Our Services
Created by Safari Hosts. for Safari Brands.
Gianni Creative Studio is a safari production studio founded and led by professional safari hosts, creating strategic photography and film for lodges, game reserves and safari hospitality brands across South Africa.
We work closely with our clients from initial vision through to final delivery, guiding each project with a clear production framework built around storytelling, guest experience and brand positioning. Our approach ensures a seamless collaboration on site while creating content that feels natural, refined and commercially powerful. After all, safari storytelling should feel as considered as the experience itself.
Service one
Safari Lodge Photo & Video
We create photo and video that captures the full lodge experience, not just the space. Alongside suites and shared areas, we focus on real moments such as guiding, wildlife encounters, conservation storytelling, atmosphere and guest flow. This content is built for ongoing marketing, consistent and usable across your website and social channels.
Service Two
Guest Safari Films
Professionally crafted, personalised short films designed to elevate your guest's journey. Offered as a premium add-on to your guests, these cinematic edits turn a safari experience into a lasting, shareable memory for your guests.
Service Three
Ongoing Content Partnerships
Long-term content collaboration designed to keep your marketing fresh and consistent. Through scheduled shoots and strategic planning, we become an extension of your brand team ensuring your visual presence evolves with your lodge.
"We don’t just film the bush. We live it, feel it and channel our passion and experience into every frame letting others step into the moment, not just watch from afar."
— Josh & Shelby
(Founders, safari lovers & your content partners)
Choose Your Frame
Explore the photography and videography services we offer at Gianni Creative Studio. Whether you’re looking for wedding photography and/or videography, portraits for your family or refined brand imagery for your business, each collection is tailored to your needs. Choose the frame that best fits your life, love or work.
xo. Josh & Shelby
We offer wedding photography, videography and bespoke stationery design across Gauteng. We create elegant, timeless imagery that preserves the beauty of your day.
We offer lifestyle photography across Gauteng, including couples portraits, family photos, individual portraits, maternity sessions, newborn photography, and private events such as birthdays and celebrations. Our images are natural, timeless and focused on authentic moments, real connections and the everyday joy that makes your life unique.
We provide photography and videography for brands and businesses across Gauteng. We cover corporate events, product photography, team portraits and visual content for websites and social media. Our work blends professionalism with fresh, engaging visuals that help you communicate clearly, build trust and stand out in your industry.
"It was the best choice!"
My boyfriend and I decided to get our photos taken by Gianni Creative Studio for our matric dance, and it was the best choice! It was our first photography shoot, and it went so smoothly. Shelby made the atmosphere so comfortable. She’s kind, encouraging, and really helpful with the different poses and settings we chose.
The photos came back quickly, and we are beyond pleased! I truly recommend booking a photoshoot with Gianni Creative Studio. They are kind, creative, and professional!
Anjelita Maia
"Absolutely worth every cent!"
Absolutely worth every cent! Gianni Creative Studio truly live up to their name – capturing elegant, professional photos that you’ll treasure forever. We booked them for our Matric Dance, and the photos turned out exactly as I envisioned — if not better. They made the entire process feel effortless and knew exactly how to guide each shot. Highly recommended for anyone wanting polished, timeless memories!
Mea White
"Deserves an 11 out of 10"
Anyone who shows passion and commitment in the work deserves an 11 out of 10 for their efforts. Josh (Gianni Creative Studio) exudes all of the above!
Silvan Schafer, Eastside Barbers
Kind Words
Our Work, Awarded & Recognised
We’ve always believed that the true reward lies in creating meaningful work for our clients. Along the way, we’ve been fortunate to have that work noticed and celebrated by others too. We have been awarded Best Fine Art Editorial Photographer and Videographer 2025 – South Africa by MEA Markets. These recognitions are not just milestones for us, but reminders to keep pushing our creativity and telling stories with authenticity.
Awards
About Us
Looking for photographers who get you? That’s us
We’re Josh and Shelby, the couple behind Gianni Creative Studio. We’re passionate about creating photography and film that are authentic, thoughtfully composed and visually striking. Whether we’re working with couples, families or growing brands, we love partnering with people who value meaningful visuals and want their moments documented in a way that feels natural, thoughtful and true to them. We, combined, have 30 years of experience.
Timeless Photography & Film for Life, Love & Business
Gianni Creative Studio (Josh & Shelby) provides fine-art editorial photography, cinematic wedding videography and refined brand imagery in Gauteng, South Africa. We help couples, families and businesses by capturing elegant photos and videos designed to be timeless and memorable. Our work focuses on refined, intentional visuals that honour the beauty of your relationships, celebrations and business pursuits.
your world, our lens
Our Style
Fine-Art Editorial
A refined, storytelling approach that balances creative composition with authentic moments.
Hi, we're Josh & Shelby!
We are an award-winning photography and videography team based in Gauteng, South Africa. We specialise in wedding, lifestyle and brand photo and video crafted in a timeless style.