A black and white portrait photograph of a woman with intense eyes, partly obscured by a large monster leaf, image taken at the Siphuma and Co Studio.
A black and white travel portrait photograph taken in Shyampura in Rajasthan India of an elderly woman wearing traditional jewellery and a sari.
Black and white photo portrait photograph of Wigman from Tari in Papua New Guinea, wearing elaborate traditional wig with feathers and decorated with beads, with face paint and a long nose piercing.
Close-up black and white portrait photograph of a child and her father, both smiling with their faces close together, showing partial facial features and expressions. Image taken during a family photoshoot
A black and white travel portrait photograph taken in Shyampura in Rajasthan India of an elderly man with a broad smile, wearing a traditional turban, earrings, and layered clothing.
A black and white portrait photograph a woman with long hair wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat with a black band, her face partially hidden below the hat, image taken at the Siphuma and Co Studio.
Black and white photo portrait photograph of a young man in Kokomo, Papua New Guinea wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a collared shirt, in profile view against a plain background.
A black and white portrait photograph a woman a traditional Xhosa headwrap, wearing a traditional strapless top, looking down against a dark background, image taken at the Siphuma and Co Studio.
A double exposure portrait photograph in black and white of a woman smiling with curly hair, covered in daisies, image taken at the Siphuma and Co Studio.
A travel portrait photograph taken during the Hiri Moale Festival in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea of a young boy wearing traditional cultural attire, including a feathered headpiece, shell necklaces, and face paint, looking directly at the camera.
Close-up photograph of a palm leaf captured in black and white, viewed from the side with a diagonal perspective.
A black and white portrait photograph a woman a with curly hair, half hidden behind large white flowers, smiling softly in a black and white portrait, image taken at the Siphuma and Co Studio.
Close-up black and white photograph of a woman pregnant belly being cradled by one hand underneath and another hand resting on top. Image taken during a maternity photoshoot at her home
A woman with her arms outstretched, smiling in a field on a sunny day, with a man and two children in the background. The scene is outdoors with hills and trees. Image taken during a family photoshoot in KwaZulu-Natal.
A travel photograph taken in Shyampura in Rajasthan India during Holi celebration showing a women wearing traditional red Indian sari celebrating with coloured powder.
A travel photograph taken in Shyampura in Rajasthan India during Holi celebration showing a women who's fair is covered by her red sari, throwing hands in the air and releasing green powder
A travel photograph taken in Varanasi, India during the Ganga Aarti, a daily evening ritual, showing a priest movement with fire His face is slightly visible.
A photograph taken on 35mm Kodak Gold 200 film, showing green and brown fern plants in a dense forest floor. Image taken during a hike in Constantia Nek, Cape Town, South Africa
A portrait photograph of a woman wearing a green gele headwrap, black sunglasses, and gold earrings against a grey background, image captured at the Siphuma and Co studio.
A fashion and beauty portrait photograph showing a woman with dark red lipstick gazing at the camera, partially obscured behind orange lilies, with cool blue lighting creating a dramatic effect.
An event photograph showing a young boy participating in the Colour run event in Palapye, Botswana covered in colorful powder.
A family photoshoot of a mother twirling her daughter outdoors on a grassy field with trees and hills in the background, both smiling and enjoying the moment.
A travel portrait photograph taken during the annual Goroka Festival of a Huli man dressed in traditional attire, with face painted yellow and red, wearing a large feathered headdress with brown, black, and red feathers, and layered necklaces.
A photograph taken on 35mm Kodak Gold 200 film, showing a blurry forest scene with tall trees in the background and pink flowers in the foreground. Taken during a hike in Suurbrak, Western Cape, South Africa.
Multiple exposure photograph showing blurred silhouettes of a person walking, with a gradient background from light to dark, creating a ghostly effect.
A photograph taken on 35mm Kodak Gold 200 showing a dense forest with tall, thin pine trees and a few bushes at ground level. Image taken during a hike in Constantia Nek, Cape Town, South Africa
Black and white multiple exposure photograph of a woman's face, shown in a triple-exposure effect in profile, emphasising her features and hairstyle.
A photograph taken during an intimate wedding showing a couple holding hands. The woman is wearing a white suit, sunglasses, and earrings, and is holding a bouquet of flowers. The man is dressed in a light-coloured suit and sunglasses.
Black and white portrait of a woman with short hair, wearing a nose ring and a sheer, ruffled garment, looking directly at the camera.

Hello

My name is Beauty Buthelezi and I the owner of Siphuma and Co as well as the portrait and travel photographer.

I use my background in fashion, solo travel and retail buying in the creative and logistical part of the work I do as photographer.

My creativity allows me to create looks that are specific to the individual/s that are in front of the camera.

Traveling to different parts of the world alone has allowed to easily create spaces where the individual/s, I am working with feel comfortable to express themselves.

All the above goes into what makes Siphuma and Co, what it is. I work with both individuals and corporations to capture images that reflect the essence of who they are.

I am currently based in Cape Town, South Africa and I am always open to travel, to different parts of the world for my work.

Black and white, shot in the studio, portrait of a woman with a sleek hairstyle, wearing a dark turtleneck sweater, smiling softly and resting her chin on her hand.

Testimonials

I’ve had the pleasure of being photographed by Siphuma & Co on several occasions, including portraits and events, and she’s absolutely fantastic. Her creativity and attention to detail, especially with textures like fabric and lighting, truly stand out. She makes every session enjoyable and fun, whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newbie, making you feel at ease and confident. Her ability to capture genuine emotions and experiences is exceptional. Her photos always exceed my expectations, looking incredibly natural and authentic. I highly, highly recommend her for any photography needs.

Bentolina Witherspoon

Black and white portrait photograph of a woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a denim jacket, slightly tilting her head and her face with a neutral expression.

Beauty is exceptionally professional in her work. Before the scheduled shoot, she took the time to truly understand me and ensure she had an accurate grasp of the brief. We even had multiple pre-production meetings to align on the vision .

During the shoot, she created a comfortable environment where I felt completely at ease. I believe the quality of the images I received is the best I’ve ever had, largely because of the effort she put into understanding me and making me feel confident throughout the process. The images reflected the effort put in as it captured my emotion and my story as I wanted in that period of my life.

The photos exceeded all my expectations. Beauty has an incredible eye for spotting the perfect locations, and our creative brainstorming session was invaluable as it helped us unpack and seamlessly blend our visions into something truly special.

I’m more of a social media poser than a professional one, there’s definitely a difference. I usually stick to one pose that works for me, so this experience pushed me out of my comfort zone in the best way. The photographer had clearly taken the time to study my natural style and introduced poses I’d never considered, elevating them with thoughtful direction. I genuinely enjoyed taking her lead, it felt natural, collaborative, and completely aligned with the way I love to work.

Nomfundo Ndlangisa

Collaborations

Woolworths logo with a black square background, a white letter W, and the word Woolworths beneath it
Logo of Spahala Runners Club featuring a stylized runner in motion above the club name and the tagline 'We run unprovoked' in black and white.
Black and white logo of Laurium Capital with a stylized boat or sailboat icon on the left.