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bio of a Cape Town Photographer

My professional life began as a freelance assistant cameraman in the UK TV industry. I cut my teeth in both the formal environment of the studio as well as the creative improvisation that is the world of the location shoot.
I was privileged to serve apprenticeships with several incredible cameramen, who passed on their wisdom in the subtle arts of lighting, composition and capturing the mood of the moment to create emotional and evocative imagery.
The allure of a more creative environment inspired me to leave the film industry and pursue the magic and challenge of capturing individual images. Moments captured in time became my alchemy, and Hamish Niven Photography was born.

I arrived in Cape Town in August 2007, and promptly found work photographing villas and homes in the tourism sector, and moved up from there. With a passion and attention to detail and the understanding of clients requirements and how to convert these into marketable images that promote the clients brands and services, hamish NIVEN Photography quickly established a reputation for innovative and high quality photography. Read Less

Architectural, and interior design photography
Has allowed me to travel broadly, covering period properties in England as well as holiday destinations and villas in Tuscany and around Italy.
Since my arrival in South Africa, I am exploring a whole new world of contemporary design by the likes of Arthur Quinton and Stefan Antoni. This allows me privileged access to the best of what South African architecture has to offer, from exclusive villas in Camps Bay, Clifton and surrounds, to the tradition and beauty of the historical Cape Dutch winelands.
On a more corporate level, Protea Hotels have provided me with an opportunity to travel around the country photographing their hotels. This is an interesting and varied project and one that has allowed me to provide them with new and great marketing imagery.
Food Photography and equestrian Photography are no less important parts of my photography. Food is an integral part of the tourism industry, and often the food is part of the shoot, at a hotel or a lodge, at a serviced villa or boutique hotel or restaurant.
Equine photography was born out of the love of horses, of owning several and being fortunate enough to have access to some of the top racehorses in the Western Cape of South Africa Read Less

Taking the photograph is only a part of the marketing process.
Establishing good relationships with my clients is essential to reaching an understanding of their needs. Then it is about the photography and the service to supply the images.
It begins with the brief and using creative photography to capture the products and services so they look the best.
An understanding of how and were the images are needed is also fundamental as to how to provide the images.

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