He captured war zones from the sky, dressed models in light, and found poetry in a ballet dancer’s movement. And let’s not forget, he mentored some of South Africa’s finest.
Born in the beautiful city of Cape Town in 1924, Ginger embarked on an exciting career in the air force as a reconnaissance and aerial photographer during the tumultuous times of World War II. After bravely serving his country, he returned home to set up a photographic studio in the heart of Cape Town on Parliament Street. His talent and creativity soon caught the eye of prestigious clients such as Harper and Vogue, who published a South African edition at the time. Ginger quickly made a name for himself with his stunning work in fashion photography.
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