Some weddings are simply about the big moments. Others are about the atmosphere, the people and those little fleeting moments that, when captured in an image, become memories for a lifetime.
This past Saturday, I had the pleasure of photographing the wedding of Teresa and Andries, surrounded by approximately 70 of their closest family and friends.
Their two daughters, Amelia and Eliana, were part of the wedding retinue, making the day an especially meaningful family celebration.
A Beautiful Midlands Ceremony
The ceremony took place in the old German chapel at Kenosis Community Centre in Bishopstowe, a beautiful and characterful setting that provided the perfect backdrop for the occasion.
And then there was the weather.
For a wedding photographer, a cool, cloudy day is pretty much a gift from above! The soft, diffused light creates beautiful, even illumination and allows for wonderfully atmospheric photographs without the harsh shadows that bright midday sunshine can bring.
Magical Timeless Portraits
Following the ceremony, Teresa and Andries stayed behind with me at Kenosis for a while, giving us the opportunity to create some magical, timeless portraits of the newly married couple.
With the beautiful old chapel and surrounding grounds providing such a wonderful setting, it was the perfect opportunity to slow things down and concentrate on the two of them — capturing images that I hope will still feel just as special many years from now.
The Reception
After our time at Kenosis, we headed to the Golden Horse Casino in Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, where the celebrations continued with their family and friends.
The day was beautifully coordinated by Yolanda from Le Petite Bridal, who kept everything running smoothly, while Mag Visuals captured the wedding on video.
And as the evening arrived, there was one more opportunity to create something special.
Under The Evening Sky
We headed outside for some night-time portraits, using the evening surroundings and available light to create a completely different mood from the photographs taken earlier in the day.
It’s one of my favourite things about wedding photography — a single wedding can offer so many different opportunities to create images, from the soft light of the ceremony to the warmth and energy of the reception, and finally those dramatic evening portraits.
Teresa and Andries, thank you for allowing me to be part of your special day. It was an absolute pleasure to document your wedding and to help preserve these memories for you, Amelia, Eliana and your families.
Here’s to a lifetime of happiness together. ❤️
Wedding photography by Tyrone Crossman Photography.