After being retrenched from a company that he worked for as a panel beater for many years, he had to find ways of sustaining himself.

Photography was the natural way to do it as he had done it for many years as a hobby while he was employed full-time.

In 2015 he officially started his photography and videography company called Photoflurry Productions.

“The two most important things that I love after God, are photography and my wife, Flurry.

That is why I named my company Photoflurry Productions.

“We render services for various occasions including weddings, graduations, funerals and parties,” he explained.

He told the Herald that he was inspired by his cousin Peter from Modjadji.

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“My mentor in this industry is Lionel Langa from Phalaborwa.

“I look up to him as he has been in this field for years and has contributed to my knowledge of the profession.

“I also have two photo studios where he does private photo shoots,” he added.

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Sekhwela’s business was also hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic and he had to readjust in order to stay alive.

He said he was forced to reduce the prices of shoots, especially during level 5 and 4 in order to provide for his family.

However, he eventually came up with creative ways of attracting his clients.

“We started introducing YouTube streaming, especially for funerals and other events.

“However things finally turned around after restrictions were lifted and we have recovered,” he explained.

He recently covered the funeral of the late Kgoshi Makatikele Andries Malatji in May.

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