Hey there! I am KEVIN SAWYER.
Pro photographer and video content producer working with global leading sports brands, agencies and international event teams.
I Specialise In human-centric storytelling for commercial branded photographic and video projects for clients including FNB, IRONMAN, Red Bull, Varsity Cup and Varsity Sports, Castle Lager, Cell-C.
My areas of expertise are endurance sports events, athlete and team character profiles, brand films, short doc series.
In 2019, I was invited and participated in Red Bull Photography Academy hosted by Red Bull Media House GbH, and I am currently a profiled photographer on Red Bull Content Pool.
"I Specialise In human-centric storytelling for commercial branded photographic and video projects."
MY SKILLSET
PHOTOGRaphy
sports, documentary, portraits, brand
VIDEOGRAPHY
cinematic and run-and-gun
VIDEO EDITING
long-form, social cutdowns, brand films, Colour grading
PRODUCER
Full project management from pitching, crew. logistics
FAQ
Do you shoot photo, video, or both?
Both. A Solo Day Means One Discipline — Photographer Or Videographer, Your Call At The Brief Stage. A Package Day Covers Photo And Video Together With A Second Crew Member And Bundled Post-Production.
Why fixed-fee instead of a day rate?
Because Day Rates Invite Scope Creep. Fixed-Fee Pricing Means You Know The Cost Before The Shoot, What's Included, And What Gets Delivered. No Line Items, No Surprise Add-Ons, No Day-Rate Negotiations.
What's the turnaround on delivered files?
Edited Stills Land Within 48 Hours. Final Edited Video Within 10 To 20 Working Days, Depending On Scope. Faster Turnaround Is Available — Flag It At The Brief Stage And I'll Price Accordingly.
Do you work outside Cape Town?
Yes. Based In Cape Town, Available Nationally And Internationally. Local Shoots In The Western Cape Are All-In On The Fixed Fee. Out-Of-Town Shoots Have Travel And Accommodation Billed Separately At Cost, Plus A 10–20% Admin Fee For Carrying The Cashflow.
How does the booking and payment process work?
Send A Brief. I Send A Fixed-Fee Quote Within 48 Hours. 50% Deposit On Booking Locks The Date. Balance On Delivery. Invoiced In ZAR.
Who owns the final assets?
You Do. Full Usage Rights Transfer On Final Payment. I Retain Portfolio And Self-Promotion Rights On The Work.
What if my project needs a full crew?
For Productions Bigger Than A Shoot Day — Campaign Films, Multi-Day Activations, Multi-Camera Event Productions — I Produce And Lead The Crew Under Kevin Sawyer Studio. Built From A 14-Year Network Of Trusted Freelance Specialists In Cape Town And Beyond.
Let's talk