GEORGE QUA-ENOO PHOTOGRAPHER - JOHANNESBURG

The Mommy Club van die Hoofstad now streaming on @showmaxonline Client: @showmaxonline Agency: @ninety9.co.za Photographer: @georgeq DigiTech: @gillygilmohr 1st Lighting Assistant: @_tsakane_ 2nd Lighting Assistant: @a0206photography DOP/ Editor: @sokhaya Focus Puller: @trigger_thamz Gaffer: @andrebadenhorst Grips: @chrisdossantosza Producer: Lerato Manyela Art Direction: @jacky_of_all_trades_90 Make-up: @newme_bymarlie Hairstylist: @by_armon Wardrobe: @studiojulienne Gear Rental: @glowphotofilm #realitytvshow #realityseries #themommyclub #showmaxonline #southafricanphotographer

Describing her motherhood journey, media powerhouse LootLove expresses that it has been nothing short of extraordinary. The doting mother of twin daughters, Sisizwe and Zanothando, is eternally grateful for the joy that the marvelous journey has blessed her with. Head over to @batswadimag and read all about it :) Cover stars: @lootlove2 with Sisizwe & Zanothando Magazine: @batswadimag Editor & Publisher: @sheilaafari / @frontpagemedia.co Photographer: @georgeq Stylist: @studiojulienne   MUA: @lloydmbeauty @glammed_by_lloyd Hair: @givenhairstylist Studio: @georgeqstudios Production Assistant: @adelaide_nkoane Article: @lulama_maliba Cover design: @skoigi

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐫 𝐈𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬 Legends don’t just exist in history books—they walk among us, shaping culture, preserving heritage, and inspiring generations. Today, we unveil the first edition of 𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑎𝑟 𝐼𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠, a celebration of those whose impact transcends borders and time. And who better to grace our inaugural cover than the incomparable Dr Esther Mahlangu? 🇿🇦 A true custodian of Ndebele art and global culture, Dr Mahlangu’s brushstrokes have told stories for over seven decades—stories of resilience, beauty, and identity. From the walls of her childhood home in Mpumalanga to the halls of Art Basel, her work reminds us that tradition is not static; it lives, breathes, and evolves when passed from one hand to another, one heart to the next. In conversation with @sheilaafari , Dr Mahlangu reflects on her journey, the power of intergenerational knowledge, and why true icons don’t just create—they uplift, they preserve, they 𝑝𝘢𝑦 𝑖𝘵 𝘧𝑜𝘳𝑤𝘢𝑟𝘥. 🔗 in @previdar bio for our cover interview. The Icons have arrived. And this is just the beginning. Dr Esther Mahlangu represented by The Melrose Gallery (@themelrosegallerysa ) Cover Star: @esthermahlanguart Magazine: @previdar Editor & Publisher: @sheilaafari / @frontpagemedia.co Production Manager: @mancha.selebale Photographer: @georgeq DigiTech: @gillygilmohr Lighting: @_tsakane_ Styling: @thobekambane MUA: @thuli_mua Hair: @matlhogonolo_ Cover Interview: @sheilaafari Cover Design: @skoigi Videographer: @onetakekeith Social Media: @lihle_armani Studio: @georgeqstudios #PrevidarIcons #DrEstherMahlangu #WomensMonth

From the archives: A test shoot I did in Canada years ago. No matter how many years you’ve spent behind the camera, growth never stops. Test shoots and creative collaborations are where magic truly happens. They sharpen your eye, challenge your creativity, and remind you why you fell in love with storytelling in the first place. Some of the strongest images in my portfolio were born from experiments, shared ideas, and trusting the process with talented creatives. After years of shooting campaigns, editorials, weddings, and portraits across different parts of the world, one thing remains true: staying inspired requires staying curious. Create often. Collaborate intentionally. That’s how timeless work is made. Photographer, retouching, grading @georgeq Models @natcieslok @hannahmarieanderson21 @yaadie.bwoy Wardrobe @mancinipetkos Banjo @mcgibbonjason

A year ago today, we released this editorial story I photographed for Previdar and it still remains one of my favourite bodies of work I’ve created on African soil. Editorial photography has always been one of the purest forms of storytelling for me. Beyond the aesthetics, I love the process of building worlds collaborating with stylists, designers, glam teams, art directors and incredible talent to create images that feel timeless, cinematic and emotionally honest. It’s where fashion, culture, identity and imagination meet. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of shooting for some of the world’s leading magazines and publications across different cities and continents, but there is something deeply special about creating work here in Africa. The energy, texture, light, elegance and richness of our stories always bring a different kind of magic to the frame. This Previdar editorial was one of those shoots where everything aligned beautifully; the styling, the mood, the creative direction and the intention behind every image. Looking back a year later, I’m still incredibly proud of what we created together and grateful to everyone who trusted my vision and contributed to bringing it to life. More editorials. More storytelling. More African excellence. Cover Star: @lisamadibe Magazine: @previdar Editor & Publisher: @sheilaafari / @frontpagemedia.co Production Manager: @mancha.selebale   Photographer: @georgeq of @blackonyxatelier.za Styling & Accessories: @thefashionofficial_za @helen_of_troy_styles Wigs: @hairlobeauty HD Specialist – Install & Styling: @laid_by_zethu MUA: @gorgemakeup_za Lighting Assistants: Tshepo V @zo_zoey_photography @emotions_studios Cover Story: @sheilaafari Cover Design: @skoigi   BTS Video: @raelsilver_rs Social Media: @lihle_armani   Studio: @georgeqstudios   Brown Suit: @k.moraba_collective Cover Star Team Represented By: @anotherzero.africa Assistant: @anne_xox3 PR: @kimsineke

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Full episode on YouTube via link in bio. Bonko Khoza is a South African actor known for his emotionally layered performances and commanding screen presence. A SAFTA Award winner and internationally recognised leading man, Khoza has emerged as one of the most dynamic talents on the African continent. In this episode, he speaks about what grounds him—his faith, and his pursuit of enlightenment and purpose. Guest: @bonkokhoza Host, Photographer: @georgeq D.O.P / Videographer: @allkinds.pictures Wardrobe: @imprint_za Makeup: @mohlale_artist Production Manager: @miss.antwi Lighting Equipment SPONSORED by @glowphotofilm

Full podcast episode dropping soon… Bonko Khoza is a Johannesburg-born actor known for his breakout role in Necktie Youth and his commanding performance as Mqhele Zulu in The Wife. He has emerged as one of South Africa’s most compelling screen talents, recently leading the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) nominations with three nods and taking home the 2026 Best Actor in a Telenovela award for iThonga. Guest: @bonkokhoza Host, Photographer: @georgeq D.O.P / Videographer: @allkinds.pictures Wardrobe: @imprint_za Makeup: @mohlale_artist Production Manager: @miss.antwi Lighting Equipment SPONSORED by @glowphotofilm

To Showmax. Thank you! You were more than a streaming platform! You were a stage. A stage for African stories, African voices, African faces. And behind every one of those stories, there were people like me… cameras in hand, on set before sunrise, chasing the perfect light for a poster, a campaign, a moment that would stop someone mid-scroll and make them feel something. You gave local creatives a seat at the table. You said Mzansi stories matter. And the world listened. I had the privilege of shooting campaigns that brought your shows to life....the colours, the characters, the drama, the joy. Those frames weren’t just jobs. They were love letters to our culture. Now the curtain falls on 30 April. The screens go dark. And I won’t pretend it doesn’t sting. But every image I captured for you lives on in feeds, in memories, in the work I’m most proud of. You shaped my portfolio and my perspective. You reminded me why I do this. Farewell, Showmax. You were Africa’s own. #Showmax #Mzansi #ShowmaxSA #SouthAfrica #ContentCreator OnSet CampaignPhotography AfricanStorytelling Farewell LocalIsLekker

Some of the fun campaigns we get to shoot, and this one was no small production. We had close to 30 people on set, all working in sync to bring this Jack Daniel’s campaign to life across Kenya and Nigeria. Casting was a mission in itself. Each market required a distinct approach, and for Nigeria, the models had to be strictly Nigerians to align with the country’s national billboard and advertising policies. Precision wasn’t optional, it was the brief. This was a major cross-continental effort, with around four agencies collaborating between the US and South Africa. Pre-production alone ran for over two months, packed with planning, coordination, and yes… more Zoom meetings than anyone would care to count. As a commercial photographer, one of the most valuable skills you can have is the ability to connect with multiple people at once, to read the room, draw out authentic emotion, and keep everyone aligned. Because when you’re shooting a group, it only takes one person being out of sync to throw off the entire frame. Huge gratitude to the team for showing up sharp, focused, and ready. Everyone brought their A-game and we absolutely knocked it out of the park. On to the next one.

Skin tones brought to life with my SAHARA colour style in Capture One. In just a few days, I’m dropping Lightroom preset packs and Capture One styles, all crafted from 17 years of my professional workflow. That’s 17 years of colour grading secrets at your fingertips! DM me now if you want to be the first to grab them when they are released. Floral crown by @silindile_shangase._

Time and time again, I get asked about the gear, specifically the lens, I use. While equipment is ultimately just a tool in the creative process, my go-to lens for beauty work is the @canonrsa EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM. The focal range gives me the compression I need for flattering facial proportions, and the optics deliver minimal distortion, which is critical in beauty where skin texture, symmetry, and detail matter. At 135–200mm, the perspective compression is especially elegant, isolating the subject while maintaining natural geometry. It’s not about the gear but when the tool supports the vision this precisely, it earns its place in the kit. 📸 @georgeq