Michael & Laura

Michael and Laura's guests brought serious style to Vrede en Lust. The outfits alone could fill a gallery, but it was the moments in between—the laughter, the looks, the unguarded joy—that made this day so rewarding to photograph.

Vrede en Lust, Cape Winelands, South Africa

A man dressed in a formal tuxedo with a bow tie, holding a bouquet of pink and purple flowers, standing outdoors among trees.
A man in a tuxedo and bowtie looking into a mirror, with multiple reflections of himself, viewed through a window with a grid pattern.
A woman in a wedding dress standing in a room, seen through a partially open wooden door, adjusting her dress.
A white historic building with ornate architectural details, a plaque with the years 1888 and 1952, and a window with decorative trim, viewed from below against a blue sky.
Two young girls, wearing matching pink dresses, are standing by a large window with curtains. They are facing each other, with one girl holding a small object, and both have similar floral headbands. The scene is softly lit.
Two women dressed in white, possibly brides, are interacting with two young girls in a room decorated with flowers and lanterns. One girl is lying on a sofa with her arms behind her head, and the other girl is sitting beside her, both wearing dresses
Black and white photo of a table with a wine glass, an empty coffee mug, a crumpled tissue, a black notebook with writing, and a sheet of paper with handwritten notes and drawings, including jewelry sketches and a stick pen.
A woman in red traditional attire and a man in a black tuxedo stand together outdoors in front of a building with wooden window shutters. They are smiling, and other people are visible in the background, suggesting a formal event or celebration.
A bride in a white wedding gown holding a bouquet, flanked by two people in formal attire, walking in front of a historic white building with dark wooden windows, partly shaded by purple flowering trees.
Blurry image of a wedding ceremony outdoors, with guests standing and raising their arms, some holding papers or fans, surrounded by trees.
Children dressed in pink dresses participating in an outdoor flower girl event, with flower baskets and flower petals on the ground, surrounded by green foliage.
A man in a black tuxedo holding hands with a woman in a white dress.
A bride and groom share an intimate moment indoors, with the groom gently holding the bride's face, standing on a decorative rug near a window and vintage furniture, in a warmly lit room.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom indoors. The bride is wearing a white wedding dress and holding a bouquet, while the groom dressed in a suit with a bow tie looks on. They are standing near a window with curtains and a framed botanical prin
A group of people at an outdoor social gathering, including women in colorful dresses and headwraps, and men in suits, with glasses of wine, standing and seated near a barrel table in a garden setting.
A young man in a tuxedo and an older woman in traditional African attire smiling together at an outdoor event.
A group of people at an outdoor social gathering, with a woman in a green dress and a red headwrap in the foreground, being embraced by a man in a black suit. She is holding a champagne glass, and other guests are seen standing in the background on a
Children playing and running around at an outdoor garden party, with a water fountain, chairs, table, and parasol in the background.
A young boy dressed in white lying on a man-made wooden and metal structure shirtless, with his arms stretched forward and legs extended, on a grassy area. Three girls are near, one in a pink dress and floral headband, and another in a dark green dre
A boy with glasses and a white shirt stands with his arm around a man wearing a maroon shirt with white embroidery, and other people are gathered in the background.
Outdoor garden party with a group of people dressed in colorful and formal attire, standing and sitting under large trees, some with purple flowers, with a table set with drinks and a white statue in the foreground.
A blossoming tree with purple flowers in front of a white house with open window shutters, surrounded by greenery and white flowers in the foreground.
Group of people at an outdoor celebration, including children and adults, some wearing traditional clothing, gathered under trees.
Group of people at an outdoor celebration, dressed in traditional Nigerian clothing, with some wearing red caps, smiling and enjoying the event.
Three women in colorful traditional African attire and headwraps seated on wooden lawn chairs, engaged in conversation at an outdoor gathering, with a group of casually dressed people sitting on a wooden bench in the background, under a garden with g
A woman with red sunglasses sitting cross-legged on a manicured lawn in a garden, with wooden blocks and metal rods on the grass, and a girl in a white dress sitting on a wooden bench in the background.
Person in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of pink and white flowers.
Man in a tuxedo with a bow tie holding a bouquet of pink and purple flowers outdoors.
View from inside a glassed-in room of a wedding celebration where three people, two men in suits and a woman in a red dress, are watching a bride and groom walking outside on a lawn. The bride is holding a bouquet of flowers.
A bride holding a bouquet walking out of a room with large glass doors, surrounded by wedding guests who are taking photos and watching her. The outdoor scenery includes mountains and trees in the background.
Two young girls in white dresses at a table, surprised with drinks, during a social gathering or party.
Silhouette of a woman holding a microphone and a paper, standing on a stage decorated with string lights, with mountains and a cloudy sky in the background.
A black and white photo of a man in a tuxedo and a woman in a white dress sitting at a celebration, likely a wedding reception, with guests in the background.
Two young girls in white dresses playing on a grassy lawn, with string lights on trees in large pots in the background, vineyards, trees, and mountains in the distance.
People, including children and a woman in a striped dress, are outside near a building with fairy lights in the background. Some are bending down, and one girl is sitting on a ledge, with the scene reflected in a window.
A woman is being attended to by a man in a white shirt, lying on a raised platform with her head resting on a pillow and her arm hanging over the edge. Another woman with dreadlocks is sitting nearby, looking out a window, with her hand raised. In th
Two waiters carrying plates of filled and garnished dishes at a restaurant or banquet event.
A woman dressed in red with a matching red headwrap, smiling and holding her head as she laughs at a formal event. In the background, people are seated at a table decorated with candles and glasses, under a backdrop of string lights.
A couple holding hands at a wedding reception, seated at a table with drinks and flowers.
A decorated banquet table at an evening event with pink flowers, candles, and glassware, with twinkling lights in the background.
Two men at a celebration or party, one wearing a suit and the other wearing sunglasses, appear to be singing or shouting in excitement, with a woman in background and decorative lighting and floral arrangements overhead.
People dancing, with skirts and dresses, at a social event or party.
A nighttime celebration or wedding reception under a decorated canopy with string lights, flowers, and tables set with candles and wine glasses, visible through a glass with small lights reflections.
A man with a gray beard and gray hair smiling with closed eyes, wearing a white shirt, receiving a high five from someone off-camera.
A woman in a red dress with a red headscarf covering her eyes is surrounded by people holding dollar bills, some touching her and some offering money. The setting appears festive or celebratory.
A joyful woman is being adult-touched by a smiling man wearing a traditional hat at a celebration, surrounded by others, some holding money, in a festive atmosphere.