Hiring a Johannesburg-Based Photographer for Assignments in South Africa and Africa
Eva-Lotta Jansson is a photojournalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa, and states on her site that she is available for photo and video assignments in Africa. That makes her a direct candidate if you need editorial, documentary, or NGO-style coverage in South Africa or elsewhere on the continent. The practical next step is to check whether her documentary approach matches your brief, then contact her through the site or her social account to confirm rates, dates, and usage terms.
What she offers
The site describes her as a photographer and photojournalist working in both stills and video, based in Johannesburg and available for assignments across Africa. The work shown is reportage and documentary rather than commercial studio or advertising photography.
Assignment types suggested by the portfolio
- Photojournalism and documentary photo stories — long-form, issue-driven work.
- Video — the site lists video alongside photography as an assignment service.
- Africa-wide coverage — Johannesburg is the base, but the stated availability is for Africa, not only South Africa.
Check the portfolio against your brief
Her published stories indicate the kind of subject matter she covers. Use these as a filter before you reach out:
| Story | Subject | Relevance if you need… |
|---|---|---|
| Women miners | South Africa's first female miners, following the 1994 transition to equal employment rights | Labour, gender, post-apartheid social change in South Africa |
| An acid river runs through it | A photo book on acid mine drainage and water pollution in South Africa | Environment, mining impact, water issues |
| Digging for Rain | Ethiopian farmers and pastoralists digging ponds to collect rainwater amid drought | Climate, water scarcity, humanitarian reporting outside South Africa |
| Knowledge is power | A Tanzanian centre helping Maasai girls escape forced marriage and continue education | Education, gender, East Africa |
| Life in Kankoyo | A Zambian township beside the Mopani Copper Mine, facing toxic fumes and water problems | Mining communities, public health, Southern Africa |
If your assignment sits in these areas — mining, water, gender, education, climate, community reporting — the existing work is direct evidence she can handle the subject. If you need something outside documentary and editorial work, the portfolio does not demonstrate it, so ask directly.
How to make contact
The site has a Contact page and a social account, @Lottaimage. Both are listed as ways to reach her. When you write, include:
- Location and dates of the assignment.
- Deliverable — stills, video, or both.
- Usage — where the images or footage will appear, for how long, and in which territories.
- Whether travel beyond Johannesburg is required, since the site states availability across Africa.
The site does not publish rates, a booking form, or payment details, so pricing and scheduling have to be confirmed with her directly. Do not assume any rate or availability from the site itself.
Copyright and licensing
The site states clearly that all images, video, and other materials are copyright ©Eva-Lotta Jansson and may not be used without express permission from the photographer in writing. For a commissioning client this means:
- Usage rights are negotiated, not implied.
- Any reuse beyond the agreed terms needs written permission.
- Get the licence scope in writing before publication.
When she is a good fit — and when she may not be
Good fit:
- Documentary, editorial, or NGO assignments in South Africa or elsewhere in Africa.
- Stories involving mining, water, environment, gender, education, or community life.
- Clients who need both photography and video from one person.
Check first:
- Commercial, advertising, or studio work — not shown in the portfolio.
- Assignments with a tight, fixed budget — no rates are published, so confirm early.
- Work requiring a different regional base — she is Johannesburg-based, and travel terms are not stated on the site.