UrbanTroop
Photography from South Africa. Find places to shoot, learn camera techniques, and choose gear for your next outing.
Where to photograph Cape Town
Seven locations through my lens, with practical advice on light, timing and gear.
A day around the Cape Peninsula
A self-drive route through Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak and Cape Point.
What are you shooting next?
Plan a photo outing
Pick a location and work out when to go, what to pack, and what to photograph.
Explore Cape Town →Get more from your camera
Practice exposure, composition, and lighting with guides you can take into the field.
Browse tutorials →Build a kit for what you shoot
Compare cameras, lenses, and accessories for the kind of photography you enjoy.
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