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.
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.
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
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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 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 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.
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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.
Etienne du Preez is a photographer, educator, and visual storyteller who is passionate about photography’s technical and artistic evolution. With qualifications from the Vaal University of Technology and the National College of Photography, he has built a career spanning commercial and academic photography.
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From 2010 to 2015, he founded The Light Foundry Photography, working with major clients like Eskom, First Rand Bank, and Radisson Hotels, earning Gold and Bronze in the Fujifilm Professional Awards.
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Transitioning into education, he lectured from 2016 to 2022 before becoming Head of Photography at Potchefstroom Academy, where he develops curricula and mentors students. Currently, Etienne explores fine art photography, experimenting with digital distortion techniques that blend sound and imagery. His work challenges traditional photographic storytelling while inspiring the next generation of photographers.
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.
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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.
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With an eye for detail and a love for capturing light, love, and connection, she ensures that every frame tells a story worth remembering.
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