Food photography isn’t just about snapping quick pictures. A big part of my work is helping clients understand what goes into a successful food or restaurant photography shoot. Whether it's styled plates for a restaurant menu or product photography for a food brand, each image takes planning, creativity, and a lot of attention to detail.

In a world flooded with quick, cheap photography, there’s something to be said for the kind of image that makes someone stop and look twice. Architectural photography, when done right, does more than show a space. It captures the feeling, the craftsmanship, the light, and the story behind every design decision.

With the high costs and red tape of drone photography in South Africa, sometimes the old-school method is easier (and more fun) – hop in a helicopter for high quality aerial shots! Especially if the client is willing to provide the ride! In this article we explain the importance of hiring a licensed drone photographer and videographer.

As a professional photographer and videographer based in Johannesburg, South Africa, maintaining your camera's sensor is just as important as mastering composition and lighting. Regular sensor cleaning and pixel mapping ensure every shot is free from unwanted artifacts, delivering the best possible image quality for your clients.

As a professional photographer, I always make sure to deliver images in the right format for their final use. Using the wrong format can lead to dull colours on screens or bad quality prints. That’s why it’s important to know which file type works best.

Johannesburg based product photographer conducting a product photoshoot at a client’s office in Randburg. Don't faff about with DIY photography that eats up your precious time. Let a professional product photographer capture your merchandise in its best light!

While snapping a quick selfie might seem like a cheap and easy option, a professional headshot photographer gives you a polished, high quality image that reflects your brand and personality. Whether you want to look authoritative, approachable, or creative, a professional photographer can help choose the best expressions, clothing, and background to match your goals.

Investing in a professional photographer is one of the best things you can do for your brand.

Food duo Claire Ferrandi and Shaun Smith created this billboard image for a client. Spotting one’s photography in the wild never gets old.

Food stylist Claire Ferrandi and food photographer Shaun Smith photographed this pizza cheese pull in a food studio in Johannesburg.

Food stylist Anna Montali and food photographer Shaun Smith based in Johannesburg photographed this image for Food and Home magazine.