About Us - Violet Photography
Our Story
We are Violet Photography, a team of 2 passionate photographers inspired by true love stories. Our main photographer, Chan Hee Kim, is a multi-award-winning professional photographer from South Korea with rich experiences in various fields of photography. Chan moved to South Africa in 2021 and met the love of her life, Ian, a fellow creative involved in multiple areas of the media and entertainment industry. At the start of 2022, inspired by our own love story, we created Violet Photography with the goal of capturing the purest and most beautiful moments between couples. We specialize in Weddings, engagement shoots, maternity photography, and all things LOVE.
The Team
Chan Hee Kim
Lead Photographer
Hi, I'm Chan! I'm a professional photographer born and raised in South Korea and now living in sunny South Africa! I'm very excited to start a new chapter of my life and continue to grow my career in this vibrant and beautiful country, specializing in engagement shoots and maternity photography.
My Honors/Awards include:
- BFA Degree from Hongik University
- El Rey Award from the Barcelona International Film Festival
- Mexican Embassy Photo Contest (3rd Place)
- Featured in 2019 National Geographic Korea
- International Photography Awards, Honorable Mention
- ND Awards, Honorable Mention
- Fine Arts Photography Awards, Nominee
Ian van der merwe
Hi, I'm Ian! I was born and raised in Pretoria, and I've been working in and around the media industry for the past 7 years. Although I've primarily been working as a music producer and sound engineer, I've always had a growing passion for all things media. From taking photos, including engagement shoots and maternity photography, to editing videos and making music, I love doing it all! I'm looking forward to expanding my skillset and knowledge in this new venture with my partner, coach, and better half.