Ben Viljoen

Documentary Wedding Photographer

Ben Viljoen

Documentary Wedding Photographer

Chris & Jemma's wedding at &Beyond Ngala Lodge

A safari wedding in the Greater Kruger near Hoedspruit, where Chris and Jemma celebrated with their closest at &Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge.

Bride and groom silhouetted in the veld with warm African sunset colours and iconic tree shapes at Ngala Lodge. — A stunning colour image of the bride and groom silhouetted against the warm hues of the African sunset, with iconic African tree shapes in the background, capturing the beauty and romance of their safari wedding at Ngala Lodge.

Bride and groom laughing during safari wedding ceremony at Ngala Lodge, with ranger in background. — A candid black and white moment captured during a safari wedding ceremony at Ngala Lodge, where the bride and groom share a laugh, with a ranger observing in the background, highlighting the unique blend of nature and celebration.

Outdoor wedding ceremony under a marula tree in the veld at Ngala Lodge, South Africa. — A wide-angle view of a stunning safari wedding ceremony set in the African veld beneath a lone marula tree, capturing the essence of a unique destination wedding at Ngala Lodge.

Happy couple sharing a moment in the veld at sunset, black and white safari wedding photo. — A romantic black and white photograph of the happy couple sharing a quiet moment in the veld at sunset, capturing the serene beauty and intimacy of their safari wedding at Ngala Lodge.

Colour portrait of bride and groom in the veld at Ngala Lodge. — A captivating colour portrait of the bride and groom in the expansive veld of Ngala Lodge, showcasing the beauty and elegance of their safari wedding surrounded by the African landscape.

Bride and groom showered with rose petals after safari wedding ceremony at Ngala Lodge. — The joyful conclusion of a safari wedding ceremony at Ngala Lodge, as the bride and groom are showered with rose petals, surrounded by the beauty of the African landscape.

Black and white portrait of bride standing on old fallen tree stump at Ngala Lodge. — A dramatic black and white portrait of the bride standing on an old fallen tree stump at Ngala Lodge, blending the elegance of the moment with the raw beauty of the African safari landscape.

Back view of bride Jemma in her wedding dress at Ngala Safari Lodge. — A serene moment as Jemma prepares for her safari wedding at Ngala Lodge, part of the &Beyond safari lodges in the Greater Kruger National Park.

Groom lifting bride in laughter during safari wedding at Ngala Lodge. — A joyful moment during the safari wedding at Ngala Lodge, as the groom lifts the bride in the air, both sharing a hearty laugh, capturing the fun and lightheartedness of their destination wedding in South Africa.

Minimal black and white image of couple’s torsos and heads in the bottom right corner. — An extremely minimalistic black and white portrait, with only the bride and groom’s torsos and heads in the bottom right corner, evoking elegance and intimacy in their safari wedding.

Bride with pink heels and groom walking in the bush with fallen tree at Ngala Lodge. — The bride, wearing pink heels, and the groom walk together through the bush at Ngala Lodge, with a fallen tree in the foreground, capturing the adventure and natural beauty of their safari wedding.

Groom laughing with guest during safari wedding at Ngala Lodge. — A candid moment captured during a safari wedding at Ngala Lodge, where the groom shares a laugh with a guest, adding to the warmth and joy of this unforgettable destination wedding experience.

Full-length black and white portrait of bride and groom with lone tree in the background at Ngala Lodge. — A full-length black and white portrait of the bride and groom, set against the backdrop of a beautifully shaped lone tree in the veld at Ngala Lodge, capturing the natural beauty and elegance of their safari wedding.

Close-up black and white portrait of bride with wind blowing her hair at Ngala Lodge. — A close-up black and white portrait of the bride, her hair gently blown by the wind, capturing the raw beauty and emotion of her safari wedding at Ngala Lodge.

Happy couple sharing a moment with champagne in the veld at sunset, black and white safari wedding photo. — A black and white image of the happy couple sharing a celebratory moment with champagne in the veld at sunset, encapsulating the romance and elegance of their safari wedding at Ngala Lodge.

Bride and groom celebrating with champagne in the veld at sunset, different angle, black and white safari wedding photo. — A black and white image captured from a different angle, showing the bride and groom celebrating with champagne in the veld at sunset, offering a fresh perspective on their joyous moment during their safari wedding at Ngala Lodge.

Vintage-style portrait of bride holding a glass of bubbly with bridesmaid, natural moment at Ngala Lodge. — A beautiful vintage-inspired portrait of the bride holding a glass of bubbly with one of her bridesmaids, capturing a naturally candid moment during their safari wedding at Ngala Lodge.

Bridesmaid stepping off safari vehicle at Ngala Lodge, B&W documentary wedding photo. — A candid B&W moment captured during a safari wedding at Ngala Lodge, showcasing a bridesmaid dismounting the safari vehicle as part of the unique destination wedding experience.

Bride with groom and groomsmen laughing during reception, showing garter in fun portrait at Ngala Lodge. — A playful moment captured during the reception at Ngala Lodge, where the bride, groom, and groomsmen share a laugh, with the bride’s dress slightly pulled up, revealing her garter, adding to the lighthearted spirit of their safari wedding.

Groom with bride and bridesmaids sharing a happy moment for a portrait, black and white safari wedding photo. — A joyful black and white portrait of the groom with the bride and bridesmaids, captured during a safari wedding at Ngala Lodge, radiating happiness and the close bond shared on this special day.