The first safari production studio run by safari hosts
Gianni Creative Studio is a South African safari production studio founded and led by professional safari hosts, Josh and Shelby, with 30 years of combined safari and photography experience, creating strategic photography and cinematic films for lodges, game reserves, hospitality groups and safari brands who understand that powerful storytelling drives bookings. We don’t document the bush from the outside, we live and operate within the safari industry producing content built specifically for the safari world to elevate visuals, attract ideal guests and increase bookings.
Why we're different
Most media teams visit briefly, capture content and leave. But we return to the bush season after season as both creatives and safari hosts, guiding international guests through our award-winning company, All Out Safaris. That operational experience shapes every production giving us a deep understanding of guest psychology, wildlife timing and lodge rhythm which is why respected brands such as Royal Madikwe have approached us directly. As a specialist safari lodge media production company, we create wildlife lodge marketing content that is not only visually refined, but strategically aligned with how safari businesses truly operate.
What We Do
Our services are designed around the realities of safari operations and the expectations of modern luxury travellers. From comprehensive safari lodge photography and videography to personalised guest safari films, ongoing content partnerships and safari wedding coverage, each offering combines industry experience with cinematic, documentary-driven storytelling. The aim is simple: to create purposeful media that supports how safari brands present, market and elevate their experiences.
Featured Work
This collection of featured work showcases our approach to safari photography and videography across South Africa. Whether documenting conservation initiatives, capturing authentic guest experiences or producing elevated lodge and wildlife imagery, every project is rooted in lived safari knowledge and guided by intentional storytelling. The result is media that supports brand positioning while remaining true to the environment in which it was created.
Why it matters
Why safari media requires industry experience
A safari is not a controlled environment. Wildlife behaviour can't be scheduled, light shifts quickly and lodge operations continue regardless of a production schedule. Creating meaningful visual media in this space requires more than technical skill, it requires timing, patience and an understanding of how the bush actually moves.
Because we operate within the safari industry itself, we know when to wait, when to move and when not to interfere. We work around guest flow, respect conservation protocols and capture moments as they naturally unfold rather than manufacturing them. It ensures your marketing reflects the experience you deliver, elevated through thoughtful creative direction.
Meet
Josh & Shelby
We founded Gianni Creative Studio in 2023 after 30 collective years of working in the bush and developing our photography. Shelby started capturing wildlife in 2008 and Josh in 2014, and over time we realised our shared passion for storytelling could help safari brands show their lodges and experiences in a way that truly reflects how they operate. Recognising the gap in specialist safari media, we established Gianni Creative Studio to bring industry experience into professional production.
Our approach is grounded in real safari life. We capture lodges, wildlife and guest experiences as they unfold; never staged, always authentic, blending cinematic and documentary storytelling with a natural eye for composition. Projects like our work for Royal Madikwe reflect this philosophy. Gianni Creative Studio exists to help safari brands elevate their visuals and communicate the exclusive, authentic experiences they offer, long before guests arrive.
We want to create content worthy of your landscape.
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.