Dean & Bernelee Nortje
Pretoria, South Africa





Wedding Photography & Cinematography
Wedding photography & cinematography for couples who want to remember how it felt, not just how it looked.
The Veil — Pretoria, 2025
Our Philosophy
The flowers fade. The dance ends.
The film is forever.
Real couples. Real moments. Stories told from beginning to end.
Dean & Bernelee Nortje
Pretoria, South Africa





Portraits & Details





Henrique & Zhandre De Sousa Neves
Pretoria, South Africa














Your story could be next.
Check Your DateBecause some memories aren’t meant to be remembered quietly.
Jan-Louis & Mareli — Rolling Waters, Pretoria
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The Eye
We look beyond the obvious moments — the glance, the reaction, the hand squeeze, the quiet moments between the big ones.
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The Story
Photography and cinematography work together to tell one cohesive story, from the nervous excitement before the ceremony to the last dance.
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The Experience
Calm when you need us. Present when it matters. We want you to feel comfortable enough to forget the cameras are there.
The best part of what we do is knowing our couples felt as much as they remember.
“We booked SkyRidge Collective very last minute for our wedding, but they never once made us feel like that was an inconvenience. From the very beginning, the service was nothing short of exceptional.
They were incredibly hands-on, even before the wedding, asking all the questions I hadn’t even thought about. They made us feel so comfortable, so welcomed and so confident that we had made the best choice — and we absolutely did!
What really stands out to us is that they became part of our wedding memories. They weren’t just our videographers — they were part of the day itself. Thank you, SkyRidge Collective, for the most incredible service we could have asked for.”
“We had such a great experience with SkyRidge. From the very beginning we had so much confidence and piece of mind that we made the right choice leading up to our wedding day.
The photos went above what we imagined, they really captured the moments as they were. When looking back at the photos today, we can truly feel the emotions of the day as if we are standing right there again.
On our big day they were early, they were professional and were especially kind. All in all, we were really impressed and happy with not just our big day, but also with the whole experience from booking until the final pictures arrived in our inbox.”
Photography. Film. Or both.
Whether you’re planning an intimate celebration or a full-day wedding, choose the way you want your memories preserved.
Photography
Beautifully crafted photographs that preserve the moments, emotions and details of your wedding day.
Cinematography
A cinematic film that brings you back to the voices, movement, atmosphere and emotion of your day.
Photo + Film
One cohesive visual story told through both photography and cinematography.
An intimate, photography-only telling of your day.
A refined photography experience across your entire wedding day.
An editorial, fully-immersive photography production.
A bespoke photography-only experience, tailored entirely to your vision.
We customise everything to your needs — your story, your way. Get in touch and let’s build something together.
Pricing on enquiry · Every Observatory package is entirely bespoke
A beautifully cut film capturing the essence of your day.
A cinematic short film telling your complete wedding story.
A luxury cinematic production, framed like a feature film.
A bespoke cinematic experience, tailored entirely to your vision.
Pricing on enquiry · Every Observatory package is entirely bespoke
A refined essential wedding story experience.
The complete SkyRidge wedding story experience.
A luxury cinematic wedding production.
A bespoke storytelling experience tailored entirely around your wedding vision.
We customise everything to your needs — your story, your way. Get in touch and let’s build something together.
Pricing on enquiry · Every Observatory package is entirely bespoke
Every collection can be tailored to your specific needs. Popular add-ons include
Speak to us about building a package that fits your vision exactly.
Co-Founder · Cinematographer
“I’m drawn to the moments that happen between the moments — the look before the vows, the nervous laugh, the hand squeeze, the reaction nobody planned for.
Those are the moments I want you to remember.”
Co-Founder · Photographer
“I look for light, emotion and the little things that make every wedding different.
My goal isn’t simply to give you beautiful photographs. It’s to give you photographs that take you back.”
SkyRidge Collective was built around one simple idea: your wedding isn’t a collection of photographs. It’s a story made up of hundreds of small moments.
The nervous excitement. The look across the aisle. Your dad trying not to cry. Your friends losing their minds on the dance floor.
We want to preserve all of it.
That’s SkyRidge.
We’re based in Pretoria and travel throughout South Africa — including Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban — as well as internationally for destination weddings. Tell us where your day is happening and we’ll confirm travel arrangements as part of your enquiry.
Yes. Our Unified collections bring photography and cinematography together as one cohesive visual story, from the nervous excitement before the ceremony to the last dance. Photography-only and cinematography-only collections are also available.
SkyRidge Collective is built around our two co-founders — Rynhardt behind the camera for film, Christo behind the lens for photography. A second shooter can be added to any collection if you’d like additional coverage.
Yes, an engagement shoot is available as an add-on to any collection — a relaxed way to get comfortable in front of the camera before your wedding day.
Yes. While we’re based in Pretoria, we regularly shoot weddings in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and beyond, including international destinations.
Every collection can be tailored to your needs. Popular add-ons include drone coverage, extra edited photos, a longer feature film, a social media reels package, a second shooter and a same-day edit — speak to us about building a package that fits your vision exactly.
Get in touch through our enquiry form or WhatsApp with your wedding date and details. We reply within 24 hours to confirm availability and walk you through next steps.
We respond within 24 hours — with ideas, not just quotes.
Monday – Saturday · We reply within 24 hours