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jabulisa jamela

@jabulisajamela

Freelance photographer and videographer blending branding, storytelling, and high-quality post-production.

South Africa
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for opportunities where I can create compelling photo and video storytelling for events, brands, and campaigns—handling planning, production, editing, and delivery with strong lighting, composition, and audience-focused visuals.

I’m a Johannesburg-based freelance videographer and photographer with a creative focus on branding, digital design, and visual communication. I capture live performances, cultural festivals, and private functions, delivering photo and video assets built to preserve memorable moments and enhance brand presence.

My work blends strong storytelling with a solid production workflow—planning, shooting, directing, editing, and final delivery. I’ve covered major cultural and entertainment events, including Braam Culture Fest, The Playground, Street Fest, and The Hip Hop Floor, and I’ve produced content for broadcast and media platforms such as Soweto TV.

I also support clients with portrait, product/commercial, documentary, and lifestyle work, including weddings and graduation ceremonies. I’m detail-oriented in lighting and composition, and I back every project with post-production skills across editing, photo enhancement, and color grading, plus sound recording and audio syncing when needed.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Videographer & Photographer

Self-Employed

Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 6 months)

Freelance videographer and photographer covering live performances, cultural festivals, and private events, delivering photo and video assets for promotional and archival use. Managed end-to-end production (planning, shooting, editing, and delivery) for events and ceremonies, including broadcast/media content.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Campus of Performing Arts (COPA)

Diploma, Creative Arts (Photography & Videography)

2017 - 2019

Activities and societies: Event and portrait photography; product/commercial photography; documentary and lifestyle videography; storyboarding and shot planning; scriptwriting; content creation for social media.

Completed a diploma with training in event and portrait photography, plus product/commercial and documentary or lifestyle videography. Developed skills in scriptwriting and creative direction for content creation.

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Christian Brothers College

IGCSE / O & A Levels, IGCSE / O & A Levels (Creative Skills)

Activities and societies: Composition, framing, and perspective; creative direction and visual storytelling.

Completed IGCSE plus O and A Level studies with a focus on creative skills including composition, framing, and perspective.

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Software and tools used professionally

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