eSession | Elize Mare Photography

eShoot {Bronwyn & Keegan}

March 31, 2019

“When I look into your eyes, I know I’ve found the mirror of my own Soul”

I met up with Bronwyn and Keegan at Bryanston Golf Course for their engagement session. Keegan wanted their shoot to take place here as its his first love… oh no wait, his second love 😉 heehee
This space make for some really awesome images, and we loved whirling around the course of the golf carts arranged with a ‘tour-guide’.
At one point I had them walking away towards me, and they literally got attacked by a Kiewiet on the course! We had such a laugh and I did get it on camera, although not a hundred percent in focus due to us all moving a bit fast – but for sure a memory that will last a lifetime!

We also saw a Moorhen on course, and after a bit of background from Keegan that this is ‘their bird’ – because of his surname being Moore – my trusty assistant and husband went in search to get this little guy on camera, as this just had to be part of their session’s images.

With dancing at sunset we ended of the afternoon and I am looking forward to their wedding in August!

Enjoy a few of my favorites

eShoot {Roche & Nadia}

October 21, 2018

“A Love like ours happens only once in a lifetime…
and I have chosen you in every one of them”

I got to share in a little bit of Nadia & Roche’s love with their early morning engagement session at Sôkêng Wedding Venue, outside Groblersdal a few weeks ago. These two will be tying the knot at this very venue later in 2019, and I can’t wait to share in their magical wedding day.

eShoot {Cor & Nathalie}

August 9, 2018

“The best love is the kind that awakens the soul;
that makes us reach for more,
that plants the fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds.
That’s what I hope to give you forever.” — The Notebook

Cor and Nathalie decided to have their engagement shoot done at Rietvleidam Nature reserve and we headed out to Hippo View at the Marais Dam.
I love the outcome of their images, and we had loads of fun with paper planes because they are both Pilots and we included Cor’s son, Johan, who came with on the shoot.
These two will be saying their I-do’s in Feb 2019 and I can’t wait to show more of their love story…. for now, a few of my favorites.

eShoot {Sam & Stefan}

February 20, 2018

“They say you only fall in love once, but that can’t be true. Every time I look at you, I fall in love all over again.” – Anonymous

Samantha and Stefan will be saying their I-do’s later this year in the beautiful little town called Simon’s Town and I am super excited to spend their special day with them. Having both grown up in the Western Cape, they have a love for nature and especially Tokai Forest. Well, with Tokai Forest being so far away, we met up at the Bryanston Pine Forest for their engagement session.

These are some of my favorites ….

eShoot {Val & JP}

January 22, 2018

“When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” – When Harry met Sally.

Val & JP is getting married in May and we met up for their engagement session recently, which shows the romance and fun in their relationship. First off we headed out to one of my favorite gravel roads in Centurion where we got to play a bit with a smoke grenade. After that it was off to a games arcade for something a bit different as these two love playing games together at the arcade. I love the outcome of their session and I’m looking forward to their wedding!

eShoot {Marlizna & Wayne}

December 7, 2017

“You are my blue crayon,
The one I never have enough of,
The one I use to color my sky” – A.R Asher

Marlizna & Wayne will be getting married early January 2018 and we met up at their wedding venue, Padlangs, for their e-Session at Sunset. We added some color with smoke grenades to their session and I absolutely love the outcome.

I’m really looking forward to spending their wedding day with them!

eSession {Vivion & Nicola}

October 9, 2017

“A boy is meant to be taller than a girl… so he can hug her completely.
A girl is meant to be less taller than a boy…. so by the time he hugs her,
she can easily hear his heart that keeps beating for her” – Unknown

When I met these two, I knew I’d love their session – we planned the normal in the nature session and added a twist at the end with a geek-gagement session, just because they both love their comics and fantasy stories.

Their wedding is going to be one for the books, and I can’t wait to capture their special moments on their wedding day!

eShoot {Shazia & Shaheer}

March 7, 2017

“I will never finish falling in love with you” – Nicole Williams

I met up with Shaz and Shaheer at the beautiful Bryanston Pine Forest for their shoot and managed to capture their laughter, smiles and love for each other – Such a stunning couple and I really look forward to our next shoot!

eShoot {Gerhart & Lizelle}

February 24, 2017

“You are my sun, my moon and all my stars” – EE Cummings

On a rainy Friday afternoon in Pretoria, Elize Mare Photography met up with Lizelle en Gerhart for their eShoot. I just love spending time with the couples who booked me for their Wedding day photography – the eShoot gets the couple more comfortable in front of the camera, and I get to see which poses work well with the couple, because not everyone is the same!

Owning a beautiful plot on the outskirts of Pretoria, with the most gorgeous house, these two’s session truly reflects who they are. I am really looking forward to capturing their special day in April at their venue on the banks of the Vaal River – but more about that after the wedding!

Here are a few of my favorites from their eShoot …..

eSession {Angelique & Francois}

September 1, 2016

Angelique and Francois will be getting married in December this year, and yes, I’ll be there to capture those memories for them! But to get a bit comfortable with me and in front of the lens, we headed out to Hatfield to do their eSession…. a bit of a City vibe and some good coffee at Underground Coffee, as these two just love a good cup of coffee.
Underground Coffee is situated in the professional print lab I use, and we as pro photographers also has a great space to use as well as a small studio, so naturally I started off at the studio section, with some shots in the coffee shop and then we headed out to the area outside…

I loved the different type of setting we had for their shoot and enjoyed capturing these beautiful images for them.

Really looking forward to their wedding!

eSession {Genene & Shaun}

July 18, 2016

“I have died every day waiting for you
Darling, don’t be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I’ll love you for a thousand more” – Christina Perry

On 3 July 2016 Genene won an Engagement shoot from Elize Mare Photography by participating in a competition hosted by Trou Idees to celebrate their 5th Birthday.

When I heard they are getting married the end of July I immediately decided we have to do their engagement shoot before their wedding date, which was quite a challenge finding a suitable date on such short notice. Within a couple of days from receiving the email that she has won the shoot, a date was selected, a venue for their session was chosen, wardrobe ideas discussed and it was time for their engagement shoot.

These two have been together for 7 years, and engaged for 4 years. Life has given them a few knocks, but they are just growing stronger in their relationship.
They decided middle June 2016 it is now time to tie the knot and they secured their venue. Arrangements are continuing, and their wedding date is now literally less than two weeks away!

Capturing these special engagement images for them, I could see how strong the connection between the two of them is. They really do have the ‘look of love’ when looking at each other – so precious!

Genene & Shaun, may your upcoming Wedding Day be blessed beyond anything you have experienced, and may your Marriage be one growing stronger each day. Keep the love you have for each other – it is beautiful!

eSession {Laura & Danny}

July 14, 2016

Laura and Danny is getting married on 20 August 2016 and we set out to Modderfontein Nature reserve for their eSession (engagement shoot). The location I chose for their session within the reserve had some really awesome settings for their session. These two are casual fun loving gorgeous people, and I enjoyed capturing these for them.

An eSession is not JUST a photo session – it helps the bridal couple as well as me (as the wedding photographer) to see what and how we work together, and it prepares us for the wedding day. I am looking forward to their wedding day!

Here is their story….

“Danny and I met through a mutual friend that went to the same design college as I did. Danny really didn’t have to look far, one Friday evening the friend invited me out and we literally showed up on Danny’s doorstep! At the time, Danny and I were both seeing other people but we became good friends and bonded over our shared love of music and animals. I fell in love with Danny’s Jack Russel Spaniel X, Kakashi, (the same dog who would later deliver my engagement ring to me when Danny proposed) and over time I also fell in love with Danny. A few months later Danny went to Cape Town for a holiday and upon realizing how much I missed him I knew that I had to tell him how I felt, luckily the feelings were mutual and well, here we are almost 4 years later! ” – Laura

eSession {Juanita & Chris}

April 10, 2016

I had to hold myself back in wanting to publish these beautiful images from these two’s eSession, and as hard as it was, I am glad that I could allow them to publish some of the images first on their very own Wedding Website as part of their Wedding Invitation!

Juanita absolutely LOVES the Protea Flower, so when we booked their eSession, their was no doubt in my mind that their shoot just had to take place at one of my favorite venues to shoot at, Harmonie Protea Farm, just outside of Pretoria.

It was a beautiful, hot and sunny afternoon on the farm. Different parts of the farm were used for different outfits, and even the owner’s cat was following us around all afternoon, and yes he featured in a few images too! Just couldn’t resist.

I’m looking forward to the wedding on 24 September 2016 – more magical images to be captured!

Here is a few of Elize Mare Photography‘s favorite images from a magical afternoon:

Thank you to our Service Providers:

Venue: Harmonie Protea Farm

Make up & Hair: Isma @ Beauty & The Brush

eSession {Chandre & Wouter}

March 31, 2016

Chandre & Wouter’s eSession took place at a local mall in Centurion. We didn’t want their eSession photo’s to be the same as their Wedding photo’s with background, as they’ll be getting married in the Bushveld later this year. The contrast of the walls of the mall worked really well, and I love how I’ve been able to capture their love for each other.

When I met them during a one-on-one meeting to discuss their Wedding day, Wouter mentioned that we have met a few years ago – in 2011 to be exact – at a wedding he was Master of Ceremony of. It is such a privilege for me to be part of their day, and to know that they contacted me after all this time!

They’ll be getting married on the same farm we first met – how awesome is that! I get to go back to a beautiful farm just outside of Warmbaths to capture their beautiful wedding. I cannot wait to share that with you, but first, here is some images from their eSession.

eSession: Driaan & Ilze

March 7, 2016

This past weekend Elize Mare Photography travelled to Limpopo for a very special engagement shoot… my Sister’s eldest son and his fiancé.

We as family always said…. The day Driaan meets THE girl of his dreams, the marriage will come soon.
Little did we know that exactly that would happen!

Earlier in 2015 Driaan’s Grandmother visited her insurance company one day and met Ilze.
Noticing that she doesn’t have a ring on her finger, she asked her if she has a boyfriend – to which the answer was, No.
Well…. Grandmom played Cupid and exchanged the numbers between the two, Driaan contacted Ilze, took her on a date, and it was love at first sight!

Late 2015 Driaan took Ilze to Sky-Dive – not her first time, but indeed his first time. Once they landed on the ground again, and after the nerves calmed down, he got down on his knee and asked her to marry him… her answer? YES off course!

They are getting married in June of this year, and this shoot was part of their wedding photography package they chose with me.

Driaan & Ilze, I hope you enjoy these, as much as I enjoyed capturing them. I cannot wait for your Wedding Day!

Heart beats fast
Colors and promises
How to be brave?
How can I love when I’m afraid to fall?
But watching you stand alone,
All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow….

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