Destination Weddings

I’ve traveled to 4 African countries (Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola, Namibia and Mozambique) to photograph international destination weddings. In South Africa I’ve lost count, but it’s probably over more than 50 weddings in every possible beautiful venue and province our country has.

Judith Belle African Safari Kruger Park Sabi Sands Game Reserve Dulini Monate Ulusaba South Africa Destination Wedding

I’ve photographed well over 300 weddings and I’ve been running my own photography business for 14 years, but I actually started taking portraits when I was 17 (and that was in 2001!!) With 22 years of experience of seeing the light, knowing how to direct, compose and guide people, I can say with confidence that I will get the shot and provide you with the images you will fall in love with.

Judith Belle Transkei Eastern Cape Morgans Bay Beach Wedding South Africa Destination Weddings
Judith Belle Transkei Eastern Cape Morgans Bay Beach Wedding South Africa Destination Weddings
Judith Belle African Cape Town Stellenbosch Franschhoek Paarl Winelands Elopement South Africa Destination Wedding
Judith Belle African Cape Town Stellenbosch Franschhoek Paarl Winelands Elopement South Africa Destination Wedding Portr

It is so important to find the right photographer for your wedding day. You will be spending the most part of your day with them. So I encourage you to set up a coffee meeting or a video call to get acquainted with your photographer before you book. I offer this service free of charge. Look at different styles of photography and decide for yourself if you like how they photograph and are drawn to the editing’s style of colour grading. The options are endless and it might feel like an impossible task to choose, but I promise the right photographer is there for you.


I'm all about capturing who you truly are and how you feel in a moment. Your adventure, no matter how big or small, is worth documenting. It deserves to be relived for decades to come.

I've had the privilege of photographing weddings in some of the most stunning locations around the world and in particular across the African continent.

This year I am excited for my upcoming weddings in Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya and Malawi! I've also photographed in Angola, Mozambique and Namibia. My passport is ready for anywhere in Africa. I adore traditional African Weddings, the colours, the culture and the joyous people.

Here in South Africa I have some firm favourite destinations I've traveled to for the most beautiful weddings and elopements:

  • Cathedral Peak Hotel in the Drakensberg for a helicopter trip elopement. 
  • Morgan Bay in the Transkei for a remote beach wedding
  • Ulusaba Private Game Reserve and Dulini Private Game Reserve in Sabie sands for the most spectacular African Safari Experiences
  •  Boschendal in Franchhoek showing off the beautiful winelands and Western Cape mountains.
  • In KZN the Midlands Meander gives the stunning green and lush backdrop with a small town farm theme.
  • In Durban at Princes Grant, close to Ballito, I've photographed a couple between the KZN sugar canes and on the empty beaches of the North Coast.
  •  Clarence in the Eastern Free State gave a beautiful autumn backdrop of colours bringing the landscape of mountains and sunflower fields together.
  • Magical sunsets at Gabrielskloof in the Overberg gave me goosebumps
  • A road trip to The Silver Sixpence in Dullstroom was a also on my destination wedding bucket list. and I've since been there twice!