Lifestyle & documentary photographer

I am Troy.

I capture memories

for a living.

A journalist by training, I have a deep passion for capturing authenticity and representing truth.


Authenticity requires a certain measure of vulnerability, transparency and integrity.

— Janet Louise Stephenson

A bit about me...


In a world cluttered with staged smiles and forced poses, I've made it my mission to strip photography back to its raw, emotive essence. With a journalism degree from UCT and decades behind the lens, I don't just bring technical skills; I bring a storyteller's eye.


For me, photography is less about capturing light and more about capturing life. It''s the sneaky glance exchanged by lovers at the altar, the wind rustling through the trees on a summer afternoon, or the look of adoration on a new parent’s face as they hold their new-born.

The little things, those authentic nuggets, make all the difference.

Adventure fuels me; whether scaling cliffs to catch the sun melting into the sea or mingling within bustling city crowds. The thrill of the chase excites me, and I'm always on the lookout for those rare, unscripted moments that make your heart swell or your eyes misty.


In a nutshell, I'm a documentary-style photographer who believes that the best stories are the real ones, unfolding right before our eyes.


When it comes to weddings, you'll find me in the background, discreetly catching the emotions, the laughs, and yes, even the awkward dance moves. I want you to look back and not just remember how you looked, but how you felt. The joy, the jitters, the tears and the

belly laughs—those are the priceless and timeless treasures.


Photos are not just about freezing images in time; They're about preserving precious fragments of life, your life, as authentically as possible.


While I do specialise in stills, I do offer creative videography services too, and love to break the conventions, whether it's a commercial shoot or a lifestyle artwork. I don't do "ordinary".

A few other thoughts...




01.


My Origin Story...


I used to shoot on an old Kodak film camera, developing 24 shots a month.


I studied Journalism at UCT and got bitten hard when digital photography stripped the "fear" of wasted shots. From then on I have seldom been without a camera in hand.



02.


Family & Faith


To me, family is everything!


I live for mine and have a deep passion for helping others capture theirs in a way that will immortalise emotions, not just images.









03.


My photos


I love natural light, real people and authentic moments. I believe in truth and I hope my photography always embodies that.



04.


Interesting Fact


I am a qualified History teacher! I spent years of my life educating, coaching and mentoring young people, both in schools and in the townships of South Africa. My heart is 100% African!