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@real-design.bsky.social
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My name is Michael, a photographer based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Commercial photography, art photography, and photographic coaching. For more of my fine art work follow me on www.patreon.com/c/cowellphoto

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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
In the cave of the Ice Queen.
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Celtic Fantasy. Model - Martie.
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Model - Melani
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Model: Danni
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Wonderful expression. Your eye contact is captivatin.
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
One morning I awoke to a heavy mist over the shores of Homestead Lake and shot countless images there. Much later we bought Melani into the studio, dressed her like some fictional Druid Princess and shot an image to drop into this composite.
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
The 'Hats and Gloves' series. Only two items of wardrobe that were featured in each shoot.
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
I think in a fine art style image tan lines can be used as a graphic element. In a glamour image like this they are honest and natural. Either way Nicole is a lovely model. Pity she only did one shoot, she had great potential.
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Abandoned places - shot in an old gold mining reduction works on the East Rand near the town of Springs.
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
'Hats and Gloves' Series Model: Danni
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
'The Silent Outcry' Model: Danni
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Happy Hump Day
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Very cute expression.
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
'Changes' Model- Nikita
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Classical Series - Gold
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Beautifully elegant Vicky.
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
many thanks Harry, and thank you for the multiple likes. Always appreciated.
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
En Garde
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Stunning image and the geometry of your pose works brilliantly with this lighting.
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Film Noir - One of the images from the 'Hats and Gloves' series with Danni
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
So glad to have found your profile here Vicky and it’s good to see a growing number of South African models and photographers on the site. Your work is outstanding. Regards, Michael.
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
The ice cave - with Dina
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Nikita
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Amanda in the fountain
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Wow! That eye contact is riveting. Love it!
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Two more images from Sarah's shoot with HDPE beads (usually used in blow molding processes). We attached the beads to Sarah's skin using Mastix - an adhesive used for attaching theatrical make-up effects.
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
After completing a shoot for a client that manufactured plastic pellets for injection molding and blow molding we had these HDPE pellets left over. Later, with a little adhesive, we used tem to add bling to a models body.
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Shan
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
The hard and the soft - Model: Claudia
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Challenging the concept of skin texture
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
A perfectly exquisite figure - the type that is wonderful to photograph
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Imprisoned
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Martie
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Reflection. Model - Martie
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
My vote is for the cooler one. I think it has more sense of dimension whereas the warmer edit seems to flatten into a narrower dynamic range.
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Agree 100%. When an image communicates a sense of touch that's a great achievement.
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Amanda
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Amanda's pool patio
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Amanda at home
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
'The Apartment'
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
I’m sure you will gain a more discerning audience on Patreon - a bit smaller maybe but that depends on how you drive it. Good luck lovely lady, you deserve success
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Grasslands
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Sculptural Series
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Shanna - Home alone
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Shan's morning bath
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Classical series - Red
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Classical series - Blue
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
The epitome of beautifully soft sensuality.
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Gorgeous photos. You look so playful in the second one.
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Realdesign @real-design.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Sarah
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