Simone recently photographed our wedding up in JHB and we are ecstatic!! Her images are absolutely incredible. She really is such a talented photographer. Not only are her images incredible, she has a remarkable ability to capture a moment. Her images express a mood that not many other photographers are able to capture. Our wedding images are MORE than we could have ever wanted
— Malca & Devon McHardy
 
 
 

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Lifestyle Packages

Pricing


Aurelia Photography Clients

For all my dear clients who return to me time and time again over the years, you hold a special place in my heart. All returning & loyal regular clients receive a 20% off every future photoshoot.

Travel

Travel within Umdloti and up tp a 20km radius is included at no additional cost.

Please note that evening travel is not included. Travel after sunset is charged at R5 per km, from the base location of Umdloti.


Family collection:

Kindly note a 50% booking fee is required, remainder of your payment is due directly after your session.

Umdloti Mini Family Photography Session R800
Includes 30 high-resolution edited images. Umdloti beach only. 30 minute session. Limited to 5 family members.

Umdloti & Umhlanga Family Photography Session: R1600
Includes 60 high-resolution edited images. 60 minute session. Umdloti Beach at sunrise, Umhlanga/Umdloti Beach at sunset or Sibaya Forest in the afternoon. Limited to 6 family members. Pets are welcome.

Classic Family Photography Session: R2200
Includes 60 high-resolution edited images. 60 minute session. Location of your choice. Limited to 6 family members. Pets are welcome.

Extended Family Session: R2800
Includes 60 high-resolution edited images. 1 hour session. Location of your choice. Limited to 10 family members. Pets are welcome.



Maternity Collection:

Kindly note a 50% booking fee is required, remainder of your payment is due directly after your session.

Umdloti Sunrise Mini Photography Session: R800
Includes 30 high-resolution edited images. Umdloti beach only. 30 minute session.

Umdloti & Umhlanga Maternity Photography Session: R1600
Includes 60 high-resolution edited images. 60 minute session. Umdloti Beach at sunrise, Umhlanga Beach at sunset or Sibaya Forest in the afternoon.

Classic Maternity Photography Session: R1800
Includes 60 high-resolution edited images. 60 minute session. Location of your choice.

Includes a short artistic video.



Newborn Collection: R1800

Kindly note a 50% booking fee is required, remainder of your payment is due directly after your session.

A gentle, documentary-style newborn photography experience designed to capture your baby’s earliest moments in the most natural way. A relaxed, baby-led newborn session in the comfort of your home or or 3-6 month old dreamy water session at Ballito/Umdloti tidal pool. 50+ professionally edited high-resolution images. A professional online gallery for easy viewing and downloading. Up to 1 hour of shooting, allowing plenty of time for feeding and settling as needed. I focus on capturing authentic, intimate moments.



Mini Maternity & Newborn Combo Collection: R2200

Kindly note a 50% booking fee is required, remainder of your payment is due directly after your session.

maternity photoshoot & newborn photoshoot

This package includes:
A maternity session 30 high-resolution edited images. Umdloti beach, Sibaya forest or a beautiful garden of your choice.

A documentary-style newborn session at your home or a 6 month old dreamy water session at Ballito tidal pool.
70+ professionally edited high-resolution images per session.
1 hour per session, allowing for a calm, baby-led pace.


Proposal Collection: R2200

Kindly note a 50% booking fee is required, remainder of your payment is due directly after your session.

Celebrate your love story with a romantic and memorable proposal or engagement shoot.

This package includes 70+ high-resolution edited images. 1 hour session.

Your online gallery will showcase the magic of the moment for you to relive and share.

Includes a short artistic video.


Elopement Collection: R2200

Kindly note a 50% booking fee is required, remainder of your payment is due directly after your session.

This package includes 70+ high-resolution edited images. 1 hour session.

Your online gallery will showcase the magic of the moment for you to relive and share.

Includes court weddings.



Small Day Events, Gatherings under 40 guests & Birthdays: R2400 for the first hour | R1400 per hour thereafter

Kindly note a 50% booking fee is required, remainder of your payment is due directly after your session.


This package includes an estimated 70+ high-resolution edited images per hour, capturing all the key moments and emotions of your event.



Large Day Events, Events with 40+ guests, Evening Events & Matric/Grade 11 Dance Pre Drinks: R2600 for the first hour | R1600 per hour thereafter

Kindly note a 50% booking fee is required, remainder of your payment is due directly after your session.


This package includes an estimated 70+ high-resolution edited images per hour, capturing all the key moments and emotions of your event.

Please note that evening travel is not included. Travel after sunset is charged at R5 per km, from the base location of Umdloti.

Cake Smash: RR2200

Kindly note a 50% booking fee is required, remainder of your payment is due directly after your session.

Celebrate your little one’s milestone with a soft, whimsical cake smash experience, styled in Aurelia’s signature boho, beachy aesthetic.

Location: La Lucia Stuidio, Sibaya Forest or Umdloti Beach at sunrise offering a natural, light-filled backdrop.

A curated, minimal setup is included: Cake stand, floor rug, small balloon arrangement ,1 styled basket with flowers

Excluded: Cake to be provided by the client

You’re welcome to send through your preferred colour palette, and I’ll style the flowers and balloons to complement your vision beautifully.

To keep everything cohesive, I recommend outfits that complement each other within your colour palette.

Session Details:

40-minute session

10 cake smash images + 20 family images

Limited to 4 family members


Social Media Content Package: R1200 per month

A monthly content package designed for small businesses, brands, restaurants and entrepreneurs who need consistent, on brand, fresh, high-quality visual content for their online presence.

This package includes:

1 monthly on-site shoot (up to 1.5 hours)

50+ high-resolution edited images for social media use monthly

Mix of lifestyle, product, behind-the-scenes, and detail images — tailored to your brand

This package runs on a minimum 6 month content agreement

This package is available to a limited number of monthly clients to ensure quality, care and personal attention.



Travel for Lifestyle Photography

including family, maternity, birthdays, portraits, proposals, events etc.

Travel within Umdloti and up to a 20km radius is at no extra cost.

Travel included typically covers such as Umdloti, La Lucia, Umhlanga, Durban North and Ballito.

For locations beyond this area, a travel fee of R5 per km applies. This fee covers my time on the road and fuel.

If your location is slightly outside these areas, feel free to get in touch to confirm travel before booking.





Aurelia Wedding Packages

UPDATED: 2026 & 2027 wedding Pricing

My photography approach is rooted in artistry and intention, focusing on natural emotion, refined detail and the quiet in between moments that often go unnoticed. I capture in a way that truly matters. I have a romantic, timeless, and natural approach to wedding photography.

Each wedding collection includes a 1 hour complimentary engagement session at Umdloti Beach or a beautiful KZN forest of your choice. A relaxed yet guided experience for us to connect and for you to feel completely at ease in front of the camera before your wedding day.

Travel within KZN is included, no extra cost.

The Selene Collection

R11 200

SHORT & INTENTIONAL

4 HOURS OF PHOTOGRAPHY

72-hour sneak peek of your wedding photos

Focus: Decor, ceremony & creative artistic couples portraits

200-300 carefully curated professionally edited high resolution imagery

Online gallery

2 passionate creatives capturing the magic from every angle

The Freya Collection

R16 400

THE MOST LOVED PACKAGE

8 HOURS OF PHOTOGRAPHY

48-hour sneak peek of your wedding photos

Focus: Getting ready moments,, ceremony, coverage, decor and setting details, creative artistic couples portraits, family photos.

300-400 carefully curated professionally edited high resolution imagery

Online gallery

2 passionate creatives capturing the magic from every angle

The Aphrodite Collection

R24 600

PREMIUM WITH VIDEO

10 HOURS OF PHOTO & SHORT VIDEO

24-hour sneak peek of your wedding photos

Focus: Getting ready moments,, ceremony, coverage, decor and setting details, creative artistic couples portraits, family photos, cutting of the cake, dance images etc

400+ carefully curated professionally edited high resolution imagery

Online gallery USB & Prints

2 passionate creatives capturing the magic

Online or in person (KZN brides) planning meeting & timeline consultation.

Beautifully crafted short film of 3-5 minute capturing your ceremony and creative photoshoot. 3 hours video coverage.

Bonus: 5 fun Polaroid photos from your day on your day

EVENING TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION FOR KZN WEDDINGS

For weddings extending beyond 7:00 PM, accommodation must be provided by the client for 2 people for 1 night. (Myself & my assistant)

You may arrange this (within 5 km of the venue), or I can find accommodation/Air BnB within a R1500 total budget.

TRAVEL COSTS

Travel within KZN is included, no extra cost.

Additional Travel Fees for Cape Town & JHB & Destination Weddings

To keep things simple, I offer a flat travel fee for the most common destinations:

Cape Town: R5,500 for The Selene & Freya Collection only (includes return flights, accommodation, and local transport)

Johannesburg/Pretoria: R3,500 for The Selene & Freya Collection only (includes return flights, accommodation, and local transport)

For weddings in other destinations please reach out I’ll happily send a custom travel quote based on your location.

Let’s make magic, wherever you are.

BOOKING & PAYMENT TERMS

To secure your booking, a 50% deposit is required at the time of booking. The remaining balance can be paid through flexible monthly payment plans, making your payment experience as easy and manageable as possible.

All payments must be fully completed at least 1 week before your wedding.

 

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