Mission
To capture authentic, cinematic stills that serve the story — frames productions can trust for press, publicity, and the screen.
About
About
About
Lephatse
Motshana
A South African stills photographer telling stories through film and television.
Unit stills Photographer | Filmmaker
Lephatse Motshana is a South African unit stills photographer and visual storyteller with nearly a decade of experience in high-end film and television productions. Known for his cinematic, character-driven imagery, he combines creative artistry with technical precision to capture authentic, story-rich moments that meet both the creative and commercial demands of major productions. With a strong understanding of on-set workflows, fast-paced environments, and studio standards, Lephatse consistently delivers striking visuals that enhance a production’s visual identity.
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Industry Experience
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Years of design expertise
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Projects brought to life
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Projects brought to life
Trusted by studios, production houses, and brands across the industry.
Vision
To be the stills photographer South African film and television turn to when the image has to carry the production’s identity.
Values
Craft, reliability, and respect for the set. Work fast, stay precise, and never get in the way of the scene.
Testimonials
Words from directors, producers, and collaborators on set.
Here's what people are saying about me
I had the incredible honor of working with Lephatse as our daily on-set photographer for the international epic series, Shaka ILembe. When production began we were searching for a talent that had a keen eye...
Nomzamo Mbatha
Producer & Actress
It was lovely working with you and looking forward to working with you again, best Helena
Helena Spring
Producer
Working with Lephatse on set was seamless. He captures the emotion of a scene without getting in the way of the crew.
Thabo Mokoena
1 day ago
His stills for our campaign elevated the whole visual package. Fast delivery, sharp storytelling, and absolute professionalism.
Lerato Molefe
1 day ago
From prep to wrap, Lephatse understood the tone we needed. The final images felt cinematic and true to the characters.
Kagiso Mashaba
3 days ago
Reliable under pressure and always ready for the next take. Our producers keep requesting him for unit stills.
Andile Nkosi
1 week ago
The frames he delivered for our series became key assets across press and social. Clean, expressive, and production-ready.
Maya Ndlovu
2 weeks ago