Leigh Benson Photography

Leigh Benson Photography Family portraits, headshots and wedding photographer based in Craighall, Johannesburg. Portraits photographer based in Craighall, Johannesburg, South Africa.

My style is natural, fun and bright. I love capturing the moments in-between the moments!

11/02/2026

Highlights from .vkii ‘s portfolio shoot 🫶🏻


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{Tip Tuesday} Corporate PortraitsBefore we worry about wardrobe, posing or retouching, the first thing I plan for a sess...
16/09/2025

{Tip Tuesday} Corporate Portraits

Before we worry about wardrobe, posing or retouching, the first thing I plan for a session is the backdrop! Backdrops aren’t just “background noise” in headshots—they set the whole vibe!

Grey and white are the classics and always in style.
Black brings the drama.
Blue, green, or warm neutrals add a little extra personality and flair.
Environmental portraits are uniquely you.

Are you team timeless, team bold or team colour?

A medium grey is my personal favourite and I've rounded up all the options (and why you might love them) in my latest blog.

https://leighbensonphotography.com/headshots-and-branding/background-ideas-for-your-headshots/

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29/08/2025

Yup it was about time I updated my own portraits!

A couple of years ago I did a portrait swap with my photographer bff - and I’ve used those photos EVERYWHERE! I still adore them, but they’re more appropriate for the lifestyle and family portrait side of my business. A refresh for my branding and headshots page was definitely in order - practice what you preach and all that 😉

Thank you for my hair and makeup 💄
Monique and (my work home away from home) for the great images 📷
And for the BTS! 📹

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POV: I found out I've been nominated as one of Johannesburg's best photographers! 🤩 📷My goodness this was so unexpected!...
31/07/2025

POV: I found out I've been nominated as one of Johannesburg's best photographers! 🤩 📷

My goodness this was so unexpected! If you would like to cast your vote, find me in the "Glam It Up" category under "photographers" and don't forget to vote in the other categories too! I was so excited to see so many of my favourite suppliers (shoutout Alyssa who is a phenomenal make-up artist), vendors and restaurants make the list too 😍

https://www.bestofsouthafrica.co.za/joburg/joburg-voting-glam/

Throwback Thursday to at It’s been a hot minute since I cleared out the storage on my iPhone and I have so many gems in...
31/07/2025

Throwback Thursday to at

It’s been a hot minute since I cleared out the storage on my iPhone and I have so many gems in my photos folder that I’ve never published 😅

This was such a fun creative session, time to do a few more of these.

Speaking of creative sessions: Express Headshots are back on the 29th August. Not only are they great for corporates who need a quick updated profile image, but great for models and actors looking for a new set of clean portfolio images.

Need more info? Drop me a DM 📩

Busy going through some old content and man oh man, sometimes you just find a shot that hits YEARS later! Seriously, thi...
22/07/2025

Busy going through some old content and man oh man, sometimes you just find a shot that hits YEARS later! Seriously, this was circa 2021 😳

we need to shoot together again 🙌🏻

At the one and only


Just loved this shoot Amara Healing
20/06/2025

Just loved this shoot Amara Healing

Another magical evening at the 10th Annual Woman of Stature Awards South Africa It is always such an honour to photograp...
18/04/2025

Another magical evening at the 10th Annual Woman of Stature Awards South Africa

It is always such an honour to photograph this incredible event- the Woman of Stature Awards is dedicated to recognising and uplifting women who have excelled in their respective fields.

Congratulations to you all!

The image gallery from the event is now LIVE 📷

https://leighbensonphotography.shootproof.com/gallery/wos-awards-2025

16/05/2024

PSA: FB and WA are driving me insane at the moment - all my notifications have just stopped coming through 😒 I have to go into the apps, open the chats, and only then can I view new messages. And anything that goes into my "hidden requests" folder, doesn't seem to update every day - I just found messages there from a week ago, even though I check that folder daily 😭

If you think I have been ghosting you, I'm truly sorry. Technology is just failing me at the moment. I have tried every setting under the sun and no luck on the web version or my phone app.

Send help...via email...or carrier pigeon.... 🙈


📨 Photoshoot enquiries, please email [email protected]

Address

63 Alexandra Avenue
Craighall
2196

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 11:00 - 17:00
Sunday 11:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+27832968466

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