U2 360 Concert - Johannesburg, South Africa

Today I have no voice, sore feet and aching back. But heck, it was all SOO worth it!
I screamed like a crazy woman. I sang to every song. I jumped to the beats and stood for 7 hours.
Ever since I first heard U2 on my dad's stereo, I fell in love with them and it has been a dream to see them live. What an opportunity when their 360 tour came to South Africa!! *scream*
It was everything I dreamed it to be and more! Not only was the performance, music, sound, lights incredible...but I was surrounded by awesome friends!
Words still don't explain how amazing the concert was - chills still go down my spine when I think of it! What amazing performers they are and I hope I get to see them perform again in my lifetime!!
(PS. Please excuse the low quality photos, no professional cameras were allowed in the venue)


My fellow stadium goers...

Sore feet...

*scream* (again)

We made the milky way in Johannesburg. Everyone in the stadium (approx 95 000 people) lit up their cell phones in honour of our hero Nelson Mandela... UNBELIEVABLE!!

*goosebumps*

AMP Animals Cricket Team

This awesome cricket team, the "AMP Animals" - aka "Alana Meyer Photography Animals" adapted their name so they sounded more dangerous and sports-like. :) They keep on getting better with each league they play and it's awesome to see the team work and sportsmanship they all have when playing together. They won their league and received their gold medals.
GO AMP ANIMALS! Keep on winning! :)

Anxious faces set in...

This team also collected their medals so I took a photo for them - Well done guys!

Celebratory drinks

Don't ask! :)

Special friends

Special friends are truly a blessing and when my best friend, Christy, asked me to photograph her and her brother, Scott, I was so excited as they are both so good looking and knew they would just bounce off the page and make all sorts of gorgeousness in the photo! :) It was a present for their mom and when she saw the photos, she started to tear up. That's why I love what I do. Pure emotion can be captured and photos really matter to people as it is a part of them.

Seriously GQ !

How gorgeous is she?! :)

Love this one - I can hear them laughing :)

Engagement Party

When I arrived to photograph the engagement party for Lori and Danny, I was blown away by their friendliness and their family were all so loving. It was Lori's grandparents 50th anniversary so it was an extremely special day all round.
The decor was beautiful at the Houghton Gold Estate and the Olmeca tequila bottles were sure to make for a great party.
As guests started arriving and filling the venue, one could tell this couple was loved by many.

Wishing them a fabulous wedding and all the very best to Lori and Danny.

The Chikasha's

Julia and Brian are great people. As soon as we arrived they offered us something to drink but best of all, we got cake after the shoot - Christmas cake! Yum! They go to Church with my mom which is how I met them. How cute are their kids! I couldn't wait to photograph them.

Rufaro, the youngest boy loved the attention, and most of the time would pose like a rockstar for me! We had a great time, and I think they did too. Family shoots are always like a bonding session for families to be a little silly around eachother :)