Studio40six

Studio40six Studio40six is a photography studio run by Marissa Venter. We are passionate about capturing relation Hi! I’m Marissa. About Me

A bit about me!

I’m a Johannesburg based wedding and lifestyle photographer. I have a passion for capturing beauty and I love to explore new and exciting destinations whether it’s in my own backyard or well beyond the borders of beautiful South Africa. I started Studio40six in 2012 after finishing my Fine Arts degree with a Major in photography. I occasionally dabble in food and other commercial photography but m

y true passion lies with people, especially weddings, maternity and newborn photography. I can’t live without my morning cup of coffee, my iPhone loaded with hundreds of hours worth of music, my trusty Wacom pen tablet, photography (hopefully that shows in my work) and of course my loving family and friends! When I’m not doing photography, I’m all about enjoying fresh air & sunset skies and having a laugh over everyday life. I enjoy dining out, but not more than staying in and watching a good movie. My Philosophy & Approach

The most important thing in life is love and relationships; spending time with the important people in your life. For me photography is more than just pictures - it’s about capturing an experience. So let’s make it a great one together! I want my relationship with you to be more than just business. My philosophy on wedding photography is that by getting to know you, I can capture you and your love as it really is in a creative, relaxed, and fun way. I want to be a friend attending your wedding just as much as your photographer. If you’re more comfortable with me being around, I can get relaxed spontaneous photos of you. My Style

My photography style is all about classic, natural, romantic and beautiful imagery. I strive to find a balance between documentary and editorial photography. I hope to create images that are truly you, but the best sides of you. But don’t worry; I don’t expect you to just know how to be in front of my camera. I’m going to work closely with you so that you know exactly what to do and how to look and feel your best. Being on your team is an important responsibility. I’m here to help you organize, plan and get the most out of your investment – not just show up and take a great picture. From start to finish, I am on board to help you rock your wedding day…

And to have a lot of fun along the way.

Marli Zietsman  & CJ - These lovebirds are getting married in less than a month! We finally had a gorgeous sunny afterno...
22/04/2025

Marli Zietsman & CJ - These lovebirds are getting married in less than a month! We finally had a gorgeous sunny afternoon and it was glorious!
Dress from Glow - Maternity dress hire
Hair and make up by TG Makeup by Tam

What a gorgeous blue-eyed family 💙🩵💙🩵
04/12/2024

What a gorgeous blue-eyed family 💙🩵💙🩵

01/12/2024
01/12/2024

Our contact form is the best way to reach us but if you are welcome to email us at [email protected] or phone us on (+27)83 252 7083

ENGAGEMENT SESSIONThis gorgeous couple is getting married in Mozambique next year and we are super excited - not only be...
10/10/2020

ENGAGEMENT SESSION

This gorgeous couple is getting married in Mozambique next year and we are super excited - not only because it's a destination wedding, or because they look like super models, but because this is my little sister!!

Hair and make up by Flawless Professional Make Up by Donique
Beige dress from Marlize Meeding
Sage dress from Belly Beautiful - Maternity Dress Hire

It is such a blessing to photograph two people's most special day and even more so when those two people are your friend...
21/09/2020

It is such a blessing to photograph two people's most special day and even more so when those two people are your friends.
It was stressful to dust off my wedding photography shoes after such a long time but it reminded me why I use to love it so much and thank goodness for amazing friends like Kyle from Bravo-Photography who stood alongside me and helped me capture beautiful treasures.
Jeanette & Juan - julle troue was propvol seëninge en die mooiste traan-trek oomblikke. Dankie dat ek dit saam met julle kon deel!

This is my gorgeous friend (and talented make up artist) and her amazing husband. Their bond is so special to capture! I...
15/08/2019

This is my gorgeous friend (and talented make up artist) and her amazing husband. Their bond is so special to capture!
I often forget how lucky I am to have a job that I truly love.
When I have one day off in 14 days of shooting, and I choose to drive two hours to do another shoot for fun, I remember that I ADORE making beautiful pictures and seeing couples reactions when the look at the back of my camera. I realize once again how blessed I am to make a living doing something that is a true passion!
So this is a shoutout to all the amazing people who have stood in front of my lens and allowed me to live my passion every day!
And thanks to God who not only blessed me with the talent and passion for photography, but also with amazing clients who allow me to do what I love.

Eleonora and Shaun has the most passionate love I've seen in a long time. Their love story is so sweet and nearly had me...
06/05/2019

Eleonora and Shaun has the most passionate love I've seen in a long time. Their love story is so sweet and nearly had me in tears during Shaun's groom speech. They came up from Cape Town to have a stunning wedding day at the Country Club Johannesburg.
Thank you for choosing me to share in your special day. I hope you are having the best time on your honeymoon!
Thanks to Kyle Van Der Schyff for being a great second shooter as always!

I am just in love with this dress from  made by . Worn by one of my favourite models  as always.                    #201...
09/01/2019

I am just in love with this dress from made by . Worn by one of my favourite models as always. #2019
Hair and make up by me

On Saturday we had our last wedding for 2018 and what an incredible way to end off the year. Vanessa & Michael had a won...
17/12/2018

On Saturday we had our last wedding for 2018 and what an incredible way to end off the year.
Vanessa & Michael had a wonderful celebration filled with laughter and joyful tears and lots of family.
The night ended with probably one of my all-time-favourite night portraits infront of a magnificent tree at Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club.
Big shoutout to Kyle, my trusty second shooter for always delivering and being great company.

When you have a stunning dress and a pretty cool flower setup all ready and your client doesn’t show... Luckily my gorge...
16/12/2018

When you have a stunning dress and a pretty cool flower setup all ready and your client doesn’t show... Luckily my gorgeous sister is always up for a quick shoot
Dress by

Address

Johannesburg

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 19:00
Thursday 10:00 - 19:00
Friday 10:00 - 19:00
Saturday 10:00 - 19:00

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Studio40six posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Studio40six:

Share