Beauty Beyond Colour

The following pictures were taken for the Dark Is Beautiful Campaign, for an article that Kavita Emmanuel, the Director of Women of Worth (WOW), wrote for the The Weekend Leader.com. 

The boys were in high spirits and it was a fun challenge to try and get their pictures for this campaign. We were trying to convey the idea that beauty is beyond colour - that no matter what your skin colour is, it shouldn't make a difference to WHO you are. The amazing thing about kids is that colour, size or language don't affect them. Our kids are the next generation. What are we going to do about the future of this country? How can I make a difference? One way is through teaching my son good values - and it is hard, believe me, to be consistent in teaching your children. It means that I have to be consistent! Ack! Most times it is easy to tell my son to do something, but when he decides not to listen to me or finds it difficult to do what I ask him to do, then its up to me to help him or to be consistent with him. Its especially difficult when I'm out or when people are around, and I have to be consistent in guiding him or disciplining him - NO MATTER what the others around me think!

When it comes to making our children think differently about skin colour and different prejudices in society, WE might face discomfort or contempt from our peers. How are WE going to handle it? Do we believe in these issues strong enough to face some challenges? Let us make a difference. Let's BE the change. Not just be supporters of change, but MAKE a difference. These are 'action words' - it may require us to get out of our 'comfort zone', but if that is what it takes to make this country a more tolerant country, then let's do it!

Ok, so that was my passionate outburst :) Here are some pictures for you to look through.

Taran's older sister Diya was a big help in entertaining the boys and getting them to look at the camera - so I've included a few of her pictures as well. Kids can teach us so much about having fun together, and not caring about WHO we are or WHAT we look like, but just to ACCEPT each other as we are!


Let me know your thoughts! 

Zara : Baby Portrait

It looks like my recent posts have been about couples, so here is a post to break the trend :) Here you will see some pictures from a recent baby shoot of little Zara. You will in fact, be seeing more pictures of her - I also did Zara's three month photo shoot - this is her 7 month shoot - and you will probably more photos until she turns 1 :)

Zara is such a cutie pie. When I went to meet her for the first time, at her 3 month shoot, Zara didn't trust my camera too much - she observed the camera curiously, but didn't feel comfortable enough to smile at this black, noisy machine that was intruding her peaceful life! This time, however, at Zara's 7 month photo shoot, she was much more relaxed and was a treat to photograph. She allowed us to change her so many times without too much of a fuss.Zara had a little nap and a bite to eat in-between the shots, so she was quite content for most of the shoot.

I look forward to photographing her and watching her grow and develop. She is a fun baby, and has lovely parents! We had a good time at this shoot together - I must also say thanks to Zara's grandma for helping to bring a smile on Zara's face for the photos :)

Abby & Terry : Wedding

It's been too long since I blogged about anything - so here are some pictures of Abby & Terry's wedding. It was a fun wedding - and ran very smoothly in spite of one or two small *ahem* hiccups - for example, the vintage car breaking down on the way to the reception!. However, I think all that just added to the uniqueness of that lovely day.

Abby & Terry are two wonderful people, and I am so happy for them and I look forward to seeing what God has in store for them!

Pearl & Lewis : Wedding

 It was such an honour for me to be the 'official' photographer at Pearl and Lewis' wedding. Pearl and I both studied at the same school (Hebron) and we had a pretty special connection: Pearl's sister and my sister were best friends at school, and my best friend's sister and Pearl were best friends :) I was a Prefect in my last year of boarding school, and I actually remember putting her and her classmates to bed at one point (that was one of our duties as prefects :)) So anyway, I was very excited to be given this opportunity!

The experience was one-of-a-kind, and I am putting up a few pictures from the wedding - I hope you enjoy them!

I asked Pearl if they would like to add some extra titbits of information which you will see below in her words.