October - 2016

retoucher photographer blog

20 questions with: Benjamin Von Wong.

20 questions with: Benjamin Von Wong.

"I take photos that people think are photoshopped" This is how Benjamin Von Wong describes his work on Instagram and after taking a look at his image feed, I couldn't agree more. From majestic lava flows to vast underwater scenes, Benjamin has consistently produced awe inspiring images for a good cause, which is why he has always been an amazing inspiration to me and tons of other creatives worldwide. Photographing images like this clearly takes a lot of time, effort and plan

S.A Cocktail Week 2016

S.A Cocktail Week 2016

Do you love drinking cocktails? Are you in Cape Town this coming weekend? If you answered yes to these questions then listen up! SA Cocktail Week is an annual celebration of the dynamic South African cocktail scene and will be taking place from October 28th to November 6th 2016 for the first time in Cape Town. The finest lounges, restaurants, hotels and bars will be getting into the swing of things by offering discounted signature cocktails and hosting special events and part

2016 Nikon Macro Photo Contest Winners.

Comedy Wildlife Photography actually exists.

Do you remember your first time?

Do you remember your first time?

It's difficult for me to now imagine a life without the internet. Without mobile phones and digital cameras. But there was a point during my youth when these things just didn't exist. Millennials will never know the feeling... I specifically remember my first encounter with a digital camera. It was during my "socializing phase" when most of my spare time on weekends was spent meeting friends at various bars and clubs. One of my mates had just returned from the U.K and had bou

Staying at: Clouds Estate.

Staying at: Clouds Estate.

It's not often that I get the chance to explore Stellenbosch. Sure, I've frequented the various well known wine farms and restaurants there (for important research purposes of course). But I had never really gotten the chance to discover what was on offer there when it came to luxury accommodation. I was therefore extremely glad and fortunate to stay over at this boutique hotel to see what I was missing out on. The staff were super friendly, the rooms were beautiful and I lo