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About your local photographer

I am a writer, photographer and visual artist. My specialty is getting under the skin of the city I live in, finding the beauty and the humanity between the hard urban edges, with an artist’s eye. I'm a freelancer, based in Durban, South Africa.

I studied a BA in Politics and English at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and developed a passion for photography while assisting renowned documentary photographer, Paul Weinberg.

I began my career as a photojournalist at Mahala – a music, culture and reality magazine – where he served as contributor for three years and Editor for two. As a freelancer, I contribute my work to various printed publications, newspapers, websites and journals. I also supply words and images to marketing, media and corporate clients.

I have been documenting the city of Durban for over 10 years, becoming immersed in many different scenes, and telling stories of hope and struggle alike. I recently showcased this body of work at my first major photography exhibition at the Durban Art Gallery, alongside iconic apartheid-era photographer, Cedric Nunn. The show, Revelations – the power of documentary photography, has shown in South Africa, Angola and Swaziland and is in the process of traveling further afield.

Awards, Publications, Exhibitions etc

First place, Interpret Durban photography competition, 2011
Second place, Interpret Durban photography competition, 2012
Second place, Interpret Durban photography competition, 2016
Exhibited at 24th International Symposium on Electronic Art, KZNSA, Durban 2018
Footnotes in the City, two-man exhibition and film screening, KZNSA, Durban 2018
Lifeblood, solo exhibition, Community Gallery, Durban 2019
Red Bull Amaphiko, group show, 1860 Heritage Centre, Durban 2019
Futurephobia, curated and participated in group show, Community Gallery, Durban 2020
Revelations, The power of documentary photography, two-man exhibition, Durban Art Gallery, 2021
Revelations, The power of documentary photography, Luanda Angola, 2021
Revelations, The power of documentary photography, Mbabane Swaziland, 2022