Van Kalker Studios

24/12/2024

Seasons Greetings to All!

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02/07/2024

https://vankalker.co.za/blog/

Launch of Van Kalker Media - Insert of "The Catalyst Publication"

Welcome to the viewing of our new publication.
Aim to share our Heritage Globally.
Project initiated 10 yrs ago, incorporating youth insight, only now ready to launch.
Articles prepared by Van Kalker intern, Caitlin Ryan, an aspiring photographer with a flare for photo-journalism.
Join me in reading amazing stories of Cape Families and Inspiring figures who helped shape our communities and country.
Blog upload, delayed due to technical reasons, but sharing content for your perusal.
Invite you, the reader, to participate and contribute your Heritage stories, wherever you may be.
It is said, " Where The Roots Run Deep, the Tree Stands Firm."..must be from people of worth- like the San and the Khoi!!
So too the stories we are rooted in.

Thank You for your valued interest.
Enjoy!!

01/07/2024

Preview of soon-to-be released Blog and Magazine.
If pictures could talk!!.........Stories emanating from "Decades of archived photographic images"
Invite you to be part of this colourful Proudly SA Heritage Publication!!

15/06/2024

Review-Opening of Parliament 14 June'24
Historic Day- Allow me to indulge!

Grateful to be part of 2024 media team, documenting the new Government elect...again since 1994 - over 30 yr period!
Honoured to have met Madiba, Father of our Nation, who modelled the way for collective governance.
Encouraged to see his legacy being fulfilled. New young vibrant members sworn into National Parliament.
One such Honorary Member, once a student, whose school photo I took, when she was in primary school. Almost as proud as her mom to again document her milestone, an important role in voicing the views of our youth.
Inspired by a waive of New Hope, as expressed by re-elected President Ramaphosa.
Photographing and interacting on personal level with new NP members, expressing desire to uplift our Nation, shared by all, not for the selfish!
A diverse, colorful, vibrant people who differ on certain issues, but unite when it matters most!!
Amongst political drama, suspense and comedy, look fwd to documenting our new era.
Our Legacy- Our Heritage

Answer to the prayer of Nkosi Sikelele - South Africa!

01/06/2024

Era of astute Wedding Portraits - Images from 1930 -1950.
Captured on 6"x8" plate film. Bellows hood Thorton-Hill Camera. Zeiss Optical Lens
Negatives Archived chronologically.

Focal point of Cape Family Heritage Project

Starting with Family wedding photo, Reference for family history.

"Then and Now "- Feature of Upcoming Exhibition

Cape Town - World Renowned as one of Best Cities in the World!
Better Still...the stories of the Families - the fibre of the City!!

Welcome to share your Heritage. Leave a comment if you wish.

Will Post Exhibition Details Shortly!

30/05/2024

Archived B/W collection, era 1930-1950, where colour had no boundaries.
Captured on plate negs 4x5/6x8 Ilford/Kodak/Agfa. Printed in darkroom.....where latent images transformed into photos...

Van Kalker Studios- Dedicated Art of Photography to Cape Town Families, capturing their unique colourful Heritage.

Many more images to view at Upcoming Exhibit...
Details will be posted shortly!!

25/05/2024

Preparing for next Upcoming Exhibit.
Theme Era 1930-1950.
Babies Children Weddings Fashion and more...
Details will be posted.

Invite to share photos and stories as part of Cape Family Heritage Project.
To celebrate our wealthy colourful Cape Culture.
Interest growing globally in Van Kalker collection.

04/01/2024