I had an e-session with Altmar and Marelize before their wedding.

I love to have engagement sessions with couples because it helps the couple to be more relaxed with me on their wedding day. It also gives them confidence in my ability to make them look good.

They got married at Camelotte just outside Hartebeespoortdam. Theirs was one of the first weddings at the venue. As a wedding venue it’s ok, with a chapel and reception hall on one plot. From a photographers point of view it is a bit limited in terms of photo opportunities and I really had to work it to get some nice shots.

The facade is faux castle. The venue has a nice garden and some water features. The plot is a tad on the small side though and we had to venture outside as well. A big plus is their air-conditioning system, both in the chapel as well as in the reception hall.

The big reception hall with en-suite bar and food court had a very cosy feel to it.

All in all it was a fun wedding to shoot. Altmar and Marelize was great and we loved doing their wedding.