Family · Children · Matric · Maternity
Family Photographer Cape Town
Natural sessions — for people who worry about looking stiff.
Cape Town & surrounds. Outdoor, relaxed, real. Starting from R4,650 — all photos included, no cutoff.
400+family & lifestyle shoots
Since 2004photographing Cape Town families
130+five-star Google reviews
7 daysphoto delivery turnaround
Sound familiar?
"We're terrible in front of the camera."
Most families say some version of this before every session. A family shoot isn’t two hours of everyone smiling at a lens — it’s walking, talking, playing, and letting real moments happen. I’ll get the classic shots you want, but the best ones usually happen in between. Kids don’t need to perform. You don’t need to know how to pose. That’s my job.
Twenty years
Twenty years teaches you when not to interfere.
After 400+ family shoots, the technical side is the easy part. The skill is knowing when to direct and when to let a real interaction unfold while still photographing it — when a toddler needs a break, when to move locations, when a moment shouldn’t be interrupted for a “better” one.
20+ years experience · 400+ family & lifestyle shoots · 130+ five-star reviews
Who this is for
Whatever stage your family is at — there's a session for it.
From a first pregnancy to a grown-up family on the move. Choose your session type below — each has its own page with locations, timing, and what to expect.
Family Sessions
Up to 2 hours at a location that feels like yours. Relaxed, natural photographs with direction when you need it — including standalone children's portraits within the session. Delivered in 7 days.
Maternity
Pregnancy and growing-family sessions, from 30 weeks.
Matric Farewells
Before the big night, or the morning after. Solo, with a partner, or with the whole group. Delivered fast — usually within 48 hrs.
Newborn & Baby
Slower sessions built around the baby's rhythm, in the first two weeks.
How it works
Four simple steps from enquiry to gallery.
No jargon, no package overwhelm. Here’s exactly what happens after you reach out.
1
Send a quick message
Tell me your session type, preferred date, and where you're thinking. I'll reply within 24 hours.
2
Pre-shoot brief
We talk through location, timing, what to wear — especially useful if the kids are nervous.
3
The shoot itself
Relaxed, outdoor, 2 hours. I lead the session so you don't have to think. Kids get to just be kids.
4
Your gallery — 7 days
All usable photos delivered. No cutoff, no upgrade required. Full res + web-sized in one download.
Choose your location
Cape Town has three very different vibes — pick the one that fits your family.
There are plenty of great spots around Cape Town, but if you’re visiting for the first time, these three are where I’d start. The look differs quite a bit between them, so it usually comes down to where you’re staying and the kind of photos you’re after — between the three, you’ve got real variety to choose from.
Atlantic Seaboard
Camps Bay
Beach, rockpools and the Twelve Apostles rising behind you — Cape Town's most photogenic stretch of coast.
Camps Bay beach · Glen Beach · Maiden's Cove
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Cape Winelands
Stellenbosch & surrounds
Vine rows, oak-lined streets, Cape Dutch gables. Golden, warm light year-round — 45 min from the city.
Eden Forest · Vine rows · Oak-lined streets · Estate grounds
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West Coast
Bloubergstrand
The classic wide-angle Table Mountain view across the bay — sand, pebble and rock in one small area, without the Camps Bay crowds.
On the Rocks · Pebble beach · Derde Steen
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Popular shoot spots: see our location guides to family photo shoots in Stellenbosch, Camps Bay and beach shoots at Bloubergstrand.
From abroad?
Visiting Cape Town?
Many families arrange photographs while visiting — including South Africans living abroad, gathering while everyone’s finally in the same place. I’ll help you pick a location and time that works around where you’re staying and what else is on the itinerary.
Pricing
One straightforward package. No hidden extras.
You get everything — the shoot, the edit, and every usable photo. No image cutoff, no upgrade required.
R4,650
Family session · 2 hours · Cape Town & surrounds
- ✓Pre-shoot brief — location, timing, what to wear
- ✓All usable photos (typically 80–120) — no cutoff
- ✓Every delivered photograph individually edited
- ✓High-res + web-sized JPGs via online gallery
- ✓Delivered within 7 days
- ✓Travel included within Greater Cape Town
What families say
130+ five-star reviews on Google.
★★★★★
"He made everyone feel comfortable right away, which really shows in the natural and relaxed photos. The quality of his work is outstanding, and he captured some truly special moments for us."
Tjeu
Family session · Google Review
★★★★★
"We have used Riekert for family photo shoots for five years since he did our first child's newborn shoot. He has an incredible way of making us all feel relaxed and of capturing calm real moments where the camera isn't noticed by anyone."
Tessa Roos
Family & Newborn · 5-year repeat client · Google Review
★★★★★
"Riekert is an absolute professional. He has stunning locations in Camps Bay! Riekert also managed our large family of 14 with such ease. Our photos are precious and beautiful memories. Highly recommend him."
Akashnie Pillay
Extended family of 14 · Google Review
★★★★★
"My family and I had an amazing experience with our first family photoshoot. He made my kids so comfortable and we got great pictures that we will cherish forever."
Virginia Mulaudzi
First family session · Google Review
★★★★★
"We enjoyed a really wonderful experience with Riekert Cloete taking photos of our family reunion of 12 people. He has such a wonderful ability of putting everyone at ease — the children even cooperated amazingly well."
Shannon Maxwell
Family reunion of 12 · Google Review
★★★★★
"I was fortunate to find Riekert online last year when I was looking for someone to do a family shoot in Cape Town (I live in Durban). His photos are stunning — he took a variety of photos with different backgrounds. Nothing was too much trouble for him."
Glenda Macleod
Visiting from Durban · Google Review
★★★★★
"We had such fun with Riekert doing our family photo shoot. He was great with the boys and really got the best out of them — and us! The pictures were delivered quickly and were fantastic."
Michelle Da Camara
Family with young kids · Google Review
★★★★★
"Riekert is a great family man who knows exactly how to make great family photos. He is good with kids and has a lot of patience. He knows great spots around Cape Town and we had a lot of fun with him."
Gijs van der Velden
Family session · Google Review
FAQ
Questions,
Answered
Anything not covered here — get in touch, or see all 21 family photography FAQs →
How much does a family photoshoot cost?
Most sessions are R4,650 for a 2-hour Standard Session — that covers almost everyone. If you are based near Durbanville and only need a short session, there is also a 1-hour Mini Shoot from R2,950. Full breakdown on the pricing page.
How long does a family session take?
Most family sessions are booked for up to 2 hours, giving us enough time to photograph without rushing and move between nearby spots when needed.
Where do you shoot family photos in Cape Town?
Wherever suits your family best — the Atlantic Seaboard, the Winelands, or the West Coast at Bloubergstrand. We will choose together during your pre-session brief.
What should we wear for our family photoshoot?
Soft, coordinated tones work best. We will cover exactly what to wear — and what to avoid — before your shoot. More detail on the FAQ page.
Do we get all the photos, or is there a cutoff?
Every package includes all usable photos from the session — no cap, no cutoff, no upgrade required.
How long until we get our photos?
Your gallery is delivered within 7 days of the session, via WeTransfer.
Can we combine a maternity or matric shoot with our family session?
Yes — maternity and matric farewell sessions are both offered separately, and many families book more than one milestone with me. Maternity · Matric farewell · Newborn shoots.
Next steps
Planning your family shoot?
Explore Cape Town photography locations
Family session preparation guide
Plan a family session while visiting South Africa
Popular session areas: Camps Bay family photography · Bloubergstrand family photography · Stellenbosch & Winelands family photography
READY TO BOOK?
Let's find the right session for your family.
Tell me the date you have in mind and I’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
Email is best for specific questions. If it’s easier to explain out loud, a WhatsApp voice note works just as well.