Close-up of two people with their arms around each other, one in a white shirt and the other in a blue shirt, conveying closeness and support.

Saudade Studio is a creative partner for brands who care deeply about what they’re building, and how it feels.


Based between Cape Town and Aotearoa, New Zealand, we offer branding, photography, and content that’s considered, emotionally grounded, and built to last.

Our approach is steeped in understanding. Whether through a Brand Essence Session - a slower space to get clear on what truly drives you, beneath the noise and the trends or through more tailored support, we shape identity, imagery, and language that reflect something steadier. Work that holds. Work that connects.

Starting something new, or returning to what matters? Saudade Studio is here to help bring it into focus.

People sitting on chairs by a pond in front of a historic building with trees in the background during late afternoon or early evening.
A view from a boat showing green water, a shoreline, and a lush forested hillside in the background.
A woman with braided hair smiling with her eyes closed, lying on her back in a field of tall grass and purple flowers during sunset.
A collection of personal grooming and jewelry items arranged on a dark surface, including a green Dulesé deodorant, a black Dulesé box, a glass perfume bottle, a small container of lipstick, a pair of pearl earrings, a silver spoon-shaped accessory,
A woman with wavy brown hair is standing by a body of water, wearing a black bikini top with mushroom embroidery, gold hoop earrings, and a necklace with a pearl pendant.
Close-up of a person's face and shoulder covered in a dark, shiny, reflective material.
A blurry image of multiple people standing in a dimly lit room, with a visible emergency exit sign on the wall.
A young woman with dark hair and light makeup wearing a red dress outdoors
A black and white close-up portrait of a woman with braided hair, wearing a ruffled blouse and hoop earrings, outdoors with trees in the background.