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Jacob S.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$8/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I’m a photographer, photo editor, and language translator. I specialise in capturing the perfect shot, enhancing images, and translating English with accuracy and attention to detail. - Experienced in sports, wildlife, landscape, and portrait photography - Skilled photo editor, enhancing images with precision - Expert in translating different varieties of English

  • Photo Editing
  • Photography
  • Translation
Michael W.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$50/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I am a professional photographer and videographer with years of hands-on experience in capturing, producing, and delivering high-quality visual content across a wide range of industries. My work spans events, weddings, news, sports, lifestyle, outdoor and adventure media, as well as corporate and promotional productions. With a strong eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, I bring both creativity and technical expertise to every project. From concept to final delivery, I offer complete media solutions tailored to suit your unique needs. I handle every step of the process, including pre-production planning, filming on location, editing, sound design, and packaging content for various platforms. Whether you’re looking for cinematic wedding coverage, dynamic event highlights, impactful news and sports footage, or polished corporate content, I provide a seamless workflow that ensures the end product exceeds expectations. My technical toolkit includes the latest Canon mirrorless camera systems and professional drone technology, allowing me to capture visuals with clarity, precision, and creativity from both ground and aerial perspectives. I edit and produce in Adobe Premiere Pro, ensuring a polished, industry-standard finish for all video projects. I also utilize tools such as Lightroom and Photoshop for photo editing, giving every image a refined, professional touch. This combination of advanced equipment, modern software, and creative vision enables me to craft content that is not only visually stunning but also strategically aligned with your goals. Over the years, I have built a reputation for being adaptable and reliable in a variety of settings. From fast-paced newsrooms and high-pressure sporting events to intimate weddings and large-scale corporate functions, I bring professionalism, discretion, and efficiency to every project. My experience in diverse environments has taught me how to anticipate challenges, think on my feet, and deliver quality results no matter the circumstances. One of my core strengths is my ability to tell stories through visuals. Every project is an opportunity to capture not only what is happening but also the emotion, energy, and meaning behind it. For weddings, this means preserving unforgettable moments with authenticity and artistry. For corporate clients, it means translating brand identity and messaging into compelling video and photographic assets that engage audiences and build trust. For outdoor and adventure projects, it means showcasing the beauty, thrill, and scale of the experience in a way that resonates deeply with viewers. I also understand the importance of versatility in today’s media landscape. Content must work seamlessly across multiple platforms—from websites and television to social media channels like Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok. I create packages that are tailored to these specific needs, ensuring optimized formats, lengths, and styles that maximize engagement and reach. Whether you need a short, high-impact social media reel or a longer, documentary-style feature, I deliver content that performs. My approach is client-centered: I take the time to listen to your vision, understand your goals, and then translate them into visuals that achieve real impact. Collaboration is at the heart of my process, and I pride myself on being approachable, flexible, and committed to bringing your ideas to life. At the intersection of creativity and professionalism, I deliver more than just images or videos—I deliver experiences, memories, and tools for communication that last well beyond the shoot itself. My goal is always to create visuals that not only capture attention but also connect with audiences in a meaningful way. If you are looking for a photographer and videographer who combines technical skill, creative storytelling, and a professional, client-focused approach, I would be delighted to work with you. Together, we can create visuals that inspire, inform, and leave a lasting impression.

  • Photo Editing
  • Photography
  • Video Camera
  • Video Editing
Chantal V.

Cape Town, South Africa

$50/hr
5.0
17 jobs

Analytical thinker with creative flare! With a technical backgound as an engineer and a passionate love for art, media design gives me the best of both worlds. I love the challenge of using technology, teqniques and tools to create something meaningful and beautiful. Web Development and Photo Editing for me is a form of art. I take great pride in every project that I can design, enhance and elevate to it's full potential, whether it is something small for the web or a piece of art that will sit proudly on any gallery wall. I have 15 years experience in web design, photography and editing. I keep on learning to develop my skills and stay on trend. My technical background gives me the ability to understand and follow briefs and work as a team to deliver a high quality service according to my clients specifications.

  • Photo Editing
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Background Removal
  • Photo Color Correction
  • Photo Manipulation
  • Photo Retouching
  • Retouching & Enhancement
  • Photo Restoration
  • Compositing
  • Web Design
  • WordPress
  • WooCommerce
  • Shopify
Karin L.

Cape Town, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
20 jobs

I am a professional photo editor and manipulator, with many years of experience working to get the best out of photographic images. I enjoy all kinds of image retouching, but especially like to work with product retouching, deep etching and image composites. Please see my specialised image editing profile for more information. I am also a skilled and experienced software trainer, specialising in training other to us Adobe Photoshop. Please contact me directly if you are interested in learning more about how I can help you to learn to use this exciting program.

  • Photo Editing
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Photo Color Correction
  • Photo Manipulation
  • Photo Retouching
  • Photo Restoration
  • Clipping Path
Caitlin G.

Westville, South Africa

$20/hr
5.0
52 jobs

I am a South African native English speaker, writer, and editor with an art, graphic design, and photography background. Self-motivated and responsible, I have been a digital nomad for the last decade, working remotely for various clients across the globe. My years of experience as a copy and content writer and editor have taught me all I need to know about crafting and curating expert content. I have written reviews, buyer's guides, web page content, copy, and blogs for many international clients — including Global Savings Group, Kape Technologies, CupoNation, the Daily Mail/MailOnline UK, CNN, Website Planet, Saily/NordVPN, Durability Matters, Pilot Plans, PictureCorrect, Photographycourse.net, Help Fix That, Captain Words, Revpanda, Top Notch Dezigns, and Everythingmom. Though my knowledge and experience are wide, I have a passion for sustainability and social causes like equality and economic empowerment. Using my natural curiosity, I dig and research deeper into a topic to find out the facts. I regularly incorporate elements of eco-consciousness and sustainability into my published articles. Key topics of interest include: - The affordability of sustainability — one of the main barriers to its widespread adoption. - Helping consumers navigate sustainable, ethical shopping choices. - Authentic/organic marketing, including highlighting brands making a difference and how. My additional skills include: - Writing SEO-friendly content - Graphic design - Photography - Photo editing - Illustration - Photo curation - Research - Website management - Keyword research for SEO - WP website design - WP publishing Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have a project in mind. Thanks! My hobbies: Writing | Design | Painting | Drawing | Reading | Cooking | Travelling | Art | Photography My interests: Sustainability | Green-Living | Eco-Consciousness | Animal Activism | Animal Rights Countries lived in: South Africa | Switzerland | The UK | Thailand | Cambodia | Malaysia Countries traveled to: Germany | Turkey | Georgia | Nepal | Vietnam | Laos

  • Photo Editing
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Photography
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Tech & IT
  • Graphic Design
  • Drawing
  • Consumer Review
  • British English Dialect
  • Content Writing
  • Sustainability
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Copywriting
  • Illustration
Nicola I.

Cape Town, South Africa

$45/hr
5.0
4 jobs

I’m a remote Creative Producer and Motion Design Lead who develops ideas, shapes visual language, leads production, and brings together the right specialist talent to deliver exceptional creative work. My career began in graphic design before evolving through art direction, advertising, campaign development and production into motion design and moving image. That multidisciplinary background allows me to connect strategy, design, storytelling and production, giving me a holistic view of the creative process from concept to delivery. I take projects from initial brief to final delivery, developing creative concepts, defining visual direction and overseeing production from start to finish. I’m comfortable working hands-on when required, but equally enjoy coordinating multidisciplinary teams, briefing specialist talent, managing suppliers, budgets and feedback, and bringing every part of the process together to produce cohesive, high-quality work. PROGRAMS I WORK IN: After Effects, Premier Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, Keynote, Adobe InDesign, Figma

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Photo Retouching
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Figma
  • Art Direction
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Motion Design
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Keynote

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