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Mercedes-Benz G-Class / shot for Mercedes-Benz / Andalusia, Spain

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We’ve shot a lot of “Mercs”, but never the G-Class! So finally, a few months back we spent a week in Andalusia, the south of Spain. Starting from Malaga, we went on a 5-day road trip to shoot this orange rusty beast dream car. It was a super fun production with a great team. One thing though is for sure: challenging weather for four days, the rainiest shoot of our career. What an adventure!
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Reel on the left: Unleash the spirit of exploration and head to the most challenging of destinations. The G-Class is prepared for what lies ahead, even in the dark. Reel as seen here.

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Getting off the beaten track. The G-Class in its element.

Produced and shot for Mercedes-Benz. As seen here.

If you cannot get enough, Mercedes-Benz even took a behind-the-scenes video of us. View here.
Also, if you’re a big G-Class fan, you must sign up (it’s free) and check out the G-Class Private Lounge that has loads of things on offer: an interview with us, playlists, wallpapers, filters etc.

Join us for a short drive into the stunning countryside.

Produced and shot for Mercedes-Benz. As seen on Mercedes-Benz’ Instagram.

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ACRONIS #CyberFit Summit 2022 (lead-up) / Miami, USA

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Waving from Miami!

We made this little clip for our client Acronis leading up to the Acronis #CyberFit Summit 2022 in Miami. It was great working with the Acronis team in Miami for a couple of days. We’ll share more of this shoot soon.

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Mountain biking / Nauders & surrounds / Austria, Italy, Switzerland

[adventure] One vision… and that was going downhill.
A few shots from the past days mountain biking in Switzerland, Italy and Austria. I (Desmond) was riding with a bunch of fast guys – keeping me on my toes! It was SO GOOD. DNA – Desmond

Soul on Track / shot for Porsche Driving Experience / Circuit Paul Ricard / Le Castellet, France

[commercial] The beautiful Circuit Paul Ricard. Amazing what a lick of paint can do. ?❤️ Shot for Porsche.

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Porsche Driving Experience / shot for Porsche Leipzig / video / Leipzig, Germany

[commercial/video] Some Porsche 992 GT3 goodness! While doing a photoshoot at the Porsche Leipzig track I switched my camera to video to take some clips. DNA – Desmond

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Signal Bikes Dealer Tour (episode 1) / shot for Rush Sports / Port Elizabeth, South Africa

[documentary] When you are on assignment with Oli Munnik, you know you are in for a wild ride! In Port Elizabeth we shot Alan Hatherly (a South African mountain bike racer and Olympic athlete) hanging out with some amped high school cyclist. Thanks Signal Bikes, looking forward to the next tour.
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Bike trip Tankwa & Karoo / South Africa

[travels] My buddy Roy and I (Desmond) took our bikes and did a circular route around the Western Cape. We didn’t book any accommodation and just took it as it came. We met so many characters in the Tankwa and everywhere we went. South Africans are just the best, humble, friendly and helpful people. Here are some photos Roy and myself took.

The Signal bicycle [Rush Sports] / Attakwas 2018 / South Africa

{events} Having become accustomed to racing high-end dual suspension mountain bikes abroad, Oli ‘Pinner’ Munnik accepted a challenge to ride this year’s Attakwas Extreme on a sub ZAR20k alloy hardtail … would he survive?! For more info on the Signal Bicycles click here.

South African Fashion Week 2018 / #StyleBySA / Johannesburg, South Africa

{events} What a great evening shooting portraits for Woolworths’ Instagram & Instagram Stories for the South African Fashion Week 2018. #StyleBySA Thanks to MobileMediaMob.

Absolut Vodka’s One Source Live Festival / 17 November 2018 / Johannesburg, South Africa

{events} Absolut Vodka’s One Source Live Festival [17 November 2018] in Johannesburg, South Africa was a feast for the eyes. Thanks for the gig, MobileMediaMob.

TechPro Safari’s new 4×4 Toyota Land Cruisers / Namibia

{commercial} TechPro Safari flew us in to Namibia to shoot their new fleet of amazing Toyota Land Cruisers. We were accompanied by the two owners of the company and a tour guide. What a privilege and what fun! We came back with amazing photos and even better memories. We love Nam!

Wirfueryannic / Patrick & Cornelius / Cape Epic 2018 / Cape Town, South Africa

{portraits} Patrick and Cornelius aka team #wirfueryannic (check on Instagram!) is taking part in the Cape Epic 2018. Their mission: “let’s beat depression” We met up with them a few days prior to take a few portraits.

Morvélo kit / Meerendal Wine Estate, Cape Town, South Africa

{commercial} We went out to Meerendal Wine Estate to shoot the boys from Morvélo with their new kit. The weather played along, fun was had and coffee was awesome!

Rush Sports / #WeRide kit / shot in Cape Town, South Africa

{commercial} Rush Sports got a new #WeRide kit, so we went up the mountain with coffee and a camera. There is nothing better than sunrise shoots and good vibes. Thanks to Oli for such a fun morning! Rush Sports is South Africa’s importer of Santa Cruz bicycles, Maxxis tyres, Onza tyres and many other brands.

Garden Route Trail Park Knysna / WOW Ride / shot for Bicycling Magazine

{editorial} At the end of last year I went to the Garden Route Trail Park in Knysna for the WOW ride series for Bicycling magazine. Flowy trails, good coffee and good vibes! What a lovely place. Fun exploring this awesome park with Neill Ungerer (Lapierre ambassador). Cheers, DNA – Desmond

Sean Sakinofsky / SaK07 / shot for Bicycling Magazine / Cape Town, South Africa

{editorial} I shot Sean Sakinofsky from SaK07 for Bicycling Magazine. Sean is a bicycle fanatic, started a sock company and much more. Read the full interview here. DNA – Desmond

Giant bicycles / shot for Bicycling Magazine / Meerendal Wine Estate, Durbanville, South Africa

{editorial} We shot some new bikes from Giant for Bicycling magazine at Meerendal Wine Estate. Have a look at the latest Bicycling issue to read all about it.

Red Bull Culture Clash South Africa 2017 / 23 September 2017 Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg

{concerts & shows} Shooting the #redbullcultureclash (Red Bull Culture Clash South Africa 2017 on 23 September 2017 at the Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg) was intense! So many interesting people, so many angles – we as the MobileMediaMob team pulled it off beautifully! Thanks to everyone involved making this day very special. I love Africa and its diversity, there’s no place like it on earth! DNA – Desmond

Walter Röhrl portrait / shot for Porsche / Nordschleife, Nürburgring, Germany

{portraits} “Good drivers have dead flies on the side windows.” – says Walter Röhrl. We photographed him this month at Nordschleife, Nürburgring.

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Sani Pass WOW Ride / shot for Bicycling Magazine

{editorial} The next WOW Ride just dropped and it’s a goodie! Sani Pass was amazing once again. This might have been the last time I saw it untarred. Shot for Bicycling Magazine SA. Read the full article here.