5 Best Family Photographers Near You in Cape Town

I love good food, wine, good company and animals.

My husband, my friends, and I love each other. We enjoy a challenge, traveling to new places, and living in peace in the African bush.

Many things inspire me but I am most passionate about what I do because it is about people.
I do like people quite a lot

Photography was something I discovered later in my life. I feel so lucky to have found my passion.
It motivates me to be better every day, learn new things, and deliver something of consequence for the people who hire me.

It challenges me, and it makes me want to find the art in myself.
It makes me smile.

Those words are too powerful to express. Every client that I have had the pleasure of working with, thank you. No matter if it was a mini, family, newborn, boudoir or wedding session, I am grateful for every client.

When I look back, I think about how fortunate I feel to have met so many wonderful people who believed in me, encouraged me, and pushed me to be great.

I am grateful from the bottom my heart that you trusted me to preserve your memories. It's easy to love what you do. I am honored to have had so many wonderful clients in my life.

My greatest referral has been word of mouth. My clients have been so kind to send me business cards and posted photos of our sessions on Facebook and Instagram. I am grateful for the referrals from family, friends, and coworkers. I wouldn't be where I am today without your help.

Since 2004, I've been a Cape Town-based wedding photographer. I became a full-time photographer after what started as a hobby.
It is hard to find a venue that I haven't shot at before. There are so many wedding and bridesmaid gowns I have seen.
I have worked with many of the top wedding planners and tasted too much wedding cake. I also fluffed many wedding dresses.
Based in Durbanville. My weddings are mostly in Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.
We specialize in wedding photography in the Winelands, Western Cape and Muldersdrift. There is no wedding impossible in South Africa.
Additional services include: Storybooks, Engagement Shoots, Storybooks and newly opened Wedding Video Division.

Bianca Smit Photography was founded in 2013 as a part-time job. But God told me to resign and I have been living my dream of being a full-time photographer since then. Photography has been a passion of mine since childhood. I believe it is important to capture timeless photos that not only capture the moment, but also have a creative artistic way to display them.
My style would be described as vibrant, timeless and heartfelt.
My passion is getting to know people. My home studio is located in Brackenfell and focuses on maternity, newborns, cake smashes as well as sitters and fruit/milk/bubble-bath sessions. Family photography is also a passion of mine! Larger families can be shot on location, while smaller family sessions can be done in the studio.
Fun facts about me include that I am proudly South African Afrikaanse meisie and that I love the ocean. I also love beautifully prepared food. I have been a pescatarian since January 2019. I love animals and have 4 dogs. One of my brothers is a full-time musician. My mother is an artist/painter and my father is a fisherman living in Pringle Bay. Pierre Appelgryn was my soul mate and best friend when I married him on 17 October 2015. We welcomed Milanka Appelgryn, our first child, into the world on 7 June 2021. She brings us so much joy that I can't even comprehend. I believe in Christ and the provision He has made for me and continues to provide. I love being outdoors on sunny days and learning new things about life. It's also a pleasure to spend time with those who matter the most to me.

Since my 16-years as a professional photographer, I have been fascinated by photographing people. I've been able to travel all over the world for photo assignments and commissions. These enriching experiences have changed the way I view and appreciate the world. My approach to art is intuitive, playful, and honest. My goal is to see the moment in the most authentic way.

Portraits are a high priority on my list of values. After my Dad's death in 1992, I went through albums and boxes of photos from my childhood and found a very old, but priceless, portrait of me with my siblings, Mom, Dad, and brother. This is the only family snapshot I have of all five of us together.

It got me thinking about the future and photography in today's digital age. Photo albums can be saved on smartphones and other devices. A printed photo is magical. Printing family photos is essential for children's identity, connection, and sense of belonging. Too many people have lost their photos due to the crashes of their phones, hard drives and USB's. It's not possible to guarantee that digital photos will be archived long-term, so it's too risky to trust them.