About - Keets Productions

Hi, I’m Marcita “Keets” Maree

I started my journey as a freelance graphic designer in 2012, driven by a passion for visual storytelling.

Over the years, I expanded into photography, film, and animation, eventually specializing in capturing the energy of live performances.

I began creating Electronic Press Kits for musicians and collaborating with South African music magazines in 2014.

This helped shape my career as a full-time freelancer, combining my love for visual media and music.

Let’s create something amazing together!

Achievements & Recognition

2020 & 2021 – South African Metal Music AwardsJudge

I had the honor of joining the judging panel for the prestigious SAMMA awards, where I contributed my expertise as a live gig photographer, videographer, and passionate metal music enthusiast to recognize the best in South African metal music.

“Marcita has been a judge for the South African Metal Music Awards for 2 years in a row! Her experience as a live gig photographer and avid metal fan is invaluable!”

2025 – Wacken Metal Battle Sub-Saharan Africa Judge

This marks my third year as a judge for the Wacken Metal Battle Sub-Saharan Africa, and it’s been an incredible journey.

Each year, I’m inspired by the passion and talent of African metal bands, and it’s a privilege to help elevate their music and give them a platform to shine on the global stage.

Being part of this process has been incredibly rewarding, as I’ve witnessed firsthand the growth and impact of these artists as they connect with audiences worldwide.

It’s an honour to contribute to a platform that amplifies their voices and showcases the vibrant metal scene in Sub-Saharan Africa.

2023 – Wacken Metal Battle Sub-Saharan Africa Semi-Finals Judge

As a judge for this international metal battle, I was excited to discover new talent from Sub-Saharan Africa and experience the vibrant local metal scene. The performances blended diverse styles and cultural influences, showcasing raw passion and creativity. Metal here is more than a genre—it’s a unifying form of expression. It was an honor to witness talent with the potential to impact the global metal community.

“One of our favourite local content creators and metal enthusiasts, @keetsproductions is joining the judges panel this year!”

2019 – Wacken Metal Battle South Africa Judge

I had the incredible opportunity to serve as a judge for the Wacken Metal Battle South Africa, helping to evaluate and elevate South African metal bands and giving them a platform to shine on the global stage.

2017-2020 – Photo Books

Between 2017 and 2020, I released a series of coffee table books featuring my favorite shots from each year.

These books capture some of the best moments from both local and international tours, all while showcasing the raw energy of live performances.

Each photo is a snapshot of a special moment, highlighting my personal connection to the music scene and the unforgettable vibe of live shows.

And for those curious about the technical side, some of the images even include notes on camera settings, giving you a behind-the-scenes peek at how I captured the shot.

“Cape Town, South Africa: Marcita Maree, aka Keets Productions, is printing her second volume of picture books featuring South African and international metal bands and events. To our knowledge, what she’s doing is a first in the South African Metal space, so we took a closer look.” – Metal4Africa.com

2014 – Your LMG Contributors Guild

In 2014, I was really excited to win the first-ever LMG Contributors Guild Award.

The prize goes to the contributor with the most unique views each month, and my Sepultura photo review was chosen as the winner.

“Congratulations to Keets Productions AKA Marcita Maree, her photo review of Sepultura kicked ass!” – YourLMG

2014 – COPA Business Development Centre

“We are incredibly proud to highlight the achievements of our talented student, Marcita Maree, a COPA CPT student and freelance photographer.

Marcita embarked on her journey into band photography in March 2014, and just a few months later, in July 2014, she had the exciting opportunity to work with LMG.

This partnership led to her covering the Cape Town World Music Festival, and she went on to photograph prominent events such as Sepultura and RAMFest.

We are proud of Marcita’s success and excited to see her continue making a name for herself in the industry.