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Brand Stories

Content that looks like you, not stock photos of you,

15+

years in business

Founder-led

every shoot is personally directed

Psychology-trained

connecting with people, not just light

Cape Town Brand Shoot with Dietitian Carla Lawrence

Every brand is a living story. We just help the world see it.

Cape Town Photographer Kelly Jacobs of Small One Media House offering photography services in Cape Town

Why a counsellor with a camera

Trust is built the same way,
on camera or off it.

Most brand photography looks the same because most photographers are chasing the same trends. I'm trained to notice something different: the quiet pride on a founder's face when they talk about what they've built, the unguarded moment between colleagues that says everything about a company's culture.

Customers can tell the difference between a stock-photo version of your business and the real one.

My background in psychology and counselling means I know how to get people comfortable enough, in a boardroom or on a factory floor, so that what shows up in the frame is something your audience will actually believe.

What we offer

Everything a growing brand needs

1

Founder & team portraits

The faces behind the business for your website, LinkedIn, press kit and pitch decks.

2

Product & Studio Photography

Clean, considered product imagery that still feels like your brand, not a generic catalogue.

3

Behind-the-Scenes
& Culture

The day-to-day atmosphere of your business which is the content that builds trust before someone ever buys.

4

Campaign & Social Content

A batch of ready-to-post photo and video content, sized and cropped for how you actually publish.

Recent brand work

A look inside a few of these shoots.
Ways to work together

Choose the level of support you need.

Once-off

Brand Shoot

A single half-day or full-day session to build out your core visual library.

  • Founder & team portraits

  • Up to 15 edited images

  • Usage rights for web & social

Most popular

Content Retainer

Ongoing monthly/quarterly shoots so your brand never runs out of fresh, authentic content

  • Monthly half-day shoot

  • Photo + short-form video

  • Priority scheduling

Full scope

Campaign package

A complete campaign shoot for a launch, rebrand, or major marketing push.

  • 1 - 2 days of production

  • Photo & video deliverables

  • Full creative direction 

trusted by brands including:

Hot Huts Logo
bloomberg-logo
Venture Workspace Logo
Melomed Private Hospital Logo
Airbnb Logo
Palm Flats Logo

trusted by brands including:

Hot Huts Logo
Bloomberg Logo
Venture Workspace Logo
Melomed Private Hospital Logo
Airbnb Logo
Palm Flats Logo

What Clients Say

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Kelly Jacobs from Small One Media House on a project for Melomed Private Hospitals, where she assisted with capturing stunning photographs for our website and marketing collateral. Kelly’s ability to translate our vision into beautiful, professional imagery was nothing short of exceptional. Her attention to detail, creative eye, and commitment to excellence made the entire process seamless. Beyond her talent behind the lens, Kelly’s professionalism, warm demeanor, and willingness to go above and beyond made working with her an absolute joy. If you’re looking for a photographer who brings creativity, reliability, and a touch of magic to every shot, I wholeheartedly  recommend Kelly Jacobs. She’s an asset to any project!
 
- Taryn | Melomed Private Hospitals

Ready to show the world what your brand looks like? Let's tell your story.

Tell me a bit about your business and what you need,
and I'll put together the right package for it.

Small One Media House Photography Services

Every brand has a story. Every person has a moment worth capturing.

We're Small One Media House: a creative team turning both into something you'll want to hang on a wall.

 

Cape Town is where we sleep. Everywhere else is where we work.

Contact

hello@smallonemediahouse.com

+2765 959 8209

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