Hello :)

I'm a visual storyteller and doodling, filming and photography make me light up with joy (also making playlists, I think I missed my calling as a DJ). I love capturing beautiful images that tell a story. After studying journalism (undergrad in Joburg, post-grad at Stellenbosch) and living in Bloemfontein in the Free State for a year, I moved to Cape Town, where I worked at the e-commerce fashion retailer Spree, followed by the TV production company that produces shows like Top Billing, Expresso, Pasella and Afternoon Express. Next I worked at Cape Town Tourism where it was my day job to market and explore one of the coolest cities in the world. I started freelancing full-time in 2018 and I'm happiest with a camera or ice cream (or both) in hand.

My friends describe me as friendly, warm and quirky. I love meeting new people and I'd love to meet you and create magical images together.

Some facts about me

I love hiking, swimming & spending time outdoors

Give me a mountain and an ocean and I'm all over it! I even love swimming in the freezing waters of Cape Town until my lips are blue. I can never get tired of climbing the mountains and at a stage my mom and I climbed Lion's Head weekly (those were the days!).

I took photos of my sister's wedding on my phone

She semi-eloped (to Robben Island on Valentine's Day for the annual mass wedding) and I wasn't a professional photographer just yet. Everyone on Instagram loved it! It was in 2014. They looked great and we all have a printed and framed pic at home.

My obsessions include art, coffee & the colour pink

I'm addicted to coffee, hot chocolate, chai lattes, rooibos tea - basically any warm beverage. I also love art and the colour pink. I'm convinced it's my natural hair colour. I love doodling and sketching and I have plenty of scrapbooks and journals.

I'm Probably wearing an oversized hat right now

I'm pretty much always wearing a hat when I'm outside. The irony of me colouring my hair and then covering it with a hat is not lost on me ;) Obsessed with sun protection as well as accessories and a hat serves both. Also a good SPF never goes out of style.

Testimonials

Testimonials

Nicole


“Had the best time shooting with Estee! She was super sweet and personable and made me feel comfortable behind the camera! I can’t wait to shoot with her again! ❤️”

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