15 Dec 2025


Liezl & Daniel


Liezl & Daniel’s wedding at Karoo 1 Hotel was one of those days that felt both beautifully grounding and slightly surreal — in the best possible way.


It was my final wedding of 2025, after photographing three weddings in three days, with a 4am flight to Namibia waiting for me the very next morning. So to say I arrived at this day a little tired would be an understatement… but the moment I stepped into the Karoo again, everything shifted.


There’s something about that landscape — the stillness, the open space, the light — that instantly resets you.

And this wedding? It was fun, a little wild in the most joyful way, emotional in all the right places, and honestly so inspiring. The kind of day where you find yourself smiling behind the camera without even realising it.


From heartfelt moments to golden Karoo light stretching across the open land, everything felt effortless and alive. A perfect way to close off the year.


These are some of my favourite moments from their day

 

A white dome-shaped structure on a arid hillside with a winding path leading to its arched wooden door.
Two well-dressed men in suits stand on an outdoor balcony with a scenic desert landscape in the background.
Groom and groomsmen in tan pants, suspenders, and bow ties posing outdoors at a sunny wedding.
Five groomsmen in white shirts, suspenders, and bow ties toasting with drinks outdoors on a sunny day.
Smiling groom in grey suit holding champagne glass on outdoor deck with desert landscape and hills behind him.
A man in a grey suit drinks wine on a balcony with arid hills in the background.
Groom in grey suit holds champagne glass overlooking white dome chapel on arid hillside wedding venue.
Smiling man in gray blazer and sunglasses raises a glass during an outdoor toast with friends on a sunny day.
Groom and groomsmen in suspenders walking together on desert path with dome structure and mountains in background.
Groom with groomsmen wearing suspenders and khaki pants posing in arid landscape with dome building on hillside.
Two groomsmen in sunglasses walk outdoors at a desert wedding, one smoking and wearing a suit.
Wedding party group standing on deck of modern building nestled against dramatic desert hillside with parked vehicles.
Bridesmaids in sage satin robes sit together on a bed laughing during wedding preparations.
A bride and bridesmaids in sage green dresses celebrating together outside a white colonial-style venue.
Bride and bridesmaids in sage green dresses posing by a pool at an elegant outdoor wedding venue.
Bridesmaids in sage green satin jumpsuits toasting champagne with bride in white outside a whitewashed venue.
Bride showing off engagement ring while celebrating with bridesmaids holding champagne glasses outdoors.
Mother helps blonde bride into elegant lace wedding gown in rustic room with chandelier.
Bride in white lace gown assisted by mother in navy dress during wedding preparations in rustic bedroom.
Black and white photo of a bride having her lace wedding dress zipped up from behind.
Smiling bride in strapless lace wedding gown holding a cupcake, black and white portrait.
Elegant bride in a strapless lace wedding gown standing in a doorway on her wedding day.
Bride in strapless white lace wedding gown standing in doorway of rustic venue getting ready.
Black and white photo of bride walking down hallway in strapless wedding gown at rustic venue.
Bride in white gown reveals herself to bridesmaids in black halter dresses at a farm wedding venue.
Bride in a strapless white lace gown reveals herself to bridesmaids dressed in black at a wedding.
Black and white photo of bridesmaids in black dresses reacting emotionally to bride at outdoor wedding.
Bridesmaids in black dresses react with joy as bride reveals her wedding gown poolside.
Bride in white gown embraced by bridesmaids in dark dresses at a rustic wedding venue.
Black and white photo of bride embraced by four bridesmaids in group hug at wedding venue.
Black and white photo of bride in wedding dress revealing gown to emotional bridesmaids in black dresses outdoors.
Two bridesmaids in black halter dresses share a candid moment in black and white photo.
Stone pathway leading to a white dome-shaped wedding chapel in an arid landscape.
Smiling groom in grey suit stands at altar with groomsman in suspenders at floral wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom share a tender embrace during wedding ceremony while groomsmen watch in elegant indoor venue.
Bride and groom share first dance embrace in black and white wedding photo with guests watching.
Bride in lace wedding gown and groom in grey suit posing together against a white wall indoors.
Two white urn vases with elegant white floral arrangements displayed on white pedestals in a bright minimalist wedding venue.
Bride and groom share an intimate moment at the altar inside a whitewashed arched chapel.
Wedding ceremony inside a rustic arched venue with wooden ceiling and seated guests.
Wedding ceremony inside a rustic white chapel with arched ceiling and guests seated in rows.
Guests seated at an elegant wedding ceremony inside a rustic white arched hall.
White parasols in a wicker basket beside a draped table at an outdoor wedding venue entrance.
Bride and groom standing together under a white arched ceiling with a round window in a minimalist chapel.
Smiling bride in strapless white lace gown during wedding ceremony beside floral arrangement.
Bride in a strapless lace wedding gown with tulle overlay being assisted in a bright white room.
Bride raises arms in joy as she exits a Mediterranean chapel with groom, surrounded by cheering wedding guests.
Bride and groom walk through confetti shower surrounded by cheering wedding guests outdoors.
Newlyweds walk through confetti shower as smiling guests celebrate their outdoor beach wedding ceremony exit.
Newlyweds walking hand in hand after outdoor wedding ceremony as guests celebrate around them.
Groom in grey suit holds bride's hand as they exit a whitewashed chapel while guests toss confetti.
Bride and groom sharing first kiss after outdoor wedding ceremony with guests celebrating behind them.
Bride and groom share a tender moment outside a white chapel while wedding guests celebrate around them.
Bride and groom raise arms in joy after wedding ceremony with guests cheering in scenic outdoor setting.
Bride and groom pose outdoors in desert landscape, bride holding white floral bouquet in strapless gown.
Bride and groom walking on stone path, bride holding white bouquet with veil flowing.
Bride and groom walking outdoors on a sunny day, bride wearing a lace gown with veil and holding bouquet.
Black and white photo of bride and groom walking along stone path at outdoor wedding venue.
Bride and groom walking together outdoors, groom holding bride's flowing white veil on sunny day.
Wedding guests gather outside a white dome-shaped chapel on a sunny hillside ceremony.
Wedding guests walking away from a white dome chapel in a sunny arid landscape after an outdoor ceremony.
Wedding guests gather outside a white arched venue on a sunny hillside landscape.
Crowd of wedding guests gathered outside a white dome chapel surrounded by dry shrubland on a clear sunny day.
Wedding guests mingling under white umbrellas on a sunny outdoor terrace with trees.
Wedding guests mingling outdoors under white parasols on a sunny day at an elegant garden reception.
Elegant wedding reception table set with blue floral plates, bud vases, and lyric table runner.
Couple laughing and enjoying drinks together at an outdoor wedding reception with guests in background.
Elderly woman in floral dress seated smiling at outdoor wedding reception among guests.
Wedding guests in colorful floral dress and black suit enjoy outdoor reception under green trees.
Outdoor wedding reception with guests gathered under white umbrellas beside a white stucco wall with agave plant.
Guests serving themselves at an elegant outdoor wedding buffet featuring fresh fruits, vegetables, and appetizers on tiered wooden displays.
Bride in a flowing white wedding gown and veil stands on stone path before a white chapel.
Bride in strapless white gown with flowing veil poses outside white Mediterranean-style building.
Radiant bride in a strapless ball gown with flowing cathedral veil posing outdoors at a white Mediterranean-style wedding venue.
Wedding party posing under a willow tree with bridesmaids in navy dresses and groomsmen in tan pants with suspenders.
Wedding party laughing and celebrating under a weeping willow tree with bridesmaids in navy dresses and groomsmen in suspenders.
Wedding party stands under willow tree, bridesmaids in navy dresses and groomsmen in suspenders flank kissing bride and groom.
Black and white photo of wedding party posing together under a large willow tree.
Wedding party walking together, bridesmaids in navy dresses, groomsmen in suspenders.
Wedding party posing together under a willow tree with bridesmaids in navy gowns and groomsmen wearing suspenders.
Smiling bride and groom surrounded by wedding party in navy and grey attire under a willow tree.
Wedding party poses under a weeping willow, bridesmaids in navy dresses with white bouquets and groomsmen in suspenders with bow ties.
Bride and groom share a kiss surrounded by cheering wedding party under a willow tree, bridesmaids holding white floral bouquets.
Wedding party posing together under a willow tree, bridesmaids in navy dresses and groomsmen in suspenders.
Wedding party poses under a willow tree, bridesmaids in navy dresses with groomsmen in suspenders and bow ties.
Radiant bride in strapless white gown with flowing veil holds white bouquet under a weeping willow tree.
Groom in grey suit poses with groomsmen in khaki pants and suspenders under a willow tree.
Bride and bridesmaids in navy dresses laughing together on grass holding white bouquets at outdoor wedding venue.
Groom in grey suit stands with groomsmen wearing suspenders and bow ties under willow tree.
Groomsmen in suspenders playfully lifting groom outdoors under willow tree before wedding ceremony.
Groomsmen in white shirts and khakis playfully lifting groom in grey suit under a willow tree.
Groomsmen playfully toss groom into the air beneath a sunlit willow tree at wedding.
Bride with bridesmaids in dark dresses holding white bouquets posing outdoors under a willow tree.
Bride with seven bridesmaids in dark dresses holding white bouquets outdoors.
Bride in white gown poses with six bridesmaids in navy dresses holding white bouquets under willow tree.
Bride and bridesmaids in navy dresses raising bouquets under a willow tree, viewed from behind.
Bride in white gown with bridesmaids in navy dresses raising white bouquets under willow tree.
Bride and six bridesmaids in navy halter dresses raise bouquets joyfully under a blooming willow tree.
Bride in strapless white gown walks with bridesmaids in navy dresses holding white floral bouquets outdoors.
Smiling blonde bride surrounded by white floral bouquets of roses and dahlias held by bridesmaids outdoors.
Smiling bride surrounded by white peony and rose bouquets held up by bridesmaids under a willow tree.
Groom in grey suit embracing bride in strapless white gown while kissing her cheek under a willow tree.
Black and white photo of bride and groom sharing a romantic kiss under a willow tree on their wedding day.
Blonde bride in strapless white gown gazes lovingly at groom in grey suit outdoors under trees.
Newlyweds sharing a kiss beside a rustic stone wall under a willow tree outdoors.
Bride and groom sitting together against stone wall under large willow tree in natural setting.
Bride and groom embracing by stone wall under a weeping tree, black and white photo.
Close-up of bride and groom holding hands showing wedding rings on white lace wedding dress.
Groom lifting smiling bride in white gown outdoors under a green willow tree.
Black and white photo of groom lifting bride in a romantic embrace under a weeping willow tree.
Groom in gray suit lifts bride in white gown under weeping willow tree in sunny outdoor setting.
Elegant outdoor wedding reception table set under rustic reed canopy with floral centerpieces.
Wedding guests in formal attire enjoying dinner conversation at elegantly decorated reception table with candles and florals.
Wedding guest holding a green apple at an elegantly set reception table with candles, wine, and blue floral napkins.
Guests celebrate at an outdoor wedding reception, raising their hands joyfully under a white pergola with floral decorations.
Bride and groom walk through cheering guests waving fabric at outdoor wedding reception celebration.
Black and white photo of bride and groom making grand entrance at outdoor wedding reception.
Smiling bride in strapless gown and groom in grey suit walk through cheering guests at outdoor wedding reception.
Joyful bride and groom walk through celebrating guests waving at their outdoor wedding reception ceremony exit.
Smiling bride and groom pour champagne tower together at elegant outdoor wedding reception.
Bride and groom pour champagne tower on rustic wooden barrel at elegant outdoor wedding venue.
Smiling groom in grey suit pours champagne tower with bride in strapless wedding dress at outdoor reception.
Happy couple pours champagne into pyramid of glasses at their outdoor wedding celebration.
Bride pouring champagne into a tower of glasses at wedding reception while groom stands nearby.
Bride laughing as champagne tower is poured on a rustic wooden barrel at wedding reception.
Bride and groom kissing beside champagne tower outside a Brasserie venue at their wedding.
White bridal bouquet beside champagne glasses and blue napkin on white tablecloth at elegant wedding reception.
Wedding guests seated at long decorated reception table under pergola, raising glasses in a toast.
Elegant wedding reception table set with white florals, blue patterned napkins, and crystal glassware outdoors.
Elegant outdoor wedding reception with white decor, string lights, and guests seated at long tables under a pergola.
Bride and groom seated at sweetheart table during elegant outdoor wedding reception.
Newlyweds sharing a kiss at their reception table with guests seated in elegant open-air venue.
Couple sharing an intimate moment at an outdoor wedding reception in a whitewashed Mediterranean venue.
Newlyweds share a kiss at their outdoor Mediterranean wedding reception under string lights with mountain backdrop.
Man in white shirt and brown bow tie delivering a speech at a wooden podium during a wedding reception.
Bride and groom seated at a beautifully decorated sweetheart table with white floral arrangements at their outdoor reception.
Black and white photo of a young woman in a floral dress listening attentively at a wedding reception.
Black and white photo of bride in strapless lace gown seated outdoors as groom places his hand on her back.
A man in suspenders and bow tie stands with a woman in a navy dress at a wooden podium during an outdoor wedding speech.
Wedding reception guests raising glasses in a joyful toast, smiling and celebrating at elegantly decorated long tables.
Wedding guests raising champagne glasses in a toast at an elegantly decorated reception dinner table.
Wedding guests raising champagne glasses in a toast at a long decorated reception table under a rustic reed ceiling.
Elegant white wedding seating chart sign on easel with Afrikaans text at outdoor reception venue.
Bride and groom smiling at each other on wooden bridge with rocky canyon backdrop.
Bride and groom sharing a kiss on a wooden bridge with rocky mountain landscape in background.
Bride in strapless lace gown and groom in grey suit holding hands on a wooden deck with rocky backdrop.
Groom in grey suit tenderly kissing bride on forehead while holding hands on a rustic wooden bridge.
Newlywed couple smiling together with dramatic rocky canyon landscape in the background.
Smiling bride and groom walking together on sandy path near pool in relaxed outdoor wedding setting.
Two-tier white wedding cake decorated with yellow daisy flowers displayed on a rustic wooden barrel.
Bride and groom cut their white wedding cake together in a classic black and white reception photo.
Bride and groom cutting white wedding cake together in black and white photo at evening reception.
A rectangular tiramisu wedding cake decorated with cherries and the inscription Pas Getroud on a striped tablecloth.
Black and white photo of couples dancing closely together at romantic wedding reception party.
Guest in floral maxi dress dancing joyfully at lively indoor wedding reception party.
Smiling couple in wedding attire holding champagne glasses and celebrating at an indoor wedding reception party.
Man in bow tie and woman laughing while toasting with champagne glasses at a wedding reception.
Two male wedding guests dancing and celebrating together at lively wedding reception party.
Bride in white mini dress dances with bald man in white shirt at wedding reception with guests watching.
Blonde bride dances joyfully surrounded by celebrating guests at lively wedding reception party.
Black and white photo of wedding guests dancing under bright stage lights in a darkened reception venue.
Bride and groom dancing joyfully with excited wedding guests celebrating on the dance floor.
Bride in white dress dancing joyfully with guests in colorful outfits on the wedding reception dance floor.
Black and white photo of bride dancing joyfully with wedding guests at lively indoor wedding reception celebration.
Blonde wedding guest smiling and dancing with champagne glass at lively indoor wedding reception dance floor.