Based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, many of these photo snappers are keen to travel nearly anywhere to capture your wedding day moments as you create some of your most special memories. Counting the number of ways in which we love them and sharing their photography style, we also provide an estimate of their rates and how to get in touch with them.
Johannesburg Wedding Photographers {2013}:
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Louise Vorster Photography, Johannesburg
Why we love her: Louise Vorster is a wedding and lifestyle photographer, timeless photo creator and a hopeless romantic. “With a loving life attitude towards my work and images, I’m there to capture that specific emotion between you and your loved one,” says Louise.
Photography style: Using the natural light and her soft vintage inspired style, Louise Vorster captures photo memories that are amazing.
2013 Rates: Between R15 000 – R20 000
Contact details: www.louisevorsterphotography.co.za ♥ [email protected]
SEE LOUISE’S WORK ON CONFETTI DAYDREAMS HERE
Jack and Jane Photography, Johannesburg
Why we love them: Husband and wife team, Jack and Jane from Laura Jane Photography love capturing those real moments, the ones that will make you treasure your celebration for many years to come.
Photography style: Their style is natural and fresh with a romantic edge. They tell us that without a doubt, “Our styles complement each other, giving you variety, but also a diversity when it comes to telling your story”.
2013 Rates: Between R20 000 – R25 000
Contact details: www.laurajanephotography.co.za ♥ [email protected]
SEE JACK AND JANES’ WORK ON CONFETTI DAYDREAMS HERE
Stella Uys Wedding Photography, Gauteng
Why we love her: “I adore people in love,” proclaims photographer, Stella Uys. Harbouring a love for all moments; the romantic, fun, touching, serious, silly, happy, embarrassing, quiet and most importantly the special moments, she lives to be present to capture them so they can be treasured forever.
Photography style: Fusing the Beloved photographic technique with a classic and romantic twist, Stella’s style blends both the art and emotional engagement of the moment.
2013 Rates: Between R17 500 – R36 000
Contact details: www.stellauys.com ♥ [email protected]
SEE STELLA’S WORK ON CONFETTI DAYDREAMS HERE
Alana Meyer Photography, Johannesburg
Why we love her: Based in Johannesburg, wedding photographer Alana Meyer, has always loved weddings and capturing memories and couples in love. “A bridal couple always look and feel amazing on their day, and to be able to seize that moment and emotion is one of my passions,” says Alana.
Photography style: Alana has a very natural style favouring natural light and helping her wedding clients with a timeline that will make use of the best light in the late afternoon. Although she guides her clients in the way they pose, she explains that, “I want you to be you, and I want to bring out the absolute best in YOU, make you feel comfortable, both as an individual and as a couple”.
2013 Rates: Between R10 000 – R20 000
Contact details: www.alanameyer.co.za ♥ [email protected]
SEE ALANA’S WORK ON CONFETTI DAYDREAMS HERE
Izelle Labuschagne Photography, Gauteng
Why we love her: Izelle Labuschagne is a wedding and lifestyle photographer that always aims to provide a professional, yet fun and relaxed photography experience for her couples.
Photography style: Her photojournalistic style allows her to capture contemporary and vibrant photographs whilst still incorporating natural poses.
2013 Rates: Between R10 000 – R15 000
Contact details: www.iz-photography.com ♥ [email protected]
SEE IZELLE’S WORK ON CONFETTI DAYDREAMS HERE
Dror Eyal Photography, Gauteng
Why we love him: Dror has been taking his concept of non-wedding wedding photography all over the world for the last decade, documenting real weddings, in real locations. The authenticity of Africa holds a special place in his heart as it is offers incredible light, smells, backgrounds and opportunities for capturing real moments.
Photography style: Dror describes his style as, “capturing emotions and moments, images that won’t embarrass you in 10 years time. I’m getting older, less tolerant of the fake romance, chubby cherubs, and manicured gardens with artfully arranged bench for the bride and groom and fake Tuscan architecture that seems to pervade wedding photography these days”.
2013 Rates: Between R20 000 – R25 000
Contact details: www.droreyal.co.za ♥ [email protected]
Brett Florens Photography, Johannesburg
Why we love him: International photographer, Brett Florens, loves the visual fantasy surrounding weddings. “It is a privilege for me to be able to witness the most exciting day of a couple’s life and to be given the responsibility of capturing images that will be shared and enjoyed by generations to come,” says Brett.
Photography style: Brett approaches weddings from an editorial or fashion angle. “I enjoy clients that are fashion conscience and are not looking for clichéd wedding photographs,” explains Brett.
2013 Rates: From R45 000
Contact details: www.brettflorens.com ♥ [email protected]
van der Bijl Photography, Gauteng
Why we love them: Based in Gauteng yet game to capture couples all over the world, husband and wife photography team, Terence and Bronwyn van der Bijl, bring their magic together.
Photography style: Images created with a fresh contemporary approach appeal to our clients’ sense of individual style. They believe that, “colour, living in the moment & beautiful light are the key ingredients” to their photography style.
2013 Rates: Between R15 000 – R20 000
Contact details: www.vanderbijlphotography.co.za ♥ [email protected]
Lauren Kim Photography, Johannesburg
Why we love her: Self-described hopeless romantic and photographer Lauren Kim, believes she should have been born in the twenties owing to her love for listening to big band music like Frank Sinatra and Cole Porter. “My guilty pleasures are wine gums, a good cappuccino and strolling through markets,” says Lauren. Taking photographs is more than just a job for her, capturing the beautiful things in every day is her way of life.
Photography style: Lauren Kim’s photojournalistic approach ensures that she captures special moments as they occur. “I want everyone to have fun and enjoy their time with me as I believe that photographs capture a moment in time that will forever more hold incredibly special and irreplaceable memories”.
2013 Rates: Between R10 000 – R15 000
Contact details: www.laurenkim.co.za ♥ [email protected]
Creative Emporium Photography, Gauteng
Why we love them: Married couple, Reinhardt and Melanie, met at University where they both studied and shared a huge love for photography, design and production. “It is our dream come true that eight years later we are able to capture and share so many couple’s love stories through Creative Emporium”, says Melanie. Believing that wedding photography is not just about your wedding day, but that it is also about the journey to your wedding that makes it such a remarkable and special experience, they aim to make it a fun and memorable experience for each couple.
Photography style: Reinhardt and Melanie describe their style as modern and romantic. “We find inspiration for our work in contemporary art and design, the vibey Johannesburg street life and the beautiful light at the end of a rainy summers day” says the husband and wife photography team from Johannesburg. They capture the natural moments and emotions on the day to journalistically document your wedding, but also give you those romantic and timeless shots so that you have a combination of photo’s for your album.
2013 Rates: Between R15 000 – R20 000
Contact details: www.creativeemporium.co.za ♥ [email protected]
Imaginary Photography, Gauteng
Why we love them: Sharon fell in love with photography whilst she was still in school and finally pursued the destiny that she so desired by taking up wedding photography over 5 years ago. “Photographing weddings makes my soul happy,” says Sharon. She is assisted by her husband of 13 years, Donovan.
Photography style: “I wouldn’t classify myself under one style. I do a bit of everything – the candid, the emotional, the glamorous, the arty shots,” says Sharon. Preferring natural over processed, she loves capturing natural looking poses and natural light so as to get the most flattering shots possible.
2013 Rates: Between R9 900 – R12 500
Contact details: www.imaginaryphotography.co.za ♥ [email protected]
Jaco Viljoen Photography, Johannesburg
Why we love him: Photographer, Jaco Viljoen, strives to ensure that couples look and feel good in front of the camera while having fun.”When I think of wedding photography and the type of images that I would like to create, I have to say they must be FUN – RELAXED – CANDID – EMOTIONAL – BEAUTIFUL,” says Jaco.
Photography style: Jaco describes his style as quite simple as he tries his best not to be noticed while he documents his couple’s special day. “When the time comes for those special couple photos I’ll take you away and help you create some magical images whilst you have some almost alone time,” says Jaco.
2013 Rates: Between R5 000 – R10 000
Contact details: www.jacoviljoenphotography.com ♥ [email protected]
There’s plenty to consider before making your wedding photographer choice. As you’re trusting one day of memories to be captured by someone whom you may not have even met, you will need to arm yourself with a little something called – expert advice! In our weekly Wedding Planning Series, wedding planner expert, Nicci of Nicolette Weddings shares her precious pearls to help you make your choice. Go ahead and brush up on how to go about Selecting your Wedding Photographer {Wedding Planning Series}.