What Lee-Ann shoots as a Cape Town photographer
Lee-Ann's work: a few moments and how she made them
Every photograph below is hers. Each one shows a different kind of session, and the choice that made it work.
Doubled in still water
Lee-Ann worked from the far side of the pond, so the water does half the composition: the couple, the black vintage car and the canopy of trees repeat upside down beneath them, with a raft of lily pads breaking the line. Soft, even light holds detail in the white gown against the dark car.
Photograph: Lee-Ann Alicks
Eight in the dune grass
Eight people, two rows and not one hidden face. The group is built from the sand up, some seated in front and some standing behind, everyone close enough to touch. Low sun from the side warms the skin and catches the seed heads of the grass.
Photograph: Lee-Ann Alicks
Tulle and a backward glance
Two settings, one occasion. Blush tulle ruffles spill out of an open car door and fill the bottom of the frame; then a grey-blue gown in an atrium of metal seahorse sculptures, where a blurred sculpture in the foreground adds depth to a look over the shoulder.
Photograph: Lee-Ann Alicks
A story before the story
No face needed. A copy of Guess How Much I Love You rests against a navy dress, and the green background falls away into softness, so the title and the curve of the bump carry the whole frame.
Photograph: Lee-Ann Alicks
At home with her books
Seated on the floor in a chunky cream cardigan, chin on hand, she meets the lens with a half smile. Soft, even indoor light and a muted blue wall keep the palette cool and calm, while the stack of books beside her says something about who she is without a word of copy.
Photograph: Lee-Ann AlicksHow booking a photographer in Cape Town works
- Send your date and shoot type. Use the form: date, area or venue, and what you want photographed. A rough idea of hours or the number of people helps.
- Get Lee-Ann's availability and a written quote. The quote should state the hours of coverage, how many edited images you receive, the delivery time and any travel or location fee.
- Secure the date. A deposit usually reserves the date. Popular spring and summer Saturdays and matric dance weekends go first.
Photoshoot prices in Cape Town at a glance
Lee-Ann's own prices sit beside the typical published prices from Cape Town photographers this year. The full breakdown, with what each typical price includes, is on the photoshoot prices in Cape Town page.
| Shoot | Lee-Ann's price | Typical Cape Town price |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait or family session, 1 hour | R950 (family) | R1,000 – R2,950 |
| Maternity session | R950 for 1 hour | R1,600 – R2,900 |
| Newborn (baby) session | R950 for 1 hour | R2,500 – R4,500 |
| Event, 2 hours | Quoted per booking | R2,500 – R4,500 |
| Wedding | Packages from R6,500 | R9,000 – R18,000+ for 4 – 8 hours |
Where Lee-Ann shoots: Cape Town, the Helderberg and the Winelands
Lee-Ann is based in Somerset West, so the Helderberg (Somerset West, Strand and Gordon's Bay) is her home ground. She shoots across the Cape Town metro, from the Atlantic seaboard beaches to the northern suburbs, and out to the Winelands for weddings and family sessions.
Meet your photographer
Lee-Ann Alicks of LeeAnn Alicks Photography is a wedding and lifestyle photographer based in Somerset West, working across Cape Town, the Helderberg and the Winelands, including Stellenbosch and Paarl. Weddings, engagements and family sessions are her speciality, alongside maternity, matric dances and events. Her style is light, airy and natural: she wants her clients to enjoy every moment, relax and have fun. On Facebook, 100% of her reviewers recommend her.
She doesn't work from a studio. Every session happens on location: a beach, a garden, a wine farm, your home or your office. Your photos are delivered through a private online client gallery. Her wedding dates for 2026 and 2027 are open.
Questions people ask
How much does a photoshoot cost in Cape Town?
Lee-Ann's one-hour family, maternity or baby session is R950. On current published price lists a one-hour portrait or family photoshoot in Cape Town costs about R1,000 to R2,950, and every other shoot type is broken down on the photoshoot prices page linked above.
Do you have a studio?
No. Every session is on location: a beach, garden, wine farm, your home or your office. Outdoor light and real places are the point of Lee-Ann's style.
Which areas do you cover?
Lee-Ann covers the Cape Town metro, the Helderberg (Somerset West, Strand, Gordon's Bay), Stellenbosch, Paarl and the northern suburbs including Durbanville. Ask about anywhere else in the Western Cape through the form.
How far in advance should I book?
Book weddings as soon as you have a date and venue; Lee-Ann's 2026 and 2027 dates are open now. Matric dance dates cluster on the same weekends, so book a few weeks ahead. Family, maternity and headshot sessions need less notice.
How do I receive my photos?
Lee-Ann delivers your edited images through a private online client gallery that you can download from and share.
What happens after I send an enquiry?
LeeAnn Alicks Photography checks your date against Lee-Ann's calendar and sends her availability and a written quote. An enquiry is not a booking. The date is reserved only once you accept the quote and, usually, pay a deposit.