Beautiful Photo Session Venues in Pretoria

Selecting the right venue for your photo session is not only important for the final look & feel of your photos, but also for how it makes you feel on the day.
You have to be able to be completely at ease and love the venue you chose!

Sometimes, this might mean your own home or a simple field with grass
& other times a beautiful venue with spectacular buildings & gardens.

Here are a few ideas around Pretoria, Centurion & Irene.

(Please note that the majority of these venues charge a venue fee.)

The Big Red Barn (in Irene)
A very versatile venue – areas with high upright trees, dirt roads, tall grass. Works well in Winter & Summer. It can get very busy during weekend mornings, afternoons are preferred for photos.
https://inthelightphoto.co.za/the-smit-family-centurion-family-photographer/

A family expecting their second child laughing during a portrait session at the Big Red Barn in Irene.

A beautiful pregnant mommy wearing a flower dress at Kamma Frans wedding venue east of Pretoria.

2. Kamma Frans (Shere/Lynnwood)
Private wedding venue & guesthouse. As the name suggests, it has a french look & feel. Besides for interesting buildings, quirky decor and lovely gardens, it also has a beautiful grass/bush area for variety.
https://inthelightphoto.co.za/forever-friends-pretoria-portrait-photographer/

3. Golf club in Pretoria East
Ideal for small families or couples. https://inthelightphoto.co.za/andries-nicole-couple-shoot-pretoria/

A couple that recently got engaged in a field of grass during their shoot in Pretoria.

A family of four playing during their fun family photo session at Kimiad in Pretoria.

4. Kimiad (Moreletapark)
Works well in Summer and Winter. https://inthelightphoto.co.za/jonker-family-maternity-photos-pretoria/

5. Irene Dairy Farm
A very popular photo venue in Irene, can be used all year round. Little kids love it.
It works very well for large large family groups – that might include a grandparent that cannot walk very far or on rough terrain & it’s wheelchair friendly. https://inthelightphoto.co.za/the-kokera-family-portrait-photographer-centurion/

An extended family posing with balloons at Irene Dairy Farm.

Pregnant mommy in the forrest at the Pretoria Botanical Gardens.

6. Pretoria Botanical Gardens

Beautiful gardens, works well for large groups & little kids. There are lovely areas to use all year round.
https://inthelightphoto.co.za/azael-nolwazi-maternity-photographer-pretoria/

7. Struben dam (close to Menlyn)

Beautiful venue in Spring & Summer. Has a large dam, large weeping willows and green grass.

https://inthelightphoto.co.za/the-rowntree-family-pretoria-centurion-photographer/

A family of 5, including a set of twins posing in front of green grass during their annual family photos taken at Struben dam in Pretoria.

An extended family walking with the sunset behind them in Pretoria.

8. Fantastic Ruins (Pretoria east)
If you enjoy old buildings/ruins, combined with bush & dirt roads – this should be your choice.
I absolutely love it. Works well for large groups, families & couple sessions.
https://inthelightphoto.co.za/haiden-family-pretoria-photographer/

9. Moreleta Nature Reserve (Moreleta park)

Fields of grass & tall trees at your doorstep
https://inthelightphoto.co.za/haiden-family-maternity-photos-pretoria/

A family of four smiling happily during their Winter photo session at Moreleta Kloof Nature Reserve in Pretoria.

10. Ivory Manor (Pretoria east)
A boutique Hotel & venue with beautiful gardens. https://inthelightphoto.co.za/matric-dancepretoria/

11. Kievitskroon Spa (Pretoria North)
Breathtaking Cape Dutch architecture in the middle of Gauteng. Perfect for couple or maternity photos. No children under 12 are allowed.
https://inthelightphoto.co.za/couple-sessionkievits-kroon-pretoria/

A couple looking at each other during a fun photo session at Kievitskroon Spa in Pretoria North.

A teenager enjoying art at Dancun Yard in Hatfield.

12. Duncan Yard (Hatfield)
Perfect for a couple session or even for headshots with a difference. https://inthelightphoto.co.za/audrey-pretoria-senior-photographer/

13. Jan Cilliers Park (Groenkloof)
A public park in a boomed off area, green & clean. Can get busy, but still a good option. https://inthelightphoto.co.za/family-fun-in-the-park-pretoria-family-photographer/

Jan Cilliers Park in Groenkloof family photo

14. Cullinan
This little town is very photogenic with interesting buildings & unused railroads.
https://inthelightphoto.co.za/hlatshwayo-family-pretoria-family-photographer/

15. Your own home or estate
If you love your home and that is where you feel most comfortable – it’s the perfect choice. Less driving around and kids are usually in their element.
I’ve done many shoots in Silverlakes, Midstream and other estates in Pretoria/Centurion. https://inthelightphoto.co.za/winter-family-session-photographer-pretoria/

Centurion estate maternity session at sunset.

Two sisters smiling under purple Jacaranda trees in Pretoria.

16. Jacaranda lined streets

Only in October! Works extremely well for relaxed, natural portraits. https://inthelightphoto.co.za/jacaranda-city-shoots-pretoria-photographer/

17. Horse farm (about 15km outside Pretoria, towards the East)
This is a real farm, with flies & dust – not for everyone. Unique & beautiful! https://inthelightphoto.co.za/basson-gesin-pretoria-family-photographer/