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Andile ⚫️ From the series ‘It Was Never Meant to Be Easy’ (2024). The Broke Boys Project (Cape Town, 2017 - present) is an ongoing collaboration between Dutch photographer Nick van Tiem and the Broke Boys collective. The project follows the boys during their attempt to realise their dream of building a community of like-minded peers, their climb on a steep social ladder, and their quest as they face the responsibilities of leading the next generation into a brighter future. Published in ZEIT Magazine @zeitmagazin Darkroom prints by @aaplabpetersvenson 🖨️ Post-production by @michaelfrahm.postproduction 🎨

Sindiso. @insertcoinz From the series ‘It Was Never Meant to Be Easy’ (2024). The Broke Boys Project (Cape Town, 2017 - present) is an ongoing collaboration between Dutch photographer Nick van Tiem and the Broke Boys collective. The project follows the boys during their attempt to realise their dream of building a community of like-minded peers, their climb on a steep social ladder, and their quest as they face the responsibilities of leading the next generation into a brighter future. Published in ZEIT Magazine @zeitmagazin Darkroom prints by @aaplabpetersvenson 🖨️ Post-production by @michaelfrahm.postproduction 🎨

We’re shaking up @hennessy #MadeForMore

Double denim with the boys 👖👖 From the series ‘It Was Never Meant to Be Easy’ (2024). The Broke Boys Project (Cape Town, 2017 - present) is an ongoing collaboration between Dutch photographer Nick van Tiem and the Broke Boys collective. The project follows the boys during their attempt to realise their dream of building a community of like-minded peers, their climb on a steep social ladder, and their quest as they face the responsibilities of leading the next generation into a brighter future. Published in ZEIT Magazine @zeitmagazin Special thanks to @norahollstein & @lindatutmann Much love to the Broke Boys community for their continued trust in me to document their journey. @originalkaapstaadpantsula @internationalpantsula_ @insertcoinz @simbongile_bino @cole.lukhele @iamslolo @roscosteazy Darkroom prints by @aaplabpetersvenson 🖨️ Post-production by @michaelfrahm.postproduction 🎨 A special thanks to @carlmeer, who hosted, assisted, and creatively pushed me while shooting this project. 💛

Rosco casually taking a bath 🛁 From the series ‘It Was Never Meant to Be Easy’ (2024). The Broke Boys Project (Cape Town, 2017 - present) is an ongoing collaboration between Dutch photographer Nick van Tiem and the Broke Boys collective. The project follows the boys during their attempt to realise their dream of building a community of like-minded peers, their climb on a steep social ladder, and their quest as they face the responsibilities of leading the next generation into a brighter future. Published in ZEIT Magazine @zeitmagazin Special thanks to @norahollstein & @lindatutmann Much love to the Broke Boys community for their continued trust in me to document their journey. @originalkaapstaadpantsula @internationalpantsula_ @insertcoinz @simbongile_bino @cole.lukhele @iamslolo @roscosteazy Darkroom prints by @aaplabpetersvenson 🖨️ Post-production by @michaelfrahm.postproduction 🎨 A special thanks to @carlmeer, who hosted, assisted, and creatively pushed me while shooting this project. 💛

Sindiso’s Sunflowers 🌻 From the series ‘It Was Never Meant to Be Easy’ (2024). The Broke Boys Project (Cape Town, 2017 - present) is an ongoing collaboration between Dutch photographer Nick van Tiem and the Broke Boys collective. The project follows the boys during their attempt to realise their dream of building a community of like-minded peers, their climb on a steep social ladder, and their quest as they face the responsibilities of leading the next generation into a brighter future. Published in ZEIT Magazine @zeitmagazin Special thanks to @norahollstein & @lindatutmann Much love to the Broke Boys community for their continued trust in me to document their journey. @originalkaapstaadpantsula @internationalpantsula_ @insertcoinz @simbongile_bino @cole.lukhele @iamslolo @roscosteazy Darkroom prints by @aaplabpetersvenson 🖨️ Post-production by @michaelfrahm.postproduction 🎨 A special thanks to @carlmeer, who hosted, assisted, and creatively pushed me while shooting this project. 💛

The Broke Apostles 🤲🏿 From the series ‘It Was Never Meant to Be Easy’ (2024). The Broke Boys Project (Cape Town, 2017 - present) is an ongoing collaboration between Dutch photographer Nick van Tiem and the Broke Boys collective. The project follows the boys during their attempt to realise their dream of building a community of like-minded peers, their climb on a steep social ladder, and their quest as they face the responsibilities of leading the next generation into a brighter future. Published in ZEIT Magazine @zeitmagazin Special thanks to @norahollstein & @lindatutmann Much love to the Broke Boys community for their continued trust in me to document their journey. @originalkaapstaadpantsula @internationalpantsula_ @insertcoinz @simbongile_bino @cole.lukhele @iamslolo @roscosteazy Darkroom prints by @aaplabpetersvenson 🖨️ Post-production by @michaelfrahm.postproduction 🎨 A special thanks to @carlmeer, who hosted, assisted, and creatively pushed me while shooting this project. 💛

The kings of Cape Town 👑. From the series ‘It Was Never Meant to Be Easy’ (2024). The Broke Boys Project (Cape Town, 2017 - present) is an ongoing collaboration between Dutch photographer Nick van Tiem and the Broke Boys collective. The project follows the boys during their attempt to realise their dream of building a community of like-minded peers, their climb on a steep social ladder, and their quest as they face the responsibilities of leading the next generation into a brighter future. Published in ZEIT Magazine @zeitmagazin Special thanks to @norahollstein & @lindatutmann Much love to the Broke Boys community for their continued trust in me to document their journey. @originalkaapstaadpantsula @internationalpantsula_ @insertcoinz @simbongile_bino @cole.lukhele @iamslolo @roscosteazy Darkroom prints by @aaplabpetersvenson 🖨️ Post-production by @michaelfrahm.postproduction 🎨 A special thanks to @carlmeer, who hosted, assisted, and creatively pushed me while shooting this project. 💛

Slo, Mzwandile, and Andile opening the trunk of the BMW. 🏎️ & Andile enjoying the last rays of sun in the Broke Boys kitchen. ☀️ From the series ‘It Was Never Meant to Be Easy’ (2024). I’m beyond excited to announce my nomination with these two images for the Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize, held this November at the @nationalportraitgallery 📷. Just a small preview for now, as the full Broke Boys series will be released this September. The Broke Boys Project (Cape Town, 2017 - present) is an ongoing collaboration between Dutch photographer Nick van Tiem and the Broke Boys collective. The project follows the boys during their attempt to realise their dream of building a community of like-minded peers, their climb on a steep social ladder, and their quest as they face the responsibilities of leading the next generation into a brighter future. Much love to the Broke Boys community for their continued trust in me to document their journey. @originalkaapstaadpantsula @internationalpantsula_ @insertcoinz @simbongile_bino @cole.lukhele @iamslolo @roscosteazy Darkroom prints by @aaplabpetersvenson 🖨️ Post-production by @michaelfrahm.postproduction 🎨 A special thanks to @carlmeer, who hosted, assisted, and creatively pushed me while shooting this project. 💛

Have you seen these around Amsterdam already? 💿 🪩 Photographer: Nick van Tiem @nickvantiem Art director: Suze Kuit @suzekuit Goldband @goldbandnl goldbandnl Creative Direction Goldband: Luka Kueter @luka.f.k Project Management Goldband: Brenda Narvaez @brendayemina Artist Management Goldband: Luka Kueter & Dominique van Rhee @unisex.management Production company: Wolfstreet @wolfstreetagency Producer: Tess Wijker @tesswijker Producer: Maaike Raat @maaikesofie_raat Production manager: Floortje Sprenkels @floortjesprenkels Movement director: Pascal Johnson @pascaljohnson Digi operator: Lukas Kwiatek @ lukaskwiatek Gaffer: Hyung Balkema @ hyungbalkema Stylist: Nikki Vekemans @nikkivekemans Stylist/Art assistant: Knud Otten @knuddd MUAH: Alexander van der Heijde @alexandervdheide MUAH assistant: Ira Hutter @ira.h_ MUAH assistant: Lara Scheepers @larascheepers MUAH assistant: Kris van Laerhoven @krisvanlaerhoven Catering crew: Gouden Gieter @goudengietercatering Catering extras: Lunch Idee @lunchidee Studio & light: Allard Studios Amsterdam @allardstudios Equipment: Equipme @equipme.amsterdam/ Maloney @maloneyamsterdam Post-production Michael & Par @imposters.studio

Andile, Michaelyn, Jurgen and Kata for @aceandtate 🌞 Very special seeing these images all over Europe. I’m ready for summer (if it will ever start) 🫣. See you out there! — Photographer: Nick van Tiem / @nickvantiem Photo Assistant: Carl van der Linde / @carlmeer Sr. Photography Producer: Charlotte Brugman / @charlottebrugman Production Assistant: Willemieke Kars / @willemiekekars
 Hair and Make Up Artist: Candice Kuit/ @themakeupcompanyy Security: Philimon Client: Ace & Tate / @aceandtate
Art Director: Alan Ankerstjerne / @alanankerstjerne Copywriter: Annabel van Eijk / @annieisokaay Creative Producer: Hetty Flude / @hettyflude
 Marketing Manager: Charlotte Schoots / @charlotteschoots Senior Product & Sustainability Designer: Torunn Gullaksen / @torunngullaksen Colour and retouch: imposters studio / @michaelfrahm.postproduction / @imposters.studio Grade moving clips: imposters studio / @par.alster / @imposters.studio Talents: Andile: @originalkaapstaadpantsula Michaelyn: @nyleahcim Kata: @katarinastaines Jurgen: @j.k_basson

Album artwork for @goldbandnl 📀 Thank you @suzekuit for being my creative partner on this one. We never miss. 🎯 A massive s/o to @wolfstreetagency for squeezing every inch out of our available budget. Floortje, Tess, Maaike - you are legends. Thank you Par and Michael from @imposters.studio for bringing this one to life even more in the final stages. ✍️ Thanks to Alexander on hmu, Nikki on styling, Lukas/Huyong on the technical side, Pascal on movement and all of the extra’s who showed up and danced like their lives depended on it. 🕺💃 And last but not least; thank you Luka, Brenda and the Goldband boys for your trust in us to make something magical, once again. 🥇 Full credits in the comments. ⏭️