Business for Sale – Established Commercial Photography Studio (Randburg)
An excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established commercial photography business situated in Randburg, with a solid reputation and growing client base. Founded 3 years ago, the business has built strong relationships across various sectors and is well-positioned for continued growth.
The sale includes state-of-the-art photography equipment valued at approximately R350,000, a professionally designed website, and a database of established clients, ensuring a seamless transition and immediate operational capability.
Key Highlights:
Monthly Turnover: ± R50,000
Fully equipped studio – all equipment included in sale (valued at R350,000)
Includes website, client database, and goodwill
Ideal for a newly graduated photographer or creative entrepreneur
Current owner will provide comprehensive training and handover support
Easily relocatable anywhere within Gauteng
Significant room for expansion in commercial, event, and product photography
This is a turnkey opportunity to acquire a creative business with minimal setup costs and strong growth potential in South Africa’s dynamic visual content industry.
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Product photography:Capturing high-quality images of products for online stores, brochures, and advertisements, focusing on details and appealing to customers.
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Advertising and branding:Creating compelling visuals for advertising campaigns, billboards, and websites to promote a company’s image, products, or services.
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Corporate photography:Taking headshots of company personnel, group photos, and imagery for corporate brochures and internal communications.
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Lifestyle photography:Photographing people in a brand’s target environment to showcase how a product or service can be used and to evoke a certain lifestyle or feeling.
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Event coverage:Documenting corporate events, parties, and conferences for promotional or archival purposes.
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Client-focused:The primary goal is to meet the client’s specific business objectives, which may involve creating images that are different from the photographer’s personal creative preferences.
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Business acumen:Commercial photographers must operate as a business, handling contracts, licensing, marketing, and pricing in addition to taking photos.
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Strategic thinking:The work is integrated into a larger communication strategy, so photographers must understand how the images will be used to achieve a brand’s goals.
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Versatility:A commercial photographer’s role often involves a wide range of skills, from shooting products on white backgrounds to directing a large-scale lifestyle campaign, notes.Adel Nofal
