Update on Life v1.0

With the world cup coming to a close -Lee Folkard Photography is going to be back in action full force ahead...

As a little teaser - I will be photographer at a comedy show within my community. This will be happening on the evening of Thursday 8th July. Also good to capture the feel of an event with some quick shots.

Tonight, the last world cup game to be played in Durban happens; The semi-final between Spain and Germany - should be a good one.
Whoever wins plays Holland in the final on the 11th July 2010.
And with that comes the end of an awesome spectacle.

I have my mass photoshoot on Saturday July 17th - That also should be an interesting event.

My banners arrived yesterday - very good service from the company I used in Cape Town. My design is simple and clean - keeping in check with all my curent image.
These will be used at most shoots and events.

Will be away this weekend. Near the coast is my destination. Maybe some pictures to come.

World Cup Season

What a world cup this has been thus far.
Some unpredictable results have been playing out. I love it when the underdog triumphs.
Who's your money on?

Anyways, with the start of the Fifa World Cup in my country, South Africa - i have taken a mini-hiatus and will only be booking shoots for dates after this illustrious event concludes on the 11th July 2010.
Of course I am still snapping away all the time. And my Project 365 continues each day.
Today being Day 141.

The newsletter is progressing and am hoping to get that out soon. Watch this Space.

World Cup 2010 South Africa Kicks Off

It is Here,

The years have passed by and World Cup 2010, South Africa is upon us.
Kicking off on June 11th with the opening ceremony and the first game(South Africa vs Mexico)at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg.

Armed with my camera I went off to the Fan Park here in Durban to soak up the atmosphere and take some shots.

The city was abuzz. I have never felt or seen anything like it in my life. One country all behind one event - one spectacle. Of course this is not just an every day spectacle. This is the World Cup.

The 2010 FIFA World Cup is the 19th World Cup, the premier international association football tournament. The final is forecast to be among the most-watched events ever.

At the fan park the vibe was amazing. The feel of the people all bonding. People from different cultures and different backgrounds. Locals amongst foreigners. All interacting in harmony with passion and pride.

I see now why our slogan for this World Cup 2010 is “Ke Nako”. “Celebrate Africa’s Humanity”. "Ke Nako" translates to "It's Time" - thus the basic message in this is; now is the time for Africa to show the world its humanity and reposition itself in the eyes of others - starting here in South Africa.

This is so much more than soccer to South Africa and I am honoured to be a part of this country. I will remember June 11th 2010 forever.

Enjoy the few pictures I have from the day.
June 11th 2010.