Jenya Zhivaleva Photography – Garden Route. South Africa.
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Sometimes spontaneous moments are the best. No preparations and scheduled photo shoots, just grab the camera and photograph giggly couple in the sunset. That is what happened with Anne and Bernhard. Sunny, spontaneous, light and very much in love:)
Sometimes spontaneous moments are the best. No preparations and scheduled photo shoots, just grab the camera and photograph giggly couple in the sunset. That is what happened with Anne and Bernhard. Sunny, spontaneous, light and very much in love:)
It is always exciting to work with cute shy couples, and then, see them transform throughout the photo shoot. Meet Salome and Stephan. Both of them leave in Germany. Last month they came to South Africa on holiday to visit Salome’s parents. Oh yes, remember that moment when boyfriend meets her family for the first time! Exciting, but scary:)
With the help of photography I wanted to show them, how beautiful they are together, show them their love for each other. By the end of the shoot they opened up and helped me create memories!
It is always exciting to work with cute shy couples, and then, see them transform throughout the photo shoot. Meet Salome and Stephan. Both of them leave in Germany. Last month they came to South Africa on holiday to visit Salome’s parents. Oh yes, remember that moment when boyfriend meets her family for the first time! Exciting, but scary:)
With the help of photography I wanted to show them, how beautiful they are together, show them their love for each other. By the end of the shoot they opened up and helped me create memories!
What started as a love-story photo-shoot, ended up with Roma on his knees holding a ring!
These two love-birds joined a recent Surf Еxpedition to Mozambique via Kruger Park, South Africa, organised by Unravel Surf Travel, June/July 2014.
Being an organiser and photographer for Unravel Surf Travel, Roma approached me in advance and told me about his plan to propose to his girlfriend, Anya, during our Surf Tour.
At more or less the same time Anya contacted me and booked a couple’s photo-shoot during the Surf Tour.
Obviously this was the perfect setup for a proposal! Anya would be convinced that she was getting ready for their couple’s photo-shoot, while Roma and myself were preparing for something far more special!
After an hour of taking beautiful photographs of the couple, we moved to a little beach-restaurant where Anya thought we would simply carry on shooting.
But as we moved onto the beach, in the gentle light of a setting sun, I stepped aside and Roma’s eyes started glinting mischievously.
He took Anya’s hand and opened his hand onto hers. At first she had no idea what was happening.
But then she saw the ring. At first there were no words. She had had no idea, but now it was clear. Roma wanted to marry her! She was surprised. She was happy. And I was quietly saying to myself “please say yes, please say yes!”
After a few moments, but what seemed like ages to Roma and myself, she finally said it. Softly. Yes.
There were lots of tears. There was laugher. And there were hugs all around!
It felt incredibly special to be a part of such an important moment in their lives!
They spent the rest of the night alone at their private dinner table on the sand, surrounded by nothing other than stars and the warm Indian Ocean waters along the coast of Mozambique…
All photographs by Jenya Zhivaleva
Place: Barra, Mozambique
Meet beautiful Russian couple Anya and Roma.
What started as a love-story photo-shoot, ended up with Roma on his knees holding a ring!
These two love-birds joined a recent Surf Еxpedition to Mozambique via Kruger Park, South Africa, organised by Unravel Surf Travel, June/July 2014.
Being an organiser and photographer for Unravel Surf Travel, Roma approached me in advance and told me about his plan to propose to his girlfriend, Anya, during our Surf Tour.
At more or less the same time Anya contacted me and booked a couple’s photo-shoot during the Surf Tour.
Obviously this was the perfect setup for a proposal! Anya would be convinced that she was getting ready for their couple’s photo-shoot, while Roma and myself were preparing for something far more special!
After an hour of taking beautiful photographs of the couple, we moved to a little beach-restaurant where Anya thought we would simply carry on shooting.
But as we moved onto the beach, in the gentle light of a setting sun, I stepped aside and Roma’s eyes started glinting mischievously.
He took Anya’s hand and opened his hand onto hers. At first she had no idea what was happening.
But then she saw the ring. At first there were no words. She had had no idea, but now it was clear. Roma wanted to marry her! She was surprised. She was happy. And I was quietly saying to myself “please say yes, please say yes!”
After a few moments, but what seemed like ages to Roma and myself, she finally said it. Softly. Yes.
There were lots of tears. There was laugher. And there were hugs all around!
It felt incredibly special to be a part of such an important moment in their lives!
They spent the rest of the night alone at their private dinner table on the sand, surrounded by nothing other than stars and the warm Indian Ocean waters along the coast of Mozambique…
All photographs by Jenya Zhivaleva
Place: Barra, Mozambique
Wedding photoshoot with beautiful Vanessa and Darryl.
Vanessa is the owner of the Besters’ Bridal Boutique in Knysna, hence the gorgeous dress and shoes, and Darryl is the artist behind Goldsmiths Knysna. It sounds like a match made in heaven. Wedding rings were designed by the groom as a wedding gift. Their ceremony was special indeed. Lots of smiles, tears and laughter.
Venue Simola Lodge
Dress by Besters’ Bridal Boutique
Jewellery made by Goldsmiths Knysna
Cake baked by Cake Frills
Make up & hair done by The Art of Make-up by Karin Chan
Eye Lashes done by GLOW Skin & Beauty
Decor hire by SRT Special Events Hire & Functions
This photoshoot was a collaborative effort between myself and Eon Cotzee (Eonphotography).
All photos bellow taken by Jenya Zhivaleva (Your Foto Story)
Happy Valentine’s day everyone!
People say you have to spend Valentines day with the ones you really love, the ones that touch your heart! I was lucky enough to photograph a special date. A perfect date!
Meet Olga Naumova and her special one!
Yes, that’s right! He is her special one. Skydiving is her love and passion!
She is the only female instructor at Skydive Mossel Bay, and only one of the two in the whole of South Africa!
Originally from the Republic of Belarus, she’s come quite a long way! And what a journey it’s been! After all these years, this is her with the love of her life!
Happy Valentine’s day everyone!
People say you have to spend Valentines day with the ones you really love, the ones that touch your heart! I was lucky enough to photograph a special date. A perfect date!
Meet Olga Naumova and her special one!
Yes, that’s right! He is her special one. Skydiving is her love and passion!
She is the only female instructor at Skydive Mossel Bay, and only one of the two in the whole of South Africa!
Originally from the Republic of Belarus, she’s come quite a long way! And what a journey it’s been! After all these years, this is her with the love of her life!
Jenya Zhivaleva Photography - Garden Route. South Africa. 