Saying farewell is part of life but more so in Dubai.  People are forever arriving and leaving!  Anyone who lives in Dubai can honestly tell you that the goodbyes are rough.  This is definitely a city in transit.  A stepping stone for most youngsters as they climb the career ladder.

This has been the case for Mike.  He left South Africa for job experience as a Physiotherapist in Dubai and has been offered a wonderful position in the UK.  A dream job and one that he has worked hard for.  I wish him well in his new position.

A Rondebosch Old Boy!

I have known Mike for quite a few years as he was at Rondebosch High School with my boys and he was always a perfect young gentleman with the most beautiful manners.

 I have only recently met his lovely young wife, Fran.  She has the kindest heart and is forever rescuing abandoned animals.  Luckily, I won’t have to say farewell to them for too long as they have asked me to take their wedding photos towards the end of the year.

This is fairly normal for young couples living in Dubai.  They get married before arriving or just after as its against the law to live together here without being married.

Most young couples then save up and go home and have their dream wedding. Fran and Mike will be heading home to have a proper wedding in October.

I wish them every success as they start their next adventure together!  Au revoir!

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Cute couple

Michael & Nina

Regensburg, Germany

I had the honour of photographing this cute couple  while I was in Germany this summer.  It was definitely “cuteness” overload.  It is always such an honour to photograph cute couples in destinations around the world.  Just another reason why I absolutely love what I do!

Being a destination photographer definitely has a few perks.  Discovering a beautiful, charming historical town  and with a cute couple was my absolute dream.

In addition to being able to do a destination photography session with young cute couples is that in their own  way they are better tour guides.  Their knowledge about their own city is so much better.

Michael and Nina were on their summer break from university and therefore just wanted some cute couple photographs done around Regensburg.

I last visited this city during winter when it was covered in snow.  It was so much fun to come back and capture this cute couple during the summer heatwave.   Regensburg was brimming with tourists from across the globe and the weather was fabulous.

Regensburg is a Bavarian city in the South East of Germany. It is situated on the Danube River.  It is famous for its well-preserved medieval Old Town which was fortunate enough to escape the bombing of World War 2.

We discovered the charming St Emmeram Palace which is  the Royal Residence of the  Thurn and Taxis family.  The palace is surrounded by exquisite gardens.

Furthermore, I am currently located in Dubai and more than willing to travel to Europe to cover weddings and shoots.  In addition, I will be in Prague in December. Please drop me an email at jo-ann@joannstokes.com should you wish to have your own couple shoot.

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