The Pearl Bay Residence
Cape Town, South Africa
Photography
Growing up. I never dreamt of being an astronaut, helicopter pilot or brain surgeon. I have always known exactly what I wanted to do... After matriculating, I enrolled for a Diploma in Graphic Design and subsequently for a National Diploma in Fine Art at the University of Cape Town's Michaelis School of Fine Art (photography major). The school provided an exceptionally creative environment. I thrived there, graduating Cum Laude, with a body of work, which won the Michaelis Prize of that year. I then completed the Advanced Diploma in Fine Art, also with distinction. After my studies, I spent a number of years living in London. My ambitions of being the next Damien Hirst were curbed by the reality of having to survive and make ends meet. I quickly found myself working in the service industry...yes I was a waiter. My saving grace was that I had landed in a tremendously sophisticated restaurant owned by Sir Terrence Conran. It was here that I was exposed to stylish interior design and contemporary trends in cuisine, two areas of major importance and influence to my current creative output. After returning to Cape Town I found myself teaching photography, eventually working up to Head of Photography at leading Cape Town art School. I taught photography for many years, but it becamen clrea that in order to fulfill my true potential, I needed to produce my own creative work. After relinquishing my teaching post, I embarked on a career as a professional freelance photographer and I have not looked back since.
Cape Town, South Africa
Photography
We work with photographers documenting creative stories around the world. We’re glad that you are interested in helping us convey our passion through photography.
Please send us an email with the subject heading "#photographers", a link to your portfolio, your location and suggestions of creative subjects you would like to document for us in your area.
We are always looking for new contributors to help us document excellence. We are recruiting writers with expertise in our main categories: design, architecture, interior design, lifestyle, art and fashion.
Send resume and links to previously published works with the subject heading: "#contributors". Please express your area of interest, include two writing samples and social media profiles.
The internship offers recent grads and matriculated students a chance to gain valuable work experience in an engaging and fast-paced editorial environment.
We are looking for
Visual Production Interns – the role is focused on photography, design, photo-editing, image curation, and other visual media.
Editorial Interns – the role requires classic editorial skills, from writing and basic editing to research and reportage. Interns are required to research, compile and produce stories, contribute with their input on layout, and assist with production.Interested applicants should contact us with the subject heading: "#interns". Please include: An introduction about yourself and why you’d be a great fit for the job: Resume; Links to any previous work; One sample, 200-word article and/or a 10-photo fully edited and captioned photo essay; Areas of interest and short explanation why.