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Johannesburg Product & Motoring Photographer
I capture gastronomy, fashion, e-commerce, advertising & detailed motoring photography using my signature lighting techniques
Behind the Lens...
I’m Donovan Marais — a Johannesburg-based producer and photographer with over 16 years of experience shaping powerful visual stories across Southern Africa.
My work spans automotive, portraiture, and still life photography — with a commercial sensibility and a strong creative twist. Whether I’m shooting food, people, or machines, lighting is my signature. It’s the craft I’ve mastered and the tool I use to bring clarity, drama, and emotion to every frame. My producing expertise allows me to bridge logistics and creativity seamlessly, helping brands translate their vision into refined visual content.
Fashion Photography
Viviers in Focus
This is the world of high-fashion with a featured collection of Viviers Studio, featuring a bespoke collection of fashion portraits photographed by Johannesburg fashion photographer Donovan Marais. This gallery showcases the artistry and innovation of Viviers Studio’s latest collection, highlighting bold textures, vibrant colours, and sophisticated styling.
