Since I remember, I have had an interest in photography but never did more than taking a few party snaps with my dad's camera. Even then, it was clear to me that the feeling of creating something beautiful excited me.

 

I've stood by for years looking at the beautiful pictures my younger brother took, always wishing it was me. His work has inspired me to buy my first digital camera when I was on a business trip to New York in March 2010. 

 

Recently, a stranger with the most beautiful smile and eyes passed me on a dance floor in Madrid. What magic powers he possesses I do not know, but with one look he has put a spell on me which has lifted me into the clouds and has led to me creating this website, something I've wanted to do for a long time. 

 

This is only the beginning... my website hosts the pictures that I have taken over the last three years. Some of them taken when I was on holiday with friends, the happiest moments of my life. Some of them taken at the saddest times of my life. The one thing that never changed with taking them all, was that creating them has always been fun. 

 

I dedicate this website to my dad who has provided me with an education, the most remarkable man I've ever met. My brother Nic, who showed me how easy it is to follow your dreams and Alberto, the stranger on the dance floor who has been the most incredible inspiration to me over the last eight weeks and has reminded me that life is suppose to be fun, right?

 

The three galleries on my website represent the styles of photography I enjoy. Portrait, events and something creative, made just for you! For each style, there is more information on each page.

 

If you would like to get hold of me, just click on the contact me button and remember, "it's suppose to be fun!"

 

Daniel Hanekom

27 August 2013