Francois Visser’s photography sits at the intersection of portrait, documentary, and landscape genres, marked by a subtle minimalist style. With a background in sociology and anthropology from Stellenbosch University, Francois brings a deep understanding of social dynamics to his work.
After several years with the advertising agency Ogilvy in Cape Town and London, he shifted to photography to embrace a more independent creative path. Starting by assisting established photographers, Francois soon developed his own distinctive voice.
His pragmatic and informal approach, paired with a keen sensitivity to his surroundings, fosters empathetic connections that form the heart of his imagery. Francois’s work explores everyday moments, weaving narratives around culture, identity, and place—bringing vibrant characters and stories to life through his lens.
Clients include Dazed, Adidas, Virgin, Scenery, Vogue, Wired, The Plant Magazine, Aigle, Christy Dawn, Mami Wata
Exhibitions:
THK Gallery, 2018, Interlude, Cape Town
Bridge Gallery, 2024, Resilience, Paris