Photography enthusiasts have a lot to look forward to at this year’s Kalfiefees Hermanus Arts Festival. Photography talks will be presented in the Municipal Auditorium in Hermanus and images from the Hermanus Photographic Society and Hermies Photo Club will be on exhibit in the adjacent banquet hall. The Festival runs from 1 to 11 August.
Friday 2 August
10:00 | Official opening
10:30 Re-capture South Africa with the camera
WITH Joe Lategan.
Capture, share, inspire encapsulates the multifaceted impact of good photography as well as beyond mere visual representation. It advocates creating communities of photographers to create a compelling visual identity for municipalities/destinations/routes that highlights its unique attributes, fosters community pride and attracts visitors. It also emphasises the enduring value and influence of photographers in documenting and shaping our world, and by highlighting their unmeasured contributions to the economy and society.
Duration: 180 Min
Price: R100
Monday 5 August
10:00 Street Photography Presentation with Daniel Reddie
Daniel Reddie has more than 50 years’ experience as a photographer and is passionate about sharing the art of photography with the public. Discover how he looks at the world around him through the eyes of a photographer. The presentation includes a stroll through the streets of Hermanus – the group leaves at 11:30.
Duration: 180 Min
Price: R100
No age limit
Tuesday 6 August
12:00 Sand, Sea and Surf Photography Presentation with Phil Sturgess
Walker Bay is a photographer’s dream! The presentation provides a simple framework that will help you to develop a photographer’s eye to see beyond the obvious.
Duration: 60 minutes
Price: R100
No age limit
Wednesday 7 August
11:00 Hermanus Historical Images Presentation with Dinkie Marais
Renowned photographer Dinkie Marais co-produced a book featuring photographs of Hermanus as it was in the early years.
He now works with the Hermanus History Society, and in this talk will be sharing the what, where, when and how featured in the book.
Duration: 60 minutes
Price: R100 limit
No age limit