Get ready, because I’m about to quote a Katherine Heigl film. I know. Sorry. But when I was putting together this month’s gorgeous Sponsor Showcase full of ‘first look’ moments, I kept remembering what she says in 27 Dresses: “You know how the bride makes her entrance and everybody turns to look at her? That’s when I look at the groom. Cause his face says it all you know? The pure love there.” And it’s true, isn’t it? You only have to look at either the bride or the groom as she makes that walk up the aisle to see pure emotion written all over their faces – definitely one of my favourite moments in any wedding. It’s also one of the hardest to photograph – impossible (unless there’s a second shooter) to get an angle on both bride and groom, and difficult to capture without being intrusive. I think that’s why I’m a fan of the ‘first look’ photoshoot, where the bride and groom share this private moment ahead of the ceremony (and the pics are always amazing). Fortunately, the photographer sponsors here on SBB are a talented lot, and they’ve once again opened their albums to share some absolutely beautiful, inspiring images that show off their different styles. If you’re still looking for a photographer for your big day, be sure to click through from the photos or links to see more of their work, and they could soon be snapping your own first look moment!
Carmen Visser
Cape Town & International
Vivid Blue Photography
Cape Town
Cheryl McEwan
Cape Town & International
Expressions Photography
Cape Town
Kathryn van Eck
Cape Town
Laura Versveld
Mpumalanga, Gauteng
Piteira Photography
Cape Town & International
Real Simple Photography
Cape Town
Abigail K. Photography
Cape Town
Simone Franzel Photography
Gauteng
Sarah Zandt Photography
Cape Town
Stella Uys
Gauteng
Anneli Marinovich
All of South Africa and international