Hello, we are Ilonka & Ruan Barnard.

From a very young age I was very passionate about photos and even more in love with love then anyone I've ever met... Then it came to me, why not capture love ? I've started formally in 2022 and I am truly blessed with all the stories I've got to capture so far. It is our utmost privilege to be doing what we do.

Ruan is the love of my life and my best friend AND my right hand in Raak Lief. He has been alongside me, cheering me on to follow my dreams and motivating me to pursue what makes my heart full.

We are full heartedly in love with God and everything He has created & super blessed to be able to capture it !!!

We love LOVE because He is love & love never fails...

Fun Facts about Us.

We both were born on the 7th of 2000. Ruan August Ilonka January
Orchids are our favorite flowers
Ilonka's name literally means LIGHT
We are F1 Red Bull fans all the way.

Testimonials

“Oh my goodness!!
I love them so so much . I was really nervous for photos, I usually hate taking pictures, and you made it so much easier and pleasurable. I'm really grateful Absolutely love the photos, David and I are extremely grateful and really appreciate what you did for us.”

—Tyla & David

01 / 03

The lovers behind Raak Lief

we love becuase He loved us first

Hello, we are Ilonka & Ruan Barnard.

Testimonials

Testimonials

“Oh my goodness!!
I love them so so much . I was really nervous for photos, I usually hate taking pictures, and you made it so much easier and pleasurable. I'm really grateful Absolutely love the photos, David and I are extremely grateful and really appreciate what you did for us.”

Testimonials

“WOW! ek kan nie genoeg dankie se vir hoe jy my en JJ vasgevang het in die stadium van lewe waar ons nou is nie, jy het dit so goed reg gekry om ons te capture hoe ons dit wil onthou vir altyd! Ilonka ek het trane in my oe soos ek na die foto's kyk”

Testimonials

“Wooooowwwww Ilonka!!! Ek huil!! Dis so veel mooier as wat ek verwag het!! Jy is ongelooflik goed met wat jy doen”

The lovers behind Raak Lief

we love becuase He loved us first

Hello, we are Ilonka & Ruan Barnard.

Testimonials

Testimonials

“Oh my goodness!! I love them so so much . I was really nervous for photos, I usually hate taking pictures, and you made it so much easier and pleasurable. I'm really grateful Absolutely love the photos, David and I are extremely grateful and really appreciate what you did for us.”

Testimonials

“WOW! ek kan nie genoeg dankie se vir hoe jy my en JJ vasgevang het in die stadium van lewe waar ons nou is nie, jy het dit so goed reg gekry om ons te capture hoe ons dit wil onthou vir altyd! Ilonka ek het trane in my oe soos ek na die foto's kyk”

Testimonials

“Wooooowwwww Ilonka!!! Ek huil!! Dis so veel mooier as wat ek verwag het!! Jy is ongelooflik goed met wat jy doen”

“Oh my goodness!!
I love them so so much . I was really nervous for photos, I usually hate taking pictures, and you made it so much easier and pleasurable. I'm really grateful Absolutely love the photos, David and I are extremely grateful and really appreciate what you did for us.”