5 Photography Spots in Pretoria

Union Buildings:

Situated in the heart of Pretoria stand the iconic Union Buildings.

This architectural marvel does not only serve as the seat for the national government, 

but its beautiful Edwardian and Cape-Dutch architecture serves as a perfect background for photographers, practising all kinds of photography genres. The venue also features lush green gardens and amphitheatre which serves as a perfect setting for wedding photography and couple shoots alike.

Voortrekker Monument:

This majestic, 40 meter tall, granite monument  is one of the most iconic landmarks in Pretoria, if not South Africa. It is situated on top of a hill in a 240ha nature reserve and its spectacular views serves as the perfect destination for landscape photography. Using the massive stairway leading up to the monument (and the monument itself) as back ground, you can also shoot some stunning couple/family photos. Tourist also love having their pictures taken at national landmarks and since the Voortrekker Monument attracts some 200 000 visitors annually it could make for some good part time business for photographers.

Pretoria Botanical Gardens:

This 50ha treasure chest of South African flora is situated in the Eastern suburbs of Pretoria. It is the perfect venue if you enjoy nature and -or micro photography with its large variety of plant, flower and tree species. Wildlife and especially bird photographers will be glad to know that there are more than 200 bird species within the borders of this botanical garden. There are also reptiles and small mammals like Duikers one can photograph. 

Sammy Marks Museum:

Just 20 kilometres east of Pretoria lies the Sammy Marks museum. This Victorian mansion boasts some 48-rooms, with some of the finest 19th century paintings, silver ware and porcelain, making it the perfect destination for some vintage photography. Outside the museum, the tennis courts and lush gardens is the perfect setting for wedding photography. Just 100 meters from the museum lies a photographers dream setting in the form of an old (run down) farm house and stalls. The rusted buildings and chipped off face brick  walls ads a lot of character to pictures, especially for couple photography, wedding and modelling shoots. The farm house is surrounded by a beautiful natural forest and the Pienaar River flows just 50 meters from the farm house and is a great setting for nature and modelling photography. Taking all the above into consideration it is easy to see why the Sammy Marks Museum is one of the most sought after venues for photographers in Pretoria.

Rietvlei Nature Reserve:

Rietvlei Nature Reserve is situated on the Southern outskirts of Pretoria and is the biggest nature reserve within city borders, containing wild animals, in the world. It is a nature photographers dream venue as the 3 800ha reserve boasts some 2000 head of game, including buffalo, rhino and lion! If you are a wildlife photographer that enjoys bird photography, you will be delighted to know that the reserve has more than 300 different species within its borders. The reserve has two large dams which provides Pretoria with 15% of its drinking water. The huge dams also serve as a breathtaking background for both landscape and wildlife photography.

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