Franschhoek Wedding Shoot with Amy and Chris
Amy and Chris were already married when they contacted me. The couple are not models but models, well, they may as well be. Their wedding had been overseas, but since Amy is from Cape Town she wanted a local shoot. We chose Franschhoek, starting at Haute Cabrière with mountain backdrops along the roadside before exploring other spots.
They wore their original wedding outfits. Amy’s makeup was flawless and her dress looked beautiful on her. Chris wore a tux and bowtie, and together they made a striking pair. They also hired a 1960’s Cadillac which added a classic touch to the photos.
On the way to Rickety Bridge I noticed a section of forest with a large white wall catching the sun. It acted like a natural softbox, bouncing light in exactly the right direction. I positioned the car and couple so that only the forest showed in the background. The results were strong and Amy and Chris carried the moment perfectly. We then moved on to the railway tracks at Rickety Bridge where we created some of the most memorable shots of the day.
My style is editorial
My style blends editorial with natural and candid photography. I quickly notice when something will look dramatic and striking, but I also recognise when a moment should simply be captured as it is. This way my clients receive a balanced mix of both approaches.
Keeping it relaxed
I like to keep things fluid when I shoot, letting personalities come through rather than sticking to rigid poses. With Amy and Chris this was natural. They laughed often and even joined in on the creative side. At one point Chris helped by holding a light for Amy’s portrait, which made the session even more collaborative.
Mixing off-camera flash with ambient light gave us images that felt polished yet natural, more like a styled shoot than a casual session. That balance between relaxed moments and careful lighting is where the real character of a shoot comes through.