JOHANNESBURG FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
Experience the art of family photography with Bridget Corke in Johannesburg. Capture timeless, emotive family portraits that beautifully tell your unique story.
Since 2005, I have been a seasoned photographer dedicated to bringing family stories to life through my lens. I ensure that each portrait resonates with authenticity and artistic flair.
Let's create something extraordinary together that your family will cherish for generations.
My Family Photography Style: Unique and Timeless
I craft portraits that catch those Stolen Moments™—fragile moments, really—with a dash of artistry and a good eye for drama. I turn the transient into the timeless.
My approach to family photography is distinctive and enduring. I avoid fleeting trends and clichéd visuals. I focus on capturing the deep emotional bonds within your family, emphasising subtle yet powerful interactions like hands clasped and eyes meeting. This ensures that each image is visually stunning and rich with emotion.
I invite you to browse my family portfolio to see how these techniques vividly bring stories to life, capturing moments of love, laughter, and genuine connection in every frame.
Family Photography Pricing
I offer several tailored collections designed to meet the diverse needs of my family clients. Here is what to expect:
- Select and Pay for Your Preferred Package: Choose the package that best fits your needs.
- Detailed Consultation: Once booked, we'll schedule a telephone consultation to discuss soft wardrobe options, gentle poses, backdrops, and lighting styles.
- Personalised Session: We will craft a session that beautifully captures your family, ensuring a peaceful and fulfilling experience.
Great photography is an investment. My experience, patience, and resources are dedicated to ensuring your session captures perfect moments without the need for a re-shoot. Invest in a session that captures memories and creates an enjoyable, stress-free experience for your family.
Your Photographer
When you book with me, you'll always work with me.
- No Outsourcing: It will be rescheduled if I cannot photograph your session.
- Commitment to Excellence: You fell in love with my creative vision, and you'll get exactly that—images captured through my lens.
My Ideal Family Clients
- Artistic and Creative Portraits: You appreciate the blend of art and technique and desire portraits that stand out for their aesthetic and originality.
- Classic and Timeless Images: You value portraits that endure the test of time, capturing the essence of your family in a style that will remain relevant and beautiful for generations.
- Contemporary and Unique Expressions: You're interested in a modern approach to family photography and want images that reflect your family's unique personality and dynamics.
- Fine Art Family Photography: You see family portraits as more than photos; they are art pieces that evoke emotion and tell your family's story visually compellingly.
- Inclusive of Everyone: Whether it's couples, entire family units, grandparents, or pets, you believe everyone has a place in your family portrait.
Expert Posing and Attention to Detail
Each session is meticulously crafted with simplicity and care to ensure a smooth and natural experience. I will guide you through every step, eliminating any awkwardness or uncertainty regarding posing. There will not be any" What do I do with my hands" moments. Instead, I focus on capturing your family's connection in a way that feels authentic to who you are.
I aim to make you feel at ease, allowing your family's natural dynamics and emotions to shine through in every photograph. This approach makes the session enjoyable and ensures the final portrait beautifully reflects your family's genuine love and connection.
Classic Lighting Style
Using a single studio light, I create focus on your family's interactions, connections, and emotions. This controlled approach ensures that each image beautifully captures your family's subtle dynamics and heartfelt moments, providing depth beyond the surface.
Distinctive Lighting Techniques
Black Backgrounds: I use a one-light setup to create dramatic effects, producing striking contrast that draws the viewer's attention. This technique allows the subjects to emerge vividly against the dark background, adding depth and drama to each photograph.
White Backgrounds: I use high-key lighting to produce bright, vivid images, illuminating and enhancing the subjects against a clean, white backdrop. For a unique artistic touch, I also create silhouettes on white backgrounds, highlighting the shapes and outlines of the subjects to emphasise their forms with clarity and impact.
These techniques ensure each photo is captured and artistically crafted to stand out with sophistication and visual impact.
Retouching With Care
My approach is less is more. I use minimal enhancements to maintain your family's natural appearance and highlight tender moments. My precise editing accentuates genuine expressions without changing the essence of your interactions, creating polished, authentic images that vividly capture the warmth and intimacy of your session.
Family Wardrobe Guidance
You're all the stars of this photoshoot!
Wardrobe Planning: While clothing isn't the main focus, the right choices can enhance a great photoshoot. Here are some tips to ensure everyone looks their best:
Wardrobe Suggestions for a Timeless Look
- Signature Style: To make everyone stand out, opt for black clothing in various textures and shades against a black background or white against a white background.
- Colour Coordination: Choose a cohesive colour palette that everyone can adapt. This requires planning, so let the family's planner coordinate the details.
- Texture and Layers: To add interest to your outfits, incorporate textures like ribbed jerseys, jeans, or shimmering fabrics.
- Consider Modesty: Opt for long sleeves or a scarf if you prefer not to highlight your arms.
- Preparation: Ensure garments are clean and pressed. Take care of any dry cleaning or ironing needed beforehand.
Additional Tips:
- Avoid overly bold outfits unless they are traditional or have sentimental value.
- If you're unsure about outfit choices, consult my family gallery for inspiration, call me for advice, or bring options to the session, and I'll help you decide.
Plan carefully to ensure your family's outfits complement the shoot and each other beautifully!
Preparing for Your Family Photoshoot
- Hair: Ensure everyone's hair is neat.
- Hands and Nails: Trim and manicure nails. Opt for neutral or clear nail polish.
- Make-Up: Wear natural make-up to enhance features without overshadowing.
Scheduling Your Family Session
Maybe you're the one who truly understands the value—the one who has the foresight to know that, in time, everyone will be grateful for your wisdom.
Now might be the perfect moment. Maybe it's because family are in town, or life is whirling by so quickly you need to press pause. It is often about capturing our loved ones at the most crucial times—ensuring no regrets, only cherished memories. There is no perfect time to make these memories, but there is today. Let's celebrate your family as they are now because these photographs will become more treasured each year.
The Studio Experience
Visit my studio for a chance to create some of the most stunning family portraits you'll ever see. With my expertise in guiding and directing, I ensure a delightful, relaxed session that transforms priceless memories into art.
Your Family Artwork
Transform fleeting moments into timeless works of art.
My studio offers custom framing for enlarged prints and designer photo albums, ensuring these memories are preserved for generations.
My Promise to You
I promise a remarkable experience from the initial consultation to the delivery of your meticulously curated products. These are bespoke works of art, showing real faces and real moments, each telling your unique story.