Professional sports photographer with strong expertise in capturing and editing high-quality images. Known for creativity, technical skill with various photography equipment, and reliable post-processing using industry-standard software. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams, adapt to changing project requirements, and consistently deliver impactful visual content in fast-paced environments. Works reliably and with focus to achieve results for events and clients.

Jaco de Beer

Professional sports photographer with strong expertise in capturing and editing high-quality images. Known for creativity, technical skill with various photography equipment, and reliable post-processing using industry-standard software. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams, adapt to changing project requirements, and consistently deliver impactful visual content in fast-paced environments. Works reliably and with focus to achieve results for events and clients.

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Professional sports photographer with strong expertise in capturing and editing high-quality images. Known for creativity, technical skill with various photography equipment, and reliable post-processing using industry-standard software.

Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams, adapt to changing project requirements, and consistently deliver impactful visual content in fast-paced environments. Works reliably and with focus to achieve results for events and clients.

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Language

Afrikaans
Advanced
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Photographer (Sports / Weekends - Traveling) at SportPix
January 1, 2025 - Present
Weekend travelling sports photography assignments.
Photographer (Sports / Weekends - Traveling) at BeSnapped
January 1, 2025 - Present
Weekend travelling sports photography assignments.
Photographer (Action / Sports / Events - Traveling) at Action Photo SA
January 1, 2024 - Present
Produces sports and event photography on a part-time travel basis, working primarily on weekends with occasional Fridays as needed.
Main Photographer (Traveling) at U ltraraphoto
May 20, 2021 - Present
Shoots studio and sports and event photography while travelling. Handles event setup, printing, customer service, managing cameras and lighting, editing and delivery of final images, and supports managing photographers at larger events.
Photographer (Co-owner / Event work - Education not applicable) at NDL Towing & Recovery
June 10, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Worked in a director role for vehicle and heavy equipment towing/recovery operations with part/full-time management and sales responsibilities. (Photography-related details are unclear in the resume section.)
Photographer (Team Member / Printing / Sales / Management) at JVD Photography
July 1, 2015 - November 25, 2017
Team member / co-owner work involving taking photographs in Gauteng, editing, printing, and managing photography operations. Also performed sales-related tasks.
Director at DB Photography
January 1, 2015 - Present
Managing main photography operations for DB Photography. Travels as a travelling main photographer and handles event logistics and gear provisioning to ensure photographers have the correct equipment. Finds and manages clients and oversees event coordination. Performs editing and delivers final images for studio, sport, and event photography, including setup and printing. Provides customer service at events and supports larger teams by helping manage photographers at big events.
Photographer (Sports / Weekends - Traveling) at Action Replay
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019
Action sports event photography as part of a team. Responsibilities include taking sports/action photos, editing, and supporting event delivery.
School Grade 12 at High school (Montana)
January 1, 2013 - Present
Photographer (Schooling / Education - not applicable) at Waiter / GalaGo's Country Estate
June 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Worked as a waiter.

Education

Mathematical Literacy and Civil Engineering / Computer Applications Technology (school subjects) at High school (Montana)
January 1, 2013 - August 2, 2026
Credit certificate (Mathematics) and participation certificate (English) at University of New South Wales
December 1, 2010 - August 2, 2026

Qualifications

AutoCAD certified user (AutoCAD)
January 11, 2030 - August 2, 2026
AutoDesk Revit certified user
January 11, 2030 - August 2, 2026
AutoDesk Inventor certified user
January 11, 2030 - August 2, 2026
Credit certificate (Mathematics) - University of New South Wales
December 1, 2010 - August 2, 2026
Participation certificate (English) - University of New South Wales
December 1, 2010 - August 2, 2026
Finalist (World Sports Photography Awards 2026) - Cycling category
January 1, 2026 - August 2, 2026
Finalist (World Sports Photography Awards 2025) - World Sports Photography Awards
January 1, 2025 - August 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services