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About Us
Hi, we’re Josh and Shelby! Part photographers, part storytellers, full-time memory makers
We're also big foodies, sunset lovers and
passionate about life on safari.
At Gianni Creative Studio, we believe photography and videography should go beyond looking beautiful, they should feel true to who you are. With over 28 years of combined experience, we specialise in wedding and portrait photography and films that capture emotion with timeless elegance.
Alongside our wedding and portrait work, we collaborate with brands, businesses, athletes and creatives to produce powerful commercial, lifestyle, real estate and product imagery.
Blending fine art with an editorial yet warm, approachable style, our work is crafted to feel intentional, enduring and unforgettable.
Our mission? To create honest, artful imagery that reflects who you are and what matters most.
It all started when we were eleven years old...
...in the bushveld, where we each discovered a love for photography through capturing wildlife. At just 11 years old, we were both drawn to nature, light and the quiet stories unfolding in every frame. That early love for nature and storytelling laid the foundation for what would become Gianni Creative Studio. Today, we bring that same passion, curiosity and attention to detail into every wedding, portrait and brand we capture.
It was never just about the camera, it was about the way a moment could be frozen, felt and remembered. Over time, our hobby grew into a calling. We realised we didn’t just love taking photos, we loved telling stories.
That was when we decided we had to chase our dreams...
We stepped fully into the world we loved: storytelling through photos and videos. What started as wildlife photography soon evolved into documenting love stories, brand journeys, real moments and everything in between. We built Gianni Creative Studio to do what sets our souls on fire: creating intentional, emotive photo and video content that means something. To you and to us.
Now, we get to do what we love, together, and we’re honoured every time someone invites us to tell their story.
Get to know us
A fun fact about us
We both discovered our love for photography at just 11 years old and it all started with wildlife. That shared passion for nature and storytelling brought us together as a couple a while before Gianni Creative Studio existed.
Our favourite food
If there’s one thing we’ll never say no to, it’s pizza. Hands-down, our favourite! Whether it’s homemade or shared after a long day of shooting, it’s our go-to comfort meal.
In our spare time...
When we’re not at a shoot, we love spending time in the kitchen; both Josh and Shelby enjoy cooking and baking. We also wind down by playing board games and whenever we get the chance, we head out on safari.
Did you know...
Josh is a qualified field guide and Shelby is a qualified bookkeeper, business manager and interior designer. Josh’s favourite place is the Kruger, while Shelby is happiest either on a safari or simply at home surrounded by good food and good company.
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