Athletes wading into the water at XTERRA South Africa — XTERRA swim photographer Cape Town
— Sports photography

Sports photographer in Cape Town.
Campaigns. Events. Athletes.

10+ years in the sports industry before going freelance. I shoot HYROX, XTERRA, Red Bull King of the Air, and campaign work for sports brands — race series, athlete portraits, products in-action. Solo operator, photo and video from one source, fast turnaround.

Recent clients
— What I shoot

Sport,
from every angle.

01
Race series & events

Multi-day coverage of running, triathlon, kitesurfing, fitness events. HYROX, XTERRA, Red Bull King of the Air. ~200–500 edited images, same-day social cuts, full delivery in 7–14 days.

02
Athlete campaigns

Studio and location campaigns for athlete-sponsored brands. Editorial portraits, action stills, product hero shots. Pre-production planning, full creative collaboration.

03
Product in-action

Brands like CORE Kiteboarding, Brunotti, and 361 need product shot with athletes who actually use it. Coastal locations, mountain trails, gym environments — wherever the product lives.

— Selected sports work

Recent sport Projects.

Full portfolio →
— The advantage

Inside the sport,
not around it.

Most sports photographers come at a brief from outside the sport. I come at it from inside — I cycle, surf, run, and read the sport while I'm shooting it. That matters for campaign work, where the difference between a good frame and a usable one is often 50 milliseconds and knowing what's about to happen.

Before going freelance I spent 10+ years in the sports industry, including marketing and art direction at CUBE Bikes — one of the largest bike brands in the world. I understand what brands and event organisers need, what athletes will actually wear and use, and what reads as authentic vs staged.

10+ years
Years in sports industry
HYROX, XTERRA
Major event series shot
14 Days
Max delivery turnaround
Cape Town
Based in Cape Town, SA
Marko Haas — photographer and videographer in Cape Town, originally from Germany
Marko Haas - Cape Town
— How it works

Fast. Clear. Delivered.

— Brief
01
One conversation,
full scope

Single point of contact for both photo and video. Clear deliverables, usage rights, and overtime rates agreed in writing upfront.

— Shoot
02
On site,
solo operator

One operator handles both disciplines. No coordinating two freelancers. No inconsistent deliverables. Same-day social cuts during live events.

— Edit
03
post Production,
handled

Full post-production in-house. Edited images and highlight video from one source. Consistent look, consistent delivery.

— Deliver
04
Ready to use,
assets

Final edited images and video within 5–14 days. Non-exclusive, worldwide, unlimited-duration licence. Ready to publish.

— Let's work together

Got a project?
Let's talk scope.

Tell me about your project — sport, event, or campaign. I'll come back with a clear scope and timeline within 24 hours

m.haas@mh-content.com
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