My approach blends documentary-style storytelling and fine art. I step back when the moment needs to breathe and step in when something raw and real needs to be captured.
My aim is simple: to create images that are honest, evocative, and reveal something deeper—a story, a feeling, or an unspoken truth that’s worth remembering.
Image Credit: J. Kruger.
If you’ve made it all the way here, you probably already know the important stuff. So here’s some of the rest:
When I’m not behind the camera, I’m probably:
– Playing UberMom, interrupting my husband mid-thought, or multitasking badly with an Audible novel in my ears.
– Deep in an editing spiral, fuelled by Red Bull/coffee, wine, and spring water (because energy, hydration, and funzies, obviously).
– Painting (aka damaging walls and carpets), drawing, or contemplating life’s big mysteries — like why the laundry never ends.
I’m weirdly good at calming nerves — must be a mom thing. Look, if you need someone to take the arrow for you on your wedding day- I’m your girl. Tricky people tend to vanish when I’m around. My pleasure.
If your wedding has dancing kids or grandmas, you’ll get a lot of those photos. You’re welcome.
Sometimes (depending on the DJ/band, I can dance and shoot at the same time. Party trick? Maybe. Superpower? Definitely.
I shoot with Canon and Fuji. I have a thing for light - Yes, i know, cliché AF — but I will chase that sh!* down like it’s sacred. Sunlight, candlelight, disco balls, dappled forest light… yes, please.
I love books and art that make me feel slightly unhinged — in the best possible way.
My camera bag always has snacks. And an “oh-sh*t” kit. I’ll probably need it. You might too. Either way, I’ve got you — so you can relax and be in the moment.
If I shoot your wedding, I will cry.
The mother-son dance? Gets me every damn time.
Father-daughter moments? Total puddle.
But don’t worry — I shoot like an emotional ninja. Silent, swift, sniffling behind the camera but still getting every shot like a boss. I’ll fix my makeup later. Or not.
So if you’re looking for someone who’ll laugh with your auntie, cry during your vows, tuck stray labels into dresses, fix wild strands of hair, and deliver photos that feel like poetry—Hi! It’s me. I’m your girl.
Think we might be a good match? Say hi and tell me about your plans. Or keep scrolling for the boring bits—if you’re into that sort of thing.
K, BYE!
Rue Kruger is an award-winning wedding and fine art photographer based in the Western Cape, South Africa. Known for her refined use of natural light and keen eye for composition, she crafts imagery that is both timeless and emotionally resonant. Her work is an elegant fusion of documentary storytelling and artistic sensibility, capturing fleeting moments with depth and authenticity.
Her photography has been internationally recognized, with features in The Guardian, Martha Stewart Weddings, and BBC Online. She has also earned accolades from Admired in Africa and Rangefinder, and is a proud member of Fearless Photographers, a global collective of innovative wedding photographers.
In addition to weddings, Rue is deeply immersed in fine art photography, where she explores themes of memory, connection, and the passage of time. As part of the exclusive 24 Photography collective, she collaborates with 23 other fine art photographers to document New Year’s celebrations across the world each year. She is also currently developing an extensive fine art series—an evolving body of work set to be unveiled soon.
Looking ahead, Rue is creating a space for artistic collaboration, learning, and creative expression through workshops and a natural light studio. More details to come.
She lives in Durbanville, Cape Town, with her husband and two children, continuously inspired by the balance between art, storytelling, and the beauty found in everyday moments.
