Johannesburg wedding, lifestyle and project photographer
Creative story photography for weddings, couples, family, portraits, brands, and the strange creative stuff in between.
JOHANNESBURG & PRETORIA – ADAPTABLE TO ANY LOCATION
Ever since I could peer through my dad’s little point-and-shoot film camera, I was hooked.
Now I dream up little worlds and catch them completely honestly. Camera or phone, I’m always shooting little fleeting moments and memories of life and I extend that into any work that I do. Every shoot gets its own little world, and you get to be fully yourself in it.
That’s where the magic starts.
You don’t need to pose – laugh at something your friend said, fix your partner’s collar, forget I’m there for four seconds and let life take over.
You don’t need to be photogenic. You need someone who’ll build you a space silly enough that you stop performing. That’s the actual job & that’s me.
Six little worlds. One method: dream it up, style it, document the whimsy.
Your day, caught as it actually unfolds – the getting-ready chaos, the sneaky speech jokes, the hands squeezed a little tighter during the vows.
Couples, engagements, anniversaries, family, maternity and newborn. The people you would take a bullet for, photographed like it.
Creative concept shoots, modelling portfolios, headshots, and brand imagery that makes your business look like a person instead of a logo.
Matric dances, birthdays, baby showers, bachelorettes, pets, and everything in between. The occasions that come rarely and should be savoured.
Self-portraits, collaborations, and concepts I’ve never seen anyone shoot before. The weird stuff lives here, and it’s my favourite room in the house.
Fun edits, poster art, commissions and custom pieces in the same whimsy. For when the thing in your head was never going to be a photograph.
Johannesburg & Pretoria – adaptable to any location – studio, home, field or wherever your story lives.
Half the work happens before the camera comes out.
We build the world together. Concept, moodboard, outfits, references, the daft idea you’ve been sitting on since March. You get a say in all of it.
We scout the location, walk the light, and style the details until everything in frame belongs in the world we built.
Then the plan gets gloriously derailed by something real – and that’s the frame you’ll print.
Anyone can catch a candid. Fewer people will build you somewhere worth being candid in.
A small and deliberately mismatched snapshots of my work
Have a look at my full gallery below (not my actual full gallery, that’s massive – this is rather curated)
Playfulness over perfection, candid over posed – thoughts from the people who lived it.
Engagement Shoot, Wedding – Johannesburg
“I absolutely love how she takes photos, everything is just so natural about it. She really captures the true beauty of everything, not just you but everything around you, she captures the vibe and energy around you as well!! She’s also such a nice person, I’ve never felt uncomfortable around her from the booking of our first shoot till the end of my wedding photography, she always made me feel like a close friend. If you’re looking for photos of your true beauty and not staged beauty I would recommend Whimsy & Thee everytime!”
Wedding – Pretoria
“Micaela is so friendly, professional, and has such a great eye for capturing special moments! We especially loved the candid shots she got at our wedding, and the joy you can see in every photo.”
21st Birthday Party – Johannesburg
“Micaela was an absolute pleasure to work with during the shoot! Very kind, reassuring and knowledgeable about her craft. She captures the true essence of a moment in time with heart and soul of the picture, with true focus on the subject and what plays best to their character in lighting and angles. Would highly recommend!”
I pride myself on my 5 star review average and making everybody happy with their day, whatever it may be!
More happy reviews on google if you are still on the fence.
Some of my shoots, my thoughts and travels get written up here
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I write about my work but also anything and everything. Dive into the whimsy…
To see my latest adventures and snaps as they come out
Just tell me the vibe, we’ll plan together and I’ll bring the camera
Johannesburg & Pretoria · adaptable to any location · 20 km travel included, then R5/km. I am up for any kind of event, person or project!
Bring your weird – I’ll match it.
Story photography for weddings, couples, portraits, brands & the strange creative stuff in between – based in Johannesburg & Pretoria, adaptable to any location.
Beautifully, honestly, & just a little whimsically.
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