A home that was designed and built with every aesthetically enhancing angle in mind, Cottage by the Sea epitomises that perfect seaside location for professional film and photography shoots in South Africa. Where the natural light streams through the open spaces around the clock, casting shadows and highlighting all of its attributes. Its elevation allows for magnificent sea views, as if you’re towering above the waves, yet seamlessly meeting the blue horizon. With the balcony’s balustrade collapsing outwardly, to ensure the perfect shot of the landscape in the late afternoon sun. Capturing the essence of this unique location in its wild surroundings.
Its nicely secluded, allowing the foliage, the ocean and the details of the home to be an exceptional backdrop, for stylish interior shoots. Where the surrounding landscape doesn’t just frame the scene, it becomes an evocative narrative to the story.
All of the living, dining, cooking and reclining areas of the beach house are beautifully designed and styled in neutral tones and textures. Providing that ideal white canvas from which to furnish your own ideas around. Open shelving and movable fabrics and furnishings make life incredibly simple for the production team. The owner of Cottage by the Sea, coming from a creative background in art direction, is privy to the endless requirements of a shoot location. Everything has been consciously considered and curated to deliver those infinity spaces that illustrate your bespoke images.
This shoot location works for:
Any brief requiring a beautiful beach house, with a lovely swimming pool. Its private location is perfect for both film productions and photo shoots – seamlessly balancing raw natural beauty with refined design. Thoughtful, minimalist décor ensure nothing detracts from the visual you’re ambitious about capturing.
Specific briefs – effortlessly catering to laidback beach, retail, and lifestyle shoot requirements.
The pool and the garden are ideal spots for any swim or resort wear shoots.
Written by Colleen Ogilvie