BIO

Andile Phewa

Is a documentary photographer and rising director based in Cape Town, South Africa. Born in Durban and trained at the renowned Market Photo Workshop in Johannesburg, Andile has built a body of work that blends urban life, fashion, and artistic experimentation. His photography moves between candid street moments, moody cityscapes, and striking high-fashion portraits, often exploring the intersection of identity, environment, and emotion. Some images feel introspective and still, others full of movement and edge—together forming a visual language that captures both the everyday and the extraordinary.

As a medium format film photographer, Andile’s work is rooted in emotional honesty, atmosphere, and detail-driven storytelling. With a background in observational photography, he brings a grounded, cinematic eye to his visuals—balancing documentary-style realism with refined stylization to create scenes that are both intimate and visually layered.

Now stepping into the world of directing, Andile is expanding his focus to include TV commercials, branded content, and documentary projects. His fresh voice behind the camera has already drawn attention, with a growing portfolio that leans into fashion, music, skateboarding, and culture-driven narratives that prioritize authenticity and bold visual language.

Andile has collaborated with brands like Adidas, Mr Price, Edgars, Superbalist x Adidas, Superdry, H&M New York, Birkenstock, Ashluxe, Apple Music, Rain, KFC, MTN, Skoda, Santam, Bash, Chicken Licken, SA Tourism, and Vogue Portugal. His international appeal was first recognized in 2016 with the Radio Africa group show in Barcelona. In 2020, he held his first solo exhibition at Cape Town’s A4 Gallery, titled Missing Subject.

Whether behind the still or moving image, Andile brings a distinctive approach to visual storytelling, one that reflects the depth, rhythm, and spirit of modern South African culture.