Your love. Real and raw.
Cape Town Wedding Photographers who actually get it
You planned something real. We are here to capture it that way. We are a wife-and-wife team working as Cape Town wedding photographers and filmmakers, and we do things a little differently. We shoot both stills and cinematic documentary film, not as two separate packages, but as one complete way of telling your story from beginning to end.
The best images happen when you forget we are there, and the best wedding photographers know this. We blend in, stay close, and keep our eyes open. We are not the kind of photographers who pull you away from your guests for endless posed shots. We are in the corner, noticing the look your person gives you when they think no one is watching, and we tell the story of your wedding day in a way that looks like it belonged in a magazine, but still feels completely like you.
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CINEMATIC DOCUMENTARY WEDDING FILMS
Our wedding films are not music videos of your wedding day. They are thoughtfully crafted cinematic documentaries of your actual day, the voices, the laughter, the vows spoken, and the ones whispered. The combination of wedding photography and film give you the complete picture, and as Cape Town wedding photographers and passionate filmmakers, when it comes to telling your story, we would not have it any other way.
What our couples said:
"I’m in awe of how this was captured. This brought back all of the emotions of that day. Thank you so much Shanellé and Gita for this beautiful film we will always be able to look back on."
Tanaeja + Desmond, USA
WHERE WE SHOOT
We are based in Cape Town and shoot across South Africa, from the Winelands and the Garden Route to safari lodges and city ceremonies. We know this African light, these vast landscapes, and these dreamy venues intimately. Choosing us as your Cape Town wedding photographer means choosing someone who knows exactly how the late afternoon sun hits the mountains, and how to use it.
We also travel internationally. Our work has taken us to Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Bali, Taiwan and Ireland. We are actively seeking weddings in Mauritius, Zanzibar, Bali, and Italy. If your wedding is somewhere beautiful, we want to be there.
The Bali Wedding Experience
Dreaming of exchanging vows on a tropical island where the gods live among people? We have just the thing for you.
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Planning an elopement?
You deserve to get married in a way that honours you.
If that looks like something smaller and intimate, that's just fine! We love elopements just as much as big celebrations. Just the two of you and an incredible location. As Cape Town and South African wedding photographers we have documented elopements on mountain tops, at the water's edge, and everywhere in between. Simple, powerful, completely yours.
But here is where we go a little further than most. Between us we have travelled and shot all over the continent and beyond.
We also have established relationships with trusted service providers and dedicated destination wedding travel planners across multiple countries, so if you are dreaming of eloping somewhere extraordinary and have no idea where to start, we are genuinely the right people to call. We help with the planning, the logistics, and the people you need around you, and then we document all of it beautifully, with you as the star of your amazing story.
The Wedding + Elopement Experience
STEP 01
Let's meet!
Once you've reached out, we'll schedule a coffee date or a video call. This gives you the opportunity to see if you like our faces, and to see if we'd be a good fit in this journey. We learn about your vision. This helps us advise you on the best way forward, and the collection that will suit you best.
STEP 02
Confirm your date
Once you're happy to go ahead with booking us, we will send you a contract. Upon signing the contract and paying the booking fee, your date is now secured. One more thing to cross off the list!
STEP 03
Planning and details
Once we're booked, the next big step is about a month before your date, when we'll do a check-in call and discuss the timeline, any details you have planned, or surprises. We are of course always available if you have questions or if you need assistance or recommendations and we'd be happy to help where we can.
STEP 04
The big day
It's finally here! All your plans and dreams finally realise. All you have to do is to relax and be totally present for every moment. We'll make sure it's all captured and that you'll have photo and video you can treasure.
INVESTMENT
Your wedding photos and wedding film provide a lasting point of return to revisit and fall in love with all over again, and will become more precious as the years go by.
WEDDINGS
It happens once, and you want to make sure it's documented well. Invest in good quality to adore forever. Let's team up and make sure you'll cry only tears of joy when you see your wedding photo and film.
Full day photo + film from ZAR50 000/±US$ 2500
ELOPEMENTS
Some love stories are best told quietly, just the two of you and the landscape. Weekday elopements are available and often allow for greater flexibility and intimacy.
Elopements from ZAR18 000/±US$ 900
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FAQ
Do you travel for weddings and what does that look like?
We absolutely travel for weddings and elopements! As South African and Cape Town wedding photographers, we are ideally situated near an international airport and can be anywhere in the world in... well, as long as it takes a plane to fly. We're very adept at getting around, so we'll handle all the travel arrangements on our side and you don't have to worry about anything. We include local travel up to 50km from our base, give or take. Any longer distances, flights, car rental and accommodation if applicable will be added to your quote. We'll communicate everything with you.
How long after our wedding will we receive our photos and film?
Typically you're looking at delivery 8 weeks after your wedding date, keeping in mind public holidays and school holidays. You'll receive previews within two weeks of your wedding date.
Do you shoot both the photography and film yourselves or do you bring in a separate team?
We shoot both the photo and the film ourselves. If your wedding is larger than 150 guests or if you require an extended film, we will bring in second shooters or video assistants as needed. In our over 18+ years of experience in the industry, we have built a network of trusted professionals who know our style and how we work, so you can rest assured that your most important day is in good hands, and we'll still be there every step of the way, making sure your wedding day experience is a top notch one.
Testimonials
Shanelle and Gita are simply phenomenal wedding photographers! They have an incredible talent for capturing the most beautiful moments, all while making you feel so comfortable in front of the camera.
Jean-Mari + Benriëtte, China
Thank you for making us so comfortable. We absolutely loved our photos and can't wait to decorate our house with them!
Sera-Jo + James, Dubai
Thank you so much! We absolutely love the photos and the video had me in tears. It was so lovely to relive the day.
Rebecca + Aitken, Norway
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Let's create magic together
Connect with us, tell us all about your love, and let's create some truly magical memories together.