My friend Cat (great name, right? ) asked me to do a “Sweet Sixteen with a Twist” portrait session for her sister Bryanne’s 16th birthday gift. We went to the botanical gardens at Emmarentia with props and fun outfits, and had a blast! Despite  Cat and Bryanne nearly getting chased by a cleaning lady for changing in the men’s toilets! They couldn’t find the ladies’, they explained, before high-tailing it out of there. Later on, when we realised that the ladies’ toilets were all of two metres away around a corner, they understood why the cleaning lady didn’t seem to believe them…

Anyway, here’s Bryanne, looking stunning:

I see a lot of people finding my blog by searching for Shepstone Gardens, so I thought I’d share a few more pics I’ve taken at this gorgeous venue on the edge of Houghton and Orange Grove. A few years ago it was quite an unknown venue, but even now that it’s becoming more popular it still has that secret garden, fairytale feeling that makes it so magical. Not to mention one of the most beautiful wedding chapels in the world!

First up, the beautiful Cat (and no, she’s not a professional model!)

More to come! It’s been crazy over here at chez Kat, and I have tons of sessions to edit, but these were already done so I figured I’d throw them at the blog quickly!