Enoch Kavindele Jr

Enoch Kavindele Jr Professional Photograper & Videographer based in Southern Africa Commercial/advertising/documentary/wedding/portraiture/event/fashion etc...

“How Can We Report Under-Charging?” A Question I Was Asked Last week, a photographer I know and respect sent me an adver...
19/01/2026

“How Can We Report Under-Charging?” A Question I Was Asked

Last week, a photographer I know and respect sent me an advert from another studio and asked a question that really made me pause:

“How can creatives report under-charging?”

To be clear about what he meant:

He feels that another studio is charging too little for professional photography and that pricing like this makes it harder for others to sustain themselves in the industry.

It’s a frustration many creatives quietly share, especially in a small market like Zambia.

But once we unpack the question, an important reality emerges.

There is no structure to report pricing. Photography operates in a free market. Everyone sets their prices based on their costs, strategy, visibility and positioning. Trying to police what others charge isn’t just impractical, it also misses the real issue.

The studio in question is competent and very visible. They advertise consistently, they run paid campaigns and they leverage an existing brand presence. Their pricing is not a reflection of their skill level. It’s a business and marketing decision.

Which leads to a harder but more useful set of questions we should be asking ourselves:

• How visible am I to the clients I want?

• Do people actually know my pricing?

• Do I have a clear online presence or website?

• Do I invest time or money into marketing my work?

• Or am I relying mainly on word of mouth and hoping the market finds me?

In a small market like Zambia, silence is expensive.

Talent alone is not enough.
Good work that isn’t consistently seen might as well not exist.

Low prices don’t destroy good creatives; Poor positioning does.

There will always be someone cheaper. That’s not the real threat.
The real work is making your value visible, understandable and relevant to the clients you want to serve.

So maybe the better question isn’t “how do we report under-charging?”

Maybe it’s:

What am I doing to earn the price I want in the minds of my clients?

That’s where real growth begins.

(For those interested in seeing more of my work please visit http://kavindelejr.me)

Specialism vs Versatility: A Zambian Creative RealityAs we begin 2026, I’ve been reflecting on a recurring theme in crea...
14/01/2026

Specialism vs Versatility: A Zambian Creative Reality

As we begin 2026, I’ve been reflecting on a recurring theme in creative talks and online tutorials, especially around photography.

The dominant advice is simple: pick one genre, specialise deeply, become known for that one thing.

In theory, it makes sense. In practice and in my experience working in Zambia for close to two decades, it’s not always realistic.

Here, survival and growth often require versatility.

In one week, sometimes even one day, you can be asked to photograph architecture in the morning, a corporate portrait in the afternoon, a family event in the evening, a wedding the next day and product or food photography shortly after. The expectation is not just to show up with a camera, but to somehow be an expert in all of it simply because you own one.

Working in this environment has meant becoming a jack of many trades and working hard to be competent, confident and reliable across multiple genres.

Photography isn’t just about gear or basic exposure. Each genre has its own language, technical demands, pacing and client expectations. Being good at one does not automatically make you good at another. A great wedding photographer does not guarantee strong corporate work, despite how often clients assume it should.

There is nothing wrong with specialising in what you love. But in our context, versatility is not a weakness. It’s a professional advantage.

Equally important and something we don’t talk about enough, is collaboration. Knowing when to bring another creative on board, not to outsource the work, but to work alongside them, is also part of professionalism. The client benefits, the work improves and you grow by learning from someone stronger in that discipline.

My encouragement, especially to younger photographers, is this: study broadly. Learn the fundamentals deeply. Understand different genres, even the ones you don’t post online. Know what your market actually needs. Build the ability to execute well and don’t be afraid to collaborate when it serves the work.

Gear alone won’t elevate you. Knowledge, preparation, adaptability and collaboration will.

Specialise where you can, but stay versatile where you must. In our environment, that balance often determines whether a creative career struggles or lasts.

Year-End Reflection and a Call to CreativesAs the year comes to an end, on this last day of December, I have been reflec...
31/12/2025

Year-End Reflection and a Call to Creatives

As the year comes to an end, on this last day of December, I have been reflecting on the journey, not just my own, but the one many creatives in Zambia are walking right now.

Over the past few weeks, I have shared thoughts about creativity and the creative industry in Zambia. Those posts came from a place of honesty. They were about realities many of us are navigating, underpricing, unsustainable expectations, compromises that slowly wear you down and the quiet question of whether this path is still worth it.

For a long time, many people have seen only one version of me.

Because of my surname, assumptions are made. That my path was easy. That opportunity preceded effort. That whatever I do exists comfortably in someone else’s shadow. The reality, as with most lives, is more layered.

My creative journey spans nearly two decades. Alongside it came formal education, corporate experience and years spent learning how systems work and how value is created. I did not arrive in the creative field because I could not function elsewhere. I arrived here because this is where conviction and purpose intersect.

I share this not to distinguish myself from other creatives, but to underline something important.

Creativity does not belong to one background, one class, or one origin story. Some of us come from privilege. Others from struggle. Many from places in between. Yet we face the same challenges. Sustainability. Fair value. Recognition. Burnout. Growth. Respect for our work.

And this past year has tested many of us.

To those who are feeling discouraged, questioning their worth, or considering walking away because the industry feels broken, know this. Your struggle is not a personal failure. It is a shared reality. And it is not a reason to stop believing in yourself.

What gives me hope is not individual success, but what becomes possible when we combine. When we share knowledge instead of guarding it. When we learn from one another. When we support fair value, push back against systems that erode our work and take responsibility for the kind of industry we are building.

If we do that, we create more than careers. We create sustainability. We create dignity. We create room to support our families, reach our goals and grow without losing ourselves in the process.

Passion is essential, but it must be protected by wisdom, structure and community.

As we move into a new year, my intention is simple. To keep learning, to keep contributing and to keep sharing where it may help someone else stay the course with more clarity and confidence.

This journey is shared. There is room for all of us. And we are stronger when we walk it together.

All glory and honour to God. 🙏🏾Every step, every opportunity, every win is by His grace alone. I remain grateful and hum...
20/12/2025

All glory and honour to God. 🙏🏾

Every step, every opportunity, every win is by His grace alone. I remain grateful and humbled.

No journey like this is walked alone. Deep gratitude to Leonard Charles Phiri, my co-creator, trusted assistant and brother. Thank you for the consistency, loyalty and belief in the work.

This recognition is a reminder that faith, teamwork and staying true to the craft truly matter.

Many people know me as a photographer.But this recognition is for video.Winner, Best Corporate Communication, Creative M...
19/12/2025

Many people know me as a photographer.

But this recognition is for video.

Winner, Best Corporate Communication, Creative Media Awards 2025, for work with XSML Capital.

Visual storytelling goes beyond stills. I work fully across videography, documentary and corporate film, helping brands communicate clearly and authentically.

Thank you to for building a platform that celebrates creative excellence, and congratulations to all the other winners.





Heading out tonight for the Creative Media Awards 2025.Truly grateful for the nominations and for everyone who has suppo...
18/12/2025

Heading out tonight for the Creative Media Awards 2025.

Truly grateful for the nominations and for everyone who has supported my work over the years, especially my who constantly share, comment and encourage me.

Just being in the room is an honour.

Thank you. 🙏🏿

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