JOHANNESBURG FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
Capture Timeless Moments with a Professional Family Photographer
Explore My Family Photography Services and Specialties
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
Every family is unique, and our sessions are meticulously crafted to highlight each member's personality. I use expert posing to capture authentic interactions, ensuring a natural, comfortable experience and timeless results.
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 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
Step into my studio for an opportunity to create stunning family portraits. With years of experience, I guide each session smoothly, making it a fun and memorable experience for your family.
Your Family Artwork
Transform fleeting moments into timeless works of art.
My studio offers custom framing and designer photo albums to preserve these treasured moments beautifully. Imagine a framed print or an elegant album as a centrepiece in your home—a constant reminder of the bonds that hold your family together.
My Promise to You
From our initial consultation to the final delivery of your photos, I am committed to providing a remarkable experience. You're not just getting pictures; you're getting bespoke works of art that tell your family's unique story.
Book Your Family Session Today
Let's create something unforgettable. Contact me to schedule your session and celebrate your family with portraits that will be cherished for generations.
Contact Me to Schedule Your Session
Are you ready to capture the essence of your family in stunning detail? Contact me today, and we can start planning your perfect family photoshoot.