The eye behind the moment on set, present in the frame, always looking for the image that feels like you.
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Photography
Film
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Story Teller
Cinematography
Photography
Film
Visuals
Story Teller
Cinematography
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.
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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.
My Services
Photography, retouching, and motion — built for production.
Photography
Cinematic unit stills crafted for film, television, and commercial productions.
Retouching
Precise finishing that preserves character while meeting studio delivery standards.
Video Editing
Story-driven cuts and sequences shaped for clarity, pace, and visual impact.
Videography
On-set filmmaking support that captures motion with the same cinematic eye.
Professional Projects
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IMAX Feature
Cinematic stills for a major studio release
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
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