I’ve always loved 44 on Stanley, with it’s 1930′s architecture and industrial history, it’s a little creative hub in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Johannesburg. Last year I was fortunate enough to second shoot a stunning wedding with Rensche Mari at 44 where the service was in one of the boutiques. Since then I [...]

KIKI has been running as a side/passion project of Christine and myself (iaan) since the start. Apart from the awesome Ambassadors, we’ve not had much help with the shop, blog, social media, communication, admin etc. We feel that our time and resources are holding back on what KIKI can mean to the photographic community and [...]

I thought it might be good to take a little break from all the technical tax articles and write a post about something very practical that can benefit your photography business a lot! I promise no numbers will appear in this post! I have seen so many photographers who produce the most beautiful, artistic, perfectly [...]

Part of what we want to do at KIKI is to make the lives of photographers easier and also provide the platforms to learn, share and love. We often hear photographers, new and professional, asking about where can I get this, or where can I buy that, or what would you recommend for… Normally, these [...]

This might sound a bit weird, but I love it when people enquire about VAT.  For some crazy reason I just clicked with VAT once and since then we are like best friends. I warned you that it might sound weird! For some people VAT is a nightmare, especially if you are faced with a [...]

Today, we’re getting to know  David du Plessis a little bit better! This is part of a series of interviews we will be having with KIKI members. If you would like to be interviewed go to our interview page and answer a few questions! Website/ Blog: www.davidbduplessis.com Facebook Page: DavidBDuPlessisPhotography 1. When and how did [...]

You took that GIANT step and have started your own business. For months, or in some cases years, you have been thinking about it and now you finally did it! You are willing to risk it all to do what you love, and that is to take pictures. All your doubts and fears have been [...]

Today, we’re getting to know Tarryn Goldman a little bit better! This is part of a series of  interviews we will be having with KIKI members. If you would like to be interviewed go to our interview page and answer a few questions! Website/ Blog: www.tarryngoldmancreative.co.za Facebook Page: TGCAMI 1. When and how did the photography bug bite you? 2. [...]

I know, I know! Tax is not the most exciting topic to talk about, especially on a photography blog. Surely you would rather read about how to improve your images or how to find inspiration or how to be more creative. I totally get that! However, the harsh reality is that financial and tax planning [...]

Today, we’re getting to know Dionne Swart a little bit better! This is part of a series of  interviews we will be having with KIKI members. If you would like to be interviewed go to our interview page and answer a few questions! Website/ Blog: www.dionneswart.com Facebook Page: DionneSwartPhotographer Twitter: @dionneswartsa 1. When and how did the photography bug bite you? [...]

Today, we’re getting to know Luke Hayden  a little bit better! This is part of a series of  interviews we will be having with KIKI members. If you would like to be interviewed go to our interview page and answer a few questions! Website/ Blog: www.lukehayden.co.uk Facebook Page: lukehaydenphotography Twitter: @lukehayden23 1. When and how did the photography bug [...]

Today, we’re getting to know Marelize Schmahl a little bit better! This is part of a series of  interviews we will be having with KIKI members. If you would like to be interviewed go to our interview page and answer a few questions! Website/ Blog: www.mspstudio.co.za Facebook Page: MarelizeSchmahlPhotography 1. When and how did the photography bug bite you? 2. [...]