ABOUT YLO

When you work with YLO, you get our can-do, hands-on, make it awesome team at your disposal.

We take pride in every detail of our work as we know this devil is all in the detail.

Our partnerships, suppliers and clients share our passion in production from start to wrap.

Expertly planned, expertly managed and expertly delivered, every shoot.

We have dependable and talented staff and teams that you can rely on each step of the way. With YLO you get direct access to vetted teams of production coordinators, crew, gear, locations etc in Cape Town at a fraction of the cost, which means you can maximize your creative budget.

No matter how you paint it, shooting in Cape Town is cheaper than most US and European productions by a running mile. In contention with the USD, GBP and Euro the South African Rand just goes so much further. Crunch the numbers and even the beancounters will tell you that it just makes commercial sense to use Cape Town as a destination to shoot commercial photography. However it’s not just favourable exchange rate that makes Cape Town such an attractive shoot destination.

Cape Town is cosmopolitan city that has a diverse culture, heritage and when coupled with long summer days the destination is idyllic for creating many kinds of shoots.

Closed studios, green screen studios, open air studios, dedicated shoot locations, houses, roof tops, streets, rivers, forests, savannas, deserts, beaches, dunes, city scapes, bridges, walk ways an endless list of options to match pretty much any kind of mood board or brief that can be dreamed up.

As your your point of contact for stills productions, YLO will ensure that all your productions in Cape Town will run smoothly, without hitch, hiccup or delay. Our production database contains one of the largest known networks of local stills producers, locations, crews and talent.

We expect the best, so we only work with the best of the best.

Whether you’re shooting in Cape Town or from a different continent, you will benefit from our on-the-gound production support that includes sourcing, price negotiations, budget management and contingency planing for every aspect of your shoot. YLO will help with, flights, permits and logistic services required to produce your next award-winning commercial? On location if you need a guide, need a hotel, need transport, need gear, need logistic support, YLO will make it happen. Using YLO’s local knowledge for your production in Cape Town is simply a master move.

We are fully insured for public liability and employment liability in South Africa. YLO’s quotations, estimates and invoicing processes are transparent easy to account. No hidden fees, no commissions, no bribery, no nonsese policy. We take responsibility for the services we offer and reccomend suppliers that will get the job over the line, every time and on your budget.

We specialize in managing and coordinating the logistics of creative projects, collaborating with professionals ranging from Art Directors and Photographers to Brand Managers and E-commerce Managers. Our focus is on transforming creative visions into compelling visual content that captivates audiences and drives sales.

Our team handles every aspect of production, ensuring flawless execution and alignment with your strategic objectives. Whether you’re developing a marketing campaign, creating branded content, or enhancing online engagement, YLO Productions delivers high-quality imagery that resonates with your target audience.

At YLO Productions, we are dedicated to making each project a success, providing stunning visual results that go beyond expectations. Join us and experience the impact of professional stills photography.

Our strategy is simple. Create cohesive, talented production teams of willing and able individuals that are able to produce award worthy client shoots. Look after your team and accomplish great things.

Simple as that.

There is no doubt that Cape Town has some of the best film, and stills production crews in the world. Which is why leading brands and movie makers from around the world keep coming back to South Africa year after year. Not only because of our incredible shoot locations, sunny weather, diverse sets but the experience of working on shoots that are as much fun as they are professional.

So if you are looking for a well oiled machine, the ground axe, that merges on shoot day, nails that perfect brand shot, and wraps with the job in the bag, you are in the exactly the right place. Welcome to YLO.

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