2014

2014 has flown by here at Lampost .
We have bid farewell  to  Tal and Chanel .Tal has gone off to live out her dreams  teaching  in Thailand and Chanel is pursuing her career as a Milliner & stylist. We have also welcomed some new faces: Leigh and Kate who are working hard in production.

We have been working on some great projects this year and are very proud of the Silver Cannes award that the Bose campaign has won in 2014. Congrats to Michael Lewis and Nick van Renen who shot this awesome work and to Ogilvy who conceptualised it.

Happy Birthday To The Late Lebo Mekgoe: You are missed.

Today marks the 30th birthday of Lebo Mekgoe, who tragically passed away in August last month.
Lebo was an amazing character and friend, his sense of humor always made those who had the pleasure of knowing him smile.

He will be missed.

Introducing to Lampost- Photographer Brett Rubin

Born in Johannesburg, South Africa. He holds a graduate degree in film, Media & Visual Studies from UCT, where he was awarded photographer of the year in 2003.
He has produced work for clients including Marie Claire, ELLE, GQ, Pringle of Scotland, Grolsch, Nintendo Wii, and Design Indaba.

Inspired by architecture, nature, fashion and portrait Brett Rubin has worked with many of the country’s leading and emerging fashion designers.

View Brett Rubins' full portfolio

One Life International Photography Competition

Lampost photographer Hanro Havenga has entered the One Life International photography competition. Check out his images and show some love by voting at- One Life Photography Competition  

Homeward Bound: The Con chats to Photographer Warren van Rensburg

Lampost photographer Warren van Rensburg links up with The Con for an exclusive interview on his latest work. The article gives insight into what inspires this beautiful story and the various aspects of shooting it.

Check out the latest character work featuring Thandie Dowery,Kgosi Modisane and Belinda Plaatjies for TELKOM MOBILE. Photography by Michael Lewis. Styling by Candice Moore. Make up by Michel Ingoglia. Hair by Karen Van Wyngaard

Bam and Babatunde

New Lampost character Bam shoots Babatunde Spring/Summer collection 2013 Capulana fever is a Mozambican inspired range; 'This collection is a tribute to Mozambique and its beautiful people'-Gareth Cowden, Founder and designer of Babatunde. Photograhy by the talented Ross Garrett.

Desmond and The Future

The latest Desmond and The Tutus video directed by Hanro Havenga. Up and coming on the photography and video scene, Hanro Havenga is soon to be joining the diverse array of talent that is Lampost. Having had no luck in getting a return flight to Durban, it was a good impromptu decision that Hanro would board the van with Desmond and The Tutus. The video tells an amusing narrative of the bands road trip to Durban. As anticipated, Lampost characters Craig Durrant and Douglas Bower gave an awesome performance.

NEW LAMPOST CHARACTERS!

Desmond & the Tutu's for Benzac.

At the end of last year Lampost was involved in one of the funnest jobs in ages! The campaign featured Desmond & the Tutu's (you'll recognise Lampost character models Doug and Craig) in the best costumes you will ever see the band in! The amazing styling was done by Lampost's Candice Moore and the miraculous transformations were thanks to makeup and hair stylist Michel Ingoglia also of Lampost (along with the ever fantastic Lyn Kennedy). The agency was Jupiter Drawing Room JHB and was shot by Merwelene Van Der Merwe.

Shadowclub's "Lucy" Music Video

Another post featuring Lampost's Craig Durrant (who performs in Desmond and the Tutus and Yo Grapes), as well as Jacques Moolman of SAMA award-winning rock band Shadowclub. Directed by Trevor Clarence, "Lucy" will definitely have you hitting the replay button!

FHM Fashion

The latest FHM editorial turned out to be quite a Lampost co-lab! It was beautifully shot by the wonderful Ross Garrett featuring the ever handsome Lampost character Craig Durrant. New addition to Lampost Crystal Birch is the men's fashion editor for FHM and styled this fantastic shoot inspired by the streets of Jozi.

Visit the Lampost site to see their full portfolios.

Introducing to Lampost - Stylist Crystal Birch

Having lived and working in some of the world's fashion capitals, stylist and milliner, Crystal Birch brings this diverse experience to each project. She has work featured in UK magazines Velvet and Hellion as well as Cosmopolitan and Elle Decor South Africa. She has styled for local designer Stiaan Louw, and assisted Jackie Burger, editor of Elle South Africa and Jan Malan, founder of Face of Africa. Crystal has been featured in Wallpaper Magazine and has worked for UK fashion title Sid. She is currently the men's fashion editor for FHM South Africa. 

See her full portfolio on the Lampost site here. 

Photographer Ross Garrett - Ad of the Month winner

Ross' great campaign for Tuffy came 2nd for Ad of The Month for July (agency: Saatchi & Saatchi Cape Town). Congratulations to all involved!

8ta Prepaid Commercial

The recent 8ta commercial by Frieze films features Lampost's own Candice Moore's styling and wardobe as well as Tarryn-Lee Kelly makeup and hair. The Lampost team all pitched in to make costumes for the Tissu acrobats, living statues, Dj, construction girls and many more! Watch the video a couple of times to see all the intricate details.

Nokia Qwerty TVC

Ayanda, Phahamiso and Serai of Lampost were featured in the recent Nokia Qwerty TV commerical, see if you can spot them!

Jungle Oats TVC

Check out the super cute TV commercial shot by Frieze Films for Jungle Oats. Lampost was called in to do the styling (Candice Moore) and the makeup (Tarryn-Lee Kelly). Enjoy!

Drew Henry's CSM graduate collection.

Some of you may know that a bunch of us at Lampost studied at Lisof, while there we had the pleasure of befriending Drew Henry. He excelled at college and we knew he would accomplish great things beyond Johannesburg. After graduating he moved on to study fashion at Central Saint Martins and has been thriving. Click here to read a great review on his recent graduate collection. We are so proud of our boy!

AdReview's Magazine Campaign Award win!

Ireland/Davenport was recently awarded AdReview Gauteng Agency of the Year as well as the Magazine Campaign Award. Michael Lewis and Nick Van Renen, two of our newest additions to the Lampost Photography Division family shot the brilliant campaign.
Congrats to all involved!

Karen: Seen on South African Tourism shoot, Golden Gate Highlands National Park