Hello, I'm Mare Stander.
lifestyle Photographer
I’m a photographer and creative maker based in the Garden Route, where light, landscape and love come together. While my heart lies in maternity, couples and lifestyle photography, I also capture weddings, events, family sessions and matric farewells. I extend that storytelling beyond photography by crafting custom lithophanes that turn treasured images into glowing works of art.
Crafted With Care
I believe the best photographs happen when people feel comfortable and seen. My approach is calm, intentional and guided, without ever feeling forced. I create space for genuine connection, natural movement and real emotion, allowing moments to unfold rather than trying to control them.
From our first conversation to final delivery, I focus on clear communication and thoughtful detail. Whether I am capturing a wedding, a maternity session or crafting a custom lithophane, my goal is always the same: to create something meaningful, refined and lasting.
Why I Do What I Do
Photographs are more than images.
They are time capsules.
I believe every family, every wedding, and every fleeting moment carries a kind of value that cannot be recreated. My work is about capturing those moments in a way that feels honest and natural rather than staged.
With lithophanes, I take it one step further. I turn a photograph into something tangible, something that holds light and lets memories live beyond a screen. In today’s digital world, images often remain trapped on devices. A 3D printed lithophane brings them back into the physical world, glowing softly and filling a space with both light and meaning.
Vendors and Partners
Kind words from
Karina Smith
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Let’s work together
