I am Bontle Juku, a photographer, graphic designer, illustrator, and creative director. My work spans visual arts, with a passion for turning ideas into compelling images and stories. I'm always eager to learn, expand my skills, and contribute fully to every project I join. I believe a project is only as strong as its team, so I show up with a can-do attitude and a collaborative mindset. My goal is to push boundaries of how visual media exists and interacts in spaces, continually exploring new ways to tell powerful stories through photography, illustration, and film.…

Bontle Juku

I am Bontle Juku, a photographer, graphic designer, illustrator, and creative director. My work spans visual arts, with a passion for turning ideas into compelling images and stories. I'm always eager to learn, expand my skills, and contribute fully to every project I join. I believe a project is only as strong as its team, so I show up with a can-do attitude and a collaborative mindset. My goal is to push boundaries of how visual media exists and interacts in spaces, continually exploring new ways to tell powerful stories through photography, illustration, and film.…

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I am Bontle Juku, a photographer, graphic designer, illustrator, and creative director. My work spans visual arts, with a passion for turning ideas into compelling images and stories. I’m always eager to learn, expand my skills, and contribute fully to every project I join.

I believe a project is only as strong as its team, so I show up with a can-do attitude and a collaborative mindset. My goal is to push boundaries of how visual media exists and interacts in spaces, continually exploring new ways to tell powerful stories through photography, illustration, and film.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Intern at Glow Hire Studio (Johannesburg)
January 1, 2020 - October 20, 2025
Internship including photography and studio operations; responsibilities included photography, lighting, studio management, lighting assist, and exposure to creative direction and editing.
Intern at Turbine Art Fair
January 1, 2021 - October 20, 2025
Intern at Turbine Art Fair assisting with event-related photography and setup.
Photography Assistant Lecturer
January 1, 2022 - October 20, 2025
Providing photography instruction and support to students; contributed to curriculum delivery.
Online Photography Tutor
January 1, 2022 - Present
Online tutoring in photography; ongoing role since 2022.
Freelance Photographer and Illustrator
January 1, 2018 - Present
Freelance work in photography and illustration; ongoing since 2018.
Photographic Assistant
January 1, 2018 - Present
Photographic assistant roles; supported shoots and studio operations.
Director of Photography at Umseme Uyakhuluma
January 1, 2021 - October 20, 2025
Directed photography for the project Umseme Uyakhuluma (2020-2021).
Director of Photography at Farmhouse Short Film
January 1, 2022 - October 20, 2025
Director of Photography for the Farmhouse Short Film (2022).

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Visual Communication at Open Window Institution
January 23, 2017 - December 5, 2019
The degree included training in Graphic design, Video editing, Illustration, Photography, Experimental design
Bachelor of Arts, Honors, Visual Communication at Open Window Institution
January 17, 2022 - December 5, 2022
Specialized thesis in the field of Photography
BA Visual Communication at Open Window Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
BA Honours Visual Communication, specialising in Photography at Open Window Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Project Management
January 27, 2025 - April 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
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