VOLKSRUST'S ASPIRING PHOTOGRAPHER

Volksrust’s aspiring photographer

 

Kabelo Mokoeona’s young photography career is showing good prospects of success. He started doing photography work in 2016 and he has been at it ever since. The Mpumalanga native covers weddings personal photoshoots , social gatherings and many other events .

Kabza Graphics . Picture provided by Kabelo Mokeona 
Kabelo Mokeona also known as Kabza Graphics was born and bred in Volksrust. Raised by both his parents, who were his biggest support system. Kabelo went to Phembindlela Primary School and then finished his high school years in Qhubulwazi Combined School . As much as he aspired to be a photographer, Kabelo also studied electrical engineering in West Gauteng . “I never played soccer or childhood games with kids I grew up with. I’ve always been into gadgets“, says Kabelo .

 

While studying in college he would work with a local Djs during the holidays . He then started venturing into photography and videography. That’s where he fell in love with photography. Looking up to his hardworking and successful brother, he became inspired to always work hard in life . 

 

Kabelo mentioned that one of the challenges he faces as a photographer is not being paid and working under bad weather. He also mentioned how the competition increases as more people want to be photographers lately .

 

Kabza Graphics has worked with the likes of Konke Kuhamba Kahle(KKK) and Boss Africa, local brands from Volksrust .

 

Konke Kuhamba Kahle (KKK) sneaker . Picture taken by Kabza Graphics 

When asked where he wants to be in a few years’ time, the photographer says he wants to be known . He wants his name out there and have an impact similar to that of Austin Malema

 

“ Taking an image , freezing a moment, reveals how rich reality is .”  – Kabelo Mokeona