Mbulelo Hlela

Mbulelo Hlela

Photographer

Photographer

I am a visual storyteller from Soweto, Johannesburg. Primarily telling stories through photography in both digital and analog my work captures a diverse range of subject, from intimate portraiture to documenting my day-to-day surroundings, I feature a strong use of colour, light and shadows. My style conveys a mix of contemporary fashion and raw, candid moments, reflecting both artistic expression and cultural narratives. The careful and thoughtful use of composition in my images showcase an ability to tell stories through a lense, with each frame intentionally drawing viewers into my world of photography. 

Pushing culture forward through photography matters to me because it means I get to bear witness. I get to document and create an archive.