Hi, I'm Elmarie
I’m the heart and hands behind Film and Fiesta Photography—a wedding and lifestyle photographer in Magoebaskloof, Limpopo, with a love for moody tones, soft light, and soul-filled storytelling. I live for the magic of connection: the kind that happens in quiet glances, joyful chaos, and everyday rituals. Whether I’m capturing the start of a marriage, a maternity milestone, or the tender beauty of family life, I approach each story with gentle curiosity and deep care.
Calling the pine-covered mountains of Magoebaskloof, South Africa, home, I’m raising a little family of my own together with my husband—and it’s this lived experience that shapes how I see the world through my lens. I know how quickly time slips through our fingers, how the most ordinary moments often turn out to be the most sacred, and how important it is to have something to hold onto.
Photography, to me, is more than images—it’s memory, emotion, and meaning, preserved in a way that feels true to you. If you’re looking for a photographer in Limpopo who values feeling over perfection and story over poses, you’re in the right place.
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HONEST, HEART-LED PHOTOGRAPHY
the experience
Your story deserves to be remembered just as it felt—full of warmth, movement, and meaning. At Film and Fiesta, I create images that feel like memories: honest, emotive, and softly cinematic. Whether you’re exchanging vows beneath a forest canopy or wrapped in the everyday wonder of family life, I’m drawn to the in-between moments—the quiet gestures, wild laughter, and tender pauses that make your story yours.
Based in the heart of Magoebaskloof, Limpopo, I feel endlessly inspired by the magic of this place. With its rolling hills, all shades of greens, misty mountains, rivers, colourful spring blooms and soft rains, Magoebaskloof is a dreamscape for lovers and families alike. Every corner holds something spectacular, and it’s a joy to guide my clients through these breathtaking backdrops—each location offering a new layer of mood, light, and meaning.
This is more than just a photo session—it’s a pause in time, a space to simply be yourselves, and a chance to create something beautiful and lasting. From the moment you get in touch, I’m here to make things feel natural and joy-filled. Whether we’re wandering through tall grasses, chasing golden light, or sharing quiet moments under cloudy skies, I’ll gently guide you while giving space for real emotion to unfold.
Photography is a deeply personal experience, and I believe the way it’s approached should be, too. What I offer is more than just beautiful images—it’s a gentle, artful process grounded in connection, care, and a deep love for this landscape. Inspired by the natural rhythm of Magoebaskloof, my work is thoughtful and emotion-led, creating a space where you can be truly present and your story can unfold with honesty and heart.
WHY THE NAME 'FILM & FIESTA'?
The name came to me as a reflection of what I love most about photography. Film is a nod to the timeless, nostalgic quality I’m always chasing—the grain, the depth, the way it makes a moment feel both real and a little magical. Though I shoot digitally, I’m drawn to the look and emotion of old film photographs: honest, imperfect, soulful. It reminds me that the beauty is in the feeling, not the flawless.
Fiesta is for the celebration—for the joy I get to witness and document. Whether it’s a wedding, a farewell, a growing belly or a messy, magical day at home with your children, I see it all as worth remembering. There’s so much light and love in the ordinary moments and the big ones too, and I approach both with the same care.
Together, Film and Fiesta is about holding space for emotion and energy—both the quiet and the loud, the stillness and the sparkle. And while film is in the name, I don’t offer videography—just photographs filled with movement, meaning, and memory.
