I’m Chriselle :)
A visual storyteller based in Cape Town.
My love for design started at school and grew into a passion for photography and video.
I enjoy capturing moments and finding ways to tell stories through my work. I’m also drawn to branding, especially the process of exploring ideas and watching them develop into a visual identity. As I finish my degree in Visual Communication Design at STADIO, I’m continuing to explore where these interests can take me. I love learning through doing, working with others and trying something new.
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I’m still finding my way, and that’s part of what makes it exciting.
My journey
2021-2023
I took design in Grades 10 to 12, and my passion for video and photography began in Grades 12.
STARTED WITH DESIGN
2024-2026
BA AT STADIO
Studying Visual Communication, Design and Photography at Stadio Higher Education.
2024-2025
A year of serving taught me people skills and communication.
WAITRESSING
2024-2026
I served as a youth leader on Fridays, then moved into managing and creating content for our youth’s social media.
CHURCH YOUTH LEADER
2025
My first internship, where I grew my skills across design and photography.
INTERNSHIP AT ELSJE DESIGNS
FREELANCER
2025-2026
Taking on freelance photography work, including second shooting weddings.
INTERNSHIP AT HAMILTONS IN CREATIVE
2026
My second internship, building on videography and editing skills.
My skills
The tools I use to bring ideas to life.
Design
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
FigmaÂ
Wix
Photography
Photoshop
Lightroom
Videography
After Effects
DaVinci Resolve
Beyond the software
Creative direction and visual storytelling
Project management and organization
Conceptual thinking and problem solving
People skills and communication
Client collaboration and presentation
The Art of Intention
My approach is rooted in the belief that every visual tells a story. By blending graphic precision with the organic warmth of photography and video, I create cohesive digital experiences that resonate. It’s about more than just aesthetics, it’s about capturing essence and translating it into a language that speaks clearly to the audience.
