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.