Featured Africa Wedding Elopement Photographers

Planning for a small marriage ceremony in Africa? The best Africa wedding and elopement photographers are members of the Wedding Photojournalist Association. Search this site for links to award-winning, documentary-style wedding images, links to venues, and view photographers by region to find info on their rates and packages.

Page Last Updated February 17th, 2021

Wedding Image of the bride and groom kiss from an Outdoor Swellendam, Overberg, South Africa Garden Elopement - Photo by Christelle Rall
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Christelle Rall, Cape Town, South Africa

Swellendam, Overberg, South Africa

The first kiss as husband and wife at this Swellendam, South Africa outdoor wedding ceremony.

The couple met in Dubai and came all the way to South Africa for their intimate farm wedding. The weather was cold and rainy, but this never dampened the couple's spirit. The ceremony took place under age-old mature trees. The couple said their vows as the mist set in on the farm. After the ceremony, the couple got onto a tractor and cart and we drove out on the meadow for beautiful couple...

Outdoor wedding image from an at-home, private residence Elopement - Photography by Christelle Rall
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Christelle Rall, Cape Town, South Africa

Franschhoek, Cape Winelands, South Africa

The majestic mountains made for a beautiful backdrop for the wedding ceremony.

The couple are both from different parts of South Africa and decided to do an intimate elopement wedding at a private residence.  As there were still lockdown restrictions in place, they shared their special day with only a few hand-picked guests.  After the lovely ceremony overlooking the majestic mountains, the couple did a twirl on the dance floor for their first dance as Mr. and Mrs.  The guests were...

Wedding image from an outdoor elopement ceremony - Photo by Christelle Rall
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Christelle Rall, Cape Town, South Africa

Arambrook Boutique Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa

The groom struggles a little bit to get the ring on his bride during the wedding ceremony.

This couple decided on an intimate lockdown wedding at the Arambrook Boutique Hotel, with only their closest family and friends.  As the groom is from the Netherlands, his family could not attend due to Covid restrictions and was included via technology.  After the intimate ceremony, the couple treated their guests to a gourmet lunch prepared...

Western Cape, South Africa Wedding Photos by: Christelle Rall
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Christelle Rall, Cape Town, South Africa

Honeywood Farm - Western Cape, South Africa

The officiant gives the groom a hug after a personal joke.

Will and Gaylen decided on an intimate, elopement wedding with only their friends and family at the Honeywood Farm on the Western Cape.  The open-air table was set with wonderfully colorful wildflowers.  The ceremony took place under a majestic tree with a view of the majestic mountains.  The guests were treated to fine dining with courses like quail.  The bride...

Ceremony image from a Glentana, Garden Route, South Africa Wedding by Christelle Rall
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Christelle Rall, Cape Town, South Africa

Private Farm, Glentana, Garden Route, South Africa

A young girl voices her dislike as the couple, the officiant, and bridesmaids share a comical moment in the background.

Mark and Janine had the perfect wedding.  They are both from Cape Town and decided to do an intimate wedding on the farm where Janine grew up.  After the ceremony, we took a few pictures on the empty beach.  The couple then attended their wedding reception on the farm.  The guests were treated to picnic crates filled with delicious food.  

Gelukkie Wedding Venue at Paternoster, South Africa Photography by Christelle Rall
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Christelle Rall, Cape Town, South Africa

Gelukkie Wedding in Paternoster, South Africa

Making use of the majestic rocks, the ocean, and the stunning sunset for this couple portrait.

Johan & Marissa decided on a small, intimate wedding on the west coast in a small town called Paternoster at the Gelukkie Wedding Venue.  They said their vows under a beautiful, majestic tree and treated their guests to a wonderful evening of dining and celebrating.  We took the wedding portraits on the nearby beach in some...

Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Christelle Rall, Cape Town, South Africa

Knysna Indigenous Forest, South Africa

The chapel was situated in the indigenous forest. This is the couple exchanging vows. I used the forest to add some context to this beautiful setting.

They decided on a small, intimate elopement wedding in the heart of the indigenous Knysna forest.  Their small group of family and friends were treated to 5-star food and hospitality during their stunning, luxurious wedding day.  Although is was raining, their love and joy never subsided.  

Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Christelle Rall, Cape Town, South Africa

Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa

The wedding ceremony took place overlooking the vast openness of the Namib desert.

The couple decided to elope from Germany to the great openness of the Namib Desert in Namibia.  We took some photos with the magestic sand dunes as background as well as the famous Deadvlei.  The ceremony was held overlooking the desert with guests enjoying the sunset and a reception under the African sky.  

Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Christelle Rall, Cape Town, South Africa

Bronte Hotel in Harare, Zimbabwe

I saw this beautiful light coming through the mature trees at this historic hotel venue and waited for a good moment to make use of it. The groom didn't speak loud enough and had to repeat his answer - which made for a funny moment.

This shy couple invited only their nearest and dearest to an intimate wedding celebration at the historic Bronte Hotel in Harare, Zimbabwe.  After the ceremony, the guests were treated to a great spread...

Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Christelle Rall, Cape Town, South Africa

Gondwana Private Game Lodge, South Africa

The ceremony was filled with these great reactions and I shot it creatively by using the stunning golden hour light with reflections.

This couple came all the way from Dubai to get married at the beautiful private Game Lodge, Gondwana. Gondwana is situated near Mossel Bay in the Garden Route.

This was a very emotional day for both the bride and groom as this was a marriage that they both knew should have happened a long time ago already. After so many years, they could finally...

Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Christelle Rall, Cape Town, South Africa

KwaZulu Natal Midlands, South Africa

The couple exchanges private vows during their first look at their African elopement wedding with the vast African grasslands as the backdrop.

This couple came all the way from London, UK to get married in the beautiful KwaZulu Natal Midlands. They treated their intimate group of family and friends with a private game drive to view the lions, elephants and countless other wildlife at their selected private Game Lodge wedding venue.

The couple decided on a very emotional first...

Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Christelle Rall, Cape Town, South Africa

Cinnamon Boutique Hotel, Wilderness, Garden Route, South Africa

One of my favorite images of the day was this moment between the bride and her mom who has since passed away. 

The couple decided on a very impromptu elopement wedding close to the town where they both grew up and first met many, many years ago. One of the main reasons for the quick wedding was that all their family from abroad coincidentally were in South Africa at the time. The second main reason was that the bride's mom was diagnosed with brain cancer and they wanted to share this...