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The Rich History of Johannesburg’s Holy Family College

The Parktown Convent of Joburg has morphed from an early 1900s girls’ school to a ghoulish tourist attraction. Its dimly lit walkways may be creepy, but they’re as full of history as they are of phantom schoolgirls. Going solo might warrant a trespassing ticket, so rope in a mate, join a guided tour, or if you’re particularly brave — a haunted one. Just don’t forget your holy water for the spectres. Aggression towards tourists can be more real than spectral, though, so stay safe in the city.

Navigating Lockdowns: Personal Reflections on Lost Opportunities

Life during pandemic times: A tumultuous blend of constant travel, vanishing job offers, and precariously teetering freelance work. But wait, it’s not all gloom! Sprinkle in a chaos-induced family reunion after 40 years, the stressful soothing of a stressed mum in isolation, and a stubbornly elusive passport from Namibia. Who says variety is dead?

Travel | Walvis Bay Salt Pans

Prepare to swap reality for the realm of the unknown as you explore the cosmic vistas of Walvis Bay’s Salt Works. Think alien landscapes, balletic birds, and a backdrop that smells a bit like sulphur. It’s a mix of sci-fi fantasy and a salt shaker’s dream, complete with the unsung symphony of industrial toil. Don’t be fooled, behind the wonder and charm hides a gritty dance with nature!

Unravelling the difference between Professional and Amateur Photoshoots

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Welcome to the world of photoshoots, where ‘clicks’ become ‘coins’ and pigeons photobombing are all part of the fun!

With the ‘Trade for Portfolio’ barter system, amateurs get their shot at the limelight, professionals step it up with contract-heavy carnival-of-commerce shoots, and conceptual artists paint dreams with their pixels.

In post-production, photoshoots become stories, and, with a sprinkle of Skylum Luminar magic, truly spectacular images come to life— because in this world, every frame tells a tale.

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