The Why?… What inspires my Work & Wild Heart?

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A Happy HELLO to you!

Let’s get into it :) I want to get to know who YOU are & what you personally need in order to best capture all the wonderful memories around your stunning day true to you. Same with any Portrait session. To show up & better help make your day just epic & effortless! Be yourself always!! I want to truly show you the deep connection & beautiful subtle ways of the love you naturally share with your partner & loved ones.

This is about YOU having the best time, truly having fun, feeling comfortable & confident! About you feeling at ease & able to relive these memories for years to come. What are the important elements to you? Beautiful creative work & Wedding Photography should go so much further than just clicking away on the day. Let’s do this.

In the meantime, I’ll go first ;) Hola! I'm Soné, a passionate destination wedding & portrait photographer. With a keen eye for adventure & a love for capturing unscripted & honest moments beautifully. It’s a love affair with life for me. I specialize in creating visual narratives that truly reflect the spirit of your celebration. Capturing the essence of love stories against stunning backdrops in this beautiful country & a variety of different locations to create these everlasting memories with you. I thrive on capturing those genuine, candid moments that reflect the true emotions & connections between couples & their loved ones. Whether an intimate elopement in the breathtaking countryside, or a vibrant Beach or Winelands wedding along the Western & Eastern Cape, or the beautiful Mediterranean coast, I am passionate about documenting your unique love in a way that is authentic & heartfelt.

With a keen eye for detail & a love for beautiful light, I aim & strive to create captivating images for you that transport you back to those special moments. My approach to photography is deeply rooted in authenticity & creativity & my style embraces the beauty of imperfection, the wildness of nature & the raw emotions that make each session or celebration truly unique. By blending a documentary approach with artistic flair, I aim to create a visual narrative that is as adventurous & free-spirited as the couples I have the pleasure of working with.

Choosing the right photographer for YOUR wedding day is important. For those who value authenticity and cherish the connection between themselves, their loved ones & their surroundings, I would love to hear what you have in mind, and consider it a privilege to share in this moment with you. Building genuine relationships with my clients, getting to know their vision & personal style & working together to create a photography experience that surpasses expectations in the priority.

I also bring my passion for gorgeous light, ninja-mode observational skills, love for storytelling & enthusiasm for animals & nature with. Based in sunny South Africa, and available in Spain, the Netherlands, Europe & anywhere you might envision your beautiful memories taking place, I have worked with international clients from all over the globe & I'd be happy to travel to your desired Destination.

True beauty lies in the imperfections & the genuine connections that unfold naturally.

( Some cool background info: ) I’m a night owl. I put in the work & a simple, relaxing cup of coffee with a beautiful Sunset view is my simple pleasure. Simple joys.. Love it! When life gets very stressed, I want to be surrounded by my dogs & hug them endlessly! Yes!, dogs give the best hugs. Spontaneous adventures (we all need more of it), traveling, connection & friendship, Summer beach days & vast open skies are ALL on my happy list! Admittedly, I am somewhat obsessed with golden Sunrise & Sunset light (my favourite part of the day) & I also believe this is absolutely my forté when it comes to Portrait work.

I don’t really remember a time NOT having a camera in my hand. Family coming together, creative collaborations, or friends enjoying a special event. Those intricate moments, people’s natural way of being and then keen observational skills nurtured. I’ve spend years dedicated to honing my craft to capture beautiful moments. I have a BIG family - which means I’m basically ready for anything & expertly equipped to handle ANY sort of “chaos” ;) I’d love to tell you more of how I went from studying a degree in Sports Management to being an Elopement & Wedding Photographer for the past decade now ;) But we can always discuss any details & the experiences that it entails if you’d like to arrange a quick call / meet up. I’d love for the work I do in life to be meaningful, fun-loving, always growing, challenging, honest & captivating. To contribute to more beauty in the world.

Feel encouraged to invest in professional photography for your beautiful celebration or any session. You will always receive an observant, details driven, no effort spared work ethic if you choose to invest in yourself & your memories. Currently the amazing city of Cape Town, Stellenbosch & the beautiful Cape Winelands surrounding it, is considered “home base.”

( What’s next? ) Go ahead, click on the button below, and book a meeting or quick phone call with me today if you have any questions. I’d honestly love to hear from you!

Get in touch today & let’s create timeless images that will transport you back to the love & joy you felt on your wedding day. I would be honored to join you on your extraordinary journey.

Available to travel to Spain, UK, Netherlands, France, Italy, RSA and far beyond.

As a full time Destination Wedding & Portrait Photographer, I’d love to know what each client values & envision for their day, brainstorm ideas with you & create a wonderful & truly priceless experience true to YOU. It would be a pleasure to capture who you naturally are.

( My Approach to your day / session? )

I’d love to discuss this with you in more detail & find out what you envision :)

I suggest we meet or arrange a quick phone call & discuss a few details about what you have in mind :) I’ll better be able to share exactly how I might be able to approach this day with you & how we can come together to create something beautiful, effortless & just gorgeous! The aim is to be your encourager, storyteller & fellow adventure seeker! “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” & the moments I’d love to capture includes elements of love & life & the human spirit. A natural state of being.

Capturing the subtle ways of your connection, friendships, family, your wild hearts, adventures & all these moments & events true to what they FEEL like, is what I would love to capture for you.

We can easily create a personal / tailored Collection OR let me know if you have something unique in mind. We can absolutely make that happen. My approach is simple... A friendly, focussed, supportive & experienced professional service. I’d love to help make your day a joyful memory & capture these moments to cherish for generations to come. Curating to your day in a beautiful, natural, unscripted way & giving friendly guidance where needed.

Feel welcome to let me know what your questions are. The aim is to create a package or collection true to who YOU are.

Spreading a little lust for life, warmth & kindness in the process & capturing these genuine, intimate, silly, heartfelt moments is what a “summer heart” and Summerheart Photography is all about. That & the fact that exotic destinations for your nuptials & celebrations fill me with endless inspiration!

Let’s discuss your Wedding celebration - or beautiful Elopement. What do you have in mind? Perhaps either on a gorgeous beach, (I can rock up barefoot) OR at the edge of a mountain (fresh air is always a good idea) Maybe a more intimate celebration at home surrounded by the special people in your life?

If there is anything else you'd like to know.. You are MORE than welcome to just ask :) Be sure to send me a few quick details via the contact form OR reach out via direct email for any enquiries or questions you might have. 

Go ahead :) I’d love to hear from you!

Book a meeting or quick phone call with me today!

Soné x

Summerheart Photography