Inside the Vision of Craig Fouché Photography
Step into the creative world of Craig Fouché Photography—where each element, from our emblem to Craig’s photographic eye, is driven by purpose. Guided by authenticity, craft, and a deep connection to Africa’s wild beauty, our philosophy is clear: to create enduring fine art that captures both moment and meaning.
Field Notes, Creative Perspectives , Inspiration and Behind-the-Lens Vision
The Craig Fouché Photography blog is where art and insight meet—offering a deeper look into the stories, symbolism, and photographic journeys behind each collection. Here you’ll find field notes from remote landscapes, reflections on creative process, and the philosophies that guide Craig’s work behind the lens. From the significance of light and composition to the untold moments captured in wild Africa, every entry is designed to enrich your appreciation of fine art photography.
Whether you’re a collector, curator, or curious observer, our journal provides a window into the making of timeless visual narratives. Explore interviews, technical deep-dives, conservation topics, and artist commentary that bring meaning and context to every image.
Step into the story behind the photograph—and discover what moves us to create.
During the past week of rain and snow I contacted my friend Mornay wanting to test out my constant lighting by Godox and titled this shoot - Large Format In The Studio - Mornay. The lights that I am using are the Godox SL-200 LED Video Light (Daylight-Balanced). As...
I am really enjoying film photography, especially shooting 6x12 format. This is a special panoramic format. It is a reminder that the 2:1 image is different from what I’m used to as I shoot. Presently I shoot in landscape "mode" and need to get to the city to compose...
Wamakersvlei Beach Farm - An Introduction This past week I spent some time on the West Coast by invitation of the owners of Wamakersvlei Beach Farm to establish a photographic workshop at their amazing seaside establishment. The West Coast is well known for popular...
I had the pleasure of capturing memorable moments with my client Li-Asia, her six-month-old son Alexander and her niece Jenna at the prestigious Dwarsberg Trout Hideaway near Rawsonville, South-Africa. The remit was nature, preferably a forest, a river and we got a...
Boudoir - Vintage Boudoir With Nikki What is boudoir? Boudoir photography is a photographic style featuring intimate, sensual, romantic, and sometimes erotic images of its subjects in a photographic studio, bedroom or private dressing room environment primarily...
Film Photography - WHY and HOW to get started is a question many people may ask, especially in a modern digital era of instant gratification. My reply is sometimes why not? The thing is, analogue photography has been around for way over 100 years, and people are still...
Together Mornay and I collaborated to create a music video featuring Mornay on the drums. The most insane thing we did was choose one of the hottest days this summer, which was above 37°c to accomplish this task in his airconditionless studio classroom at the Hugo...
I had the privilege of attending and photographing this action-packed WCA LC Swimming Gala Champs held from the 15-18th December 2020 in Malmesbury, South-Africa. This event was organised by Western Cape Aquatics of which there were 39 Clubs/Teams/Academies and...
History of 127 Film 127 film is a paper-backed roll film format designed for still photography. 127 film is 4.6cm wide and was originally designed to take eight pictures in 4x6.5cm format. It was created by Kodak in 1912 for their Vest Pocket model - hence 127 was...
Explore a thoughtful collection of field notes, visual essays, and behind-the-lens reflections from Craig Fouché Photography. Each journal entry offers insight into the artistry, patience, and intention behind every image—where light, landscape, and moment converge to form enduring fine art. From remote wilderness encounters to creative philosophies and technical mastery, these stories deepen your connection to the work and the world it represents.
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