Welcome to my wedding photography journal — a collection of real weddings, helpful planning tips, and location guides photographed across Cape Town, Durbanville, Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek, and the wider Western Cape.
As a wedding photographer in Cape Town, I use this space to share:
Real wedding stories from local venues
Practical advice to help couples plan stress-free weddings
Insights into light, locations, and timing that make a difference on the day
Whether you’re still searching for the right venue or finalising your timeline, these posts will give you a realistic look at what your wedding day could feel like.
The Beauty of Nighttime Silhouettes in Wedding Photography There’s something undeniably magical about silhouettes. They strip a moment down to its simplest form—shape, connection, and
5 Essential Bridal Room Tips Every Bride Should Know From a Wedding Photographer in Cape Town After photographing weddings all over Cape Town, Stellenbosch, and
Why Cape Town’s Dramatic Mountains Create the Perfect Backdrop for Wedding Photography As a wedding photographer in Cape Town, I am reminded every week why
The Tradition of Wedding Toasts When it comes to wedding traditions, the toast holds a special place in the hearts of couples and guests alike.
Kelsey & Rudolph’s Wedding at Eureka Estate – A Cape Town Love Story Celebrating at Eureka Estate, Durbanville Tucked on the edge of Durbanville, Eureka
Chris & Christelle’s Destination Wedding at Nooitgedacht Wine Estate A Destination Wedding in the Stellenbosch Winelands When Chris and Christelle decided to tie the knot,
GRANT + Marichen wedding at Chrissiesmeer Every now and then I get the privilege to travel to some amazing places to photograph people. In this
Kristian & Paula’s Intimate Beach Elopement in Cape Town A Romance by the Sea Kristian and Paula chose to celebrate their love with an intimate
Matt + Nicole Montpellier de Tulbagh So blessed that I could have been part of Matt and Nicole’s amazing day in the lovely town of
5 interesting historical facts about Wedding photography We have come a long way with Wedding photography. I started being a Wedding photographer when film was
What is the deal with garters? We always see garters and I have wondered many times about the significance of it at our weddings.So of
DAncing at weddings The history of the first dance at a wedding is a tradition that has evolved over centuries and across various cultures. While
A Day in life of a wedding photographer in Cape Town Join me at this wedding in Somerset West to see what goes on behind
What is the history of Confetti? As a wedding photographer one of my favourite parts of the day is confetti. We see so many different
401 Rozendal wedding photos Wedding photos at 401 Rozendal 401 Rozendal is probably one of my favorite images in the Western Cape. I have done
History of kissing The history of kissing dates back to ancient times, and the practice is seen in cultures around the world. Kissing has been
BLack + White photos Black and White photos at Wedding ceremonies just have something special.These are my Top 8 BW images More Cape Town Wedding
Top 7 Wedding ceremony images (Color) The wedding ceremony is probably the most special part of a wedding. A big part of this is the
How are red Sunsets created? How are Sunsets created? Red sunsets are created when the sun is low on the horizon and its light must
Behind the scenes couple shoot https://youtu.be/p2SrqqrY7fk Anand and Deepa Traveled to South Africa and as part of their trip they want wanted to do a
History of Make-up Behind the scenes photo taken in the Nuy Valley of Robertson Makeup has been used for thousands of years to enhance
Wedding Tips: Wedding cars BEhind the scenes x In South Africa still plays a big role in weddings. Here are some tips to get the
Wedding Tips: Groupshots Some tips and tricks to ensure your groupphoto session runs smoothly! https://youtu.be/v3XuoKHk3ig To see more check out my Facebook page! Facebook Also
Wedding Tips: Confetti Confetti is probably some of my favorite parts of the wedding day.Here is what I learnt in over more than 500 weddings
Wedding Tips: The timeline A good Timeline is the biggest secret to having a flawless wedding. Part of my job is to help you “build”
10 more Wedding Tips: CEremony Ten things you can do to make sure that your wedding ceremony runs smoothly. https://youtu.be/0ueos9JlcZU To see more check out
WIMPIE What are the first things you need to do once the big question has been popped? https://youtu.be/xKGk1ZZW7Bg To see more check out my Facebook
Wedding info Series: 5 things about Wedding Ceremonies that could really save the day… x These are the five things you’ve got to watch out
SAronsberg, Tulbagh Wedding under the South African Stars Anet, Nicholas and a lot of their friends made the 14 hour trip back to South Africa
AllesVerloren in Riebeeck Kasteel Amazing Forrest Wedding I met Angelica at a corporate shoot about 2 years ago. We immediately clicked and when she contacted
Wedding at Fynbos Estate in Malmesbry Absolutely loved working with Amelia and Doug and their Summer wedding in Malmesbury. What an awesome and relaxed couple.
Top 10 – xxxxxx Probably every photographers favourite part of the day, this is where we get those pure, joyful moments of fun and laughter.
Wedding horse, love under a tree, rings and the Twelve Apostles Amy wanted to incorporate a horse into their wedding shoot. Bringing animals into wedding
Top 10 – Abstract Landscapes When it comes to wedding photography we have the privilege to shoot in some epic locations. These are some of
Top 10 – Outside ceremonies We have great weather here in South Africa, so obviously an outdoor wedding happens often. Combined with phenomenal natural backdrops,
Saltwater dresses, interruptions and preparations Carmen and Willem got married a few years ago. They wanted to do a bit of a “trash the dress”
Top 10 Bridal portraits Bridal portraits are usually some of my favourite parts of a wedding day. I normally have some time with the bride
Sunsets vs Rocks vs Water vs Pillars Found this image from Laura and Steven’s wedding at Stellenrust about ten years ago. Love the pillars in
Silhouette Sunday – Want to see more Vondeling Estate Whenever I think of George and Yolandi, I just smile. They make you feel good. I
sunset Saturday – Walk on the beach Lagoon Beach Hotel Bruce and Lauren were childhood friends so when they got married at Lagoon beach Hotel
Winelands Wedding venues Nooitgedacht Estate We did a wedding at the stunning Nooitgedacht in Stellenbosch. For those of you that have been there you will
Throw back Thursday
This photo was taken about probably more than 12 years ago. Obviously I don’t remember much but I do remember this moment so clear.
Directly after the ceremony the Reverend asked everybody to stand up and move to the pre-drinks. As the everybody got up the couple just gave each other a hug for about 30 seconds.
I haven’t seen such a content person for a long time!
Elopement Wedding Camps Bay Cape Town Elopement Tobi and Julia had their beautiful Cape Town elopement wedding at Glen beach in Campsbay, Cape Town. With
Winelands Wedding venues Vrede and Lust Vrede en Lust is probably on of my favourite venues of all time! Great food. Great Team. Super professional
Therese Benade & Chris Bam Wedding Featured in SARIE I had the absolute honour of photographing actress Therese Benade and Chris Bam’s beautiful wedding celebration.
Salome and Richard had their lovely beach wedding at the incredible Strandkombuis in Yzerfrontein. They have a great love for the ocean and outdoors and this
This is probably the closest you will get to true documentary wedding photography. This part of the day is the reason why we are all
Marky and Jazmin were visiting South Africa. They live in the USA and what better time to get an engagement shoot done! To see the
If I had to choose 1 word to describe this couple it would be: Stylish! I did a shoot for them a few weeks back.
Jurgens and Jolanda Hanekom had their truly South African wedding at De Uijlenes just outside Gansbaai in the Overberg. The two of them are so