URBAN ESSENTIALS
MODEL PORTFOLIO PHOTOGRAPHER IN CAPE TOWN
Editorial Model Portfolio Shoot with Tara
This urban test shoot was designed for agency-ready comp card content, photographed on the streets of Cape Town. With a mix of clean portraits, graffiti backdrops, and industrial textures, the session highlights natural light, movement, and confident posing.
Whether you're applying to photography agencies in Cape Town or updating your model portfolio, these kinds of sessions are ideal. As a model portfolio photographer, I focus on creating powerful visuals that make your test shoot for model agencies stand out from the start.
Looking for a model portfolio photographer in Cape Town? Let’s create a series that reflects your unique look and gives you an edge.
We kept styling minimal but expressive — contrasting formal black silhouettes with loose, casual fits.
The goal was to create a cinematic, scroll-stopping set of images with range: clean comp card portraits, full-body movement shots, and personality-forward moments.
From graffiti to metal shutters to classic daylight shadows, the shoot shows off both versatility and edge — exactly what model agencies look for.
Model: Tara /@tara.razak
Agency: Twenty Model Management Cape Town
Art Direction: Marko Haas
Photography: Marko Haas / @its_mhvisuals
What Sets Me Apart
I create a space where you can feel relaxed, seen, and confident in front of the camera.
Every session is personal — tailored to your energy, vision, and style.
Whether you’re a model, a brand, or a couple in love — I aim to capture what’s real.
You won’t find over-edited filters or stiff posing here. Just honest visuals that feel like you.
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Safe, laid-back but professional environment
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Direction when you need it, freedom when you don’t
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Clean editing with timeless tones
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Fast delivery, transparent process
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Experienced with agencies, creatives & everyday people
Agencies I Worked For
Helpful Reads Before Your Photo Shoot
Model Portfolio Photographer in Cape Town — Build or Update Your Book
I’m a photographer in Cape Town specializing in model test shoots and portfolio development for aspiring and professional models. Whether you're new to the industry or signed to an agency, I create clean, editorial-style images that elevate your book and help you get noticed.
My shoots focus on natural posing, light direction, and confidence on camera — ideal for portfolio updates, digitals, agency submissions, or social media content. I’ve worked with models in Cape Town and internationally, and I know how to capture your versatility while making you feel comfortable and empowered.
From location scouting to styling input, I’ll guide you through a shoot that showcases your strengths — whether you're shooting for fashion, commercial, lifestyle, or beauty.