Oh Cape Town, you are truly a sight to behold! It was the fairest Cape of them all when the weather gave us a perfect winter afternoon, setting the stage for a remarkable surprise engagement at Chapmans Peak Drive where Domenic asked Radhé to be his fiancé. The proposal took place at one of the lookout points on Chapman's Peak Drive, with stunning views of the ocean, the Sentinal and Hout Bay in the distance. Domenic had been planning the proposal for quite some time and Radhé was completely surprised by the proposal. The excitement was amazing to witness! After the moment the couple celebrate ..read more

A celebration of nature and love.  Ross and Jenna's wedding at their family farm in Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal was a beautiful and unforgettable event. The ceremony took place in an almost hidden forest, surrounded by trees and lush vegetation. The wedding party and guests walked through a path on the farm to the ceremony site, where they were greeted by a beautiful arch made of flowers and greenery. After the wedding ceremony, the guests enjoyed a cocktail hour while we explored the farm, forest area and tea tree plantations during the couple photo shoot. The greenery was incredible to use as ..read more

Worth the wait: Iain and Debra's African destination wedding in Limpopo. In the words of the best man, "Five lockdowns, four variants, three vaccines, and two hemispheres to get here today." It's been quite the journey that started with a couple of messages in 2019, a portrait session, and a few postponements until we all very excitedly arrived at the African destination wedding of Iain and Debra at Monate Game Lodge in the African bushveld. The couple had originally planned to get married in 2020, but the pandemic had other plans. They postponed their wedding a couple of times but never gave ..read more

“Be Thou My Vision” Henk and Melissa exchanged vows at Beyond the Moon outside Hoekwil, with sun-showers and dappled light creating magical moments during the wedding ceremony set in the picturesque forest with heartfelt hymns adding to the enchanting ambiance. The slideshow opens with an instrumental versions of “Be Thou My Vision” and then switches to the version that was performed and recorded during the wedding ceremony in the forest. © 2023 Ruan Redelinghuys Photography. All rights reserved ..read more

Summer Afternoons. A fun and creative Couple Portrait shoot with Simon and Tamryn, exploring magical locations in the summer sun with the Knysna heads in the backround. © 2023 Ruan Redelinghuys Photography. All rights reserved ..read more

Ferntastic. It is amazing how the forest lights up in bright, luminous green tones when you walk around at just the right time in the afternoon. A selection of images from a couple portrait shoot with Ferdi and Elsabé in the forests around George in the Garden Route where we managed to find the perfect light in this beautiful location. © 2023 Ruan Redelinghuys Photography. All rights reserved ..read more

Romance in Wilderness. I’ll be honest, this is the least ‘Cape Winter’ that I have seen in quite some time. Crisp and clear mornings with early golden hour sunsets, winter sure delivers very good shooting weather this year. A couple of frames from the Couple portrait shoot with Kamo & Itumeleng at the beach in Wilderness to end their romantic getaway in the Garden Route. © 2023 Ruan Redelinghuys Photography. All rights reserved ..read more

Soft, pastel toned wedding couple portraits with Roedolf and Carmen in the Karoo, a mere moments after sunset. Intricate details, views for days and a beautiful floral palette, the images show exactly how much planning and preparation went into their wedding celebration at La Plume Guesthouse on the outskirts of Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo.  SERVICE PROVIDERS: Hair & Make-up: MJ Artistry Wedding Dress: Besters Bridal Flowers: Rosenhof Décor: Fancy Functions Wedding Cake: Mila Cakes © 2023 Ruan Redelinghuys Photography. All rights reserved ..read more

“Wherever we shall go, we shall be together” A moment of tranquility during couple portraits at the wedding celebration of Matthew and Chevaun at Belvidere Manor Hotel in Knysna. An outdoor ceremony, eloquent toasts and impromptu dancing created a very memorable, festive atmosphere with the Knysna lagoon as feature backdrop. Knysna sure does know how to show off its incredible beauty and atmosphere. © 2023 Ruan Redelinghuys Photography. All rights reserved ..read more

Miles and miles of beautiful coastline with golden hour sunsets to match. The West Coast of South Africa delivers some incredible views and locations for weddings. A slideshow with a selection of images from the wedding of Marc and Erensia at the Sea Trader in Britannia Bay in the West Coats of South Africa. © 2023 Ruan Redelinghuys Photography. All rights reserved ..read more