RIEHAN BAKKES

Born and raised in the historic town of Stellenbosch, South Africa, Riehan Bakkes started extreme sports photography as a hobby based on his passion for surfing and skateboarding and his work was soon published in various magazines around the world. After graduating with a Masters Degree in Economics at Stellenbosch University, Riehan changed his career to full-time photographer and continues creating content and furthering his craft. He's an energised, committed commercial photographer specialising in Decor, Product, Lifestyle, Fashion, Beauty, Portraits, Food and Wine Estates on location or from his fully equipped studio in Stellenbosch. He is respected in the industry for consistently delivering premium, high quality stills photography to his respected clients.

Clients include Skoon, Nescafé, JAN, KWV, Perdeberg Winery, Heineken, Delaire Graff Estate, PEP, David Collins Studio, DGB Backsberg, Paul Cluver Wines, Warwick Wine Estate, Rozendal Auberge, Simonsig, Klein Constantia, Eagle’s Nest, Mulderbosch, Lismore, Allesverloren, Neil Ellis, De Grendel, Adam’s Rib, Diemersdal, Joostenberg, Maastricht, AA Badenhorst Wines, Lothian Vineyards, Vergelegen, Breëland Wines, Mantua Silkwear, Raats, Radford Dale, Cosi Wear, Von Wines, Cederberg Cellars, De Toren, Spier Wine Estate, Limbik, Oak Valley, Zevenwacht, Fresh Advertising, Waterkloof, Boschendal, Dalla Cia, Cloudskraal, Hasher Family Wines, Villiera, Whalehaven, Bottega Family Wines, Winshaw Vineyards, Boplaas, RAAF, Cordoba, Meerlust, Raats Family Wines, Klein Roosboom, Remhoogte, Hermanuspietersfontein, Adma’s Rib Design, Boplaas, Mulderbosch, Overgaauw, Botanica Wines, PEP Fashion, Pxp Studio, Publicis Groupe