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.

Three antique metal spoons arranged on a dark, aged surface with a polaroid transfer border.

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