YLO is a Cape Town-based production company that handles everything from stills photography to full-scale commercial shoots. We bring together the best local and global talent to deliver visuals that are crafted down to the finest detail. Our team is fast-paced, passionate, and thrives on making the impossible happen.
From planning to execution, we cover every aspect of your shoot: logistics, budgets, locations, permits, crew, and talent. We don’t leave anything to chance because we know the small stuff can make or break a production. Cape Town’s long summer days and perfect weather make it a global hotspot for shooting, with top-notch crews and endless stunning locations.
We’re proud of our reputation for delivering seamless shoots that run like clockwork. Whether you’re launching a product or filming a TVC, we’ve got the experience, the connections, and the know-how to make it happen, without the stress.
We’ve worked with some of the biggest brands, and we know how to take your creative ideas and turn them into stunning visuals that make a real impact. Let’s create something extraordinary in Cape Town.
We believe in the power of real images and videos. The kind that make people stop scrolling and pay attention. In a world flooded with generic content, we specialize in creating visuals that rise above the noise and spark real engagement.
My creativity has involved Stephanie, and she has always been a pleasure to work with. She is extremely competent, versatile, and professional, and she has a vast amount of industrial experience. As a producer, she has the unique capacity to solve and prevent the various difficulties that develop throughout film productions and shootings, which is invaluable. We highly endorse this remarkable ability to ensure that shoots run smoothly.
Shooting In sunny Cape Town was made possible by Stephanie, her commitment to us and hands-on approach is what made this shoot a pleasure to do. She was there for us every step of the way, from the beginning to the end. Stephanie from is incredible to work with and extremely dedicated to her job. We were delighted with the outcome and will be visiting again soon!
In addition to being a consummate professional, Stephanie is a delight to collaborate with, which is especially appreciated given the often frenetic nature of productions. During our photoshoot, she ensured that everything ran smoothly. We are overjoyed to have the services of such a skilled producer on our team, and we eagerly anticipate future collaboration with her.
Every time I’ve attend a casting or get the job and see Stephanie there my face immediately lights up. She is kind, professional, fun and doesn’t seem like there’s a problem she can’t solve. Her energy is contagious and it’s exactly what you need on a long day of shooting. If Stephanie was a restaurant or a hotel I’d give her a five star review. Thank you always making me feel valued and important in an industry where sometimes we can be labeled as just a number.
During a Brooks Brothers photo shoot in Cape Town, South Africa, we had the pleasure of working with Stephanie, her ability to keep the shoot running smoothly and without incident was impressive. She was in charge of everything, from locations, models to the crew, and we made it to the very end thanks to her. We applaud her on her ability to manage the budget and her dedication to achieving the best results possible.
I was asked to do a shoot in South Africa, I was quickly put into contact with Stephanie, her knowledge of the industry was of great help. We soon realized that we were in a totally wrong province, she quickly readjusted our plans and was able to help source all that was needed for our shoot to move forward without a hitch. We will certainly recommend her to anyone who would like to have a stress-free production.
Stephanie is one of the top producers that I have ever worked with, when I first met her I was new to the production industry in Cape Town. After working closely with her I was able to see the intricate parts of the Cape Town production industry and learned a great deal from her. All future work in SA will be produced by Stephanie form YLO and we all highly recommend her.
Stephanie and I collaborated on a few productions. Stephanie and her team were excellent, and they went above and beyond. She organizes like a boss, and she is excellent at problem solving. She was an absolute pleasure to work with and I will most certainly be back see her in action. Cheers to the next time!!
I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with Stephanie from YLO on a number of productions over the course of a few weeks. Even more than her excellent organizational abilities, I have admired her positive attitude and methodical approach to getting things done. “Efficiency and problem-solving skills delivered with a smile! Me and my team look forward to working with her in the future.
When working on remote sets and on remote shoots it really helps to have a production specialist in Cape Town that knows what they are doing and able to organize the team and make key decisions when they need to be made. Professional stills production saves client spend in the long run and removes so much of the headache. Highly recommend chatting to Stephanie for any professional shoots.
We were asked to do a COVID 19 compliance shoot just after the pandemic hit South Africa, Not only was the shoot a huge success but it was effortless and went extremely well. Even in the uncertain times Stephanie was very professional and always helpful. All the protocols were followed to the T and it was a shoot that all of us will never forget.
Stephanie has worked as a producer on a number of Jeep Apparel shoots that have taken place in Cape Town. I have found her to be an absolute delight to work with; her ability to organize and keep everything on schedule and under control is incredible. Stephanie has consistently gone above and above what was required of her, and she has always managed to keep us inside our budget constraints. Not only will we definitely suggest her, but we are also excited about the prospect of working with her on our upcoming shoot in the near future.
Stephanie and I had the pleasure of working together on a charity performance to raise awareness about rhino poaching. Stephanie and her team from YLO were extremely professional, and she had gone above and above the call of duty as a guest artist. Stephanie is one of the finest producers in the industry, and I would suggest her to everyone. The production was really well-organized, and everything went off without a hitch. We look forward to continuing to collaborate with her in the future.
It was a pleasure to work with Stephanie on our shoot. With extensive experience in the production sector, she is a highly talented, adaptive, and professional individual with a broad variety of knowledge. In the film industry, she is a valuable asset because of her capacity as a producer to handle and prevent the various difficulties that develop throughout the course of production and filming. I was in awe of the extraordinary ability to work with the crew and clients to make the shoot successful.
Stephanie from YLO was an absolute gem to work with. Efficient, friendly, on the ball, and any potential issue was solved before it became a problem. All this in the face of constant changes, demands, and available resources. She was everyone’s right-hand-woman, as well as doing her own job with a smile. She even checked in on the crew after the shoot and resultant Covid-exposure! Amazing producer, you’ll be in excellent hands with her.
We have worked with Stephanie and YLO Productions for the last 6 months and can attribute a large part of our online stores success to her tenacity and willingness to dive into and manage processes end to end.