Black-and-white photograph of the bride walking down the outdoor aisle at a Cape Dutch chapel, guests standing

The Art of noticing

luxury wedding photo & film — south africa

Bride standing at a bright window, her long veil catching the light

Close detail of the couple — pearls, satin and a black tuxedo

Bride and groom walking hand in hand through a flower garden in golden evening light

Black-and-white motion blur of the groom against damask wallpaper

Wedding guests raising a toast at long reception tables under string lights, mountains beyond

Couple at their ceremony beneath an arch of hydrangeas, guests looking on

Couple cheering hand in hand beneath ribbons as guests celebrate, mountains behind

White geese gliding across dark water at the wedding venue

Newlyweds walking hand in hand across a garden lawn, bouquet in hand

Newlyweds showered with petals leaving a timber chapel

Black-and-white moment of guests finding their names on the seating chart under fairy lights

Ceremony floral installation in deep reds and whites against a stone wall

for couples

Who want imagery that feels refined, real & deeply connected to their story

Our approach is calm yet observant — capturing the energy, emotion, and effortless beauty of each moment as it naturally unfolds. True to colour. Timeless in feeling.

Jena de Leeuw, owner and lead photographer of De Leeuw Photo & Film

meet jena

The eye behind the lens

At the heart of De Leeuw Photo & Film is Jena — the owner, creative mind, and lead photographer. She, her husband Henk, and their team work seamlessly together to capture your day as it unfolds.

the offerings

Two ways to remember it

Photography

Full-day coverage led by Jena — a curated, true-to-colour gallery delivered in a private online gallery.

Photo + Film

Photography and cinematic film under one roof — one team, one aesthetic, everything remembered.

Collections and investment details are shared on The Experience page.

in motion

The films

Caitlin & Joshua

Gustav & Linca

featured galleries

Real weddings, in full

Black-and-white reception moment — guests raising a toast at Mark & Amy's wedding

Mark & Amy

Devon & Lesedi leaning against a farm fence in the mountains

Devon & Lesedi

Nicolene's veil flowing in the fynbos beneath the mountains

Nicolene & Ulrich

kind words

“A testimonial from one of Jena's couples will live here — a few warm lines about how the day felt.”

— couple's names · venue [placeholder copy]

begin

Tell us about your day