Fashion Shoot | Zanzibar, Africa
Last November, we had the privilege of traveling to Zanzibar, a beautiful island off the coast of Tanzania in East Africa, to photograph local designer Doreen Mashika‘s new line. Since 95% of what we shoot is wedding-related, fashion was something new and exciting for us and we did not hesitate to take on this challenge.
Doreen uses local fabrics and materials for her clothes and accessories, and her designs are highly inspired by local culture. In keeping with her style, she wanted the shoot to have local flavor, so we divided our time between the Mashariki hotel, the busy local market, the streets of Stone Town, and the beach.
Because we are not fashion photographers, we are used to relying on available light and unpredictable environments to make our photos, so this was actually right up our alley. We are very grateful that Doreen’s vision included us, and we had an absolute blast. Special thanks to her, models Diana and Roweleen, and makeup and hair artist Sebastine Pepler for making a perfect team.
Doreen will be updating her website with all the photos soon, but in the meantime, here is a selection of our favorites.
So amazing! I especially like the one of her in the doorway with the older men at the market. So good!
Great job guys!!
Beautiful work!
BEAUTIFUL work, you two!
you two are so talented!!! This is beautiful and it’s so fun seeing your unique compositions and style in a different way
Omg guys these are stunning!
You two absolutely KILLED It!!! I can’t wait to see more. This is AH-mazzz-ing! Love the colors, the vibe and unconventional fashion shoot.
Absolutely brilliant guys… I’ve looked through them three times already.. Stunning.
#3 and 8 are something else. your talents go way beyond wedding photography!
Wow! Beautiful models, beautiful location, killer photography.
Love this shoot! absolutely love the market pics.
Its my first time on your blog and what a surprise. Absolute brilliance!
beautiful work you two! quite the departure and still so you!
Beautiful pictures! I got a Doreen Mashika dress when I was in Zanzibar last year. Your pictures and the scenery do justice to her beautiful pieces.
Fantastic job. Congratulations
Fantastic photo. The blue of the dress sparkle from tons of tones of green and yellow/brown. The composition is great. Very good. Congrats.
well done doreen,brilliant work,beautiful colours,i absolutely love,you go girl.
dang, these are tight! nice work you guys!
Absolutely gorgeous pic !!! I love it
Awesome set you guys!
HEY GREAT PHOTOGRAPHY, GREAT WEBSITE, GREAT POST!
fROM ONE PHOTOGRAPHER TO ANOTHER, I REALLY ENJOYED LOOKING through THESE photographs!
WILL BE COMING BACK TO SEE MORE WORKS FROM DAVINA AND DANIEL!