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xo, Josie
Hi, I'm Josie! I'm a family and wedding photographer in Cape Town, ready to capture your story in South Africa and beyond.
Are you planning a wedding in Cape Town, South Africa (or anywhere else - I’m always up for an adventure)? Or maybe you just want a fun session to celebrate life exactly as it is right now? Either way, I’d love to hear your story!
Choose the form below that fits you best, and I’ll be in touch within 24 to 48 hours. Prefer the old-school way? You can always email me directly at info@risingroots.com.
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xo, Josie
Hi, I'm Josephine- but you can call me Josie! I'm a family and wedding photographer based in Cape Town, ready to capture your story in South Africa and beyond.
I’m based in Cape Town, South Africa - but I absolutely love to travel for both weddings and portrait sessions!
Travel costs are covered within 50 miles from Cape Town, but any weddings or sessions further than 2 hours will require accommodation. I’ll also help with location scouting and a weather-friendly backup plan if needed.
1. Where are you based? Do you travel?
For weddings: a $1,000 non-refundable retainer and a signed contract.
For portrait sessions, a $100 non-refundable retainer (any session type).
Once that’s sorted, your date is all yours - locked in and saved just for you!
2. How do we secure our date?
3. When will we receive our photos?
I’m fast with the goodies!
For weddings, you’ll get a sweet sneak peek within 48 hours, and your full gallery within 6 weeks.
For portrait sessions, your gallery will be ready in about 3–4 weeks.
Weddings: we’ll adapt the timeline and use covered spots/indoor spaces for portraits and family formals. I coordinate with your planner/venue, bring rain-friendly gear, and we can even plan a fun rain session!
Portrait sessions: we can reschedule once (subject to availability) at no extra charge, or pivot to a covered/indoor location. I also keep clear umbrellas on hand - they photograph beautifully.
4. What if it rains on the day of our session / wedding?
Yep - every delivered image is edited in my signature style for color, exposure, and light retouching.
I don’t deliver RAW files. Think of RAWs like cake batter - meant for the kitchen, not the party. They look flat, require special software, and they’re not the finished art you saw in my portfolio. You want the final cake, not a bowl of ingredients. 😉
5. Do you edit all the images? Can we have the RAW files?
Absolutely! While I do everything I can to be there for your session or big day, sometimes life throws a curveball.
For sessions, we’ll reschedule to a new day. If I’m ever sick or have an emergency on your wedding day, no worries - I have a trusted network of professional wedding photographers with a similar style and approach. You’ll still be in great hands. Your day is far too important to leave to chance!
