Zizo Manona 
Experiences We Offer
Zizo’s experiences invite you to see the world around you differently and discover the stories hiding in everyday life. Drawing on her work as a documentary photographer and visual artist, she helps photographers develop their eye, strengthen their visual storytelling, and photograph people and places with greater intention. Her approach combines creative guidance, practical insight, and personal feedback to help you explore your own perspective and develop a photographic voice that feels distinctly yours.
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Zizo Manona
Bio
Zizo Bongekile Manona, is a South African documentary photographer and visual artist born in Willowvale, Eastern Cape, creates art across multiple disciplines, including documentary photography, graphic design, digital vector art, and illustration, reflecting her multifaceted approach to visual expression.In addition to showcasing her work at events such as Sneaker Exchange, venues and gallery spaces such as Artscape, 6 Spin, and AVA, Zizo has also actively participated in a Design Hackathon. Furthermore, her achievements include being selected for the Chivas and Laduma Ngxokolo Business Talks, as well as being included in the Design Indaba Design Directory, and project commissions with the likes of Baz-Art, VcA and her work with Inkcubeko Nezobugcisa.
Zizo's has a passion for contributing to the South African Cultural and Creative Industries, Civil Society, and Business and Entrepreneurship sectors. Zizo is characterised by her creativity, resourcefulness, and insatiable curiosity to name but a few. Her future goals are deeply rooted in her desire to continue growing and making a meaningful impact in these vital areas of society.
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Certifications
Photography Basics & Beyond — University of Michigan (Coursera)
Photoshop Essentials for Photographers
CreativeLive — Lightroom CC & Photoshop for Photographers
ORMS · Introduction to Photography
Languages
- English
- Xhosa
- Afrikaans
Fun Fact
I am an avid reader.
Favorite Quote
"Don't forget God when you get what you prayed for" - Unknown
Favorite Book
7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Stephen Covey
Bucket List
Climb Mount Kilimanjaro.
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