WELCOME TO MY FEATURE PAGE: A QUICK LOOK AT RECENT WORK and INTRODUCTION links OF FAVOURITE STORIES.

"CELESTE LIGHTS! SHE IS KNOWN (and happiest) WHEN PROVIDING STILLS ALONGSIDE TVC SETS. SHE CAPTURES, DIRECT, STYLE & PRODUCE all CONTENT: CAMPAIGNS, ADVERTISING, EDITORIALS, FOOD etc. See more here. She shoots and lights any style according to brief.


NEW WORK: DUBAI HOLDING


"The power within" : Another @HIPAAE shortlist

In this vibrant, light-filled image, we see the pure embodiment of childhood power — the kind that springs from imagination, confidence, and unshakable belief. 

A young boy stands boldly in a playful superhero costume, complete with a striped crown, blue mask, and a flowing cape that catches the light just right. His posture is proud, his little smirk, eye expression and his presence: commands the room — not through strength, but through fearless creativity. 

He doesn't just dream of his super powers, he beliefs he already has them! And that within itself is a superpower and the key to success!

The image is more than a playful dress-up of a super hero. It’s a declaration: Power comes in many different forms! Power isn’t always physically seen, it’s felt in not only the fearless imagination but the belief that it's already achieved. It's a tribute to the inner power of every child, thus highlighting a deeper truth: Before strength comes vision. Before leadership comes imagination. And before greatness real power begins with self-belief; that quiet confidence that say: “I can.” "I already am."


Note from the photographer: I proudly directed my model and lit the subject and surroundings with all the knowledge and experience I have gained in my photography path.(in a time pressured environment!) For me this images is a combination of all my talents. 

The strength of the image convince us that this boy WILL achieve his goals! All the aspects that makes a story telling image, works!



RainbowMilk full content Campaign with Huruz studi0


Lifestyle and product content




LAUNCH OF THE NEW HUAWEI GT 4

Client- HUAWEI @huaweiarabia

Model & Influencers- @Rozzah @Ossy Marwa


FULL MARKETING CAMPAIGN

Stills on set: click to see the video !!! so good!


NEW WORK: SHEIN FOR DUBAI


GILLETTE SOUTH AFRICA 2026 STILLS CAMPAIGN

FULL RETOUCH BRIEF HERE

with the amazing @Lehlohonolo and @Jonnybarberjoel and real life little daughter as cast



STILLS ON SET FOR LG


MARKETING CAMPAIGN FOR @NETFLIXMENA WITH PRESENTERS: Elham Ali and Khaled Saqer


Client- @qnbgroup 

Agency- Pitch Sports

Prod House- @stink_paris 

Directors- @theyouth_company 

Servicing PH- @thetalkies Dubai

Stills photographer- Celeste van Rooyen photography



HONDA : CAR CAMPAIGN



Project: Full Advertising Stills on set Campaign OOH & online


Client- @lambwestonarabia 


Agency - C2 Communications


Prod House - Electric Lime Films


AD - George Tumbler


Stills photographer & Post Production - Celeste van Rooyen photography


The Kite Beach shoot : BBDO

Advertising Campaign

see all the images

THE DUBAI SAFARI PARK SELFIE CAMPAIGN IS OUT!

"KIDS AND ANIMALS"... they say! - BUT WHAT FABULOUS CAST!



FOOD LIFESTYLE STILLS ON SET


Client- Almarai | ALYOUM

Agency- Wunderman

Prod House- Big Kahuna

see full story here!

"Now officially an AI Artist aka AI Illustrator"

—get in touch for the midjourney | ChatGpt work - only available on pdf : /IMAGINE...


KIDS FASHION CAMPAIGN FULL:

"READY, SET, SUMMER!"


STILLS ON TVC SET - BILLBOARD, SOCIAL MEDIA AND PRINT

CLIENT: MAX FASHION @MAXFASHIONMENA

see full story here!


STILLS ON SET


Dubai Adventures for the Indonesian Tourism Market with @marshatimothy and @visitdubai - see the video

BAB AL SHAMS

THE VIEW THE PALM

"newsflash!
Celeste is now also pretty epic with on set design & styling/art direction!"

—pls ask for the pdf of latest on set styling/props magic

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HAYYAK CAMPAIGN '21


ADVERTISING PHOTOGRAPHY & DIRECTING

CLIENT: @OMANTEL

AGENCY: @PRODIGIOUS

FULL ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN HERE

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DRONE FOOTAGE AVAILABLE - for that additonal angle!

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DOVE CAMPAIGN

STILLS ON SET FOR DOVE MIDDLE EAST AND PHILLIPPINES CAMPAIGN - WORKING WITH THIS BRAND'S MOTTO: EXPERT DIRECTING NATURAL WOMEN TO FEEL COMFORTABLE IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA

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STILLS CAMPAIGN DOVE PHILIPPINES & MIDDLE EAST 2019

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ADIDAS "IM POSSIBLE CAMPAIGN 2022"


POST PRODUCTION ONLY

DIGITAL BILLBOARD SHOT - IPHONE 13

@ADIDASDXB - WINNER OF VARIOUS CANNES LION AWARDS


AERIUS STILLS


ON SET STILLS: ADVERTISING - RUSSIA



STILLS ON SET


AGENCY: FILMS

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CINEMAGRAPHS

BEAUTIFULLY DIRECTED AND PHOTOGRAPHED CINEMAGRAPHS ADVERTISING LUXURY ACCESSORIES AND MAKING YOU FEEL


STOP MOTION

RECENT STOP MOTION FOR A LUXURY ACCESSORY BRAND - SHOT AND DIRECTED BY CELESTE VAN ROOYEN PHOTOGRAPHY - IPA Honourable award 2019


WITH A TOUCH OF FASHION STYLING AND CAREFULLY PLANNED LOCATIONS LUXURY MEMORIES AT IT'S BEST

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TEACHING PHOTOGRAPHY

MY ONE on ONE PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE WAY YOU LEARN AND FIT YOUR NEEDS - ITS A WINNER. I COVER ONLINE COURSES, LIGHT, BEGINNER CLASSES, EDITING and FILL IN ALL THOSE GAPS OF A SELF TOUGHT PHOTOGRAPHER.

-more info and testimonials from my lovely students on the blog-

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