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19 spots · 8 towns

Matric dance photoshoot locations in South Africa

Matric dance photos happen once, so the location matters. This page pulls together every spot on the list that works for a matric farewell shoot, 19 of them so far across 8 towns and cities. Whoever is planning it, a parent, the matriculant or the photographer, you can pick a place here instead of scrambling for one the week before.

Each spot shows what it costs, who to phone and when the light is best. If your date is already set, open the spot page, check the golden hour times and work your session backwards from there. And if you know a great matric spot we missed, add it to the list.

Gauteng

Matric dance spots in Johannesburg

Gauteng

Matric dance spots in Pretoria

Western Cape

Matric dance spots in Cape Town

North West

Matric dance spots in Hartebeespoort

Western Cape

Matric dance spots in Atlantis

Gauteng

Matric dance spots in Hazeldean

Gauteng

Matric dance spots in Tierpoort

Gauteng

Matric dance spots in Zwavelpoort

Before the big night

Planning your matric shoot

01

Work backwards from the dance

The venue usually wants everyone there by early evening, so plan the shoot to end an hour before you need to leave. Check the golden hour times on the spot page and build your session around them.

02

Confirm the venue fee before the day

Some gardens and estates charge a photo fee per couple or per group, and it can change without warning. Phone ahead, confirm the price and ask if you need to book a time slot.

03

Get permission in writing

If a spot is marked private or permit, sort it out days before, not on the afternoon. A quick message to the owner saves you being turned away with everyone dressed up.

04

Pick a backup spot close by

Wind, rain or a surprise function can kill a location on the day. Choose a second spot a short drive away so bad weather changes the plan, not the photos.

05

Book the photographer early

Matric dance season is short and every photographer gets asked for the same weekends. Lock in your photographer first, then pick the spot together. They will know which ones shoot well.

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