Billy the actor and photographer

An interview with Billy, photographer and actor

1.         For those who have not seen you as onscreen, where have you featured?

I've previously featured in the Verimark infomercial as well as KPMG (intellilab) dvd

2.         How did you get started with photography?

I've always loved taking photos. Another big hobby of mine is cooking. So I combined the two and started with food photography.
From there I went into the fashion and started taking photos of people that wanted a new portfolio, fashion shoot, etc.

3.         What sets you apart from other photographers, describe your photographic style?

I believe it must be my personality and my passion. It's very important to make every model feel as comfortable as possible and that will help them to bring out the best in them.

4.         Where can people see your work; website?

At the moment we have a Facebook page (IW Photography) or catch me on Instagram (bilnasty)

5.         Who would you like to work with in future?

I live working with people who wants to capture those beautiful side of them. Not afraid to show their true self.

6.         What do you like to photograph?

I like to photograph people who wants to capture that beauty. People that wants to do transformation shoots, shoots out of the box. Basically the people of everyday life.

7.         Any advice on how our readers can improve taking pictures?

Yes, always make sure your light is at its best. Best time to take photos is early morning or late afternoon. You want to get that softer light.
Make sure that you choose the best back ground and that object or litter in the back ground is out of the way.


7.         One more question for the road. Are you single or taken?

Hehehehe, yes I'm taken already.



There you have it ladies and gents from Billy.

Cindy former Mrs Mogale city on Brainbooster project

Cindy Seeber former Mrs Mogale City 2013 and
Mrs SA finalist 2013, wife, business woman and a mother of two beautiful children, lives in Kromdraai

Cindy says "Remember to ALWAYS put God and your family first!"


 1. Congratulations on the brain booster project, share with us what it is?

 

Brainboosters is a cognitive brain development programme for children age
 0-8. This is important gap at the moment in education that is missing....

 Have a look at these short clips.

 http://youtu.be/MHctb_UuI48

 http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6ooeEte5Z1Y

 http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zYuaoOS67W4&feature=youtu.be

 #South Africa ranks last in the world 148/148 maths

 #Aconamy can improve by 17% if invested in ECD

 #Brainboosters presented at the World Congress in Mexico 2014

 #BrainBoosters was invited to the WISE initiative in Dubai 2014

 http://www.wise-qatar.org/

 and asked to apply again 2015

 # Harvard say:

 “Education policies disregard fundamental concepts of neuroscience when
they delay teaching second languages and simultaneously undervalue bilingual programs for young children.”

 #We the first programme to put Harvard science into an actual product for
 children


 2. What is your role in the project? Who else was or is involved

I work from community to community to uplift and add the programme with the assistance of companies or individuals. I have a BEE community and education approved trust with Citadel Philanthropy. So we can provide necessary documentation needed. At the moment I'm busy with Project Munsieville in Mogale City. This is a R600 000 project for 30 ECD centres.

3. How can the public get hold of Brainbooster

Contact me directly:

cindyseeber@gmail.com
Twitter @cindyseeber
+27834680167

2015 Woman of Substance Award

 

 Cindy with her daughter

 

 4. How has it been received thus far?

The proof is in the pudding... if you have a look at our YouTube channel you will see the benefits.

The schools using Brainboosters have to add classes because the children love the programme and the parents see the change!

Quote from one of the teachers
Angie said:" Magic happened in my class"

Still growing strong after 5 years.

 Cindy with some teachers

 

Children are raised by the whole village. That’s all from me, until next time. Take care public!

Winnie -Dubai misses amagwinya and oros back home

WINNIE- Lawyer by profession

Life is short. You do not much time to waste find your self and follow your dream.
 "What ever you do in life, don’t give up on your dreams "-Nicole Kidman

I started placing this lovely lady over 4 years ago, I thought her story may inspire some people as we start a brand new year. 

1.    What's the biggest mistake you made in your life?

 

Studying Law lol. I wanted to be a teacher but pressure lead me to study Law, a degree I didn’t want to study. For the longest time, I always felt the need to always care what people thought about me and conformed to what society expected of me.  When I started accepting myself, my uniqueness, my quirks and accepting that it’s ok to not follow the conventional path, my outlook on life drastically changed. I started doing me and started truly living. So, I wouldn’t call studying law a mistake but a choice that ultimately worked out for my greater good.

 

2.    What kind of a person do you like to work with?

 

I like working with people who respect a work-life balance. Life isn’t all about work. I like working with people that are honest, focused, result oriented and deliver quality work. I also find it easier for team work to work with people with a sense of humor. We are at work many hours, a little fun and light heartedness is good for morale.

 

3.    What is your view of office and business politics? Can it be used in a positive way

 

I stay far away from office politics, I think it can get messy and personal so it’s best to be neutral, know what’s happening but don’t get involved.  At the end of the day our aim is to deliver excellent work. I think one way it can be used positively is if you use the information you get during these office politics for the greater good.

 

4.    Describe a time when you missed a deadline, how did you feel?

 

I once missed an important deadline to submit vital info due to lack of proper planning on my part. I felt disappointed at myself, that I let my team and the client down. Luckily I had a great boss who I worked with to do some damage control. Sometimes life throws us curve balls, but we need to get up and keep moving.

 

5.     How did you end up in Dubai

 

I quit my job in mid-2012 because I felt I was in a job that wasn’t a perfect fit for me. I had been saving up a bit so after quitting, I decided to go on a sabbatical for about 8 months to travel and figure out my next step. I was visiting a friend in Dubai for a week in 2013, when she encouraged me to look for a job there. Working in Dubai was never on my list although, I had always wanted some international work experience. I applied for a position and on the last day of my trip, I got a call for an interview, which I attended and at the end of it thought it was really tough. A month later I got a call with a job offer. The rest as they say is history. God worked it all out for me.

 

6.     Are you single or taken

 

I am taken but not married as yet.

 

7.    Do you miss South African and if yes why?

 

My family is one of the most important thing in my life after God. I have been blessed with a supportive loving fun wonderful family. I miss them a lot. I also miss my amazing friends, who despite distance, have managed to maintain strong friendships. Food and I are romantically involved so naturally I miss food but in particular, I miss nik naks, oros, amaqwinya and Chicken licken hot wings. I also miss the beautiful people, the friendliness and warmth of the people.

 

8.     What are your hobbies?

 

When I am not trying out new restaurants and new cuisines and blogging, I love to read mostly inspirational and spiritual books. I believe we should always be striving to learn every day to keep ourselves knowledgeable and relevant. I love traveling with a passion. I also love watching YouTube videos and working out. It’s been a while I haven’t had time to go to the gym but eating right and exercising is so important for our mental well being.  

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