Hi, I’m Mava, a photographer based in Durban.

Mava Siko, the photographer behind the brand, The Mava Photography, on vacation.

My journey into photography began with simple curiosity about how a camera works, which quickly grew into a passion. Starting with landscapes and cityscapes, I eventually found my love for people and their stories. I specialise in birthdays, weddings, matric dances and graduation, capturing moments in a natural, story-telling style while delivering a warm, professional experience for every client.

Durban Harbour image consisting of boats and buildings just after sunset
A couple during a marriage registration held in Durban.
Landscape image of Hole in The Wall, located in Coffee Bay, Eastern Cape.
All smiles as the couple smile at each other during their white wedding ceremony.
All smiles as the couple smile at each other during their white wedding ceremony.
A woman poses for an image during a matric farewell photoshoot.
Traditional attire in a traditional wedding held in Durban.
A graduate smiles for a photo as she participates in a graduation photoshoot held in Durban.
The wedding couple participates in a white wedding photoshoot which took place in Durban.
Black and white landscape image taken at Mthatha Dam during sunset.
A woman wearing traditional attire during a Nelengu ceremony.

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I'm not interested in making beautiful pictures. I'm interested in making pictures that tell a story

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( Mava siko )
Cityscape image of Durban, South Beach.

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Let's turn your events into soulful portraits, windows into the past that you can look into, in the future.