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About

Raymond Taiwe.
Altered Lens.

Altered Lens is the studio of Raymond Taiwe — a Johannesburg photographer working across theatre, live performance, and editorial portraiture.

The aim is small and specific: capture real moments with intention. Strong frames, clean light, considered composition — work that feels authentic, polished, and made for the people in it.

The studio takes on a limited number of brand and event assignments alongside its performance work — bringing the same documentary instinct to product, motorsport, and activations across South Africa.

Theatre

Stills and stage documentation for productions, performance art, and rehearsal rooms.

Live

Concerts, gigs, and live events shot front-of-stage and from the floor.

Portraits

Editorial and character portraits — for artists, productions, and press.

Selected Clients & Collaborations

100 Projects80nine 90oneArcadeArchetypeBelgravia London Dry GinBilly BoardyCG360 DecoThe Centre for the Less Good IdeaCoca-ColaDanish Arts FoundationDPAEvereadField SupplyFestival of MotoringKoda KulturMarket TheatreMinister for CultureMinistry of Foreign Affairs of DenmarkMousistNarow-BiOneGroove DesignOxfamPlaybraamPoppyBlack CatTectarchThe OrchardUniversity of JohannesburgVilaca Racing100 Projects80nine 90oneArcadeArchetypeBelgravia London Dry GinBilly BoardyCG360 DecoThe Centre for the Less Good IdeaCoca-ColaDanish Arts FoundationDPAEvereadField SupplyFestival of MotoringKoda KulturMarket TheatreMinister for CultureMinistry of Foreign Affairs of DenmarkMousistNarow-BiOneGroove DesignOxfamPlaybraamPoppyBlack CatTectarchThe OrchardUniversity of JohannesburgVilaca Racing
“Working with Altered Lens was effortless. From planning to delivery, everything was handled professionally and the final product exceeded our expectations.”
Atusaye Msiska · CEO , TECTARCH