Photo Hire is one of the principal equipment rental houses in South Africa catering to the photographic and film industries. Comprising a dynamic team committed to outstanding service and client care, Photo Hire is a favourite choice for top photographers and film companies on the sets of local indie productions as well as international blockbusters.

The company also boasts two large studios, a printing lab, and a dedicated sales department.

Photo Hire stocks a wide range of equipment from top international brands: RED Digital Cinema, Canon, Nikon, Phase One, Sony, Zeiss, Schneider, Bright Tangerine, Eizo, Flanders Scientific, Chrosziel, Kino Flo, Lightstar, SmallHD, Briese, broncolor, Profoto, and so much more. This has garnered flawless reputation as one of the most advanced support houses in South Africa.

Photographer Peter Schreiber built Studio 26 to offer three individual and completely different sets:

• The Open Air Studio: An outdoor studio, purpose built to offer architectural lines and open skies. Paint or customize it any way you like.
• The Lake Houses: Any look is possible from Montana to the Caribbean, Tom Sawyer to Bruce Weber. Fishing, swimming, hiking, partying, nautical or surfer boy!
• The Farm: 2,900,000m² of hilly farmland run by a very production friendly famer! Sky is the limit.

At Studio 26 almost anything is possible... just talk to us! Call Jessica on 0833686216 or email for more information.

"The Solar Productions team is based in Cape Town, South Africa. We facilitate photo productions and moving image for international clients throughout South Africa and surrounds.

Solar Productions collaborates with clients from all over the world to produce dynamic and creative productions to the highest standard. We are passionate about what we do and we love exceeding our clients’ expectations.

No matter how big (or small) the job, and whatever your brief or production requirements, we’ll go above and beyond to make it happen."

Full service still production and bespoke moving image content creators, Nomad Production House is based in Cape Town, South Africa while producing worldwide.

"Where art and industry meet. We thrive in diverse creative challenges and divergent locations. Making creative ideas come to life."

Working with professionals from around the world, Nomad takes pride in its uncompromising commitment, exemplary service and respectful relationships. "We are passionate about the creative process."

"Life is all about relationships. They all begin by saying 'Hello'. Let's chat."

Mauro Matalone is a talented photographer and video-maker based between Cape Town and Italy. He brings creativity into landscape and travel imagery, capturing stunning new vertical angles thanks to his skills as an aerial photographer.

His passion for street photography and unveiling cities through his lens, combined with the talent and capability to show unique perspectives, has allowed him to develop a special bond with urban adventure and travel.

Spending time experimenting behind the camera and with the drone, Mauro's artistic vision and photographic style has developed rapidly as he keeps on capturing new audiences. His limited edition prints are now increasingly sought after.

With a few months now into the famous Cape Town summer production season, Steel has had some great opportunities to work with truly exciting clients, making some wonderful new friendships along the way whilst producing some of the finest work to date.

Recent Productions include:

• HP Enterprises – shot by Jim Hughes and Dustin Aksland.
• Sivantos – shot by Mierswa Kluska.
• Dare2B – shot by Sam Robinson.
• Cape - shot by Sam Robinson.
• Intel – shot by Josh Cole. 
• Jack Wills – shot by Ben Weller of CLM-UK.
• Volkswagen – shot by Jo Metson Scott of Webber Represents.
• Louis Vuitton - shot by Patrick Demarchelier with North Six Productions.
• Ahlens Home – shot by Petra Bindel of Cameralink.
• Fatface - shot by Sean Cook.
• Uber – shot by Andrew Southam.
• Regatta - shot by David Short.  

Steel continues to deliver outstanding personalised service, with big smiles and professionalism. The Steel family and their crew are like no other and guarantee outstanding production not only in Cape Town but in the rest of Africa and beyond.

Gavin Schneider Productions is in the midst of its busy season and the team would like to thank all their loyal clients, as well as newcomers for their continued support. Gavin Schneider Productions strives to ensure the best level of personal service and commitment, ensuring clients return year after year.

"With Gavin Schneider Productions in your corner the best rates, finest locations and professional models and talent will always be accessible."

An experienced administrative, accounting and project management team provide uniquely creative solutions for every client.

So far this season, Gavin Schneider Productions has produced several prestigious campaigns including Tappers Beer, The Look, HSE24, Joules Havas Pharmaceutical, Lipsy, Top Shop, Maru Swimwear and Peacocks.

EuroConnection’s hands on approach and creative knowledge helps to produce the most memorable productions for clients. Whether it's TVC, music videos or photography, it applies only the best solutions, bringing a special magic to each project.

The full service agency was established 20 years ago by Julie Van Damme-Lagoe and has since then become a worldwide production brand.

"Look out for the next showcase as we have so many projects to share with the world."

Featured in this Showcase is the work of fabulous photographer Anne Dokter.

Latest projects: 

• Blue Band TVC commercial by Job van As

• Heineken campaign by Paul Berends

• Hyperoptic campaign by Antonia Steyn

• Bestseller fashion photo shoot by Viktor Sloth

• Time Out fashion photo shoot by Antonia Steyn 

• Steps fashion photo shoot by Roger Neve

Photo Hire is a leading equipment rental house in South Africa, supplying to the photographic, video, broadcast and film industries. From heavyweight brands to innovative accessories, cameras, rigs, lighting and more, Photo Hire has the equipment to suite any style and scale of production.

Its gear has been seen on the set of local indie videos as well as international blockbusters. Photo Hire is a favourite choice for top photographers, production houses and agencies. Its dynamic team is committed to outstanding service and client care. This impeccable work ethic and professional, friendly approach has garnered them a flawless reputation as one of the most advanced support houses in South Africa. Photo Hire also boasts two large studios, a conference facility, printing lab, and a dedicated sales department.

"The 2016 / 2017 season is set to go down as one of the most dynamic seasons in our history. Rich in diversity of clients, spectacular new locations, phenomenal feedback, exciting new crew rising through the ranks and above all, spectacular results… and that’s just up until now!

With another four solid months of shoot weather available in Cape Town, we’re looking forward to continued adventures in production.

In this Showcase we share with you some of the great behind-the scenes images with our clients, enjoy!

Production… It’s what we do, with passion!"