In the past four years, David “Blaq” Motsomotso has been changing the game within the photography scene, setting the bar high with his immaculate execution of high fashion, commercial and advertising briefs. The photographer has worked with brands such as Netflix, Brutal Fruit, Blackcrown, Stimrol, Play Energy Drink, Tshepo Jeans, Opel, Jameson, Samsung, Flying Fish, Kangol, Truworths Group and Coach New York just to name a few.
David “blaq” has been in the photography game for just over four years, but has been in the creative space his whole life. Speaking on his ability to create and capture moments, David told recently told Oak Magazine that, “I’ve always known I’d be a good artist but photography was the farthest thing I’ve imagined 6 years ago . My artistic eye and fine art execution had always informed my creative inner self that I could be outstanding in any visual form of art . Though it was in varsity when I borrowed my friend’s camera that I realised I had a different take on photography altogether than what my surroundings were exposed to”.
Late last year, the photographer was invited to Vega School along with Nikon South for an inspiring photography workshop based on “merging creativity and technicalities”. “His township spirit and intricacy of knowledge regarding his home country and continent, brings to light unparalleled cultural depth and innovation”. For the past couple of years, he’s truly been paving the way for emerging photographers whose creativity aligns with creating within the realm of fashion and advertising.
