Hi! I’m henri Olivier,

Director of Photography & Colorist

I’m a DoP and independent colorist based in EC South Africa, drawn to story-driven work that’s emotive, textured, and human. I love shaping light, tone, and color to create images that feel alive. sometimes IT’S moody, sometimes melancholy, BUT always intentional.

I COMPLETED MY BACHELORS OF ARTS IN Photography and Art Direction (2017) at Stellenbosch Academy OF DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY, and soon after founded my freelance creative operation, Iron Glacier Creative. What began in stills naturally evolved into motion work, blending composition, rhythm, and atmosphere. Over the past eight years, I’ve operated mostly solo, handling everything from pre-production to shooting, aerials, and EXTENSIVE post PRODUCTION, which has made me versatile across commercial, documentary, and music video projects. IN THE POST PRODUCTION WORLD, I have worked with brands & COMPANIES like CORONA STUDIOS, VICE, TRACKSMITH, ONE&ONLY RESORTS & VARIOUS GLOBAL LUXURY FASHION BRANDS SUCH AS Polène (FRA), SIMPLICITY/OPUS (GER), FALCONERI (ITA) TO NAME A FEW.

I work across high-end post production and intimate, moody storytelling, bringing the same focus and care to both.

I’m currently represented as a colorist, NON-EXCLUSIVELY, by FORMPOST.GLOBAL, and open to freelance or short-term DOP & COLORIST projects with production companies, agencies, and outdoor brands that value bold visuals and authentic stories.

Black and white photo of a man leaning on a car dashboard, looking at camera equipment mounted outside the car, wearing a cap and glasses.

Highlights

I work across a variety of projects, from commercial and documentary to narrative and music videos, always bringing a consistent focus on mood and visual storytelling

  • Solo shooting in remote terrain

  • Experienced in operating a drone for a shoot, but I am yet to get my official license.

  • Camera + lighting for natural & stylized looks

  • DaVinci Resolve color grading

  • Tight turnarounds, client collaboration

  • Comfortable working with minimal crew

From lens to finish, crafting images with intent.

A person looking through a wire cage or fence, with a serious expression, in a dimly lit setting.
Person wearing a striped beanie and patterned scarf covering most of their face, with only their eyes visible, against a pale sky background.

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Post Production

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Independent Colorist

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Director of Photography

〰️ Post Production 〰️ Independent Colorist 〰️ Director of Photography

open to freelance or short-term

I’m currently open to freelance or short-term relocation work with production companies, agencies, and outdoor brands that believe in bold visuals and real stories.

Get in touch

South Africa
based creative.