Cape Winelands (www.alleebleue.co.za)
 'DeVine' lines pointing straight into the heart of this magnificent wedding cake thanks to Christa from Florentines (www.florentines.co.za)

 Decadence 'on tap' for dessert


 Allee Bleue basking in beauty of the twilight zone


 In Sync - There are few things as enjoyable to photograph as newlyweds who can dance with such romantic poise and elegance.
 Thanks to DJ Jeremy Barnes for keeping the dance floor humming all night long - (www.facebook.com/pages/GMMC-mobile-dj)
Coldplay sang it best under a 'sky full of stars' 

Thursday 13 November 2014

RONDEBOSCH ROUNDING UP TWO NEW LOVEBIRDS, STACEY & VYONNE

Stacey getting dressed and seeking solitude with a few mellow moments 
 Getting ready for her walk down the wedding isle with this plush bouquet from Lush Flowers (https://plus.google.com/114726456707592772432/about?gl=za&hl=en)

 Adding a bit of bling: Shoe flats from Dune in Cana Walk (www.facebook.com/DuneLondonSA) earings from Miglio (www.miglio.com and the crystal tennis bracelet set in white gold from (www.bidorbuy.co.za)
 Both hair stylist Rodlan Hendricks (www.facebook.com/rodlan.hendricks) and Lindi Kriel Dress design (www.shadowsofwhite.co.za) adding to Stacey's glam side.
 Lavelle and Aishah enjoying the the challenge of getting the bride to 'the church on time'
 Make-up artist Chanelle Stemmers (http://www.facebook.com/chanelle.stemmers) adding her smooth touch as she gets Stacey ready for the spotlight
 Vyonne and his brother (on the left) looking a tad nervous before the big moment


 Phew what a relief to have you wrapped up in my hands again


 Steeped in both history(1832) and beauty the view from inside St Paul's Anglican Church in Rondebosch


Vyonne and Stacey lighting-up their new life together

 Papparazzi power - or should that be Samsung power! 
 Festive congratulations all around

 Our private shoot on the church grounds, amidst the perfectly soft and soothing fading sunlight 

 Serenaded by sunlight
 The deeply textured stone-faced church walls bringing out the beauty in Vyonne and Stacey
 Sneaking a quiet moment



Coy and cuteness personified
 Both the wedding and reception took place at the charming stone chapel built in 1832 at Ronderbosch (http://www.stpaulsrondebosch.co.za)


 What is a family photo shoot without the proverbial and playful 'photobomb'

 The new Mr and Mrs Davids doing the rounds at Rondebosch
 This mouth-watering crayfish, prawn and calamari phyllo basket starter highlighting the exquisite catering and decor done by Kings catering (www.kingscatering.co.za)