Matty van Rensburg Photography

10/12/2024

Presenting the wedding photos of Cara and Gustaf! Nestled in the stunning hills of Buccara Game Reserve, it was the perfect backdrop for their beautiful spring wedding. From heartfelt moments to breathtaking views, this day was truly unforgettable. Wishing you both a lifetime of love and joy!

10/12/2024

On an amazingly beautiful winter’s day in Graaff-Reinet, these two beautiful souls united in marriage. It was an honor to capture the love, laughter, and magic of this special moment. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness and unforgettable memories!

08/12/2024

Van Rensburg Maternity Session – Graaff-Reinet It was truly special to capture these precious moments for the Van Rensburg family in the breathtaking landscapes of Graaff-Reinet. Graaff-Reinet and the Eastern Cape offer such a unique backdrop for photography—from majestic mountains to golden plains, every moment tells a story. Whether it's maternity, family, or special celebrations, I'm here to capture memories that will last a lifetime. If you're in Graaff-Reinet, the Karoo, or anywhere in the Eastern Cape, let's create something beautiful together!
Jean-Maré van Rensburg

24/10/2024

Wat 'n voorreg om deel te kon wees van Freddie se Hoër Volkskool Graaff-Reinet matriek afskeid 2024! 🎓✨ Die energie en opwinding van die aand was ongelooflik, en ek het dit geniet om hierdie spesiale oomblikke vas te vang.

Baie dankie aan Freddie vir die vertroue om hierdie herinneringe vas te lê. Ek wens jou alle sukses vir die eksamen.

08/09/2024

Welkom in die Wêreld! Ek is absoluut opgewonde om die vreugde van ‘n splinternuwe aankoms met julle te deel! Ek is so opgewonde om ‘n paar van my gunstelingfoto’s van hierdie spesiale sessie met julle te deel. Voel vry om julle beste wense en liefde vir die kleintjie en hulle wonderlike gesin te stuur!

23/08/2024

Baie geluk aan al die wenners van Best of Graaff Reinet 2024! Hierdie prestasies is 'n bewys van ons sterk gemeenskapsgees en die manier waarop ons as 'n dorp saamstaan en mekaar ondersteun. Ons is trots op elke persoon wat bydra tot die groei en sukses van Graaff Reinet. Spesiale dankie aan Graaff-Reinet Advertiser

Baie geluk ook aan al die ander genomineerdes – jul harde werk en toewyding is inspirerend!

𝕋ℍ𝔼 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟜 𝕎𝕀ℕℕ𝔼ℝ𝕊 𝔸ℝ𝔼:

𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍, 𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐒 & 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆
- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐄 / 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋: WE Pinnear Pre-Primary School (Weppie Preppie )

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐒 & 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆: MatchPoint Tennis and Cricket

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋: Hoër Volkskool Graaff-Reinet

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋: Laer Volkskool Graaff-Reinet

𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 & 𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐁𝐄𝐃 & 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐅𝐀𝐒𝐓: Drostdy Hotel

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄: Profcon Resort

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆: Camdeboo National Park - Valley of Desolation

𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐃 & 𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐊

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐅𝐀𝐒𝐓: Our Yard

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐑: Steers at Engen Graaff-Reinet

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐄 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐏: Maria's Coffee and Café

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐋𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐓: The Coldstream Restaurant

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐏𝐈𝐙𝐙𝐀: Central Café & Take Away

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐓: The Coldstream Restaurant

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐘: Central Café & Take Away

𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇, 𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐘 & 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐘 / 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐒𝐏𝐀: Réve Beauty & Healthcare Salon

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐍: Salon Miems

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐍𝐀𝐈𝐋 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐍: Fabuluz Nails - Monique Minnie

𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑 / 𝐆𝐏: Dr Lucinda Booysen

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋: Karoo Health Care Center

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐏𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐘: Merino pharmacy

𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒 & 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒: Botha’s Garage

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐏: Hi-Q Graaff-Reinet

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄: Botha’s Garage Graaff-Reinet

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐀𝐑 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐄: KAROO FORD

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐂𝐀𝐑 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏: Karoo Ford

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐄𝐋 𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒 (𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬): JP Coetzer Panelbeating and Spraypainting, and VW and Grant Panelbeaters

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐓𝐘𝐑𝐄 𝐅𝐈𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐄: Tyremart

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐔𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐀𝐑 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏: Karoo Ford

𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐒

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐕𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐍: Dr RT Larson

𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 / 𝐀𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐌: GBG Graaff-Reinet

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐘 / 𝐋𝐀𝐖 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐌: Derek Light Attorneys

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 & 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐘: Graaff-Reinet Hardware & Building Supplies cc

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐘: The Coldstream Restaurant

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄: The Courier Guy Graaff-Reinet

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐘: SEEFF Graaff-Reinet

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 / 𝐁𝐑𝐎𝐊𝐄𝐑𝐒: Profcon Brokers (FBG Makelaars)

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄: JPS Brummer Funeral Undertakers

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐓 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐑: Herotel Graaff-Reinet

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐄𝐑 / 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐄𝐑: Matty van Rensburg Photography

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐘: Smhart Security

𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐆

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐁𝐔𝐓𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐘: Kamdeboo Supermeat & Trading Post

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐄: PDK Office National

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐇𝐄𝐑: Slater & Dutch

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐇𝐈𝐌: De Jagers Graaff-Reinet

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐄: Pick n Pay Graaff- Reinet

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐔𝐄𝐋 𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: Engen Riverside Graaff-Reinet

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐆𝐈𝐅𝐓 & 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐘 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐄: Karoo Living

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐄: Graaff-Reinet Hardware & Building Supplies cc

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐋𝐈𝐐𝐔𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐄: Pick n Pay Liquor

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐍𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐘 / 𝐆𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐍 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐄: Waenhuys - Plante en meer

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃𝐒 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐏: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗸𝗺𝗮𝗻

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐄: Nommerpas

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐘 / 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒 & 𝐂𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐓𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐄: XTT Graaff-Reinet

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐄𝐓: Pick n Pay Family Supermarket Graaff-Reinet

- 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑 & 𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: Oasis Water Graaff-Reinet

Over the past four months, our readers have spoken and it gives us great pleasure to announce and congratulate the winners of the2024 Best of Graaff-Reinet Readers’ Choice Awards!Thank you to the people of Graaff-Reinet – your nominations and votes for your favourite businesses in Graaff...

22/08/2024

Thank you so much for voting for me.

𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 ʙᴇsᴛ ᴘʜᴏᴛᴏɢʀᴀᴘʜᴇʀ / ᴠɪᴅᴇᴏɢʀᴀᴘʜᴇʀ 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗮𝗳𝗳-𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰!

Thank you to Graaff-Reinet Advertiser for this amazing initiative.

10/07/2024

Throwback to the magical wedding of Henrico and Anja in Graaff Reinet 2022!

It was a day filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. The beautiful venue, the heartfelt vows, and the joyous celebration made it a truly special occasion. Here’s to many more years of happiness for this wonderful couple!

09/07/2024

Beautiful autumn day in the Karoo, perfect for Dyanti & Glen's pre-wedding session! So excited for their upcoming wedding!

30/05/2024

Wedding Vibes of Cindy and Martinique

What a wonderful occasion it was capturing the beautiful wedding of Cindy and Martinique in the picturesque Karoo town of Graaff Reinet! Surrounded by their loved family and friends, their love shone brightly as they exchanged vows and committed their lives to one another.

As the photographer, I am honored to have been a part of capturing these precious moments that will be treasured for a lifetime. To Cindy and Martinique, may your journey together be filled with endless love, laughter, and beautiful memories. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your special day!

Venue: Profcon Resort

29/05/2024

I am beyond thrilled to share these beautiful photos of Joy at her Matric Farewell, taken at the exquisite Drostdy Hotel. She looked absolutely stunning, radiating elegance and confidence. It's a night we will cherish forever, filled with laughter, glamour, and unforgettable memories.

Here's to celebrating your achievements and the exciting journey ahead, Joy! You truly shined like a star.

26/05/2024

22/05/2024

**📸 Matty van Rensburg Photography and Sonskyn Photography at the Cycling Event 📸**

Join us at the Gideon Scheepers Monument for the STOEP TASTING - The Original 2024 weekend! Matty and Sonnika will be capturing the excitement, fun, and ride of the MTB Adventure Cycle Ride on Saturday, May 25th, from 08:00 to 11:00.

Book your ride👇
https://www.quicket.co.za/events/258479-wildehonde-mtb-adventure-ride-2024/

**Event Details:**

🗓 **Date:** Saturday, May 25, 2024
📍 **Location:** Gideon Scheepers Monument, Camdeboo National Park

🚴‍♂️ **Cycle Rides:**
- 30 km Cycle | R140 | 08:00
- 22 km Cycle | R120 | 08:10
- 12 km Cycle | R100 | 08:20

🏃‍♀️ **Fun Run/Walk:**
- 12 km Fun Run / Walk | R120 | 08:30

The event supports the Wildehonde Children's Cycling Group, which started in 2022 and has grown to 42 riders. These young cyclists train and ride on the beautiful gravel roads and single track in and around Graaff Reinet.

Join us to support the Wildehonde Cycling Group and experience the stunning scenery of Camdeboo National Park. Your participation helps raise funds for a specialized bicycle trailer, making it easier for these young cyclists to compete and travel.

Become a part of the Wildehonde pack and proudly call yourself a Wild Dog of the Karoo! 🐾

**We look forward to seeing you there!**

27/04/2024

30/03/2024

Congratulations to Cindy and Martinique.