Garden Route Portraits

This Is Reportage showcases the very best in reportage wedding photography; no poses, nothing staged, just pure, natural moments.

A big thanks to the Judges and Curators of the 2018 Admired in Africa Awards for awarding a total of nine images in this years Wedding Photography and Lifestyle Photography Competition and for the 4th place overall in the Wedding Photographer of the Year competition.

Hints of colour in the dramatic evening sky during the wedding reception of James and Tammy at The Rose Pavilion outside Plettenberg Bay after a beach wedding ceremony at Natures Valley in the Garden Route.

A big thanks to the Judges and Curators of This is Reportage for including not only one but two images in Collection 4.

Intimate couple portraits with Rynhardt and Mariette during their Karoo wedding celebration at Surval Boutique Olive Estate in Oudtshoorn, South Africa.

Wedding portraits as the sun was setting on Brenton Beach during the wedding of Anthony and Danmari at Villa Castollini in Knysna, South Africa.

A big thanks to the Judges and Curators of Fearless Photographers for including one of our images in Collection 43.

A rainy day wedding with Marc and Megan who travelled from Canada to celebrate their wedding with friends and family in the Garden Route coastal town of Knysna. The celebrations featured a wedding portrait session in the empty streets of Thesen Harbour Town and a glamorous wedding reception at Cruise Café.

Bold, majestic views over the Swartvlei estuary during the intimate wedding celebration of JP and Elizabeth at Cloud 9 in Sedgefield, South Africa.

A moment of quietness with Kyle and Michelle during their wedding portrait session on the beach at De Vette Mossel on the Garden Route coastline.

Couple portraits overlooking the beautiful landscape of Garden Route Game Lodge during the destination wedding of Fabian and Cara-Lee at Garden Route Game Lodge

Hardy and Elizmay in near endless rows of tomatoes during their wedding celebration at Berluda Farmhouse and Cottages outside Oudtshoorn in the heart of the Karoo.

Summer afternoon wedding portraits in a lush, green maize field with Peet and Inge on their wedding day at Trinity Gate Farm Venue outside George in the Garden Route.

A long lingering sunset with cotton-candy clouds during the outdoor Karoo wedding celebration of Eben and Salinda at Karusa Wines & Craft Brewery in Oudtshoorn.

Late afternoon portraits with Leon & Venoesjka under the oak trees during their wedding celebration on their Harkerville family farm near Plettenberg Bay.

A Wedding that featured an intimate traditional blessing ritual set within the indigenous forest of Forest Hall Estate outside Plettenberg Bay with Kevin & Samantha.

The destination beach wedding of Dean & Liandi at Brenton Haven in Knysna which featured a long, lingering sunset to start off the evening festivities at the Brenton Blu Restaurant.

Late afternoon wedding portraits in a lush, green wheat field during the destination wedding of Gustave & Esmari at Uitsig Wedding Venue in the Garden Route.

Uitsig Venue Wedding - Gustave & Esmari

Late afternoon wedding portraits in a lush, green wheat field during the destination wedding of Gustave & Esmari at Uitsig Wedding Venue in the Garden Route.

A Wedding portrait shoot in some of the last remaining pear blossoms for the spring season with Tiaan and Melani on their Wedding day in the Waboomskraal valley.

An intimate elopement with Ross and Wendy at Emily Moon River Lodge in Plettenberg Bay.

Sunset couple portraits on a warm, almost summer day in the middle of winter at Bygracealone Venue in the Garden Route with Willie & Rozahn.

A warm autumn sunset overlooking the Bitou river at Emily Moon River Lodge in Plettenberg Bay with Jarryd & Frances during their Garden Route Destination Wedding.

A fun filled wedding day that culminated in the romantic first dance of Dane & Morgan under fairy lights and sparklers at The White House Venue in Plettenberg Bay.

Wedding portraits in an open field near Uitsig Wedding Venue in Geelhoutboom with Ian & Wilmé as the sun was setting on their wedding day.

Warm, intimate couple portraits in the open veld at Garden Route Game Lodge for the wedding of Rob & Christie.

The destination wedding of Bryan and Kimberley at Emily Moon River Lodge in Plettenberg Bay.

Bold & classic wedding style with Dirk & Gerda on a day where our Garden Route delivered some incredible light throughout the wedding!

Fun, laughter and a typical warm Autumn glow at the Garden Route destination wedding with Reghardt & Louise in Hartenbos during the start of the Autumn wedding season.

A rainy day wedding at La Rosa Blu in the Waboomskraal Valley with emotional portraits, a bright colourful palette and bold style throughout the day.

A South African destination wedding with Kevin & Larike, featuring a wedding ceremony on the banks of the Keurboomsriver in Plettenberg Bay.

The destination wedding of Johan & Sunelle under the Milkwood trees at the magical Featherbed Nature Reserve in Knysna.

Somewhere hidden in the lush gardens of Fancourt is a tree with the most beautiful intricate branches and the perfect amount of shade to protect all the plants growing underneath it. Naturally it is also one of my favourite almost hidden locations and a feature for the wedding of Sean & Claire.

A wedding that features a soft, intimate portrait session in between the Hops fields, two very well known horses and a proper dance session during the wedding reception with Casper & Regina at Oppie Plaas Venue.

One of the best parts of a wedding is the sheer excitement of the couple after the ceremony and this was especially evident with Jurich & Glenecia, who braved the intermittent rain in the Waboomskraal valley on wedding day for intimate wedding portraits.

A DIY Garden Route Wedding set on the hills between Glentana and Maalgate River overlooking the Indian ocean and coastal towns in the area. Regardt and Nicola timed the sunset portraits perfectly for warm, golden wedding images with their dog Disprin, who stayed by their side throughout the portrait session.

A wedding that was 20 months in the making, Jeanrell & Jolize celebrated with guests at Colnera Estate near Herolds Bay in typical December season style!

An African destination wedding in the middle of the Karoo with Niels and Meike who celebrated the occasion with friends and family from Holland under the African night sky.

A wedding day with bold statements and styling on par with rising trends, Riaan & Rochelle braved the imminent rain for a formal and fun portrait session on the beach in Hartenbos.

A selection of highlights featuring the best of from the incredible weddings and couple portrait shoots that I’ve had the privilege to photograph during 2016.

A selection of highlights featuring the best of from the incredible weddings and couple portrait shoots that I’ve had the privilege to photograph during 2016.

A South African beach wedding at De Vette Mossel on the popular Garden Route coastline with Heimar & Seanique, experiencing a beautiful early summer Saturday.

Couple portraits with the Knysna lagoon as backdrop for the wedding of Marius & Luzanne at the impressive Featherbed Nature Reserve.

A Waboomskraal valley wedding that features a Couple Portrait session during golden hour with two very inquisitive horses and exquisite wedding reception details at Oppie Plaas venue in the Garden Route.

Lyle & Shaneel at Oubaai Hotel, Golf & Spa with a brief to include some ‘modern’ styled frames in between the scenic ’scapes during the couple portrait session at the perfectly suited Oubaai Hotel for a clean-cut modern look.

An emotional day filled with smiles and tears at the wedding of Tjaart & Charissa at Oppie Plaas Venue in Waboomskraal.

A destination wedding weekend celebration with Gareth & Tonita at Herolds Bay Resort, a few minutes’ drive from George in the Garden Route.

Wedding Couple Portraits with Shaun & Andrea, featuring a first look and shooting in some of the best locations in and around the Garden Route.

A selection of highlights from the 2015-2016 Wedding Season, featuring the best of Garden Route Weddings, Couples and Engagement shoots during the past Wedding Season.

An autumn wedding adventure at Garden Route Game Lodge outside Albertinia in the Garden Route with Tertius & Mari.

A celebration of love with Jantjie & Klara in the valley and Vineyards of Jakkalsvlei with the most beautiful, warm autumn light at the end of April.

An African destination wedding at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge in Oudtshoorn with Anthony, Megan and friends & family from throughout South Africa, Australia and other parts of the world.

Big, bold landscapes and a couple who requested some adventure for their wedding couple portraits. The wedding of DJ & Retha was a personal wedding celebration, created by friends and family of the wedding couple in the Garden Route town of Riversdale.

Marilize & Carla invited me to photograph them celebrating their love in the forests and beach in and around Wilderness in the Garden Route.

A karoo wedding adventure at Surval Wedding Venue in Oudtshoorn, Klein Karoo filled with laughs and beautiful light with Tertius & Chrizaan.

A wedding at Oppie Plaas Venue in the beautiful Waboomskraal valley with André & Esther.

A klein karoo wedding at De Opstal in the Schoemanshoek valley outside Oudtshoorn.

Couple portraits on the suspension bridge at Storms River and a wedding ceremony in the Tsitsikamma National Park, it was an incredible adventure with Anthony & Iona on their wedding day.

A journey that started on Valentine’s day last year, weddings in San Diego and Indiana in the USA and concluded with a celebration of love with family and friends at Blackwaters River Lodge outside Knysna in the Garden Route, South Africa.

The wedding celebration of Eudri & Linda with friends and family from across the country at Press Room Cafe in Stillbaai on the Garden Route coastline.

I met Stephan & Olivia during the winter of 2015 for an intimate couple portrait session in the areas surrounding Geelhoutboom in the Garden Route and much like the last time we created images there was an incredible sense of love & tranquility while shooting couple portraits with these two during their Garden Route wedding at Fancourt in December.

A summer-sun wedding day with Arno & Zarese at Tramonto Venue in George that featured so much fun & laughter throughout the day and a celebration that continued late into the evening.

The wedding of JP & Maret at Oppie Plaas Venue in Waboomskraal, Garden Route.

One year after their beach wedding , I joined Jémin & Roelien for a sunset trash the dress anniversary shoot at the cliffs in Mossel Bay and the Garden Route Coastline.

A summer sun destination wedding with Jan & Magdel at De Vette Mossel open air venue in Great Brak River.

The summer wedding of Mikhail & Rachel at Tramonto Venue in the Garden Route.

An intimate garden wedding with Jason & Lauren exchanging vows under an old oak tree at Fern Gully Macadamia farm in Rheenendal outside Knysna.

The South African & Bulgarian wedding of Richard and Gery at The Views Boutique Hotel in Wilderness.

Wedding portraits of Riaan & Steffi with an Orchard in full bloom in the Waboomskraal valley. The saying ‘it all comes together in the end’ was a perfect fit for a beautiful day!

Simple, elegant and slightly different. Anthony & Christine said their vows on a deck overlooking the Indian Ocean with a handful of friends and family to celebrate their wedding.

A wedding celebration between Italian and South Africa families with Marco & Salomé at the St Peter & Paul Catholic Church in George.

The Karoo wedding of André & Anchen in the small Karoo town of Zebra and a reception at the character filled La Rosa Blu Café in the Waboomskraal Valley.

The intimate surprise morning wedding of Deon & Karin on the beach in Stilbaai.

A wedding in the beautiful Waboomskraal valley with afternoon clouds rolling over the Outeniqua mountains and a very brave Isak & Adele braving the cold for intimate & creative wedding portraits at Oppie Plaas Venue.

The Karoo Safari wedding of Damien & Cat at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge outside Oudtshoorn, South Africa.

A selection of Wedding portraits of the bride and groom before the Wedding Ceremony.

The intimate winter wedding of William & Mia at Oppie Plaas Venue in Waboomskraal.

The wedding of Oscar & Candice at Tsala Treetop Lodge in Plettenberg Bay.

The intimate wedding of Stefan & Jemma surrounded by the Bitou river at Emily Moon in Plettenberg bay.

The farm wedding of Shaun & Natasha in Rheenendal, Garden Route.

Wynand & Eleanor at the world renowned Fancourt Resort in George, Garden Route.

Nardo & Simone during autumn at Tramonto Venue in George, Garden Route.

The autumn wedding of Anthony & Lizette at Tramonto venue in George, Garden Route.

The wedding of J&M on a day with sunshine, rain & wind at Stoepsit venue near Vleesbaai on the Garden Route coastline.

The fairy tale wedding of Jacques & Carol at Bygracealone in the Garden Route.

The wedding of Christian & Claire at Oakhurst church in Hoekwil, Wilderness.

A portrait session with two world travellers on Noetzie beach in Knysna, with the famous castles keeping watch.

A wedding day with Juan and Marisha at the Klipkerk in Pacaltsdorp and Oppieplaas Venue in the Waboomskraal valley.

The African elopement wedding of Mark & Laois at Gondwana Game Reserve in the Garden Route.

The Stylish & Modern wedding of Mauritz & Carmen at Idille Forest venue in the Garden Route.

Tim & Mellusca at Oppie Plaas Venue in the Waboomskraal valley.

A December destination wedding with Jémin & Roelien at the Santos Pavilion on the beach in Mossel Bay.

Patrick and Bianca at Fancourt on a beautiful summer’s day in early December.

Calvin & Louise at the beautiful Le Franschhoek Hotel among family and friends with the impressive Franschhoek mountain range keeping watch on the day’s events.

The wedding of Roger & Marlene at Fancourt with personal and elegant details that created an intimate atmosphere.

A wedding weekend celebration with Louis & Samantha at Idille Forest Venue at the foot of the Outeniqua mountains.

The intimate wedding of Duane & Mariette at Salinas in Wilderness overlooking one of the most beautiful beaches in the Garden Route.

Ian & Anmarie at Oppie Plaas Venue in the scenic Waboomskraal valley.

A wedding filled with bold & majestic landscapes with Lodi & Willemien at Garden Route Game Lodge just outside Albertinia in the Garden Route.

The intimate family wedding of Bevan & Noelene at Colnera Estate just outside Herolds Bay.

The elegant spring wedding of Philip & Louise at Fancourt in the Garden Route, South Africa.

Marnus & Grace invited us to join them for their wedding at the Picturesque Featherbed Nature Reserve in Knysna, in between milkwood trees with the Knysna Heads in the backround under a moonlit evening.

Jacobus & Emily, a South African groom & Australian bride tied the knot surrounded by friends & family at Gondwana Game Reserve in the Garden Route.

Incredible experiences and adventure, a small selection of our highlights from the 2013-2014 wedding season.

The perfect way to end off the wedding season with a sunny Saturday afternoon at Garden Route Game Lodge for the wedding of Alten & Natasha.

The wedding of Jermaine & Ilse at Pine Lake Marina on the banks of the Swartvlei lagoon near Sedgefield, Garden Route.

The intimate family wedding of Jaco & Cesca on the wide, open beach in Buffelsbaai, Garden Route.

The wedding of Jacques & Cara at Brandvlei Cellar in the picturesque town of Villiersdorp in the heart of the Overberg.

The wedding of Adion & Lee in late summer at Hyatt Regency Oubaai overlooking the Indian Ocean in the Garden Route.

The intimate family beach wedding of Quentin & Nicolene at the beautiful Fransmanshoek in Vleesbaai.

The summer wedding of Dan & Danica at Bygracealone in early December.

The wedding of Chris & Claire with incredible details, beautiful colour palette and a closeness of friends and family that was felt throughout the day at Bygracealone Venue in George, Garden Route.

The family wedding celebration of Jean & Elzanne in George with a portrait session on the La Marie farm in Waboomskraal.

The intimate wedding of Stefan & Angelique at De Vette Mossel in Great Brak River.

A day filled with love, laughter & emotion. The wedding of Rustin & Teri-Lee at Down to Earth in Herolds Bay.

The early summer wedding of Geoffrey & Blanche at The Links Lodge, Fancourt.

The Beach wedding of Raoul & Esther at the Pavilion on Santos beach in Mossel Bay.

Sun, sand, a rustic railway station and Raymon & Elleneach out in the water for a portrait session the day after the wedding.

All four seasons in one day, a reception hall filled to the brim with vibrant flowers and a couple that couldn’t keep their eyes off each other during the ceremony. The wedding of Raymon & Elleneach at Fancourt in the Garden Route.

Fun and laughter all round with love in full bloom, this is what makes weddings so awesome to shoot. The wedding of Wynand & Hanli at Tramonto Venue in George

The wedding celebration of Cobus & Neriman at the Point Hotel Barbaros in Istanbul, Turkey.

A season of love, tears, smiles and incredible people. This is a selection of images from the 2012-2013 Wedding season that we were blessed to experience.

Great couple, perfect venue and soft afternoon light. The wedding of Robert & Helge at Fancourt Golf Resort.

The wedding of Francois & Sheila at Pine Lodge in George with beautiful late afternoon autumn portraits.

A cloudy autumn morning turning into a spectacular sunny afternoon in the middle of the Karoo. The wedding of Danie and Adri at La Plume outside Oudtshoorn.

A perfect summer afternoon at the well-known Fancourt Golf Resort for the wedding of Greg & Alecia.

A perfect day in Hartenbos, one of the most popular holiday destinations in South Africa and venue for the wedding of Francois & Esmaré.

Our first wedding in the beautiful Karoo with Ferdi & Anguellle and we couldn’t have asked for anything better!

The wedding of Bruce and Marga at Tramonto Venue on a beautiful summers day.