Anneli Young Photography

I grew up in Despatch, Eastern Cape. I married my husband in 2006 and we farm with citrus and avocados in Hankey, EC.

I am a musician and studied music at the NMMU in Port Elizabeth. After I got my BMus(music) degree, I taught for a few years but it was not until I was almost done with my 3 months’ maternity leave that I realized I don’t want to be that mom, I want to be on the farm with my son. I resigned from the school I was teaching at and don’t regret that decision for one minute. My best friend got married shortly after, I have never even thought of being a wedding photographer before then, those were my first wedding photos I ever took, and the rest as they say is history. It started small with a few photos here and there and later everywhere! Hankey is such a small town and the support I have been getting from our community is so overwhelming. I LOVE what I’m doing now, the fact that my hobby turned into a business, makes me feel so blessed.

I also have 3 beautiful kids, Shawn 8, Hayley 6 and Emily 2 - and they have filled my life with nothing but happiness. I feel like I am busy living the best years of my life.

I am a “real” person. I didn’t study to be a photographer, it just happened, I feel it was meant to be and would love to make you part of my story.

Please note that when booking with me, I will take approximately 4-6 weeks to deliver your photos. Weddings approximately 7 weeks.
I am extremely blessed to have such an amazing support base - and that I have so many clients at the same time.

Thanks for taking the time to visit my page. I would love to be part of your story xxx