We’re for Namibians: Jandré Germishuizen

For Jandré Germishuizen, photography didn’t begin with a camera. It began under the vast skies of Sossusvlei, where sweeping dunes and crisp desert air ignited a lifelong love for capturing the natural world. Though he was already drawn to photography in school, it was moving to his family’s farm near Sossusvlei that turned interest into calling. Each sunrise over a dune spine, each golden shadow cast across the Namib became more than just a scene… it became a story he had to tell.

Guiding guests through this world came naturally. From leading safaris to photographing the desert’s finest moments, he found his path at the intersection of hospitality and artistry. Today, Jandré works exclusively as a photographic tour guide, sharing Namibia’s magic with clients from all over the world. “We don’t really do much,” he laughs. “Namibia does the work. We just get you to the right place at the right time.”

It’s a humble sentiment, but the truth is that his eye has helped shape how Namibia is seen in galleries and publications around the globe. Jandré believes Namibia is unmatched as a photographic destination. “Where else do you get wildlife, dramatic landscapes, night skies, and unique cultures all in one place?” he asks. 

What makes his work stand out isn’t just technical excellence, but a deep emotional understanding of Namibia’s light, textures, and soul. His early photos may have been out of focus, as he recalls, but they held promise. Today, that promise has grown into a body of work that reflects both curiosity and reverence.

As a tour guide, he understands that a good image can do more than impress; it can make someone ask, “Where is that? What is that?” And that spark of curiosity, he believes, is one of Namibia’s greatest assets. “You can’t believe it until you see it yourself,” he says. That’s what keeps his lens coming back.

For Jandré, being Namibian means more than geography. It’s a shared pride. “I don’t think there’s any place where people are more proud of where they come from,” he reflects. In the tourism and photography community, that pride manifests in support, collaboration, and a shared commitment to showcasing and protecting Namibia’s beauty.

His advice to aspiring creatives is simple: be curious, be committed, and let the country speak through your lens.