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Shane Botes Studio Capturing your special moments. That era of raw creativity, fearless self-expression, and making your own rules has shaped everything I do today.

Shane Botes – Making Your Brand Impossible to Ignore
I’m Shane Botes — a 90’s skater punk at heart who grew up on Saturday morning cartoons, mixtapes, and staying out until the streetlights came on. Nostalgia isn’t just a feeling for me — it’s part of my brand’s DNA. I’m an experienced photographer and videographer with a passion for building brands and businesses that stand out, speak loud, and leave a legacy. As a mentor, life coach, and brand-driven creative strategist, I help turn ideas and dreams into brands that are bold, authentic, and impossible to ignore. My work blends photography, video production, content creation, and brand design with the mindset, confidence, and direction needed to truly bring a brand to life. With years of experience across multiple industries, I know that building a successful brand isn’t just about visuals — it’s about people. That’s why I work with you to develop not only your brand’s look and feel, but also the vision, clarity, heart, and confidence behind it. From striking images and cinematic video adverts to custom logos, personalized CVs, and marketing strategies, every project is crafted around your unique story. I also collaborate closely with EMM – Extreme Model Management to provide professional models and talent for shoots, ensuring your visuals are powerful, polished, and on point. My values are simple:
•Creativity with purpose – every design and strategy has meaning.
•Authenticity over trends – your brand should be real, not just “on trend.”
•Quality over quantity – every detail matters.
•Empowerment through mentorship – your growth is my mission.
•Collaboration over control – I work with you, not just for you.

“When we work together, I’m all in—your goals become my goals, and your success is my priority. My mission is to help you not just have a brand, but to have a brand that moves people, leaves a legacy, and works for you 24/7—backed by the confidence, mindset, and skills to keep it thriving.”

📸 SCAN VS DIGITISED — WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?We all have those photographs… Tucked away in albums, boxes and drawers, slo...
01/09/2026

📸 SCAN VS DIGITISED — WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

We all have those photographs… Tucked away in albums, boxes and drawers, slowly fading with time. ❤️

But did you know there’s a difference between simply scanning a photograph and properly digitising it?

🖨️ A NORMAL SCAN
A traditional scanner captures the photograph as a flat digital copy.
It’s useful for basic record-keeping, but the result can often look a little flat, dull or lacking the depth of the original photograph.

📷 PROFESSIONAL DIGITALISATION
Instead of simply scanning the photograph, I photographically capture it in high resolution, allowing much more of the photograph's detail, depth, texture and character to be preserved.

✨ The result?
A high-resolution digital version that brings out the best in your original photograph, while preserving the memory itself.

❤️ WHY IT MATTERS
Because these aren't just photographs.
They're your people.
Your places.
Your stories.
Your memories.

And some of those moments can never be recreated.

Don't let your memories fade with the photograph.

🔥 Bring your memories back to life. 🔥

📲 WhatsApp: 068 169 8320
📧 Email: [email protected]

Shane Botes Studio
Preserving your memories for generations to come. 📸

📸 BRINGING YOUR MEMORIES BACK TO LIFE 🔥We all have those photographs that mean the world to us…Old family moments.Childh...
01/09/2026

📸 BRINGING YOUR MEMORIES BACK TO LIFE 🔥

We all have those photographs that mean the world to us…

Old family moments.
Childhood memories.
Loved ones who are no longer with us.
Special days we never want to forget.

But photographs fade, deteriorate and can easily be lost or damaged over time.

That’s where I come in.

✨ I professionally digitise your treasured photographs, capturing them in high resolution while bringing out the detail, depth, clarity and character already present in the original image.

This isn't simply putting a photograph through a scanner.

My photographic digitisation process is designed to bring out the very best in your original photograph — while preserving the way it looks and feels.

Your memories, preserved digitally.
Easy to store, share and print.
And most importantly…
Protected for generations to come.

📦 DIGITISATION PACKAGES
15 photos — R250
30 photos — R400
50 photos — R600
100 photos — R1,000
200 photos — R1,800
500 photos — R3,800

🖼️ Have a faded, damaged or scratched photograph?

Restoration and enhancement can also be done — quoted separately.

Every photograph has a story.
Let's make sure it lasts. ❤️

📲 WhatsApp: 068 169 8320
📧 [email protected]

Some places become more than a destination... They become a memory you'll always want to revisit.Earlier this year, my m...
13/07/2026

Some places become more than a destination... They become a memory you'll always want to revisit.

Earlier this year, my mom, Maverick and I had the privilege of spending a few days at this beautiful beachfront home in Pennington. We even invited friends over one evening to enjoy the space together.

It was exactly the reset we all needed.

Slow mornings with coffee overlooking the ocean.

Long walks on the beach with Maverick living his best life as a beach dog.

Laughing around the table.

Watching the sunrise greet each new day and ending every evening with spectacular sunsets over the sea.

As a photographer, I also had the privilege of capturing this incredible property—and I can finally share the official images.

This stunning double-storey, pet-friendly beach house offers:
🌊 Direct beach access
🏊 Swimming pool
🎱 Entertainment room with a snooker table
🛏️ 6 Bedrooms
🛁 4 Bathrooms
🍽️ Spacious family kitchen
🛋️ Comfortable lounge & TV room
🍴 Dining room
🧺 Laundry room
🌅 Large entertainment deck with ocean views
🚗 Double garage

What I love most about photographing homes like this is that I'm not just showcasing rooms.

I'm capturing the feeling of waking up here.

The excitement of walking down the beach path for the first time.

The sound of the waves.

The laughter shared over a braai.

The moments that turn a holiday into a memory.

This wasn't just a beautiful place to stay—it was a place that helped us slow down, reconnect and simply enjoy being together.

I'd go back in a heartbeat.

If you're a holiday homeowner, Airbnb host, guest house owner or estate agent looking for photography that captures more than just a property, I'd love to help tell your story too.

📸 Shane Botes Studio
Creating photographs that make people feel at home before they even arrive.

I am such a "look at the moon" kind of person 🌕 📸
02/06/2026

I am such a "look at the moon" kind of person 🌕 📸

Being part of the   means getting to capture moments that these girls will NEVER forget 🔥 And honestly, there is nothing...
02/06/2026

Being part of the means getting to capture moments that these girls will NEVER forget 🔥

And honestly, there is nothing better than getting to be part of not only a brands story, but their legacy 📸

EMM - Extreme Model Management

✨ A Matric Dance is a Special Milestone ✨Recently, I had the privilege of photographing Ethan's Matric Dance experience....
01/06/2026

✨ A Matric Dance is a Special Milestone ✨

Recently, I had the privilege of photographing Ethan's Matric Dance experience.

What made this session so special wasn't just the beautiful outfits or the stunning location. The family chose a place that held sentimental value to them, making every photograph that much more meaningful.

The afternoon was a combination of individual portraits, couple photographs, and family moments—capturing not only a milestone, but the people who helped make it possible.

One of my favourite parts of these shoots is creating an environment where everyone can relax, breathe, and simply enjoy the experience. The photoshoot becomes a bridge between the excitement, nerves, anticipation, and celebration of the evening ahead.

By the time the shoot was over, the couple had settled into the moment, the family had shared laughs and memories, and what began as a photoshoot had become an experience in itself.

Because years from now, it won't just be the photographs that matter.

It will be the feeling of that day.
The excitement.
The laughter.
The people who were there.
The memories made before the dance even began.

That's what I love most about these personal Matric Dance experiences—capturing not only how it looked, but how it felt.

📸 Shane Botes Studio
Creating memories, not just photographs.

27/05/2026

It was so much fun getting creative with our team at EMM - Extreme Model Management to create this video to say thank you to Changan Hillcrest 🔥

27/05/2026

Absolutely loved capturing the spirit of the team at Gratitude Place (Lady Gratitude Spa & Retreat) yesterday 🔥

CALLING ALL FUTURE PHOTOGRAPHERS, HOMESCHOOLERS, CREATIVES, STORYTELLERS, DREAMERS, CONTENT CREATORS, BRAND BUILDERS & Y...
19/05/2026

CALLING ALL FUTURE PHOTOGRAPHERS, HOMESCHOOLERS, CREATIVES, STORYTELLERS, DREAMERS, CONTENT CREATORS, BRAND BUILDERS & YOUNG LEGENDS IN THE MAKING! 📸🔥

This is YOUR moment.

Join us for an unforgettable Legacy Lens Adventure Day — a hands-on, high-energy photography experience designed to build confidence, spark creativity, and teach you how to truly see the world through a lens.

This isn’t about having the best camera…
It’s about becoming a better photographer and storyteller.

Whether you’re using a phone 📱 or a professional camera 📷 — YOU BELONG HERE!

✨ Learn the foundations of photography
✨ Master angles, framing & storytelling
✨ Discover your creative voice
✨ Connect with like-minded creatives
✨ Build confidence behind the lens

Guided by Shane Botes — Professional Photographer with over 20 years of experience, this adventure is all about helping you grow, explore, and create with purpose.

🗓 Date: Friday, 10 July 2026
⏰ Time: 09:00 – 13:00
📍 Venue: EMM Studio - Queensburgh

💰 Investment: R550 per participant

⚡ Spaces are LIMITED — and this will fill up fast!

📲 WhatsApp to book:
068 169 8320 | 078 010 0032

Let’s create. Let’s learn. Let’s leave a legacy. ✨

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