Operating from Bloemfontein, we do wedding still photography at any place in South Africa and surrounding countries.

Available wedding photography packages:
Basic package       Advanced package       Full day / multi day package
 download printable page of available packages (PDF file)

Please note: there are thousands of part time photographers trying to make money from weddings. They offer very low prices. Before you decide to use one of them, please do the following to make sure you will get high quality photographs:
1. Ask to see all photographs of one wedding. Many photographers show only an album of their best photos to try and impress you.
2. Ask the photographer if he/she make use of a separate flash mounted on top of the camera. The on-camera flash does not have the reach needed to take all the required photos.
3. Ask the photographer whether he/she has an extra camera, flash and lenses as backup. You will have no wedding photographs if the equipment fails.

To see examples of my wedding photos please click here

To learn more about choosing a wedding photographer please click here

To learn how to ensure that you get the photographs you really want please click here

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PITFALLS IN CHOOSING A WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER          back to top

For most of us our wedding is a once in a lifetime experience. When it comes to wedding photographs, there are very seldom any second chances. It has to be right first time round. The big question is who to trust with capturing your memories. The following guidelines identify some of the pitfalls:

The friend or family member
Be especially wary of a friend or a family member ‘with a good camera’ who offers to take the photographs. You will save a lot of money, but will you get the photographs you truly want? Remember, the photographs cannot be retaken later. Please remember: A camera does not take a great picture any more than a typewriter writes a great novel. It is the skills of the photographer that ensures excellent photographs.

Use references
The best way to find a good wedding photographer is through references. Speak to newly weds. Contact wedding venues or wedding consultants as they regularly deal with photographers.

Book in time.
Book the photographer at least three months before the wedding and confirm the date and time in writing. Good photographers are booked full for months ahead. Put your wishes on paper Provide a detailed list of shots you would like taken. Let the photographer know if you want your prints to be in colour, black and white, or sepia.

Digital photography
Ask what technology the photographer uses – digital or film. If digital, ask whether the photos will be printed on an inkjet printer. Many modern inkjet printers will produce excellent photos, but only a few will produce prints that will last a lifetime. Practically all dye-based inkjet prints (and also colour laser prints) will start fading after a few months. At this stage in time, only inkjet printers with pigmented inks using special additives (for example Epson’s Ultrachrome inks) will last the same time as traditional photographs. Also find out how many pixels the digital camera produces – if less than 6 mega pixels, the chances are good that you may not get quality enlargements (A4 and larger).

Get a detailed quote
Ask if travel expenses, films and processing are included in the fee. Are there any other expenses you need to know about? How many hours will he be present and how much he charges thereafter. Confirm everything in writing. Remember: Never choose a photographer on price alone. It is better to have a few great shots than many boring or blurred ones!

What if…
Find out if your chosen photographer has at least two cameras, together with two off-camera flashes and a back-up of all major pieces of equipment.

Helping hands
Does the photographer bring along an assistant? And, don’t forget to arrange catering for them at the reception.

 

HOW TO ENSURE HIGH QUALITY PHOTOGRAPHS        back to top

The following guidelines will greatly increase the probability of getting good photographs:

Make an appointment with the photographer
Discuss the type of photographs you want with the photographer. Show him/her examples of pictures you like. Discuss the location for the formal and wedding couple photographs. Ask him to show you some examples of previous weddings. If you hold a rehearsal at the church, please invite the photographer.

Leave enough time for photographs
One of the biggest problems during a photo session is insufficient time. The photographer needs at least an hour after the ceremony for  the group and wedding couple photographs. The following guidelines might help:

• Print a specific time on the wedding invitation card for the start of the reception - about one and a half hours after the end of the ceremony.
• Arrange for entertainment for the guests at the reception prior to the arrival of the wedding couple.
• Ensure that the bride is at the church at least 15 minutes before she plans to enter the church to allow for photographs.
• Ensure that the bride is ready at least 30 minutes before she plans to depart to the church to allow for photographs at home other than the "getting ready" photographs.
• If insufficient time are allowed, most of the time will be spent on the formal group photographs and no time will be left for photographs of the couple at the agreed location .
• Send the rest of the family on their way as soon as the formal photographs have been taken - only the wedding couple and their driver should accompany the photographer to the agreed location.
• All photographs by guests must be taken without interfering with the photographer. They may not request the couple for special poses. No other photographer should be allowed when photographing the couple at the agreed location (except for a videographer)
• Do not pressure the photographer for time - he (or she) may forget to take some of the exceptional photographs he had planned.
• Make sure you are completely rested at the start of the ceremony - rather hold the bachelor's party a few day's earlier - most grooms and often the brides are completely exhausted before the end of the photo session - this shows clearly on the photographs.
• Schedule important events during the reception to take place early - e.g. throwing of the bouquet and garter, toasts, the wedding couple's first dance, etc. The photographer is contracted for a maximum number of hours and no photographs of these important events will be taken if it takes place after the photographer has departed. The photographer will only stay on if explicitly requested to do so and may charge an extra amount to stay on.

The photographer cannot be held responsible if photographs, which the wedding couple requested, are not taken due to insufficient time.

Selective colouring
If the bride's bouquet contains bright colours, pictures like this are possible:

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