Juanita Meijsen

Leap of Faith

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Does being in front of a camera make you nervous? And for that matter, branching out with a new business idea? I’ve recently been in a position to experience both, in preparation for the workshops that I helped Naomi host at the Woman of Substance Health & Wellness Expo at the Good Vibrations Health Sanctuary in Rivonia, Johannesburg. These workshops address confidence on camera for photos and videos, serving the visionary but camera-shy woman who wants to up-level her visual portfolio and effectively promote her company or career through these mediums. Continue reading “Leap of Faith” →

Pennylane Conferences & Events Team

Power of Teamwork

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There is something to say for teamwork, especially when the pressure is on. It can be hard to find a winning team who just “click” and deliver, and when you have that, you have a seriously winning formula. I keep seeing this in our OV&P team members who do the “crouch, touch, pause, engage” equivalent of a top rugby team heading into a scrum. We also witness it in our client’s teams, particularly during major events that we capture on their behalf. Continue reading “Power of Teamwork” →

XF300 Canon Camera

Camera Equipment Checklist

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Despite how organized a trip may be, how often do you arrive at your destination, only to discover that some of your gear got left behind? Worst case scenario may be to go without it if you’re in a really remote location, or else to use some unplanned budget funds to purchase a replacement or hire a courier to make an urgent delivery to the closest form of civilization. Perhaps this sounds familiar? Continue reading “Camera Equipment Checklist” →