Freshshoots Photography

13/06/2026

"The beauty of their dreams." - love this Ten & Co.

Building Brands that Bring Dreams To Life

My enthusiasm over the development and refinement of a brand is always the same. I get to be part of creating something profound, something that will have a positive impact on the founder, owner, business, NPO and everyone they engage with - their staff, their suppliers, their customers, their beneficiaries. It's about packaging something in a way that people understand, can relate to, and get excited about.

When you create a brand DNA for an existing, established business, the first conversation is always the same. I know what our purpose, values, attributes and differentials are, but through the busyness of running the business, I have lost sight of the dream, the bigger picture, the why. The renewed energy that the discussions, research, and final Brand DNA document creates for my client brings me so much joy. My favourite responses are - "I have more clarity and confidence in the direction my business is going, and I have found my mojo again!"

I recently worked with Sharks defence coach and industrial psychology specialist, Joey Mongalo, who is as passionate about words as I am. Once we were happy with the Brand DNA document, he said 'What's next, Ten?'. So I gave him the ideal breakdown - get Michael Viljoen Studio to develop the name, the corporate identity, the style guidelines, and the website and get Camilla Blomfield from Freshshoots Photography to do the photography.

This is always a difficult decision for an entrepreneur, not because they don't see the value but the investment is significant. Joey fully understands that if you want to grow strategically and exponentially there are no shortcuts to building a business or a brand. The stronger the foundation, the higher you can build.

I am beyond excited to showcase this incredible brand on the 22 June and so grateful for the trust he has in me and the Ten & Co Dream Team. Strong brands emerge when every element -written, verbal, visual - work together to tell a consistent and compelling story.

If you are establishing a business or need clarity and confidence for your existing business, please email me at [email protected].

www.tenandcompany.com

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt

27/05/2026

One of my favourite shoots - Building Brands or Content. Such fun putting my marketing hat back on and helping brands visually convey their unique creations. For these shoots clients organise models (or willing friends 😜) and the most inspiring venues. Let’s create. 🥰🥰😎

20/05/2026

I couldn’t have asked for a better subject with the most bright funky backgrounds! Thank you for inviting me over to create updated portrait images for you. You and your home are an inspiration. I can’t wait to see your new website and it was a privilege to be part of your journey to shining light on your work. 🌺😍

13/05/2026

Dream team member 🥰🥰

Behind Every Strong Brand is a Powerful Story

Writing provides me with the joy and freedom of expressing my thoughts, feelings, learnings, insights, observations. Life flashes by so quickly that writing creates a punctuation, an opportunity to reflect and celebrate.

The Kearsney College headmaster receives a rather lengthy and descriptive email from me about once a quarter letting him know about the meaningful engagements I have had with staff and pupils, and how grateful I am for the opportunities afforded to the boys, the parents, and the broader community. It is surprising how many people don't usually communicate the good stories - positive and insightful storytelling is by far my favourite habit.

I do, however, get so caught up in highlighting the experience and the exciting insights or research I have discovered, that I often neglect to explain to my audience the pain points I solve for entrepreneurs, corporate customers, and individual personal brand clients.

So here we go:
👊 I am a brand strategist who absorbs the details of a business, reflects on the challenges regarding direction, sustainability, and growth, and together we create a clear Brand DNA guideline and immediate action points to move the entrepreneur or business closer to their targets and dreams. I provide clarity and confidence. I ask the difficult questions, challenge the legacy issues, and provide the momentum and excitement that is sometimes overshadowed by misperceptions or self-doubt. This process takes five to six hours.
👊 I offer personal brand sessions during which we reveal your purpose, values, goals, required action points... I offer this to teams and individuals. Most of my individual clients have been between the ages of 16 and 23 but my personal brand presentations take place at business networking meetings or to staff at a medium-sized business. The process or presentation takes about one and a half hours.
👊 I have launched my 'Do it For the Story' media brand which includes a monthly newsletter discussing the development of a meaningful brand. It proudly features talented Ten & Co Dream Team members. Last month we heard from visual brand strategist and artist Michael Viljoen Studio and this month it features Camilla Blomfield who captures stories through photography.

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“A photograph keeps a moment from running away.” - Eudora Welty

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07/05/2026

Family. It’s everything.

07/05/2026

We often follow inspiring minds from America and the UK but right here in KZN is the amazing Tenley Voogt of Ten & Co. She is pure yellow light. I love this portrait of her below as her warm energy shines through. I am included in her latest newsletter. Sign up below for some original thought and wonderful advice. xx

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27/04/2026

Loved this shoot and for being part of your brand story Tenley Voogt 🥰❤️

19/04/2026

Serene for 😎

12/03/2026

Into the Great Wide Open.

01/03/2026

Pre-dance memories. Beautiful girls, inside and out. 😍