Event Photographer Cape Town

Every event starts with a written brief. We agree on the key moments, the must-have shots, and the people who need to appear in the coverage. I work from that brief throughout the event, not from guesswork.

Yes. Multi-day conference coverage is quoted as a full daily rate. I can also work alongside a videographer for events that need both still and video coverage.

Edited images are delivered within three working days as standard. For events with a same-day or next-morning social media requirement, a live social drops package can be arranged in advance.

I am based in Cape Town and work primarily across the metro and Winelands. Travel for shoots further afield is possible and quoted case by case.

Yes. Speaker portraits or executive headshots can be added to any event booking. These are photographed during breaks or before the main programme begins.

Date changes are not unusual with corporate events. Get in touch as soon as you know and I will do my best to accommodate the revised date. No penalties apply for reasonable notice, and your written quote carries through to the new date.

Event photography is priced based on duration, the type of event, and whether additional services such as a second shooter or live social drops are required. Two-hour highlight sessions start from R 6,000, half-day coverage from R 9,600, and full-day coverage from R 19,200, with multi-day events quoted on a daily rate. The final cost is confirmed in a written quote before anything is booked.

Packages are structured around the event brief rather than fixed tiers, because no two events are the same. A standard package covers a written brief, on-site coverage for the agreed duration, edited image delivery within three working days, and web and print resolution files. Add-ons include a live social drops service (edited selects delivered during breaks for same-day posting), a second shooter for large or multi-room events, and speaker or executive headshots during breaks. Every package starts with a written quote.

Conferences and multi-day summits, gala dinners, awards ceremonies, product launches, staff engagement events, and year-end functions. Each event type has its own brief and visual priorities. A conference brief centres on speakers, panels, and delegate interaction. A gala brief focuses on ambience, candid moments, and formal group photography. The approach is shaped by the event type and the downstream use of the images.

The CTICC, Century City Conference Centre, Westin Cape Town, Belmond Mount Nelson, and V&A Waterfront venues are regularly booked. Gala and awards work also covers the Zeitz MOCAA, Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch, and Groot Constantia. Venue familiarity matters in practice: lighting conditions, access routes, and the layout of each space affect how coverage is planned and where to position for key moments.

A significant proportion of event work has been in the energy sector, financial services, and professional associations. Clients including Astron Energy, Juwi Renewables, and Citywire SA hold events where the visual record serves specific downstream purposes: press releases, annual reports, conference proceedings, and social media. Industry familiarity helps with anticipating which moments carry the most weight for a particular client.