About Me

” We do not remember the days,
we remember the moments…”

I have 20 years experience in photographing people. I do it because I love it.

Just like a dragonfly needs light to fly, my camera chases the light.

And when I see that light reflecting in your eyes, the composition dances in perfect harmony.

– Daleen Nel Hall

You are Unique. Your are Beautiful. Celebrate your life.

You are Unique.
You Are Beautiful. Celebrate your life.

Let me Photograph you!

Daleen NelHall is a Cape Town based artist and photographer, specializing in Portrait and Fine Art Photography.

After completing her degree in BA(ed)Fine Art, Daleen started her career as Art & Photography Teacher and later on established her full time photography business Love Chasing Dragonflies – Capturing Life Photography. Genres she works in include: Beauty Portrait Photography, Family and Lifestyle Photography, Wedding Photography, as well as Headshots and Personal Branding shoots.

She runs her own boutique photography studio in Cape Town, South Africa and shoots in-studio, as well as on-location. Some of her works have been exhibited in galleries and shows in Cape Town, Gauteng and the USA.

She believes that the secret to good photography is the ability to create an emotional connection between the subject, the photographer and the lens – and being able to capture that connection in a fleeting second.

Client Testimonials

“ I can’t thank you enough for our beautiful photographs, Daleen. Everyone loves them.

You create magic”

Griet, Oranjezicht, Cape Town

“ I am truly gobsmacked!! I do not know how you pulled that off with 5 photo phobic individuals and a screaming toddler..! Pure Genius! The photographs are STUNNING!!

Many thanks Daleen”

Nicki, Paarl, Western Cape

“Dearest Daleen, I cannot thank you enough for the way in which you have captured Nicole’s photographs. Not only in her magnificent beauty, but the true essence of her soul. Your photography is incredible. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you”

Tracy, Constantia, Cape Town

“ What a creative and inspiring professional. We absolutely love our wedding photos and couldn’t have had anyone better to capture our special day”

Cecilia, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Thank you Daleen for “activating” a passion for photography within me.

I never thought that I would be able to take photos without using the Auto function on a camera. Your course which you tailor for a student’s specific needs are so informative and easy to understand.

I have learned so much from you, so much more than I thought is possible in your online “Understanding Photography” course. I cannot wait to learn more from you in the future.

I highly recommend your course to anyone who knows nothing about photography and as well as to people who already know how to use a camera.

Celeste Vivier, Dubai

Gosh Daleen, you are a super star. I really appreciated this!

Christina, Cape Town

As a photographer myself I’ve recently had my very first solo exhibition and I couldn’t have done it without Daleen’s professional guidance, encouragement and support.

Cecilia Bodenstein, Abu Dhabi

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