Hi, I’m Nicky de Blois, a Swiss-based freelance cameraman, editor and producer with 25+ years of experience across Africa, the Middle East, Europe and Asia. I specialize in breaking news, documentaries and high-end luxury asset shoots (estate and private jets) for global clients, including ABC News. I thrive in fast-paced environments, from on-site shoots to remote satellite uplinks, and I’m known for delivering accurate, compelling footage and complete packages that clients can rely on. I’ve worked in multiple bureaus and regions, turning complex stories into clear visuals. I’m fluent in English and Afrikaans with a working Mandarin and French, and I’m comfortable coordinating multi-camera crews, studio shoots, and end-to-end post-production workflows.…

Nicky de Blois

Hi, I’m Nicky de Blois, a Swiss-based freelance cameraman, editor and producer with 25+ years of experience across Africa, the Middle East, Europe and Asia. I specialize in breaking news, documentaries and high-end luxury asset shoots (estate and private jets) for global clients, including ABC News. I thrive in fast-paced environments, from on-site shoots to remote satellite uplinks, and I’m known for delivering accurate, compelling footage and complete packages that clients can rely on. I’ve worked in multiple bureaus and regions, turning complex stories into clear visuals. I’m fluent in English and Afrikaans with a working Mandarin and French, and I’m comfortable coordinating multi-camera crews, studio shoots, and end-to-end post-production workflows.…

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Hi, I’m Nicky de Blois, a Swiss-based freelance cameraman, editor and producer with 25+ years of experience across Africa, the Middle East, Europe and Asia. I specialize in breaking news, documentaries and high-end luxury asset shoots (estate and private jets) for global clients, including ABC News. I thrive in fast-paced environments, from on-site shoots to remote satellite uplinks, and I’m known for delivering accurate, compelling footage and complete packages that clients can rely on.

I’ve worked in multiple bureaus and regions, turning complex stories into clear visuals. I’m fluent in English and Afrikaans with a working Mandarin and French, and I’m comfortable coordinating multi-camera crews, studio shoots, and end-to-end post-production workflows.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Fluent
Chinese
Beginner
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Camera Operator at Chocolate Box Productions (Freelance)
November 1, 2006 - January 1, 2026
Freelance commercials for online marketing of luxury estates, private jets and goods. High-end shoots for luxury estates in Switzerland; high-end videos, 3D and stills of private jets; collaborated with correspondents for ABC News; responsible for filming and editing; managing live satellite uplinks and remote transmission.
Video Cameraman / Editor / Producer at APTN
April 1, 1999 - October 1, 2006
Shot and edited news and feature stories; covered wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; managed East Africa bureau; based in Johannesburg (1999-2001), Beijing (2001-2004), and Jerusalem (2001-2006); produced stories for major networks; worked as a one-man band during the second intifada.
Photojournalist & Videographer at Various Agencies (AP, Pretoria News, Business Day, Newsweek)
June 1, 1989 - February 1, 1999
Completed assignments across Africa documenting historical events; transitioned from photography to video journalism in 1996; freelanced for several production houses and local TV shows; covered Rwanda, Liberia, Sierra Leone and other events; documented political and war-related events.
Photojournalist and Videographer at Various national and international newspapers, magazines and agencies in South Africa (AP, Pretoria News, Business Day, Newsweek)
June 1, 1989 - February 1, 1999
Completed short and long-term assignments documenting events; transitioned to video journalism in 1996; freelanced for production houses and local TV shows.
Freelance Cameraman / Editor / Producer at Chocolate Box Productions; ABC News America; Based in Switzerland
November 1, 2006 - Present
Freelance work including luxury estate and private jets promos; cover breaking news and documentaries; film and edit footage; manage live satellite uplinks; maintain equipment; frequent global reporting with correspondents.
Freelance Cameraman / Editor / Producer at Self-employed / Chocolate Box Productions / ABC News / Nicky Deblois
November 1, 2006 - Present
Freelance videography and editing for luxury estate and private jet shoots; high-end production work; based in Switzerland. Worked with ABC News as a cameraman, managed live satellite uplinks and remote transmission (SNG/FTP/Quicklink), and maintained camera and related equipment for the bureau.
Photojournalist and Videographer at Various South African Newspapers / Agencies
June 1, 1989 - February 1, 1999
Early career covering news across the continent; worked for AP, Pretoria News, Business Day, Newsweek; documented events and produced accompanying text; switched from photography to video journalism in 1996; freelanced for production houses and local TV shows.

Education

National Diploma in Photography at Pretoria Technicon
August 1, 1991 - January 1, 1993
High School Diploma at Pro Arte High School of Art, Ballet, Drama and Music
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026
National diploma in Photography at Pretoria Technikon (South Africa)
August 1, 1991 - January 1, 1993
High School at Pro Arte High School of Art, Ballet, Drama and Music
January 11, 2030 - March 15, 2026
National Diploma in Photography at Pretoria Technicon
August 1, 1991 - January 1, 1993
High School at Pro Arte High School of Art, Ballet, Drama and Music
January 11, 2030 - March 15, 2026

Qualifications

CNN African Photojournalist of the Year
January 1, 1996 - January 30, 2026
FUJI Press Photographer of the Year
January 1, 1995 - January 30, 2026
CNN African Photojournalist of the Year
January 1, 1996 - March 15, 2026
FUJI Press Photographer of the Year, South Africa
January 1, 1995 - March 15, 2026
Emmy Award - Children Of Auschwitz (Outstanding Arts and News Coverage)
January 1, 2021 - March 15, 2026
Emmy Award - Israel Coverage after 7 Oct
January 1, 2023 - March 15, 2026
Emmy Award - Ukraine Coverage and interview with President Zelenskyy
January 1, 2024 - March 15, 2026
Emmy Award - Best Broadcast World News Tonight (D-Day coverage and Biden interview)
January 1, 2025 - March 15, 2026
Emmy Award - Climate Change, Madagascar Famine
January 1, 2022 - March 15, 2026
Murrow Award - Climate Crisis Madagascar Famine
January 1, 2022 - March 15, 2026
CNN African Photojournalist of the Year
January 1, 1996 - March 15, 2026
FUJI Press Photographer of the Year (South Africa)
January 1, 1995 - March 15, 2026
Emmy Award – Best Broadcast: World News Tonight D-Day Coverage and Presidential Biden Interview
January 1, 2025 - March 15, 2026
Emmy Award – Best Broadcast: Ukraine Coverage and Interview with President Zelenskyy
January 1, 2024 - March 15, 2026
Emmy Award – Best Overall Broadcast: Israel Coverage after 7 Oct 2022
January 1, 2023 - March 15, 2026
Emmy Award – Science & Technology and News Coverage: Climate Change, Madagascar Famine
January 1, 2022 - March 15, 2026
Murrow Award – Climate Crisis: Madagascar Famine
January 1, 2022 - March 15, 2026
Emmy Award – Children Of Auschwitz, Outstanding Arts and News Coverage
January 1, 2021 - March 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Travel & Hospitality

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