Like most good ideas, FACT was born over a strong cup of coffee with an old friend.

The vast majority of South Africa lives below the poverty line, and yet there is still such a wholesome richness to these people’s lives. I set myself the task of show casing this, of photographing images unique to South Africa, but depicting scenes which have rarely been focussed on before. What I found, and more importantly, what I’ve learnt, is that behind the corrugated tin, and down the dirt roads are warm, honest people, living lives more colourful and vibrant than I could have imagined.

And so, with these images printed onto quality leather bags, Faces Around Cape Town, FACT, was established. Naturally,this became a progressive venture; starting as an interpretation of life in and around Cape Town, the colours, characters and moods of this expressive city.

With the success of the bags, I gradually began to expand on what I felt was a proudly South African product. I now take full advantage of the magnificent flora, fauna and landscapes that are often hidden from us by our fast-tracked lives. And have also started printing on different materials and textures.

All of my work is printed in limited editions. I have not compromised on quality in either the printing or manufacturing of my products.

FACT is a partnership- part photographic expression, part community project. All sales of FACT products help raise funds to enable a better education for children from less-advantaged communities- predominantly through the provision of children’s reading material.