I recently got involved in the making of a breast cancer calendar along with other great photographers.  After being appointed a certain emotion I was to capture I was in a bit of a flat spin to do just that.  When looking at my work I see is warmth, smiling faces, happiness.  My boudoir photos capture seduction, sexiness, playfulness.  And here I was faced with a concept that I didn’t quite know how to capture.

After weeks of brainstorming,  scouting locations to accommodate me, arranging different models, the weather acting up the shoot finally happened on Tuesday.  A bit more on that later as the organizers of the calender first have to make their final pick before I can share those photos.

But for now, here is the gorgeous Annelien who made my day by not only enduring the cold weather and water with very little on, but for also allowing me to shoot some extra photos of her that didn’t focus on the calendar.

♥ ♥ ♥

I will be in Johannesburg/Pretoria from 10 – 20 September doing boudoir shoots.

And will also be having 2 workshops, Saturday 18 September and Sunday 19 September.

UPDATE: SORRY, Workshops are now FULLY BOOKED!!!!

My sexy fiance & partner-in-crime John has been a member of an online body building community for quite some time now & recently I decided to join there too.  I have been working out a bit since late last year with Janine & managed to get rid of some weight.  (Will add more on Janine a little bit later).  Still eating what I have before, just less.  But now that the holidays are over and done with it seems I need a little bit of a push in the right direction.  And perhaps even some motivation from other ladies who have come a long way with their physique.

So after lurking for a couple of days, picking up on some of the friendly banter and local jokes I decided to post, quite randomly I may add.  Oooh koekerasie!  They had a field day, thinking that I was actually a guy/troll/Ralph character you name it!  It was only after I posted some requested (cellphone) pics of myself (holding a spoon amongst others, see below) that a few of them actually believed me.

Was a way to say ‘hi, I’m a noob around here, as you were ’

Anyway… wish me luck as I start my journey to getting my tush back!  Mwah! ♥ Peace

♥  Looking back at all of the fantastic shoots I have done with you ladies.  It has been a pleasure!  Looking forward to many more  ♥

(Please note the blue undertone is there for copyright purposes)

On our recent trip back from Margate, Durban, I heard a song over the radio. It was smooth, sultry, sexy and I thought now this is a song I want to play while doing my shoots! We were rather surprised to learn that the singer was local and by the end of the interview I have learned that the song was called Teacup, by Black Porcelain.

After sorting through many emails I decided to look a bit further and found her on Facebook. Mailed her and asked her if I may PLEASE!!! use her song for a little while on our blog. And she said YES! And not just that, she has sent me another one of her songs too, so I will be adding them both to the player. Thanks for listening and support local South African artists!  & Thank you Carol!!!

After the success of her EP Green, Black Porcelain went back to studio and started working on her debut album ‘Invincible Summer’. The first single off the album is ‘Are you listening’, a song about infidelity gone wrong.  The song fuses pop, Black Porcelain’s silky voice with a rock influence, showing her diverse music influences: remains true to the eclectic style that saw all the songs on her EP (Green) get play listed on various radio stations nationwide.

Born and raised in Soweto Black Porcelain, real name Carol Mashigo, is a lover of music who has been go getter and not afraid to take risks. Refusing to confirm to the constraints of ‘genre’, she set out to do things on her own and released Green independently. Now with some experience &; lots more confidence, she is looking forward to releasing her debut album ‘Invincible Summer’ early next year.

“The EP was more like an experiment and I was pleasantly surprised at how well it was received! And after seeing how people reacted to the music live, I was really excited to get back into studio and work on a full album.”

2009 saw Black Porcelain have various tracks from ‘Green’ playlisted nationwide, made the May cover of YourLMG, she also performed at the annual Women’s Show (in Cape Town), was chosen (to be one of 20 up and coming musicians) to attend the Red Bull Music Academy taster and opened for international poet Linton Kwesi Johnson. Releasing the first single off her debut album is the perfect way to end the year.

“…a charming clash somewhere between Nina Simone and Diana Ross with a touch of badass for interest…”

Caroline Cellers, Gig review in YourLMG

Discography:

Green (2008)

Are you listening? (December 2009)

On the cover of YourLMG (May 2009):

For more information/interviews/bookings contact:

Marcia Shange

084 869 1371

blckporcelain@gmail.com

www.myspace.com/blckporcelain

www.twitter.com/blckporcelain

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