Here We Go: The Hydro in Stellenbosch

A few weekends ago I found myself at the Hydro in Stellenbosch for a weekend getaway treat. The Hydro offers all kinds of spa packages and its set amidst the beautiful winelands of the Stellenbosch wine region (40 minutes drive from Cape Town). Walking through the vineyards in between treatments, I was stunned by the…

On the Streets of Franschhoek in the Cape Winelands

There’s a gorgeous town just outside Cape Town called Franschhoek. It was founded in 1688 by French Huguenots & lies between towering mountains, right in the beautiful heart of the Cape Winelands. It’s the food & wine capital of South Africa!

Lucky Charms

The All Important Birthday I’ve recently been invited to a 21st birthday celebration. I always get excited for occasions because it’s a reason to spoil your loved one and show them how much you care. Of course, the quest to find the perfect gift for my friend has begun and I’ve just struck gold with…

Shoot with John Tona

I had a wonderful shoot with photographer John Tona this weekend in Central Park. It was the first time I’ve ever been shot on real film and I’m so excited to see how the pictures come out! For a moment I felt like I was back in Old Hollywood 🙂 He shot on a Mamiya RZ67 PRO ii.

Photography Thesis

I’m currently helping a photography grad student at the school with his final thesis project …. portraits & body shots. Can’t wait to see the pictures when they’re done 🙂 We shot at a studio in SOHO, Manhattan, and I think we ended up shooting until midnight from being there in the afternoon! I did…

In class with someone famous :)

I’m so thrilled to be in class in New York with well-known soapie star Jorge Consejo, who is most famous for his roles on various TV soap operas in Mexico on the “Telemundo” Network.  It’s such a pleasure working with him in class – I’m learning a lot! Now he is moving to New York…

Shooting for “Chica-Loca!”

Before I left for New York, I did a campaign in Cape Town, South Africa, for fashion line “Chica-Loca!”. The photos have just got back and they are super stunning! Designer Benita Allen has done a gorgeous job on her latest collection and I’m so proud I got to be a part of the launching…