ZaraZoo Wedding Photography - Cape Town

Taal Monument E-session

Stefan — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:02:23 +0000

Cillie and Nicole will tie the knot in Matjiesfontein in March. The whole wedding party will travel down from Jozi on the train to Matjiesfontein and take over the whole town for the weekend – sounds awesome! For their E-session Cillie suggested go up to the Taal Monument in Paarl – funky & different – the architecture allows for so much to play with – Andre had a ball!

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Photos by Andre van Niekerk

ZaraZoo offers free E-sessions to clients that book our Platinum Package. The E-session (or engagement photo shoot) is designed for us to get to know each other better. Let’s break down the formalities and have some fun! Book your pre-wedding shoot with us today.

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Morgansvlei – Anton & Annette

Stefan — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:39:54 +0000

I love my job… even if it means sweating bucket loads in 38 degrees Celcius!

Anton & Annette got married at Morgansvlei in Tulbagh on an absolute perfect summers day. This wedding felt more like attending the celebration of good friends, than working! Well done for the perfect planning and throwing an excellent party!

I must highlight the talented Jazz / Blues duo of Gerald Clark & mate that performed during the pre-drinks – what a brilliant voice and cool hairstyle. If anyone has Gerald’s phone number, please leave a comment below.

See Anton & Annette’s Funky E-session done in Woodstock.

Photos by Stefan Steenkamp

If you wondered what was up with the groom smelling his shoe – here is an explanation: The brother of the bride played a hillarious canadian wedding game with the couple. Firstly, they were ordered to put one of their own and one of their partner’s shoes in respective hands. Standing back to back, the couple is then asked a series of questions like…. Who says “I love you” the most? and… Who is the most likely to ask for directions…. The couple is then required to put a shoe in the air – the shoe of the person they think, for instance, …needs the most attention… The big laughter happens when the two of them differ on the answer.

I must say, Anton and Annette, put the same shoe in the air 80% of the time! If my explanation was rubbish and you are reading this, Van Eck (brother of the bride), won’t you please add a comment below to clarify?

Photography Assistant – Henk Hattingh

Bridal Preps – Tulbagh Country Manor

See Anton & Annette’s Funky E-session done in Woodstock.

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Rhebokskloof – Pre-wedding Shoot

Stefan — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:17:56 +0000

Mareza & Jacques is getting married tomorrow at the 12 Apostles Hotel & Spa close to Camps Bay. From the very first time I met this attractive couple, I got along with them – so I’m extremely excited to finally cover their wedding tomorrow. Furthermore, will I have a very qualified assistant in Dave Strydom that runs a very successful photography business, 2Become1 Studio in Cansas in the United States. Can’t wait to work with you for the first time Dave!

This E-session was done at Rhebokskloof near Paarl. One thing that struck me was the patchy feathered clouds. Enjoy the photos!

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Photos by Stefan Steenkamp

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Rhebokskloof – BA & Jhana

Stefan — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:08:55 +0000

BA & Jhana’s wedding at Rhebokskloof Wine Estate was our first for 2010 – and what a way to start the new year! Rhebokskloof is a unique venue with a mix of old Cape Dutch and modern architecture – beautiful grounds and dams and a very spacious reception area.

The wedding had a vintage theme with the groom and his entourage in character with hats and suspenders and the bridal party arriving in style on horse and carriage. The temperature clocked in at 38 degree that day – so I’ve got to commend the bride and groom for keeping cool and making such great pics!

Photos by Andre van Niekerk

Bridal Preparations – Lemoenkloof Guest

Photography Assistant – Fralene van Niekerk

Dress – The Wedding Box

DJ – DJ’s

Make-up – Marieke Krynauw

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Strand E-session

Stefan — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:38:21 +0000

We are so looking forward to Robyn & Shaun’s wedding at Webersburg Wine Estate in Stellenbosch! Marius met up with them on Strand beach in December to do their pre-wedding shoot. Marius is one of the founding members of ZaraZoo – our very first photographer, when we formed the company 6 years ago in London.

Photos by Marius Voigt

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Chantelle & Leon – Lord Charles Hotel

Wilhelm & Andrea Part 1 – Ataraxia Chapel

Wilhelm & Andre Part 2 – Creation Wine Estate

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Diemersfontein – Ali & Steve

Stefan — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:04:02 +0000

I know Ali and Steve would not mind that the first image is not of them… but rather that of the little angel that did his job as a page boy so well on their wedding day!

Ali & Steve got married on the 31st of December at Diemersfontein near Paarl in a scorching 36 degrees heat! It was a unique experience to work on New Years eve, when most of our friends were out celebrating. But I must say, Ali and Steve made me feel like one of the guests – I thoroughly enjoyed the evening with you guys!

The wedding was coordinated by Karla Oettler of Absolute Weddings.

See Ali & Steve’s E-session done at Blouberg

Photos by Stefan Steenkamp

Photography Assistant – Niki Steenkamp

Flower & Decor – Leipzig Floral Design

DJ – Riaan of Cape DJ’s

Bedouin Tent – Tenticle

Fire Dancers – Firetribe

Videographer – Tolken Media

Cake – Wades Cakes

The Diemersfontein Wine Estate is perfect for outdoor weddings. Have the ceremony in their beautiful lawned garden, with views of Paarlberg in the background. Have you pre-drinks and canope’s around the pool and end the night under a Bedouin tent, nestled in one of the many coves in this well kept garden. Best of all, there is enough on-site accommodation so that your guest do not have to travel after a good night of celebrations!

See more weddings that was coordinated by Absolute weddings and photographed by us:

Thys & Ladine – Diemersdal

Justin & Melani – Hermanus

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Le Petite Dauphine E-session

Stefan — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:22:38 +0000

Wikus & Adre will be getting married at Blomstoor in Betty’s Bay. Andre met up with them at Le Petite Dauphine in Franschhoek for a glass of wine and a few pre-wedding shots.

Photos by Andre van Niekerk

Adre & Wikus’s Wedding will be coordinated by Antoinette’s events.

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Kelvin Grove – Tanya & Jacques

Stefan — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:34:01 +0000

Seems like the vintage theme is back in fashion! In the past few months we have done 2 other “vintage weddings”. You can follow the links to these weddings at the bottom of this post. The short big holed mesh veil worn by Tanya is also my favourite of all veils. It adds so much class and style to the look!

Tanya and Jacques live in Tasmania, but they are born and bred South Africans. Jacques’s dad Ronnie Cawood, is a minister by profession – the obvious choice to marry them. The ceremony was conducted at Marsh Memorial and the reception at Kelvin Grove members club in Newlands.

See Tanya & Jacques’s E-session (Golf theme)

Photos by Stefan Steenkamp

Photography Assistant – Daniel Botha

Wedding Dress – Robyn Roberts

Other Vintage Weddings done recently:

Paula & Ernie – Douglas
BA & Jhana – Rhebokskloof (Subscribe to our RSS feed to be informed when this post is live)

Golf themed E-session

Stefan — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:29:33 +0000

Jacques and Tanya both love their golf, so I met up with them before their wedding for a few fun shots at Clovelly Country Club near Fishoek.

See Tanya & Jacques’s Wedding photos

Photos by Stefan Steenkamp

See Tanya & Jacques’s Wedding photos at Kelvin Grove.

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Blowing Blouberg Blowfish?

Stefan — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:34:45 +0000

I met up with Ali & Steve at the Blowfish Restaurant in Blouberg last week for their pre-wedding shoot – and did the South Easter blow! This stretch of beach has one of the best views of Table Mountain… but is also a favourite spot for kite surfers… And with the wind blowing a gale, this was ideal conditions for the kite surfing guys! When I got there, the sky and beach was riddled with colourful kites – very pretty, but it left no space for us to do our thing. So instead we had a Mojito at the Blowfish and when 30 minutes later most of them had left, we took our gap.

Ali & Steve got married at Diemersfontein Wine Estate near Wellington on New Years Eve. I’ll be posting their wedding photos early next week. Subscribe to our RSS feed to be notified of this post.

Photos by Stefan Steenkamp

See other E-sessions done at Blouberg.

Didi & Herman

Louis & Marieke @ Big Bay

Heidi & Phil @ Blowfish

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