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Business Being “A Force for Good”

20 November 2011 Bulletin Board
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WOW, what an awesome Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) this has been, engaging approximately 10 million people in over 100 countries – all in an effort to “inspire, connect and equip entrepreneurs while showcasing the support that is available to them all year round”. One entrepreneur who is making a difference is Conor Mccreedy, pictured above. [...]

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Build a blog you can be proud of

6 September 2011 Blogging
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While updating the website for our photographic studio recently (www.ovpstudio.com), it struck me again how stunning some of the interiors are that we’ve been fortunate to photograph. Regular readers will have seen some photo’s of the five-star Madikwe Safari Lodge in the Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa, such as in my post More Madikwe Magic, [...]

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IMTA Feedback + More Mine Dump Glamour

25 August 2011 Bulletin Board
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Who says Jo’burg doesn’t have stunning natural beauty? Admittedly, there are no mountains or beaches here, but hey, we improvise! These photo’s were taken at a broken-down building near the deserted Maraisburg mine dumps where Dave and his mates sometimes ride their dirt bikes. Terri-Lee and Quest added sparkle to the sunrise, showing exactly why [...]

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Celebrities with Soul! (Sports Memorabilia for Faces of Hope)

19 August 2011 Studio
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Pete Sampras is selective with his signature. It’s apparently rare to find an item signed by him, much less in combination with Roger Federer. Nevertheless, Kerrin Black managed this (all the way from South Africa), to help raise funds for Faces of Hope, the charity she founded for people with cancer. Their mission is to [...]

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Fun

23 July 2011 Inspiration
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FUN Some things in life should be compulsory, with fun being right at the top of the list No matter the age or stage we’re at, laughter is the tonic that tickles our souls To be spread around with gay abandon, like freeing a handful of helium balloons ©2011, NAOMI ESTMENT Inspiring Quotes: “If it’s [...]

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2011 IMTA Convention Rocks New York!

21 July 2011 Bulletin Board
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It’s all happening right now in the Big Apple: the 2011 IMTA (International Modeling and Talent Association) convention – and South Africa’s top talent is in the mix, showcasing their potential for major market agents, managers and casting directors who are in search of new faces. In the whirlwind of last week’s preparations, we photographed [...]

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Benefits of Freelance Writing: What You Learn about Life

7 July 2011 Studio
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Chatting with a fellow writer yesterday, we agreed that one of the great benefits of freelance writing stems from the research required, and the amount we learn – and get to share – about other people, the world around us and life in general. An example is the commissioned writing I did (scanned inserts above) [...]

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How to Shoot a Staff Summit

6 July 2011 Studio
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We had a great time last week, capturing a significant day for Total Coal SA. Held at the stunning Kievits Kroon conference venue near Pretoria, the event was a resounding success, from the ice breaker that involved a funky hat competition and on-the-money speeches, to delicious food and brilliant team building exercises. Apart from documenting [...]

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Miss SA & Miss SA Teen – Entry Time!

28 June 2011 Bulletin Board
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Since our studio specializes in modelling portfolios, among other things, I’ve had the pleasure over the years of shooting a number of entry photographs for Miss South Africa and Miss SA Teen. The latest were completed yesterday, for Jessica Pautz – a tall, intelligent, strawberry-blonde beauty who already at fifteen has so much going for [...]

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