Unlocking our COMMUNITY

Since the end of March the national lockdown has seen many people – when not working remotely – focusing their time and energy pursuing their dreams and aspirations. One such person is local Mount Edgecombe resident Simon Smith. When not working in the property game, Simon has a deep passion for photography.

Having explored a number of Africa’s wildlife reserves, he has been able to convey his love for wildlife through some truly eye-capturing images.

PHOTOGRAPHER SIMON SMITH LOOKS AT LIFE ON THE EAST COAST AS WE HAVE COME OUT OF LOCKDOWN

As a published and awardwinning photographer, Simon’s ultimate passion is getting into the African bush and behind a camera. Back in the city, Simon enjoys shooting South Africa’s top surfers – from uMhlanga to Jeffrey’s Bay, and all the way to Cape Town.

Simon is also the photographer behind the popular Durban-born Custom Apparel brand shoots – a range of golfing wear and athletic clothing for men and women.

When lockdown hit, as with all of us, Simon was quick to come up with new and productive ways to explore his creativity. Through the Mount Edgecombe Country Club he started the “Capture for Caddies” fund. Very simply,

He started the “Capture for Caddies” fund – he took family photos during lockdown and donated a third of the proceeds to helping the golf caddies

he took family photos on the estate during lockdown and donated a third of the proceeds to helping the golf caddies at a time when they were unable to work and earn an income.

But Simon’s inspiration didn’t stop there. Simon, together with his talented fiancée Cleo, combined their passions and started a food styling and photography business called Alchemy Studios – and their beautiful images have quickly gained fans on social media.

Back to the lockdown. We might slowly be moving out of lockdown, but in the meantime Simon has captured the true essence of the community slowly coming out of hiding and appreciating the simple things we possibly all took for granted. Enjoy! *

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