A bride and groom forehead to forehead in the back seat of a vintage blue car

Cape Town wedding photographer & videographer Your love story, timelessly framed.

Photography and film that is more than just documenting your day. It's telling your story in the most candid and authentic way possible.

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Kobus Pretorius, founder of Red Beard Photo & Film, smiling outdoors in a checked shirt under green trees

Behind the lens

Hi, I am Kobus.

I am the face and creative behind Red Beard Photo & Film. To me, photography and film is about more than documenting moments, it is about telling your story and holding on to how the day actually felt.

I have been photographing weddings since 2014, and I capture every celebration myself together with a small, regular team when necessary.

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What we do

Three ways to tell your story

When capturing your celebration, there are three elements we focus on to tell your story.

01

Authenticity

We want your wedding photos and film to reflect you. Your personalities, your vibe as a couple. Less posing, more candid moments.

02

Timeless

Wedding trends come and go. And while we’re certainly not against them, we want the overall look and feel of your images to feel timeless. Photos and videos that will still look good in 10, 20 years from now.

03

Fun

Weddings are about people. Your vibe, your tribe. We want you to enjoy your wedding day and not sweat the small stuff. Photos and videos that you can look back on with fond memories, knowing that you enjoyed the day to the fullest.

Packages

Photo, Video, or Both

Photo, video or a combination. Every package includes a pre-wedding consultation, and photographs and film are delivered digitally within 90 days. Choose a category to see the tiers and what each one includes.

A 50% non-refundable booking fee and a signed contract confirm your date. The balance is due no later than 14 days before the wedding.

Bride and groom kissing beside a vintage car, her veil lifting in the wind

Recent work

Weddings we have done recently

Real days, shot candidly from getting ready through to the last dance.

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Testimonials

What our couples say

★★★★★
We had the privilege of having Kobus shoot and capture our special wedding day. Kobus handled the day, the two of us and our family and friends with absolute care, compassion and heaps of professionalism. We were at ease, constantly felt guided (by Kobus), and had lots of fun while being in front of his camera.

Our photos are of the highest quality and utmost precision. We are ecstatic about the end product. Kobus has an eye for a great photo and I would highly recommend Red Beard Productions to anyone.
Clement MartinCape Town
★★★★★
Kobus is absolutely amazing. He did our wedding video, and we were BLOWN AWAY. It was more than we expected, done extremely professionally and he captured our day perfectly. Thank you!!!!
Michelle MaraisCape Town
★★★★★
Kobus delivered very high quality work for us. Highly skilled and good value for money. Our wedding video was just amazing and we could not imagine anything better! He made us feel so comfortable and at ease during the whole day. We would very highly recommend him.
Bernard SteynCape Town
The bride's hand, with her engagement ring, resting over the groom's

Let's talk

Your love story, timelessly framed.

Tell us your date and venue and we will come back to you with availability and the full package brochure.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do we secure our date?

A signed service agreement plus a 50% non-refundable booking fee. The date is not held exclusively for you until that deposit reflects as cleared funds. The balance is due no later than 14 days before the wedding.

When do we get our photos and video?

Final edited photographs and video are delivered within 8 to 12 weeks of the wedding, via an online gallery or cloud download link. A preview selection is often shared sooner. Please download and back up your own copies, we are not obliged to keep them indefinitely.

Is drone footage included?

Yes. Drone footage is included in every wedding video and combination package, weather and venue permission allowing. Some venues restrict drone use, worth checking with yours early.

How far will you travel?

Each package includes a free travel distance, from 120 km on the Video Package up to 150 km on the Combination. Beyond that, travel and any accommodation for multi-day or destination weddings are quoted separately and agreed in writing before anything is incurred. We love to travel for weddings and are available across South Africa and beyond.

What if we need to move the date?

Tell us as soon as you can and we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the new date. If we are available, your agreement simply moves across and no additional deposit is required. If we are not available, we will organise associate shooters to stand in for us on the day. We will still handle the editing.

Can we get the raw, unedited files?

Raw files remain our property, but they can be made available for purchase as an add-on to your booked package. Your final edit includes one round of reasonable revisions at no extra cost.

Who owns the photographs?

Copyright stays with Red Beard as the creator, in line with the Copyright Act 98 of 1978. You receive a perpetual licence to use, print and share the final edited images and video for personal, non-commercial purposes. We may use images for our portfolio and social media unless you opt out in writing, there is a tick box in the agreement.

What do you need from us before the day?

At least 14 days before: an accurate timeline with ceremony and reception times and locations, any must-have shots or family groupings, and any venue restrictions on flash, drone use or vendor access. On the day, one person from the bridal party to help round up family.

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