Photography & Design for Travel & Lifestyle Brands
Hi, my name is Mike and I specialise in Photography & Design for Travel & Lifestyle Brands.
Drawing on a diverse skill set and over 20 years of experience, I help agencies and clients build strong brands and tell compelling stories that drive business goals.
My personal work, which you can view in my JOURNAL, explores themes of society, nature and the intersection between them.
I’m based in the beautiful city of Cape Town, South Africa, but I’m always ready to travel.
Mango House, LXR / Hilton, Seychelles
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, South Africa
Desroches Island Private Resort, Seychelles
Machaba Safaris, Namibia & Botswana
Alphonse Island, Blue Safaris, Seychelles
Madikwe Hills Private Game Reserve, South Africa
Cosmoledo Island, Blue Safaris, Seychelles
Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve, South Africa
Aquila Private Game Reserve, South Africa
Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve, South Africa
The Guide to Extra Virgin Olive Oil in South Africa (EVOOSA)
Unearthed Home Decor
CLIENTS
TESTIMONIALS
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"Mike is a pleasure to work with. His guidance and strategic approach has helped us clearly articulate our offering. His in-depth understanding of travel marketing makes him the perfect fit for our business."
Stanley Cornelius, Founder & Director, Focus Online Travel
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"We value Michael's attention to detail and his ability to translate a brand strategy into creative assets that not only bring the brand to life, but differentiates it from the competition. He is an invaluable member of the Destinate team."
Mariëtte du Toit-Helmbold, Founder & Director, Destinate (Travel Marketing), ex CEO of Cape Town Tourism
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"I would recommend Mike to anyone wanting to work with a photographer and all-round creative, not only for his expertise and eye - but to have the peace of mind that the brief will be well interpreted, the job will be done better than imagined, and it’ll all be done with a smile. He is an asset to any team, agency or project."
Thaya Bedford, Content Strategist, Aquila Collection
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"I was extremely impressed with Mike’s level of diligence, attention to detail, commitment to the job, and going above and beyond with his ability to add value in ways that I hadn’t even thought of."
Daniel Eppel, Founder & Director, Edible Audio
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“What truly sets Michael apart is his extraordinary ability to breathe life into digital spaces. Where most designers see a webpage, he sees a canvas of storytelling. Working with Michael wasn't just about upgrading our site; it was about imagining how our brand communicates in the digital world.“
Jacques du Toit, Founder & Director, Sidewalk Africa Travels
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“With his wealth of knowledge and experience in his industry, Michael immerses himself in one’s brand as if it were his own. With a keen ear as to what we as the client requested, Michael magically transformed our brand into something way beyond our expectations, including a clear roll-out plan and timeline.”
Eugene Theron, Founder & Director, Travel Bugz
PUBLICATIONS / PLATFORMS
CONTACT
MICHAEL VAN ROOYEN CREATIVE
+27 (0)72 111 9390
Cape Town, South Africa
READY TO TRAVEL?
I’ve just launched a new platform for couples and individuals to join photo and video shoots as lifestyle models in exchange for a hosted, all-expenses-covered “working” holiday. You don’t need to be a model or an influencer to qualify!
