Advertising, Lifestyle, and Commercial Photographer
Brandon Barnard, Johannesburg Advertising Photographer and Director
Advertising and lifestyle photographer Brandon Barnard creates and produces expertly designed advertising campaigns, and positions himself as one of the best commercial advertising photographers in Johannesburg and across South Africa.
Brandon and his team collaborate with brands to execute their messaging goals through compelling photography and videos. He is involved in every aspect of each advertising campaign he manages, including location scouting, talent scouting, retouching and post-production for stills and video edits. Brandon’s clients appreciate his advertising campaigns and the fun and friendly environment he creates. Get in touch to start a conversation!
These are the brands that you will find amongst Brandon's photographic and lighting equipment:
Advertising & Commercial Photography: FAQs
Straight answers that help marketing teams, agencies, and brand managers move fast.
What is included in a commercial shoot (pre-production to delivery)?
Typical scope covers creative call, shot list, scheduling, crew, location or studio, lighting, capture, and professional retouching. You will receive curated selects in an online gallery plus final high-res files via download.
How do usage rights/licensing work for advertising photography?
Licensing is tailored to your campaign (media, regions, duration). We will quote the usage you need, from web/social to OOH and print, and offer buyout options when appropriate.
Can you follow a brand guideline and agency brief?
Yes. We align with your brand book, colour usage, and visual language, collaborate with your art director, and share test frames to keep the look on-brand throughout.
What is the turnaround time?
Same-day selects are available for rapid approvals. Final retouched assets are typically delivered within 3 to 7 business days depending on volume and complexity.
Do you provide advanced retouching and composites?
Yes, skin work, product cleanup, colour matching, perspective fixes, and multi-plate composites are available. We match output specs for web, print, and large format.