Portrait & Event Photography

Unvarnished Portraits, Human Stories.

I like pictures that are unpretentious and observational, with an interest in people, personality and the small details that make a portrait feel genuinely human.

Relaxed Corporate

Human Spirit Captured

Relaxed Corporate

Human Spirit Captured

Dimitri expected simple portraits at Black Wolf Youth Agency in Cape Town but found boundless enthusiasm. In action, they bridged skills gaps with optimism, ready to lead change, leaving the session as much about potential as portraits. Link to: Black Wolf Agency

Ella Blumenthal

104 Years of History.

Photographing Ella Blumenthal at 104 was an encounter with remarkable vitality. Born in Warsaw in 1921, she shared stories, humour and history with profound dignity, reminding everyone around her that life, connection and curiosity never grow old. Link to Ella's Wikipedia

Pop-Up Events

Art Party Pictures.

At the “Last Friday” dinner at Frere Street Studios, Cape Town, Dimitri Otis captured spontaneous portraits of guests embracing avant-garde Poses. Amid laughter, conversation and creative experimentation, his lens captured personality, attitude and the joy of taking risks. Link to DAV's Website