Matric Farewell Photography in Roodepoort & the West Rand
Last updated: 21 August 2026
A matric farewell photoshoot captures the getting-ready moments, portraits and group photos before the big evening. 3-Axis Studios photographs matric farewells on location across Roodepoort, Krugersdorp and the wider West Rand at R1,500 per hour, delivering 150 or more edited photos within five to seven working days. Farewell season runs September to October, and Friday and Saturday evenings book out first — the questions below cover cost, timing, locations and group bookings.
How much does a matric farewell photoshoot cost in Roodepoort?
A matric farewell photoshoot with 3-Axis Studios costs R1,500 per hour and delivers 150 or more photos. One hour covers getting-ready shots, portraits and group photos with friends before the event. 3-Axis Studios is based in Helderkruin, Roodepoort and shoots across the West Rand.
The rate is the same flat R1,500 an hour that applies to every 3-Axis Studios shoot, so a matric farewell is not priced as a premium package. What sets the total is the length of the booking, not the occasion.
A single hour is enough for most matriculants — getting-ready photos, a set of solo portraits and a few group shots with friends. Where parents want the arrival and the early part of the evening covered too, a second hour is added at the same rate.
When should you book a matric farewell photoshoot?
Matric farewells in South Africa run mostly from September to October, and photographers book out weeks ahead for those dates. 3-Axis Studios recommends booking as soon as the school confirms the date, since Friday and Saturday evenings in that window fill first across Johannesburg and the West Rand.
The season is short and concentrated. Most West Rand schools hold their farewells on a Friday or Saturday evening in September or October, which means dozens of families are chasing the same handful of prime evening slots.
Booking as soon as the school confirms the date is the single biggest thing that secures a photographer. A date held early can always be built around; a date requested a week out often cannot be filled at all.
What happens on the day of a matric farewell shoot?
On the day, 3-Axis Studios typically begins with getting-ready photos at home, then portraits and group shots at a chosen West Rand location before the evening event. A one-hour session is scheduled for late afternoon, when the light is softest, and delivers 150 or more edited photos of the full run.
Getting-ready photos at home capture the parts that are easy to forget afterwards — the dress or suit going on, hair and make-up, and the reaction of parents seeing the matriculant ready.
From there the session moves outdoors for portraits and group shots while the light is still good, wrapping up in time for the matriculant to arrive at the event unhurried.
Where are matric farewell photos taken on the West Rand?
3-Axis Studios photographs matric farewells on location across the West Rand, from garden estates around Muldersdrift to the Walter Sisulu Botanical Garden near Roodepoort. Photos are also taken at the family home and the event venue itself, so the matriculant chooses backdrops that mean something rather than a fixed studio set.
Garden estates and botanical settings give the greenery and open space that portraits read well against, and several sit within a short drive of most West Rand schools.
The family home matters too. Starting there roots the day in a familiar place, and the driveway or garden often makes a better backdrop than families expect. Popular public spots do get busy in season, so an early arrival helps secure the best light and the quieter corners.
Can a group of friends book one matric farewell photoshoot together?
Yes. A group of friends can share a single matric farewell photoshoot with 3-Axis Studios at R1,500 per hour, with the cost split between them. One hour suits a small group before the event; larger groups are booked for extra time at the same hourly rate so everyone gets individual and group photos.
Splitting one booking across a group is the most economical way to do matric farewell photos, since the hourly rate is shared rather than paid per person.
The trade-off is time. A bigger group needs longer to give everyone both individual portraits and the group shots, so a second hour is worth planning for once the group passes a handful of matriculants.
How long does a matric farewell photoshoot take, and how many photos do you get?
A standard matric farewell session with 3-Axis Studios runs one hour and delivers 150 or more edited photos at R1,500. That hour is enough for getting-ready shots, solo portraits and group photos with friends. Longer bookings are charged at the same hourly rate for parents who want the whole evening covered.
One hour is the standard because it maps neatly onto the run of the evening — ready, portraits, friends, done — without keeping the matriculant from the event itself.
Every one of the 150 or more images is edited before delivery, so the count is of finished photos, not raw frames to sort through later.
Do you travel to the matric farewell venue?
3-Axis Studios is based in Helderkruin, Roodepoort and travels to homes, schools and venues across the West Rand and greater Johannesburg. Travel is charged at R5 per kilometre for the return trip from the studio. For venues more than two hours away, accommodation and meals are for the client's account.
Most West Rand and Johannesburg venues fall well within the two-hour mark, so the travel charge is usually a modest line on the quote rather than a major cost.
The return-trip basis is stated upfront so there are no surprises — the distance is measured from the studio in Helderkruin to the venue and back.
How soon do you get your matric farewell photos?
3-Axis Studios delivers edited matric farewell photos within five to seven working days of the shoot. Every image from the session is edited before delivery, so all 150 or more photos are ready together rather than a small preview first. A faster turnaround can be arranged if the date is agreed upfront.
Five to seven working days covers the full edit of the whole set, which is why the wait is a little longer than the single-preview turnaround some photographers advertise.
Where a matriculant needs a print or a social post sooner — for a school display or a thank-you — a small selection can be prioritised on request.