Christiaan Hattingh

Brugge

Welcome to Christiaan Hattingh

Let's face it - posing for wedding photos can feel like a performance. Couples often feel stressed about being in front of a stranger with a camera and that doesn't make for great memories, does it?

After 15 years behind the lens, Christiaan understands that go-to poses feel forced. Instead, he believes in letting your day unfold naturally, and in connecting with you before your wedding day, because …

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...Great photos come from great collaboration

That’s why Christiaan includes an engagement session in every package. It's more than just practicing. It's about building trust, getting comfortable with your photographer and his camera. By the time the wedding rolls around, you'll be so at ease with him that it’ll feel like you're hanging out with a friend. And those awkward, posed moments? Gone. The result? More authentic photos that reflect your true selves.

Now, that's a memory worth looking back on.

His photography aims to be documentary style, edited in a clean, natural way, and designed to be endlessly fashionable.

Your experience includes:

• In-person meeting or video call - whichever works best for you. (Hint: chances are good that he's baked a cake, so opt for meeting in person.)
• Wedding planning tips and guidance - only if you need it.
• Engagement shoot to break the ice.
• Wedding day coverage with an eye for authentic moments.
• Preview within three days (because he gets how eager you are to show off)
• Full online gallery, shareable with anyone.

Extras: High-end albums, a second photographer for more coverage, and extended hours if you want to see his South African rain dance.

Unique attributes​​​​​​​

• Serendipity: Genuine, unscripted moments instead of overly-posed.
• Experience: Capturing the beautiful chaos of weddings since 2010.
• Connection: An engagement shoot is always included to get the best results on your wedding day ...
• Comfort: … because photos always look better when a couple feels at ease.

About Christiaan Hattingh

Meet the photographer who blends discretion with a keen eye for detail. Putting all that skill and experience to good use, he’s always focused more on observing and capturing the essence of your celebration. Taking pictures you didn't even know you were looking for. If your guests find Christiaan’s serious expression intriguing, just tell them: "He's got that 'resting photographer face', but wait till you see the authentic moments he preserves."

His English comes with a twist (hello South African-Dutch accent), his humor with a touch of dry wit and sarcasm, while his calming energy can be contagious.

Active in

Belgium and abroad. (Hint: take him back home for a South-African golden hour on safari. He might even tease the tail of a cheetah … again. Check his Insta for proof.)

Reach out to Christiaan Hattingh via the contact form on the right side of this page for a faster response. He's ready to help make your wedding photos something you'll cherish for decades to come.