:: photographs ::

it’s a family affair…

Matthew Nixon-James — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:01:40 +0000

I had a great time with the Grieve Family and Jarred. We had lots of fun! You cannot go wrong with three beautiful ladies. I had fun playing with my camera, it was very relaxed but with the aim of having a whopping cool Christmas card photo we kept it very simple, indoors and fun. Here are some of my favorites! Enjoy!

That’s all for now…

St Marys Dance…

Matthew Nixon-James — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:18:47 +0000

Hello to the St Marys girls! Please do not forget to bring your money for your CD’s. If you have not bought your money then you can bring it to speech day tom! Don’t forget! Would hate for you to miss out. Thanks!

St Marys Dance part 2…

Matthew Nixon-James — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 20:44:20 +0000

So the marathon editing has finished! There are far too many photos for me to post on the blog.. over 500!! So here are a few ones just for you to enjoy! Don’t forget to bring your money to school! (R150 for the CD of all the images) ENJOY!!

That’s all for now! Girls, do not forget to order your CD:)

St Marys Grade 7 Dance… (and dance they did!)

Matthew Nixon-James — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 09:53:42 +0000

I had an amazing time shooting the St Marys Grade 7 Dance last night! I am just about to jump into the editing but thought I would just post this photo that summed up the whole night. Dance Party. These young lasses are not afraid to let loose! Here it is. Girls, if you are looking for the rest, they will be up on Monday when you get back from school.

That’s all for now. Stay tuned for the rest of the evening!

Emily Ann Nevette

Matthew Nixon-James — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 09:28:31 +0000

Life is sometimes kind enough to give you friends. Good life long friends! So you can imagine how stoked I was when two of my best friends made this beautiful little girl. Emily Ann Nevette. She is just to precious for words! I spent a morning at their place taking photographs of the little princess. Here are some of my favorites! Enjoy!

That’s all for now!

The Chalupsky Family

Matthew Nixon-James — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:08:16 +0000

On a sunny winter’s afternoon I had the honor of hanging with the Chalupsky family. Herman and Michaela have just had beautiful Ella. I had a wonderful time shooting this awesome family. They have an lovely apartment right on the harbor mouth. AMAZING. When I am all growed up I want to live there! A stunning afternoon of shooting, some great photos with an awesome family and a new mom and dad that are very very happy parents… Here are a few of the photographs from the fun afternoon.

If you have a new born and would love for me to capture some moments. Please let me know. That’s all for now…

behind the mask…

Matthew Nixon-James — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:08:44 +0000

In my opinion, I have saved the best to last. I met this very interesting guy in Kalk bay. A mime. A real live mime. I must admit he was not the greatest mime as he spoke but he told me he was not in character and so it did not count. I was very stoked to have found such an awesome character. I asked if I could take some photographs, he obliged very enthusiastically. As I started to snap away he started to get into it big time. His facial expressions became more animated and he was a pleasure to shoot. I got way more than I bargained for. I walked away from that moment feeling very grateful to have met this amazing man who’s main goal was as he so eloquently put it , “to make people happy and enjoy their”. I was inspired. If only that is what we all aspired to do. Imagine what kind of world that would be. Enjoy this slide show.

Click to view slideshow.

That’s all for now.

a lost boy in Cape Town…

Matthew Nixon-James — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 18:16:26 +0000

I was wandering through Kalk bay admiring the beauty of the Cape and then I saw this fellow, Lucky. He was walking among the tourists who all seemed oblivious to him. So I stopped and chatted with him. I took a few photos with his permission and here they are. I hope they are a reminder of the heavy responsibility we still have as South Africans.

a whimper of a smile.

I asked him what he wanted to be when he grows up. He said all he wanted to do was get a job, no matter what it was.

That’s all for now…

Cape Town – part 2

Matthew Nixon-James — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:24:35 +0000

Here is the next set of photographs of my awesome time in Cape Town! I did come across some amazing characters! I hope you enjoy the photos as much as I enjoyed meeting them in person! Enjoy…

Little Mohammed of Woodstock no. 2

old school graffiti.

Kalk Bay.

family fishing day

hide and go seek = fun

dig this. in Woodstock.

I honestly did not why I took this photo. So I will stop there.. da dum doosh!

That’s all for now…

like under the mountain… hey.

Matthew Nixon-James — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:06:46 +0000

Cape Town is one of my most favorite place in the world. It is just beautiful. Recently my family and I ventured down there for a few days and had a blast. I must also mention that I found the best nacho’s in the world. If you are in Cape Town or going soon you must visit the Fat Cactus in Long Street. Seriously, best nacho’s ever and if you know me then you will know that is a massive statement since my nacho’s are pretty friggen awesome. Anyway, we had a great time and I had my camera with me to catch some awesomeness. I will be posting a few photographs from my wanderings through the Mother City.

Street Vendor working the camera.

Street Vendor.

This is the most amazing coffee ever. The Cortado. Can be found at the Esspresso Lab.

street billboards… this one makes me sick

Street pole.

Little Mohammed of Woodstock.

Down town Woodstock. I love it.

Old and new on a street pole.

one of my best places in the world

Kalk Bay sweet vendor

Kalk Bay fisherman more than happy to show me his spoils.

Kalk Bay fisherman and a funny hand signal, maybe gang related?

Hermanus waves. Awesome.

Hellen Zille is watching you!

More to come over the weekend! Have an awesome Friday. That’s all for now…