Malwandla Rikhotso (RikoStilz), best known as the creative genius behind some amazing photographs and productions agreed to sit down and chat about his craft and career in photography.

As much as it sounds like a cliché, photography chose Malwandla. Having a mother who is a photographer it natural drew to him and he fell in love immediately.

Once he got a hang of it, he just could not put that Nikon D800 down and he discovered that his new hobby could provide a decent living as well. Inspired by the likes of Sfundo Majozi, Stills by Tom and Danny Batista, Malwandla has come into his own and his style of photography certainly proves that. An all-rounder, shooting events, portraits, fashion, beauty and even cars which he says is one of his favourite subjects to shoot besides people.

Malwandla says the following when asked what photography means to him, “it’s an opportunity to express myself and be completely be in my own world.

It means being able to tell a story, curate feelings and send a message with my lens. Lastly, it means having an opportunity to share a part of myself with the world.”

"Having an opportunity to share a part of myself with the world.”

When asked what inspires him, he answered, “continuously out doing myself with my work.” With a lot of trust and belief in his work, Malwandla has found a sense of potential and drive in his work and is determined to be the best in the country.

Ambition comes with a lot of confidence and is something Malwandla has rightfully earned through the work he has done with some big names in the industry, South Africa’s Elaine, Makeup artist Mbali Mkhize and being the main photographer of an up-coming production house called 720 Vision.

Having all these achievements under his name has not stopped the talented photographer in continuously setting new goals for himself.

Malwandla Rikhotso Career goals

Asked what his career goals are, Malwandla said, “to shoot magazine covers for the likes of Destiny Magazine, Cosmopolitan and GQ.” And owning his very own production house.

There is clearly no sign of slowing down for this young photographer who’s got so much ahead of him.