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Let me show you how beautiful you are... Professional Photographer based in Cape Town

18/06/2026

Beauty moments with the stunning madz for AURA Models
Beautiful makeup design by Denisha Haridas from CREATIVE ECOSYSTEM
Gear: Fujifilm X South Africa
Lighting: Godox Global

25/05/2026

Loved working with the talented from on this sultry smokey eye look.

And of course who better to bring these looks to life than the stunning from

Thank you ladies for making all this magic happen
Shot on the X-T5 and lighting by

14/05/2026

A collaboration built on experimentation, trust, and creative freedom.

Working with .g.jewellery alongside and model gave us the opportunity to push into something far more avant-garde and editorial.

From experimental lighting and framing to textured makeup and bold creative choices, every detail was designed to elevate the artistry of these incredible jewelry pieces without overpowering them.

It became one of those shoots where everyone brought something special to the table.

12/05/2026

I had the privilege of working on and capturing the stills for this campaign featuring the beautiful as their ambassador.

I couldn't have done it without a wonderfully talented team on this, including:
Hair and makeup:
Dress:
Studio: .za
Assistant: .png
Gear:
Lighting: and

06/05/2026

Test session with the incredible Roelene Jacobs, owner of

Hair and makeup by the wonderfully talented .verwey

Gear: X-T5
Lighting:

12/04/2026

Creative lighting portraits done during tests with my new zhiyun_southafrica Molus X100 RGB light.

Love how much versatility and options this light brings to a shoot.

I'm excited to play with it some more.
Credits:
Models: Jared K9 and Angelia Zhang
Agencies: Boss Models JHB and ICE Models JHB
Makeup: Adelle Jung
Gear: Fujifilm X South Africa X-T5

06/04/2026

Loved working on this skin focused story with such an amazing team of creatives and beauties. Appreciate the energy, skill, and magic everyone bought to this day. Thank you.

Also used my X-T5 on a beauty focused series, combined with my 33mm lens and new light.

Team credits:
Hair and makeup: .verwey
Models: and from
Tanning: .za
Tanning specialist: Gemma Anthony

25/03/2026

Nothing but the best from her, every time we work together shows why her career and presence in the modeling world is so timeless and respected.

Versatile, friendly, professional, and always elevating what is given to her. I am grateful to have crossed paths with a muse like her.

Also had the opportunity to finally create with the talented .verwey who did stellar work on thr hair and makeup.

Thank you, team

Credits:
Agency:
Gear:
Lighting:

10/03/2026

More from this session with the stunning from

Beautiful makeup by the talented .lee_makeup.sfx

Shot at with X-T5 and X100V

04/03/2026

What makes an image come to life and stand out?

The real magic happens when a model can channel a look rather than simply wear it. When the pose isn’t forced, but embodied. When the energy shifts from frame to frame and every subtle change in posture, gaze, or tension tells a different story.

Versatility is what turns a good model into a powerful one. The ability to move through moods, shapes, and attitudes on instinct—translating direction into something alive in front of the lens.

Without that connection and adaptability, even the most beautiful setup can fall flat.

Credits:
Model: from
Makeup and hair: Slide 1, 2 and 5 Slide 3 and 4:
Studio: .za
Gear: X-T5 with 33mm 1.4 and 56mm 1.2
Jewelry: .g.jewellery

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