What makes us tick
“I once heard someone say that if you do what you love you will never work a day in your life, but I never dreamed that going to work could be such an absolute joy! I can’t imagine I’ll ever tire of sharing my passion for all things visual with my incredible team (and all of you!). Hashtag blessed.”
- CHRISTELLE LEUVENNINK
Like a silver lining along the edge of a dark cloud, Local Truth Studio was born during the first state of hard lockdown in 2020. A time when creativity was essential and having an online presence became a necessity.
At the start of the pandemic, our photography and content creation skills adapted to thrive in our home studio, where we brought products to their full visual potential for an online experience. Our product photography went hand-in-hand with our first love, content creation. This happy combo expanded to include social media management, graphic and web design. One became five and now our small team offers a handy set of tools to help you build a next-level online business!
Here at Local Truth Studio, we'll never learn to contain our excitement for the perfect shot, or our urge to share the joy with each other, or anyone else that happens to glance at our camera screens! This also goes for the perfect social media feed, the perfect logo and the perfect website. We can't wait to help you and your business have all the tools to excel in the digital world!
Meet the Team
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Videographer/ Video editor/ Multimedia designer
Fun Fact: Anja is a semi-professional netball player.
Likes: Animals, being active in nature, traveling the world and sunsets.
Favourite Quote: “Scared? Good. We don’t grow when we stay inside our comfort zone.”
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Photographer / Photo Editor
Fun Fact: Carike can sew!
Likes: Wimpy Mustard on anything and everything.
Favourite Quote: “Everything is temporary- try to enjoy each moment.”
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Account Manager / Copywriter
Fun Fact: Steele has been dancing since she was 3 years old and enjoyed ballet, tap, and modern dance classes. She also went on a dance tour to New York City and had the opportunity to take classes at Broadway Dance Centre and Alvin Ailey
Likes: Reading a whole book in one sitting - even if it means staying up till 2am
Favourite Quote: "Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory" - Dr Seuss
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Head Account Manager
Fun Fact: Leandri is not only a huge Lord of the Rings fan, but she has also had the incredible opportunity to visit New Zealand, where the trilogy was filmed. She visited the Shire, sat in front of Bilbo's home, and enjoyed a pint and dinner at The Green Dragon.
Likes: Outdoors, trail running, camping, laughing with my husband and three children and any challenge!
Favourite Quote: "Even the smallest person can change the course of the future. " - Galadriel (LOTR)
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Owner / Creative Director
Fun Fact: Christelle was once a primary school english teacher.
Likes: Running in the mountains, a good wine and dine leading to dancing to Afrikaans music in the kitchen, a good Netflix binge and cuddles with my cats.
Favourite Quote: Where the heart leads, results will follow!
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Account Manager / Graphic Designer
Fun Fact: Mijean did her first internship at a design company (Petra Vonk Design) when she was 15.
Likes: Listening to podcasts about local Afrikaans artists and bands.
Favourite Quote: “Nothing Happens until something moves” - Albert Einstein
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Photographer / Photo Editor
Fun Fact: Bea’s first consistent photography job was at a nearby night club, where her compensation consisted of a modest payment and a bar tab (she thought it was the bees knees).
Likes: Nutella, vodka and capturing moments - potentially all at the same time.
Favourite Quote: Not everyone can become a great artist; but a great artist *can* come from *anywhere* - Ratatouille
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Ads Manager
Fun Fact: Moné originally studied film and wrote a film for Kyknet while completing her Masters in Screenwriting.
Likes: The sea and everything related to it, animals, trail running & wine.
Favourite Quote: “So be afraid and then do it anyway.”
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Graphic Designer
Fun Fact: Merissa enjoys taking on art projects when she finds the time, with her favourite medium being charcoal.
Likes: Going on impulsive missions with friends, anything that involves a glass of wine and good music, trying new recipes, and (most importantly) her dog, Otto.
Favourite Quote: “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans” - John Lennon
Want to work with us?
We can’t wait to share our passion and skills with you and your business! Get in touch to set up a free consultation and let’s make magic together!