Bridget Corke Photography
Timeless Emotive Portrait of Michael Corke
Portraits for Artists & Actors
Confident Black-and-White Portrait with a Relaxed Pose
Iconic Portrait of Nelson Mandela and Graça Machel
Warm and Authentic Black-and-White Portrait
Dramatic Monochrome Portrait with Hand Gesture
Relaxed Black-and-White Full-Body Portrait
Dignified Black-and-White Portrait Nelson Mandela
Artistic Portrait of a Woman in Black with Accessories
Award-Winning Portrait of Empowered Josina Machel
Award-Winning Captivating Portrait of a Woman in Black
Striking Black and White Portrait Radiant Smile
Patrick Mavros Silhouette Portrait with Cigar
Dramatic Award-Winning Profile of an Old Man
Empowering Award-Winning Portrait with Bold Contrast
Contemplative Black-and-White Portrait
Soft Confidence in Monochrome
Artistic Black-and-White Musician Portrait
Smiling Woman in Black Jacket Professional Portrait
Reflective Portrait of a Global Icon: Nelson Mandela
Home »
Portraits

Portrait Photography Johannesburg

Portraits are not about roles, titles, or performance.

They are about presence — who you are, as you are, in this moment of your life.

With over twenty years of experience, I create timeless portrait studies from my Johannesburg studio, honouring character, individuality, and quiet strength.

This is not fast photography.
It is considered, guided, and deeply personal.

A Thoughtful Portrait Experience

Every portrait session is shaped around you — your energy, your story, and the way you wish to be remembered.

I work slowly and deliberately, using light, shadow, and careful direction to reveal something real rather than something rehearsed. There is no pressure to perform and no expectation to be anything other than yourself.

This is a collaborative process, grounded in trust and intuition, designed to create portraits that feel honest and enduring.

More Than a Photograph

Each portrait is a visual narrative — a quiet record of identity, connection, and presence.

These images are created to last.
Not trends.
Not moments for today only.

They are portraits intended to be lived with, reflected on, and valued over time.

The Portrait Collection

This gallery represents a selection of portrait work created for individuals at different stages of life — moments of transition, reflection, confidence, or simply the desire to be seen with clarity and intention.

Every image you see here was created through a considered studio experience and finished with the same care and attention to detail.

Let’s Create Something Meaningful

If you are drawn to portraits that are quiet, intentional, and emotionally grounded, you are warmly invited to explore this body of work.

Each portrait session is an invitation to slow down, to be present, and to create something that holds meaning long after the moment has passed.

To learn more about the portrait experience, you can visit the Portrait Photography page or get in touch.








JOHANNESBURG PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER

© 2005 -2025 Bridget Corke Photography

Blairgowrie, 2194, SOUTH AFRICA

International Master's in portrait photography from The Portrait Masters, one of only two in Africa.

bridget@bridgetcorke.co.za +27828814044