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Best photoshoot locations in and around Cape Town

Written by: Ulandi Hartman

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Cape Town has to be one of the most iconic places in South Africa; a bustling metropolis surrounded by picturesque towns, renowned mountain ranges and breathtaking ocean views. We take a look at a range of different photoshoot locations this beautiful area has to offer.

Bo Kaap

A popular tourist destination made famous by its cobble stones and brightly painted houses, the Bo Kaap is a must if you’re looking to do a bold, couples or fashion shoot. It’s a short 8 min drive from Cape Town.

  • Location fee: Free
  • Address: Wale Street, Cape Town
Car standing in front of bright buildings.
Green plant standing in front of blue building.
Bright buildings and bright plants.
Lady posing with a coffee in front of bright buildings.

Boulders Beach

Whether you want to take photos with penguins or portrait, fashion or couples surrounded by the ocean and majestic boulders, this location truly has a lot to offer photographers.

  • Location fee: Free
  • Address: Simon’s Town, Cape Town
Penguins at the beach.
Penguin standing in sand at the beach.

Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel

They offer wide variety of unique shooting locations, every corner offers something special. The hotel’s actual accommodation is luxurious and quintessentially Cape Town – perfect for intimate couples or fashion shoots.

2 people in a coffee shop.
Restaurant seating view.
Outside of the restaurant, top of the building
Inside the coffee shop.

The Ladder

This venue offers a neutral colour palette with tall, white ceilings and natural design elements making it ideal for intimate portraits and minimalist fashion shoots.

Art hanging on the wall.
Inside the venue
Interior of the ladder venue.
Decorations for the venue.

Banksia Boutique Hotel

This classy, Victorian-inspired building offers a plethora of shooting settings. A luxurious poolside, lush, perfectly-kept gardens and a stately, twirling staircase… need we say more?

Outside the hotel
Lady laying next to the pool.
Facing the hotel from the swimming pool.
Marriage couple standing in front of hotel.

Olive Stone Farm

A charming farm location with a variety of indoor and outdoor shooting opportunities. Its wide open spaces allow for bigger family shoots.

Lady sitting in swimming pool.
Sky view of the venue.
Lady walking on green grass and between green trees.
Side view of the olive stone venue.

Old Tannery Venue

Moody, industrial and spacious pretty much sums up this venue.

Wedding couple walking into reception.
Woman posing in wedding dress at a window.
Woman posing on stairs.
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