JoNo Nienaber
Commercial & Editorial Photographer
JoNo Nienaber is a South African commercial, editorial, and still-life photographer specialising in high-stakes advertising campaigns, luxury tabletop, culinary arts, and portraiture.
Known for technical precision and light design, his work bridges high-impact commercial production with refined editorial aesthetics. Whether executing complex liquid splash setups in studio, directing industrial manufacturing shoots on location, or leading nationwide retail campaigns, JoNo collaborates seamlessly with agency directors and production crews to deliver meticulous visual assets for digital, print, and billboard executions.
His personal travel and documentary projects serve as an ongoing study of form, light, and visual narrative.
Available for commercial commissions locally and worldwide.
Selected Clients
International Trend Institute
Sheet Street
Miladys
Pedros
One Planet Creative
Edgars
Avatar
Jockey
Mr Price
Wonderbra
Lovable
aQuellé
Spar
Defy
Toughees
Bear Underwear
Toys R Us
Johnson’s Baby
Edgars Red Square
Bubblegummers
Playtex
Ogilvy
TBWA
Gorilla
Legit
Kopparberg
Nyala
Snowflake
Decorland
Bata Shoes
Outlook Orange
The Livingroom
Egg Designs
The Hardy Boys
The Beast Foundation
What We Make Together
Food & Beverage: Advertising campaigns, restaurant social media content, packaging, and editorial features.
Products & Tabletop: Cosmetics, luxury fragrances, shoes, garments and high-speed splash work.
Commercial & Brand: Large-scale advertising campaigns, retail products, and industrial stories.
People & Portraits: Character portraits, chefs, athletes and leadership teams.
Apparel & Swimwear: Underwear, intimates, and lifestyle campaigns.
Say Hello
Email: jono@jononienaber.com
Phone / WhatsApp: +27 (0)822922239
Based: Durban / Cape Town, South Africa (Always happy to travel)
Instagram: @jononienaber