Photo Hire & Sales has been recognized as a leader in the South African rental market from our company’s inception, in 2004. We are a specialist photographic equipment rental house, which caters for all your stills and HDSL video needs. As well as offering 3 large versatile studios. Our vast, progressive expertise and experience has put us ahead of the rest. We are a wholly South African owned company so you get a more personalized service. In fact, we take pride in distinguished good service delivery. We boast an impressive collection of cameras, lenses, lighting gear | we rent ALL major brands including CANON, NIKON, LEICA, ZEISS, HASSELBLAD, REDROCK MICRO, GLIDETRACK, SMALL HD, ZYLIGHT, ARRI, PROFOTO, BRONCOLOR, BRIESE, SCRIMJIM, CALIFORNIA SUNBOUNCE and so much more. We are the largest renter of Canon and Nikon products in South Africa! Photo Hire is proudly the only authorised re-seller of REDROCK MICRO, ZYLIGHT LED, GLIDETRACK, LCDVF, SCRIMJIM, CALIFORNIA SUNBOUNCE & QUICKERTEK in South Africa
Photo Hire has moved in a new direction by incorporating video support as well. We were the first to embrace the HD SLR market, which is growing in popularity for both its combined professional camera and video capability. We stock the largest choice of Zeiss Primes and Red Rock Micro support for 5D Mark II. Also available are small HD monitors.
Just 50m from Viglietti (Ferrari) Motors, our premises is centrally located with ample parking and a drive-in courtyard for deliveries and collections. Our on-site equipment rental division is situated directly below our three awesome studios. From the moment you enter our building you are taken care of so you can put your mind at ease. Our adaptability and expertise affords us the ability to give you exactly what you need.
Photo Hire is helping to take digital artistry to the next level. Lots of space and the best service, Photo Hire remains the most advanced digital support house in Cape Town.
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STUDIOS
Our comfortable, large premises offer clients a choice of three superior studios able to accommodate your every requirement. Two are daylight but can also be blacked out. Both studios have cyc curves. The third proudly houses an impressive professional Green Screen. Each studio is equipped with its own kitchen facility, high speed Wi-Fi and a spacious, comfortable sitting area for clients to hold meetings or otherwise relax in.
Should you require the space to be fashioned to suite your specific needs, we have the means to do so. We will build it, paint it and set it to your specifications.
DIGITAL
From scanning and retouching to high quality printing, our digital department does it all. Our technical support is not just building bound; to ensure your shoot continues to run smoothly and without worry, we have it entirely covered on set too. We offer a full digital back-up service.
PROPS
A world-class actress steps out of her stretch limo in a slinky number and all around her the paparazzi are going crazy. There are flashes every which way she turns, thanks to the handy work of our props division. If you need multiple flashes or the likes, Photo Hire is here to help. We are the largest renter of photographic props to the stills and film industry.
STAFF AT PHOTO HIRE
Caring, capable and committed sum up our team well. This dynamic group help the streamlining and synthesis of the company. If you have any questions or you just want to come in for a coffee and a chat, our friendly staff members are there to satisfy your every need. Our entire team is professional and competent, making them able to tackle any task with assured alacrity and dexterous expertise.
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Pieter and Lauren Badenhorst | Owners Proud owners of the Photo Hire venture. Collectively, we have over 15 years of industry experience. We Opened shop in 2004, after being in studio rental business for 6 years, and have just grown from there. Pieter’s technical mastery is not only due to long industry experience but his constant research that keeps him abreast of the digital photographic and video industry and it has made him proficient in all areas. A photographer himself, if you need any advice on products and gear | past, present and future | Pieter will enthusiastically offer it. Lauren is at the helm of this tightly run ship and makes sure things run as smoothly and effortlessly as possible.
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Calvin Morrison | Manager For all your bookings and gear requirements, this is the guy you want to speak to. He has been in the industry for the past 15 years and has a comprehensive knowledge of the equipment and the day-to-day running of things. |
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Eric Ndabeni | Head of Equipment Maintenance Joining the team in 2006, he is the longest staff member. He is the authority on equipment maintenance and ensures all gear is in working o
Lindiwe Horonga | Rentals Co-Ordinator Lindi's friendly voice may greet you when you call in to Photo Hire, and she will ensure that all your rental needs are taken care of. |
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James April | Studio and Gear Maintenance James joined the team in 2010 and makes sure the studios and gear are in immaculate condition. Working with Eric, he looks after the studios while we look after you. |
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Nkuja Sebezo | Driver Makes sure the gear is looked after and gets to you safely, on time and in the best condition. He also assists with packing and unpacking everything. |
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