“We have been working with Marike for more than eight years. She has successfully completed many challenging briefs, often exceeding expectations by delivering photographs that capture the essence of the sentiment we wanted to convey. We use photography as a key communication tool to change people’s perceptions, especially as we operate predominantly in the CBDs of Pretoria and Johannesburg. Marike has covered a wide spectrum of photoshoots for us – all with different objectives and stakeholders in mind. Through her photography we have been able to capture and share fleeting moments that aptly depict scenes and perspectives of everyday life in these areas, thereby dispelling negative perceptions. Marike’s friendly, optimistic nature and calm, professional demeanour puts everybody at ease during a photoshoot. She adds value by making suggestions to ensure that we get the most out of each and every photoshoot. She has a fine eye for the technical aspects and her attention to detail in the post-production phase is commendable.”

“Marike is a fantastic photographer! She is talented, passionate and very organised. What is most impressive is Marike’s exceptional attention to detail and her willingness to go the ‘extra mile’ in order to make sure we are happy clients! Every aspect of her photography service is excellent – from the planning phase, to the actual photoshoot, to post production and editing. The entire process is a pleasure. Big thumbs up!”

I have had the pleasure of collaborating with Deidre, a skilled photo retoucher, proficient in both Photoshop and Lightroom. Her commitment to excellence is unparalleled, consistently delivering outstanding results. Working with Deidre has been an absolute delight, and her dedication to producing outstanding results is evident in every project we have undertaken together. Another aspect that sets Deidre apart is her desire to continuously expand her skillset. Moreover, with Deidre editing my photos, my business’ turnover time has improved, allowing me to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality. Beyond her technical expertise, Deidre is a great person to work with. Her positive attitude and understanding of my creative vision make our collaboration seamless and enjoyable. She values open and honest communication, actively seeking feedback to align edits with my artistic vision. In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Deidre as a photo retoucher and I do not doubt that she will continue to excel in all her future endeavours.

“My company has grown over the last 9 years from 4 people to 20 to 40 to 60 people, and 1 to 2 to 4 branches, even to agents and clients in 7 other countries thus far. With our growth in size as a company, came bigger clients and we needed to move into new levels of doing business. We needed to become more corporate and part of the process was to upgrade our branding material. This included individual photo shoots for profile pictures to use with our social media and email profiles. We also needed stock photos of all 10 industries we’re targeting and action photos with our solution in action. My main concern was to find someone who really knows what they’re doing because every second person claims to be a photographer. This person should understand the corporate business environment and capture the true essence of what we’re doing as a company in one shot. Was I lucky?!! Professional, focused on what should be achieved and took control to ensure success with the project. She delivered stunning photos, what a pleasure! My choice… Marike, without a doubt.”

Annemarie Wichmann is Forever Friday se voorkeur fotograaf wanneer ons hoë gehalte fotografie en diens vir ons korporatiewe kliënte benodig. Annemarie se kreatiwiteit laat ons asemloos en sy vang elke oomblik tydens elke aangeleentheid besonders vas. Annemarie neem leiding met elke skoot en laat ons gaste gemaklik voor kamera voel. Ons twyfel nooit dat die eindproduk sal spreek van hoogstaande gehalte nie, en sy het ons nog nooit oor die afgelope 5 jaar teleurgestel nie. Sy is 'n inspirasie en daarom sal Forever Friday haar aanbeveel vir enige projek wat spesiaal na aan jou hart lê. Inspirasie!