Cape Town – An International Film & Photography Hotspot



Cape Town is now a top international film and movie location, cramming an unbridled diversity of mountain peaks, sandy beaches and picturesque vineyards into film productions from around the world. Cape Town truly has it all! Commercial photography and film production in Cape Town is supported by an extensive infrastructure, boasting unmatched location diversity and a cosmopolitan community. Not to mention that favourable exchange rates certainly mean a cost-effective budget for any commercial film or stills producers!

Immolating Locations around the World

Possibly one of the chief reasons Cape Town is such a popular destination for stills photography is that almost any location in the world can be immolated. From a bustling city centre or a secluded beach to a lush forest or magnificent mountain range, Cape Town has it all!

Top Photographic Locations in Cape Town

Table Mountain – Perhaps the most famous of all Cape Town attractions Table Mountain stands at a height of 1,073 metres. The flora and fauna are spectacular, as are the panoramic views of the Mother City. What more could stills photographers ask for when shooting with a backdrop like this?

The Cape Winelands – The Vineyards stretch for as far as the eye can see and are intermittently spotted with gorgeous Cape Dutch estates. Stills photography in the Cape Winelands is extremely popular as the pictures appear as if they could have been taken in any wine producing area of the world from France to Australia.

Hermanus – The best land-based whale watching destination in the world, Hermanus is a photographer’s paradise. From the masses of breaching Southern Right whales and pristine beaches to the unique vegetation of the Fernkloof Nature Reserve this could be any sleepy coastal town in the world.

Chapman’s Peak – This world renowned stretch of coastal road between Noordhoek and Hout Bay is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular marine drives in the world and an ideal location for stills photography in Cape Town.

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens – This gorgeous haven of natural flora in the middle of an urban area is a true delight for photographers. The landscaped gardens and secret pathways are excellent locations for stills.

Hout Bay Harbour – This quaint harbour is reminiscent of another era entirely. Stills photography here is popular because of the gorgeous sunsets, mountain and ocean views and antiquated fishing boats. For stills photographers’ looking for a military harbour Simons Town Naval Base is ideal.

Blouberg Beach – Offering sublime views of Table Bay and Table Mountain this stretch of magnificent beach is extremely popular amongst local and international stills photographers. The kite surfers, playful children and dogs all add to the ambiance of the photographs taken here.

One of Cape Town's most appealing aspects for film and photographic productions is that the extremely diverse locations are mostly within a 30 minute radius of the city centre. Nestling between the blue waters of the Atlantic and the warmer surf of the Indian Ocean, the Cape Peninsula, has become a top location for film and stills photographers from around the world.