I collaborated with Sharne Gouws and Chloe Hicks Makeup to create this beauty story using tule as the main prop. I am known for my simple lighting set ups and followed Lara Jade & Anita Sadowska’s “One Light” set up for this shoot. I was always self conscious about my one light set up, but…
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Wet Marble with @kimlynsisam
Kimlyn and I met up to shoot a creative collaboration. I received my vinyl flat lay backdrops recently and decided to use it as a backdrop for portraits instead. Kimlyn’s makeup look matched the background perfectly! I wanted to add something a little more interesting to the images, so I took a piece of glass…
@misskayellis – pink drinks & greenery
Kay and I met at Raptor Room recently to photograph her outfit. I’ve always wanted to visit the restaurant and finally had an excuse to make my way to a side of town that I rarely visit unless I’m buying photographic equipment. Kay always has such wonderful locations and I enjoy working with her before…
Sun, sea, sand with @bakedonline
I was so excited to shoot with Aisha Baker-Parnell again! This time we ventured out to “my side” of Cape Town, where we met up to shoot a few pics in the fresh, crisp morning light. I’m always hiding away from the sun for moody, shade located shoots in the city so I was really…
Head shots with Josie
Josie and I met in studio recently to shoot some head shots for per portfolio/ press photos. I opted for a very soft look for the images – I’m not a fan of the high-key lighting kind of studio shoots. I opted for one light with a white umbrella for a nice soft, evenly dispersement…
8 tips for great photos
I recently lost my phone to an unfortunate run-in with brake fluid in my car. I spent some quiet time off social media with a basic phone while I waited for my new one. While waiting for my new replacement I came across the HTC One M8. A phone with a camera is everything to me…
Tegan Smith Photography 