Behind the Studio
The Studio
The people, the craft, and the quiet obsession behind every frame we capture.
CinaStage is an editorial wedding film and photography studio founded on the belief that the most meaningful moments deserve the highest level of artistry. For over thirteen years, we have documented celebrations across South Africa and abroad, each one approached with the same care, intention, and reverence.
“To be present, to observe, and to create with quiet intention.”
Under Zandré's direction, CinaStage draws deeply from the language of cinema: an editorial sensibility, a devotion to natural light, and an intuitive understanding of the unscripted moments that give a celebration its meaning.
Over thirteen years, the studio's work has travelled from the winelands of the Western Cape to the coastlines of Italy and Greece. Regardless of the setting, the approach remains the same.
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The Team
Seven hands, one frame
01Zandré
Lead Filmmaker
02Jenice
Lead Photographer & Client Liaison
03Minet
Social Media Manager & Photographer
04Benjamen
Lead Filmmaker & Data Wrangler
05Bradley
Lead Colorist
06Nikita
Lead Editor
07Anke
Senior Editor
Next Generation
The Interns
Aphiwe
Intern
Kaylin
Intern
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Studio Portraits
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An extraordinary ability to disappear into the background while capturing the most intimate, powerful moments.
Sophia & James
The final film exceeded every expectation. It is a masterpiece we will treasure for generations.
Amara & Luca
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