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BUSH PRINCESS x JASMINE GUAMA

25/4/2019

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MWANGA II

11/1/2019

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One of the biggest highlights of 2018 for me was collaborating with Nia The Light 
Here's some of what we got up to in Cape Town back in November 
​Enjoy x

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This year has been such a significant year. 21 days 
in and I decided to cut my hair. When I did that, I felt 
unstoppable and decided to heal things that were going on inside. I met my inner child, I let her pain go and I still do day by day.  I invested more time into 
myself, I graduated from University whilst building 
an online brand.  I forgave myself for things I could've 
or should’ve done better. I faced my fears. I apologized to those I needed to and forgave those I needed to.  moved into my first home. I built a stronger relationship with my parents, my brothers, my sisters and most importantly myself.
This shoot was really symbolic for me as it shows some of the different styles I possess.  I think everyday woman should be able to unlock the different aspects of themselves freely without any judgement or fear of what others will think. Let your soul shine. You do not have to be one thing or look one way. The world we live in right now has such emphasis of people being in a group and sticking to that. I’ve realized it makes people feel safe and a part of something. So let’s all focus on building that sense of safe and home within us. 

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Being a young woman has been full of so much growth. Most recently I have been discovering my sensual and confident side. I’ve always been very shy and an earthy kind of girl but the more I grow the more I want to discover different aspects of myself. My body is changing and the way I see myself is too. I’ve been single for a long time now and I think it’s such a liberating thing for me to grow through in my life right now because I am gaining an understanding of the kind of love I want to give to myself and the love I want to receive. I am setting my own standard because I am deserving of the love I keep trying to give to everyone else.
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I’m in a space where I have an immense amount of gratitude daily for the life I live. Since I was 16 I feel like life just went by and I had all these amazing experiences but because of how jam packed it was, I didn’t get to truly live in the moment. Now that I have my own home, I spend a lot of time alone and I’ve found myself reflecting on my life and all of the things I have achieved.
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'Mama O'

29/6/2018

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“A daughter is someone you laugh with, dream with, and love with all your heart.”
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BUSH PRINCESS X JASMINE & ALISHA

27/6/2018

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BUSH PRINCESS - PART 2

15/6/2018

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Looking forward to shooting with Jasmine and Bush Princess this weekend.
In the meantime, here are a few more from the last session
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NIA THE LIGHT FOR PANTENE

10/6/2018

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So much fun shooting Nia for Pantene.  
Such a beautiful soul inside and out.
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Karibu & Tiffany's Family Photoshoot

3/6/2018

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Family photoshoots are top of my list at the moment.  
​I love capturing the natural moments that parents and their children share.  
Here are a few from a recent shoot.
​Enjoy x
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JASMINE GUAMA FOR BUSH PRINCESS - PART 1

31/5/2018

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It was an absolute pleasure working with Bush Princess.
I love Lotti's styling and visions and of course working with my sister Jasmine as the model made it all the more special.  
There's lots more to come so make sure to stay tuned.
​Enjoy x

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PETRONELLA

15/5/2018

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It's always a pleasure shooting with Petronella

Glad that we managed to fit this one in before she left for the UK!

Enjoy x
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ANOTHER TRIP DOWN MAGADI ROAD

3/5/2018

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Last week a couple of my friends and I took off down Magadi road to visit my Masai friends.

I was delights to see the amount of rain that they're having and could barely recognise the landscape, it has been transformed.  The grass has shot up creating a beautiful green carpet dotted with beautiful white flowers.

My friends have been planting and are flurishing.

It still amazes me how easy it is to get so wrapped up in daily life and superficial things.  Visiting this village always brings me back to basics.  The simple joy and happiness at a little rain is absolutely beautiful.  
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Count your blessings.
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KIM AND BEN'S BEAUTIFUL WEDDING

1/5/2018

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BEAUTIFUL JASMINE

27/9/2016

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Jasmine And The Sunset

9/5/2016

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During my time in the UK I managed to get my favourite model in front of the lens!

Here I used a Canon 50mm 1.8 lens on a Canon 5d mark iii body, shooting into the setting sun.
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CREWWW

15/2/2016

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Wilderness Wedding

5/1/2016

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I had the privilege of ending off the year with Jeff and Amrik's wonderful, wilderness wedding! 
Here is a little preview from the special day, many more images on the way...
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25% OFF YOUR FAMILY PHOTOSHOOT THIS CHRISTMAS

17/12/2015

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Only £109 for your family photoshoot this month!
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A TEACHER'S LOST PROPERTY

2/11/2015

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Poetry by Carlo Saio
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Barefoot soul, sketched
through chicken wire lenses

floats in spaces criss-cross
vexing her body, 
as the pixel splattered 
frey of her borderless image

stirs shy dust with the pulse 
undulating earth into the clover 
clouds she palm pockets, above 
the valley's tread of herself,

where they peer at her, behind 
the stare she has learned not see,
she falls under night, green
glowing larval markings 
defend her mapped moist wings 

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and she hatches a face 
with the dark's parasitic grains,
crests a butterfly in the waves 
her wingwind orchestrates

surging in dream

she sees them playing, 
begging to invent the infinite
incapacity of her world, 

and so, the unconscious stirring
stippling her shadow,
grows 
the more
it's light is hidden

Barefoot soul, live
in the art the word 
has taught us to forget ​

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Alisha Garufi For Kipato Unbranded

27/10/2015

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Over the last few weeks I've been working with the lovely people over at Kipato Unbranded and one of my favourite models Alisha Garufi.  Below are a couple of the images that I've done for them, click here for more images and to check out the beautiful jewellery that they have to offer.
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FEAR MONGERING CLOUDS

22/10/2015

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It's been a while since our last collaboration but we're back, wonderful words by Carlo Saio.
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I can hear a child

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out of the anaemic silence

of the sun’s warp, daydreaming
in the dark Classroom’s depth

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a child,

begot and beaten into learning
how to live behind the blood’s
bottled confusion of skin,

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The endless conflict

of a porous bruise,

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​leaking into morning’s ritual

of Mamas laying out makaa

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out of the fire of yesterday,


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Hens cluck songs from fear

and men hear the struck screams
of themselves, distantly-

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in the choral playground of today’s

concealed imitation of tomorrow,

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​games are stone scratched

on the sands of the moon, blind
folded hopscotch frames
in which to resolve

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But tell me when, when
does one ever grow up?

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to become perfectly chiral
to the prism jar, glassed
in the existence
of a hemorrhagic past?

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Ethiopian Beauties

31/8/2015

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Collaboration With Petronella

11/8/2015

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As I previously mentioned, a few weeks ago I collaborated with up-and-coming blogger Petronella Risita.  


The first thing I noticed about Petronella was her enthusiasm, her smile radiated through the room.  As we began to shot I was delighted with the ease she had in front of the lens, moving smoothly and naturally from shot to shot.  
Below are some of my favourites shots.  For more, head to Petronella's Blog www.petronellarisita.com
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My dream is to be successful in the Film and Fashion Industry, I have such a deep love for them both and I'm excited for my journey in getting to where I want to be in both of these Industries.
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My spirit animal would definitely be a lion.  They're fierce, beautiful and pretty freaking awesome. 
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I'd say that colour inspires me, especially when it comes to fashion because not only does it express my personal style but it also conveys my personality and what colour palettes suit me on different occasions.  
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Something I want people to know about me...Well I have a serious phobia of public toilets haha! 
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Stranded on a desert Island with 3 essentials.  
First thing is lip balm, I get seriously dry lips and it's always a saver!
Second, a camera.  I feel like as a blogger I always have my camera on the go with me so I'd have it to take beautiful pictures of the Island and capture the moment.  
Third, if it's an Island then definitely a swimsuit!  I used to think I was a mermaid when I was younger because I loved being in the water so much.  
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It was so amazing to work with Poppy, you're so talented and I am so excited to work with you again.
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Lovely Little Otto

10/6/2015

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I always forget how tiny we are at the start of our journey.

I absolutely loved photographing baby Otto.  Below are a few of my favourites from the session.

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The littlest feet make the biggest footprints on our hearts
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A baby has a special way of adding joy to every day 
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