Photography Studio - Potchefstroom Academy

Capturing Moments, Creating Memories

Welcome to Potchefstroom Academy Photography Studio, where creativity meets professionalism. Our fully equipped in-house photography studio offers a wide range of premium photography services, ensuring that every moment is captured with precision, artistry, and authenticity.

About Us

Whether you are celebrating a special occasion, building your professional brand, or capturing cherished family moments, our experienced photographers are dedicated to delivering high-quality images that last a lifetime.

Family Portraiture
Newborn & Baby Photography
Event Photography
Engagement & Wedding Photography
Graduation Photography
Corporate Photography
School Portraiture
Food & Beverage Photography
Studio Portraiture
ID & Passport Photos

Trading Hours

Mon-Thu

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Friday

7:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Saturday

CLOSED

Why Choose Us?

Our state-of-the-art studio is equipped with professional lighting, backdrops, and high-end photography gear, ensuring the perfect setting for your shoot. Our skilled photographers bring years of experience to craft perfectly composed shots that capture your vision. We offer tailored sessions to meet your unique needs, delivering exceptional quality with high-resolution images, expert editing, and retouching. Plus, our affordable packages provide competitive pricing options to suit every budget.

Our Photographers

Our studio is built on the philosophy that photography is more than just capturing images – it’s about crafting compelling visual narratives. Every shot we take is infused with creativity, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of storytelling, ensuring that your most
important moments are preserved with authenticity and artistry.

Chantal-Mari Clapton

Chantal-Mari Clapton is a passionate photographer specialising in portrait, editorial, and event photography. After studying at Potchefstroom Academy in 2017, she honed her craft in a professional studio from 2021, refining her skills in capturing authentic and timeless moments.

Her work has been recognized internationally, with a feature in Praza Magazine (London, 2023) and a third-place win in a major photography competition. In 2024, she was honoured with a Best of Potch nomination.

For Chantal, photography is more than just taking pictures – it’s about storytelling, emotion, and creating lasting memories. With a creative eye and a love for working with people, she ensures every frame tells a unique and meaningful story.

Nastasha van Rensburg

Nastasha van Rensburg is a wedding, lifestyle, and styled photographer with a passion for storytelling, raw emotion, and human connection. A self-taught photographer since 2019, she has collaborated with industry professionals, studied under wedding-industry legends like Shanay Greene Photography, and had her weddings featured in Mooi Troues and Bruidsgids. She has also worked on styled shoots with influential figures like Marciel Hopkins, Ilze Saunders, and Phillecia Kriel.

Guided by the belief that “a candle loses nothing by lighting another” Nastasha brings energy, warmth, and authenticity to every shoot. More than just a photographer, she’s a posing guide, hype girl, and storyteller – always capturing the essence of every moment, whether it’s an intimate wedding, a heartfelt lifestyle session, or an editorial shoot filled with creativity.

With an eye for detail and a love for capturing light, love, and connection, she ensures that every frame tells a story worth remembering.

Colleen Esau

Colleen Esau is a photographer, retoucher, and visual creative whose work is rooted in capturing authentic moments and crafting polished, impactful imagery. With a background in Photography and Visual Multimedia Arts from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology and the University of South Africa, she brings together strong technical skill and creative insight to create meaningful, image-driven narratives.

Colleen began her professional career in 2019 as a photographer at CODE (Pepkor) in Cape Town, where she refined her skills within the fast-paced fashion and retail industry. She later transitioned into retouching, joining Truworths International, also based in Cape Town, as a
Retouching Specialist, where she collaborates with creative teams to produce consistent, high-quality imagery for e-commerce, social media, and campaigns.

Alongside her corporate work, Colleen runs CMB Photography, a brand she founded in 2016, focusing on lifestyle, weddings, and milestone events. Guided by her motto, “A photocopy of people, places, and progress,” she is passionate about building genuine connections with clients and preserving moments that last a lifetime. Recently relocating from Cape Town to
Potchefstroom, Colleen continues to grow her creative journey as a photography lecturer, sharing her knowledge and love of image-making with the next generation.