Professional Photography Services for Business

A great photograph does two things at once. It stops people in their tracks. Then it tells them exactly what they need to know.

At Astral Studios, we’ve been producing photography for South African businesses since 1991. Our clients include ACSA and CNBC Africa, along with a wide range of corporate and marketing clients across the country. We shoot in our Lone Hill, Sandton studio and on location nationally.

Photography is a secondary service for us, which means it sits alongside our video production and animation work. Many clients find it useful to brief both in a single session, cutting time and cost on location or studio days.

Marketing Photography

A marketing image has one job. It has to make the right person stop scrolling, stop turning the page, or stop walking past.

That takes more than a good camera. It takes a clear understanding of your brief, your audience, and what you want them to do next. Our team works closely with you before the shoot to make sure every image is built around your campaign goals.

Marketing Photography That Works Across Channels

We produce marketing photography for print, digital, outdoor, and social media. Each channel has different requirements for composition, format, and resolution. We plan for all of them from the start, so you get usable assets across every platform from a single shoot.

Corporate Event Photography

Some moments only happen once. A product launch, an awards ceremony, a conference, an AGM. Once it’s over, the only record you have is the photography.

Our team captures the people, the scenes, and the atmosphere that made the event worth holding. We work unobtrusively so that guests and speakers aren’t distracted, while still getting every key moment on camera.

Portrait and Communications Photography

We also produce head-and-shoulders executive portraits and internal communications photography. These are some of the most used assets in any business, appearing across websites, annual reports, press releases, and LinkedIn profiles.

Our portrait photography is shot to reflect the personality and professional standing of each subject. We can shoot in our studio or at your offices, whichever works best for your team.

Location and Aerial Photography

Some projects need more than a studio setup. We shoot on location nationally, from corporate premises and industrial sites to outdoor events and public spaces.

Our location photography work includes aerial and drone photography. Aerial shots give a sense of scale and context that ground-level photography simply can’t. We’ve used drone photography for architectural projects, large-scale events, and sports facilities across South Africa.

When to Use Aerial Photography

Aerial photography works well for property and real estate, construction and infrastructure projects, large outdoor events, and any brief where you need to show the full picture. Talk to us about whether drone photography would add something to your next shoot.

Social Media Photography

Social media moves fast. Content that looked fresh three months ago can feel dated today. Regular, on-brand photography keeps your channels looking current and consistent.

We work with your brand guidelines to produce social media photography that fits your visual identity. That includes product photography, team and culture shots, event coverage, and campaign imagery. All delivered in the formats and dimensions your platforms need.

Why Businesses Choose Astral Studios for Photography

• Professional photography since 1991
• Studio and on-location shoots, nationally
• Aerial and drone photography capability
• Marketing, event, portrait, and social media photography under one roof
• Integrated with video production and animation for combined shoot days
• Based in Lone Hill, Sandton

Frequently Asked Questions About Photography Services

What types of photography services does Astral Studios offer?

We offer marketing photography, corporate event photography, executive portrait photography, internal communications photography, social media content photography, and aerial and drone photography. All services are available as standalone shoots or as part of a combined video and photography production day.

Do you shoot on location or only in studio?

Both. Our studio is in Lone Hill, Sandton. We also shoot on location nationally, including aerial and drone photography for large-scale or outdoor projects.

Can we combine a photography shoot with a video production day?

Yes. Many clients brief photography and video together to make the most of a single location or studio day. Talk to us about combining both into one production schedule.

What is aerial photography used for?

Aerial and drone photography works well for property, real estate, construction, infrastructure, large outdoor events, and sports facilities. It gives a sense of scale and context that ground-level photography can’t match.

Do you offer executive portrait photography?

Yes. We produce head-and-shoulders executive portraits for use across websites, annual reports, press releases, and social media. Shoots can take place in our Sandton studio or at your offices.

How do you approach a marketing photography brief?

We start by understanding your campaign goals, target audience, and the channels the images will run on. We then plan the shoot around those requirements so that every image is built for purpose, not just for the shoot itself.

How far in advance should we book a shoot?

It depends on the complexity of the shoot and whether location permits or logistics are involved. A studio portrait session can often be booked with a week’s notice. Event and location shoots, particularly those involving aerial photography, need more lead time. Contact us to discuss your timeline.

How do we get started?

Contact Astral Studios with a brief outline of your project. We’ll get back to you to discuss your requirements, timeline, and what the shoot will involve.