Wedding Photography Pricing
2025/26 packages.
Thanks so much for enquiring — it really does mean a lot.
After 20 years of weddings, the one thing I keep coming back to is this: every couple is different, and so is every story. My job is simply to see yours through the lens — which really just means listening to what matters to you. I have a good sense of what works, but your day will be your own, and telling that story is the whole point.
A few things I care about on the day: real moments over staged ones, beautiful light and Cape sunsets, and — most of all — you actually being present at your wedding, not pulled away for photos the whole time.
Here are my packages. Think of them as a starting point — they can be shaped around your day. If you don’t see quite what you’re after, just say the word and we’ll sort it out.
Packages
Starting points — each can be customised to your needs.
- 900+ images
- Digital delivery (Smash)
- High-res + low-res
- No watermarks
- 900+ images
- Digital delivery (Smash)
- Standard album (30 pages)
- No watermarks
- 1,200+ images
- 3 albums (60 pages each)
- Second shooter
- Drone footage
Cape Town and surrounds. Overtime at R1,500/hr. Travel beyond first 200km at R4/km.
What's covered
I'll work through as much of the below as possible within your booked hours. We'll build the timeline together during consultation.
Getting Ready
- Bridal portraits
- Groom portraits
- Bridal party
- Pre-drinks
Ceremony
- Full ceremony coverage
- Group photos
- Candid guest moments
Golden Hour
- Couple shoot
- Sunset session
- Night shoot (time permitting)
Reception
- Speeches
- First dance
- Cake cutting
- Garter & bouquet
- Décor at venue
Photos delivered via Smash — high-res and low-res copies, no watermarks. Digital packages: 3 weeks. Album packages: 8 weeks.
Albums
Both are 30×30cm with a black presentation box and your choice of cover image.
- 30 pages / 60 sides
- 60 photos — one large per page
- You select the images
- Standard single-image layout
- 60 pages / 120 sides
- ~300 photos, magazine layout
- Layout designed by Riekert
- Richer visual storytelling
Optional Extras
- Engagement shoot
- Second shooter (if not in package)
- Photo corner
- Additional storybooks / albums
- Extended coverage — R1,500/hr
Travel
- Cape Town & surrounds: included
- First 200km round trip: included
- Beyond 200km: R4/km
- Destination weddings: quoted separately
How to Book
Terms & Conditions
- Copyright: Riekert Cloete retains commercial copyright for promotional use across print and digital media. Handled with discretion — if you prefer confidentiality, mention it at consultation.
- Timeline: The couple, planner, and MC are responsible for keeping to schedule. I'll help you build the optimal timeline during consultation.
- Meals: Please provide a main course at the reception, ideally at the same time as the couple.
- Editing: Professional colour correction at my discretion. Reasonable beauty retouching on the bride. Use my portfolio as a style guide.
- Third parties: Watermarked images may be shared with venues and vendors for non-commercial use. Unwatermarked files are for personal and family use only.
- Quotes: Valid for one month from issue date.
- Liability: In the unlikely event of illness or injury, I'll arrange a replacement photographer. If no suitable replacement is found, liability is limited to the return of all payments received.
Wondering how these packages compare to the wider market? Read my honest guide to what wedding photography costs in Cape Town · or see the optional extras