About Me

 

Hi, I’m S.C. (Salmon Christoffel) Pienaar, a professional photographer with a National Diploma in Photography, earned over three years at the Faculty of Art and Design at Nelson Mandela University.

I’m passionate about delivering exceptional images through a creative yet disciplined approach. I create a relaxed, comfortable environment for my clients, ensuring that every shoot feels natural—while still capturing something extraordinary.

To me, photography is more than just pressing the shutter. It’s about everything leading up to that moment: the preparation, the connection, the vision. Each image is carefully crafted with passion, precision, and purpose.

Creating beautiful photographs takes dedication. That’s why I have deep respect for the craft—especially in the wedding industry, where every moment counts.

Photography is a powerful art form. It shapes how we see ourselves, how we tell our stories, and how we remember the most meaningful moments in life.

To learn more about my packages and current offers, click the link below.

Below is a list of all the venues I’ve been to and where I’ve photographed weddings. I’m proud to say that I am at 550+ weddings and counting. (Please click on the links added to the venue list to see what they have to offer.)

Beaufort-West / Boeteka Guest Farm
Bonnievale
Blaauwberg
Brackenfell / Schoongezicht
Calitzdorp / Uhuru / Calitzdorp Spa
Camp’s Bay / The Bay Hotel
Cape Town / Groote Kerk
Ceres / Koue Bokkeveld, Rocklands Farm
Dana Bay
De Rust
Durbanville / Durbanville Hills
Elgin / Rockhaven
George / Tramonto / Blue Whale Resort / Oppi Plaas (Waboomskraal)
Glentana
Gouritz / Rein”s Private Nature Reserve
Graaff-Reinet / Clifton Estate
Hartenbos / Riviera Hotel / Kleingeluk Wedding Venue / De Vette Mossel
Heidelberg
Heroldt’s Bay

Pietermaritzburg, Hilton
Johannesburg
Knysna
Ladismith
Loeriesfontein
Meerendal
Middelpos / Middelpos Hotel
Mossel Bay / The Gannet
Noordhoek / Monkey Valley

Oudtshoorn / Oude MeulSurval Boutique Olive EstatePatat Restaurant (Swartberg Country Manor)Signature DivineQueen’s HotelRosenhof Country LodgeProtea Hotel Riempie EstateDe Zeekoe GuestfarmBuffelsdrift Game Lodge., La PlumeDe Denne , Highgate Ostrich Showfarm,
Paarl / Rhebokskloof
Plettenberg Bay / Plettenberg Park Boutique HotelTsala Treetop Lodge
Port Elizabeth / St George’s Park Venue
Prince Albert / Aviator EstateAbrahamskraal
Riebeeck Kasteel / Groenrivier
Riversdale
Robertson / Du Von Estate
Somerset-West / Lord Charles
Stellenbosch / ZevenwachtSkilpadvleiNooitgedacht
Still Bay / Jongensfontein
Swellendam
Tanqua Karoo / Gannaga Lodge
Three Sisters / The Vale Guest Farm
Touwsriver / Kopbeenskloof / Leeuwenboschfontein Guestfarm
Uniondale
Victoria Bay / Victoria Bay Lodge
Victoria West
Willowmore