Natural, unposed wedding photography in Cape Town, Durbanville, Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek, and across the Western Cape.
I’m Riekert Cloete, a Cape Town wedding photographer with over 20 years of experience capturing real moments, beautiful light, and meaningful connections.
Your wedding day is not a styled shoot or a performance. It’s a once‑in‑a‑lifetime gathering of the people who matter most. My role is to document your day honestly — with a calm presence, a clear plan, and deep respect for what the day represents.
If you’re looking for a Cape Town wedding photographer who helps you feel relaxed, present, and fully yourselves, you’re in the right place.
Whether you’re planning a wine farm wedding in Stellenbosch, an intimate city celebration in Durbanville, or a destination wedding in the Western Cape, I know the light, locations, and logistics that make each area unique.
Explore my Cape Town Wedding portfolio to see real weddings I’ve photographed across the region.
When I started photographing weddings, my focus was simple: capture what’s real. The quiet glances, the laughter between friends, the emotional hugs you don’t even realise are happening. These moments can’t be staged — they unfold naturally when couples feel comfortable and unpressured.
Light is at the heart of my style. Cape Town offers incredible natural light if you know how to see it and work with it. I look for soft, flattering light throughout the day and gently shape it when needed, without disrupting the flow of your wedding.
Whether you’re getting married on a wine farm in Stellenbosch, a venue in Durbanville, or somewhere tucked into the Western Cape mountains, I’ll always be aware of your surroundings. If there’s a sunset or beautiful location nearby, I’ll find it — or it will find us.
If these three things matter to you, we’ll work well together.
This is the most common concern couples share with me.
I don’t expect you to know how to pose, where to stand, or what to do with your hands. My job is to guide you just enough so that you look your best, without ever feeling stiff or uncomfortable. We’ll spend around an hour on your couple shoot — a calm break from the day where you can reconnect, breathe, and enjoy being together.
And almost without exception, grooms tell me afterwards that it was far more enjoyable than they expected.
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Great weddings don’t happen by accident. With more than two decades of experience as a Cape Town wedding photographer, I help you plan a realistic, stress‑free timeline so you don’t miss the moments that matter.
Once the day begins, I work quietly and intuitively. I don’t follow rigid shot lists or force moments to happen. Your story sets the rhythm, and I follow it.
Knowing when to blend into the background — and when to step in — is one of the most important skills a wedding photographer can have. Sometimes I’m observing from a distance; other times I’m right in the middle of the dance floor. Comfortable shoes and bad jokes included.
After 500 wedding (20 years) I have seen EVERYTHING and I have learnt a thing or 2. Here are few tips.
If you book me you also get access to my famous wedding guide!
My wedding photography packages in Cape Town are customised to suit each couple and each celebration.
Pricing guide:
Large wedding packages: Starting from R25 000
Medium wedding packages: Starting from R18 000
Elopements & intimate weddings: Starting from R7 500
The best way to receive accurate pricing is to get in touch and tell me about your plans.
It is easy as dropping me an email, calling or even sending me a Whatsapp message (I also like voice notes!).
Yes. While I’m based in Cape Town, I regularly photograph weddings in Durbanville, Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek, and throughout the Western Cape. I’m also available for destination weddings.
Every wedding is different, but you can expect a carefully curated collection that tells the full story of your day — from the quiet moments to the big celebrations.
I regularly share real weddings, planning tips, and behind‑the‑scenes insights on my journal. These posts showcase what a wedding day truly looks like when it’s documented naturally.
As my journey continues, I’m reminded daily that weddings are not about perfection. They’re about people, relationships, and the start of a shared life.
Your photographs become part of your legacy — something your children and grandchildren will one day look through to understand who you were and how this journey began. That responsibility is something I take seriously and with gratitude.
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