faq

How long have you been shooting weddings?

 

With over 900 successful weddings under my belt, 2024 will mark my 21st year as a professional wedding photographer.

 

 

 

Are dates provisionally held?

 

Unfortunately no.

A non-refundable booking fee and a signed contract are required to confirm booking. I see a number of clients sharing the same date so first payment of booking fee secures the date.

 

 

 

Do you travel?

 

I am based in Pretoria and I do weddings around the country and internationally. My packages include a 100km round trip from Rietvalleirand, Pretoria thereafter an additional charge of R5.50/km is applicable.
Flights, accommodation & car hire required for destination weddings.

 

 

 

Can you show me a complete set of recent wedding pictures?

 

On my blog you’ll find some of my recent weddings and my portfolio. However, when we meet at my office; I will present examples of a few full weddings – you will see what a final completed album would look like, rather than just my favourite images that I blog.

 

 

 

Will you tell us how to pose?

 

Yes, I will guide you but I aim for more spontaneous & real moments through the beloved technique.

 

 

 

Do you take table/group shots of my guests?

 

No, I do not take formal table/group shots of guests. I do take plenty spontaneous/candid photos of your guests during the day & evening, their reaction to the speeches, dancing, having fun etc.

 

 

 

Do you do engagement shoots?

 

Yes, I love them! We will discuss the look & feel you want, then decide on the location & wardrobe. Engagement shoots are scheduled during the week on Wednesdays in the late afternoons. Weekends are only reserved for weddings. You will receive 50+ high resolution digital images. Engagement shoots include a total of 35km travel from Moreleta Park, Pretoria, thereafter R5.50/km plus tollgates will be charged.

 

 

 

Do we need to meet you before the wedding?

 

I prefer to meet before the wedding, I find it puts both of us at ease if we can get to know each better.

We can set up a "Google Meet" meeting; I am available Tuesdays - Fridays 09:00 - 17:00 and after hours on Tuesdays.

EVERY MOMENT IS

PRECIOUS

I SEE HIM ONLY WITH MY

HEART

BELOVED

BELOVED PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUE

 

What is Beloved?

 

I truly adore this technique, as I strive to create images of special moments, which my clients will really TREASURE for a lifetime.

Blending the visual beauty of wedding photography with the reality of photojournalism, the appealing technique of Beloved gives me an unpretentious way to invite enjoyable experiences for the bridal couple while capturing stunning and cherished imagery of them.

 

With a Beloved session it is all about the true connection between the couple. Each image conveys a sincere, genuine and honest interaction between them. Beloved sessions aren’t photo shoots. They’re experiences – I am just nearby to capture it.

 

Beloved is a style of photography that blends both the art & emotional engagement of the moment. I apply the Beloved technique and fuse it with more classic & romantic style.

 

The photogenic technique of Beloved assists me in moving beyond the “fake camera smile” to capture the authentic, effortless and beautiful sides of your personalities that you naturally share with your loved one.

 

Let me explain the concept of the Beloved technique that I apply:

 

Beloved does not employ formal posing or a ‘say cheese’ approach. I invite the couple into an experience and then photograph the moments that result from those experiences.

Beloved is a multi-sensory occurrence.

Beloved means falling in love all over again.

Beloved is recalling why you fell in love.

Beloved is a reawakening of your love.

Beloved is about removing the distance that builds unwittingly between people.

Beloved is seeing what has always been and a revealing of what could be.

 

During a Beloved session your togetherness will be pleasant & enjoyable.

You can experience:

Spontaneous laughter

A few happy tears

A deep affection for your loved one

 

Beloved is a hands-on, have fun, feel good, photo-session. It celebrates and explores... showing love, feeling love and being loved.

 

Beloved is an experience of the heart that gives truth a voice, gives relationships strength, and gives love flight.

 

I thrive on going beyond just taking pictures of people. I want you to look at those images for years and remember, not only the click of the shutter, but the moments in between.

WORKSHOP 2023

WORKSHOP 2023

THREE DAY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

WHEN: 9 - 11 MAY

WHERE: TBC- the greenhouse cafe, PRETORIA

 

An in-depth and complete wedding photography workshop covering all aspects of the wedding day targeting difficult situations & aspects.

 

3 Full days of hands-on shooting & instructional theory time

 

TOPICS:

Marketing & Pricing

First contact & the booking process

Time schedules

Finding your style

Dealing with difficult situations

Workflow & Albums

Composing an image

Equipment – choosing the right lenses

Using natural light

Using off camera flash

An effortless approach to posing couples

Posing, evoking emotions

 

STYLED PHOTO SESSIONS

 

WORKSHOP INCLUDES:

Breakfast & light lunch for all 3 days of the workshop.

Styled photo sessions.

Hands-on shooting & instructional theory time

 

REGISTRATION:

Investment: R11 500 per person to attend all 3 days.

A non-refundable booking fee of R1500 secures your photography workshop seat.

The balance of R10 000 is payable on or before 01.05.2023.

All amounts paid for the photography workshop are non-refundable, but can be applied towards future workshops.

The price does not include travel or accommodation.

 

 

TO BOOK YOUR SEAT PLEASE EMAIL STELLA@STELLAUYS.COM

 

**Limited seats available**

 

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stella@stellauys.com | 082 568 3787

 

office hours: tuesdays - fridays 09:00 - 17:00

 

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