Tyrone Arthur

Award-winning photographer with more than 35 years of experience in press, news, sport, portrait, wildlife, historical and fine art photography. My work includes documenting significant moments in South African history, including Nelson Mandela, as well as creating museum-quality limited edition fine art prints. I am the founder of The Wildlife Archive, author, photo restoration specialist and visual storyteller, dedicated to preserving moments that matter through images that inform, inspire and endure.

Award-Winning Professional Photographer

1989 – Present

Award-winning professional photographer with more than 35 years of experience in press, news, sport, portrait, wildlife, historical and fine art photography. Creator of museum-quality limited edition prints, archival image collections and historical photographic works. Published author, photo restoration specialist and founder of The Wildlife Archive.

Estate / Complex Manager

2024 – 2025

Managed the day-to-day operations of an 80-unit residential complex, overseeing contractor management, maintenance planning, budgeting, security coordination, landscaping, resident relations and project management.

Press Photographer / Photojournalist

Business Day | Contributor to Sports Illustrated and the Associated Press (AP)

Covered breaking news, politics, business, sport, feature assignments and major public events, producing compelling visual stories under demanding deadlines. Runner-up, Best News Picture of the Year (1997), recognized for excellence in press photography.

South African Marines

Military Training

• Qualified Platoon Sergeant

• Qualified Coxswain (Naval Vessel Skipper)

• Leadership and Field Training