ABOUT ME
What equipment do you use?
How many photographers are included in the package?
My second photographer and I shoot with Canon, and I shoot film on request. I shoot with two Canon R6 ii bodies. I mainly shoot with a 28-70mm zoom lense and 35mm/50mm/85mm prime lenses.
If you book me for photography: I always have a professional second shooter as I see it necessary for most weddings, except if my packages state it otherwise.
If you book photography + videography, depending on the package, I normally shoot alongside Herno, my husband and videographer, and our second photographers if it’s included in the package.
Do you only do weddings?
Describe your style
I mainly shoot weddings, but I absolutely adore family & maternity sessions and add a couple session (engagement, anniversary, elopements and vow renewals) into the mix when my schedule allows it. If you have a really cool concept and would like me to shoot it for you, please share your vision.
My work is a combination of poetic nostalgia and modern storytelling with a classic edge.
Naturally I'm drawn to emotive, unposed moments while also being influenced by fashion and more editorial work so I combine these aspects to create an unconventional gallery.
I’m all about capturing who you are in a timeless way, aiming to create something that you'll love to show to your grandchildren. My work is classic, edgy, and documentary.
BOOKING WITH ME
What do you need from us to secure our date?
How can I book you to capture my wedding?
For weddings a 40% booking fee, signed contract and the completed questionnaire, which I’ll share as soon as you’re ready to book. Somewhere along this journey I'd love to have a call so we can get to know each other and so you can share your vision.
First off, congratulations on deciding to tie the knot!
To book us, you can start by completing my contact form thoroughly, telling me more about yourselves, your wedding (especially date + location) and the things that's important to you. If we’re a good match and I’m available on your date, I'll send you my packages and we'll take it from there.
How far in advance should we book?
Do you offer different packages for elopements or vow renewals?
As far in advance as possible - I take bookings 14 months in advance, but be sure to enquire about 6-12 months before your wedding as I get booked up quite fast when my bookings open, and I plan my season around my traveling schedule so some dates are location dependent. If your timeline differ from this, please still get in touch; I only accept 28 bookings a year but my schedule looks different each season.
I love elopements and vow renewals and generally the timeline looks very different so yes, I offer separate packages for that in my quiet season, with a minimum coverage of 5 hours booked.
Do you offer discount?
Could we reduce the amount of photos included in the package to save costs?
No, I don't. If your date falls in my quiet season, I might be able to offer you a package with less hours/add ons.
Unfortunately not, as the amount of photos are dependent on the amount of hours we're booked, eg. if I shoot for 10 hours, I typically provide 700+ photos. If you want less photos, we can discuss cutting an hour from the package if I'm comfortable with it (because I don't want to feel rushed and even more, I don't want you to feel rushed).
BEFORE THE WEDDING
Do you travel for weddings?
Do you give RAWS?
Yes, I travel on a regular basis. We’re based in Gauteng for most of the year, but shoot around 50% of our weddings in the Western Cape so we have a fixed traveling schedule, thus some of our available dates are location dependent to minimise traveling time. If your location is more than 120km from where we’re based, please remember to add a little extra to your budget for accommodation as well.
No, I don’t. Editing is half the process that goes into images and without this huge step, the photos are only halfway done.
I guarantee that I won't leave photos out that you would want, though- I won’t let you miss out on your memories.
What if we need to cancel/ reschedule our wedding?
What do we wear for engagement photos?
If you’ve already put a booking fee down on a date and then have to move/cancel it, the booking fee is non-refundable and a new booking fee will have to be made in order to hold a new date.
I am not doing this to suck money from you, but because I close that date off for any other weddings and because I am only taking on a limited amount of weddings per year to be able to offer the couples I work with the very best.
Wear what makes you feel beautiful and comfortable, and if you have reference photos, align your outfit with that. Feel free to share your references with me. Neutrals & blacks look great, and focus on textures rather than patterns.
What if we need to reschedule our engagement/ bridal couple shoot due to weather?
Do you need to see the venue/location before the wedding?
Some of my favourite shoots ever have been in hectic weather, but if the weather is really bad we can reschedule if both of our schedules allow it.
I'm used to shooting at different locations and actually prefer to keep it as a surprise - it keeps my creative mind active. If I haven’t been to the venue, I’ll arrive earlier on the day to scout, so rest assured that we're 100% prepared.
What do you need from us before our wedding?
How can we contact you if we need anything?
I need a list of family photos, a schedule (which I'll help you with, or at least have checked so we can ensure you get the most out of your day and photos) and a list of all your vendors. I'll check in a few months in advance and confirm all these details.
If you would like me to know anything else, please let me know.
Feel free to email or call me. We'll also arrange a Facetime call. I am not available on Whatsapp so if it’s urgent, please call me.
What if I’m very insecure about something? Or what if there’s any very specific photos I want?
Do you work with any videographers?
Feel free to share this with me. I can only capture what I see and what I’m aware of, so if there’s anything specific you want/ don’t want, let me know before your big day so I can pay extra attention to it.
I love to see which photos you like but please remember that your wedding is unique and that while I welcome reference photos, I won't copy another photographer, or completely change my editing style or approach.
Almost. I work with any professional videographers with a style similar to mine. This is to get the most out of your photos, timeline and experience with both your photographer & videographer. Creatives work vastly different so please do not underestimate what effect your production team can have on your wedding. Feel free to ask me for references!
AT THE WEDDING
At what time do you start?
What can we as a couple do to ensure an epic wedding?
We’ll work on a timeline with you or your planner beforehand. We usually start between 12:00 and 14:00 for an afternoon wedding, depending on the coverage included in your package, but that differs depending on your vision for your wedding.
Be intentional. Get off Pinterest and personalise your wedding - do what you love.
I would recommend working with professional wedding vendors (especially planners) through the bank so you can let go and enjoy every moment.
Consider having a no phone policy (for you, not for us) & focus on the lighting during your ceremony + reception to create a warm atmosphere.
What do you wear to weddings?
I will ask what your dress code is beforehand so we can blend in, but normally we either wear dark, professional attire or something matching your dress code.
Do you work overtime?
If you (or your MC) ask us to, we’ll work overtime and bill you afterwards. We’ll always check with your MC first to make the most out of the hours you have booked, though.
should we feed you?
Yes please. We need a dedicated spot to drop our equipment (out of sight) and where we can have our meals, preferably as close to the action as possible.
AFTER THE WEDDING
Can you photoshop us to look skinnier/have clear skin?
Are my photos going to look like the ones on your blog?
I want you to be able to focus on the memony and how it felt, not on the things you might be a bit insecue about so yes, I want you look beautiful, not unrealistic. I'm very serious about removing distractions, doing basic retouching and clearing up skin but I don’t ‘Photoshop’ your bodies to look different. At the end of the day, if you love your photos I’m happy so if there are things that bother you in the photos, I want to know. If those things are beyond my retouching capabilities I’d gladly refer you to a professional retoucher.
I remain quite consistent with my style (emotive, organic & documentary with a modern edge) so your photos will look similar in style to my other work, but your photos will be as unique as your wedding/story. Every wedding has its own vibe and I’m only documenting what’s already happening.
How do I know that my photos are safe and won’t get lost?
My second photographer and I both shoot with professional cameras on dual cards, which we separate as soon as we’re on our way home. When we’re home, we start backing up onto two external hard drives & online to minimise the risk of losing photos. Unfortunately, we can never eliminate the risk of losing photos, but rest assured that we do our absolute best to keep your photos safe.
How long does it take to get our photos? And how do you give it to us?
8 - 12 weeks (delivery of albums excluded) for wedding photos, 6 weeks for engagement photos.
We’ll keep you updated throughout the process, send a preview within a week and let you know as soon as we’re done with your online gallery. We’ll also send you a USB with all your photos + albums (if there’s any included in your package) later on, within 8 weeks.
How does the album work? Can we choose the photos?
You select the photos, colour, title and other customization. After I sent you your online wedding gallery, I will share a questionnaire with all your customization options. You'll be able to select 80 of your favourites (if there’s more, I’ll send a separate invoice on the extra spreads) within two months. From there, I do the design and printing.
If your package doesn't include an album, you can always add it later. View my album page for more information.
VIDEO
DO YOU ALWAYS SHOOT RAW COVERAGE OF CEREMONY & SPEECHES OR DO WE HAVE TO BOOK IT BEFOREHAND?
DO YOU OFFER COMBINATION PACKAGES FOR PHOTO & VIDEO?
My husband, Herno from Other Half Films and I offer combination packages on request. We realised it's such a task to find a videographer with the same style as your photographer so while I work with other professional videographers with a style similar to mine, we also offer this on request.
If you want your full ceremony & speeches covered, please book this beforehand. The main videographer only captures shorter clips for your highlight film so if we're booked for coverage of ceremony & speeches as well, we need a professional videographer to record that separately on a standalone camera and to manage sound equipment for voice recordings. I know it sounds simple but it's really not. For this exact reason this is only included in our biggest combination package, or can be booked as an extra.
Alternatively, you can have a friend set up a camera to record it - we'll help them find a good spot.
WHAT IF I WANT TO BOOK A DIFFERENT VIDEOGRAPHER?
You're welcome to book someone else! Please focus on booking someone with the same style as your photographer, though. A wedding day is a high energy, high-stress experience where you have little control, so it complicates things if our styles don't match or if someone is not experienced. There are so many videographers we love to work with so feel free to reach out for referrals.
DO YOU CHOOSE THE SONGS FOR YOUR VIDEO, OR CAN WE SEND INSPIRATION?
If you send us around 3-5 songs we'll get a good idea of what you love and the vibe you're aiming for. If there are no copyright infringements and it works with the video, we can use the songs you sent, otherwise we use something with a similar feel to it.
Herno has an incredible knowledge base about music so rest assured, you're in good hands.
DO I HAVE TO BOOK PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY AT THE SAME TIME?
You're welcome to only book a videography as an add-on closer to your wedding date if Other Half Films are still available at that time.
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