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Introducing the Drogemoller’s
On Saturday the 7th April, Jayne and Ross married each other on the family farm Kyalami in Baynesfield, KZN. I have been capturing the Lewis family for over twenty years and it was a wonderful experience capturing Jayne's wedding. Stunning makeup by Volenti of...
Teenager Photography workshop at IVKO in Amsterdam
Whilst in Amsterdam presenting a nationwide tour of the Netherlands for the launch of the new Nikon D850 camera I managed to find time to conduct a photography workshop specifically designed for teenagers. This course is to get teenagers off there phones and educate...
The Brett Florens guide to gift giving.
Written by Andrew Tower - SmugMugger, writer, photographer. They’re here! They’re finally here! The holidays are on in full force, and between the tinsel tossing and mistletoe hanging, the month of December can get pretty hectic. If you missed some of the great...
Become an expert outside your area of expertise.
Being a good or even great photographer these days is not even close to enough. There are so many struggling artists out there and one of the contributing factors to this phenomenon is the right brain left brain thing. I wasn't born creative, I had to teach myself...
Nikon D850 Review from the test shoot in Amsterdam
I was really excited to have been asked by Nikon to put the brand new D850 through its paces, what I really wanted to know was what all the fuss was about. I mean a camera is a camera, right? Wow what an experience! I had opportunity to allow five photographers to...
Hi-Sync Flash Workshop and portfolio building opportunity in Amsterdam.
I recently had the pleasure of presenting a Hi-Sync workshop to fifteen photographers in Amsterdam. It was hosted by FotoFlits, the Netherlands distributor of Elinchrom products. The day started off with a theory lecture at The Tolhuis, a fantastic space a ferry...
The importance of the engagement shoot – Workshop Durban
I recently ran a workshop in Durban about the importance of the engagement shoot. Here are some of the results. Models - Asta and St John Hair and Make-up by Charelle
Memoire Workshop review
Such a lovely note from Sharon Thompson - "Thank you for wearing your passion on your sleeve Brett, and allowing us the privilege to learn and experience the truths behind a great wedding photographer! It was a mind shifting experience being a part one of your...
Introducing the Pattersons
On Saturday the 27th May, Natasha and Dane married each other at the gorgeous new wedding spot down the South Coast of KZN in South Africa, The Venue. Tash was a vision in her stunning Casey-Jeanne creation, with hair and make-up by the very talented crew at Nixon...
Cape Town Wedding Workshop Review
It is so rewarding to receive emails from delegates expressing their gratitude and feedback for my photographic training. It has becoming increasingly rewarding for me to see the influence I have had in people's lives. It really is fantastic for me to see so many of...
Asma marries Irshaad at the Turkish Mosque
On the 7th April Asma married Irshaad at the beautiful Turkish Mosque in Johannesburg, South Africa – what a magnificent space. Their wedding reception was held at Velmoré, a stunning location in Erasmia. Zenobia of Blue Olive Events did an incredible job of...
My 5th Annual Dubai Desert Wedding Workshop Review
I always enjoy my time in Dubai, it is an incredible city with such positive, enthusiastic photographers. This was my fifth consecutive wedding workshop and each year it just keeps getting better! Rove and Hanzel from Light House Studio, Dubai's leading photography...
Shot in the Dark tour of the Netherlands
I was asked by Nikon to present a series of workshops around the Netherlands showcasing Nikon's incredible cameras and lenses and their ability to capture images under relatively low light. It was a four city tour that took me across the whole country connecting with...
Makhosi marries Boago at Memoire
On Sunday the 11th December Makhosi, one of the sweetest, happiest brides I have seen married the very proud and dashing Boago. The union took place at Memoire in Kromdraai, one of the best wedding venues in the country. With Jaco Knight at the helm it was one of...
Francien and Troy’s Wedding at the Oysterbox
On Saturday the 10th of December Troy married Francien at a beautiful ceremony at the wonderful Oysterbox Hotel on the KwaZulu-Natal North coast. Although there was a lot of rain around both Francine and Troy had such amazing attitudes, even when we shot the family...
November – a month of training, sharing and meeting some amazing people.
I have been really active during November with lots of travel and training. It started off with a great weekend in Helsinki. What a great city with really interesting people. I ate food that I have never experienced before and had some deep conversations with people...
UK Wedding Workshops Review
I recently received a mail from Jen Vittanuova expressing her gratitude after attending one of the wedding workshops that I recently conducted in the UK. It is so validating and rewarding knowing that I have made an impact. "Where to start when reviewing Brett’s...
Vinette and Simeon’s Wedding at the Oysterbox Hotel
The Incredible wedding of Vinette and Simoen took place on a very, very wet Saturday afternoon. The day started off with the boys playing touch rugby in torrential rain on the beach, whilst Charelle was working her make-up magic with Vinette and the Girls. Sue...
An incredible week as the official photographer for the European Athletics Championships in Amsterdam
A few weeks ago, I was fortunate to be able to combine my two passions, photography and sport. As the official photographer of the European Athletics Championships in Amsterdam, I had an all access pass to the ins and outs of an incredible event. The King of the...
Did you know that a reflector can do this?
Your basic reflector can be a 3 in 1 lighting system. Held In the CONCAVE position, the light becomes more concentrated – this option results in a very sculptured look, giving the image an editorial feel Held in the CONVEX position – this option delivers a soft...