In the second half of last year, in August precisely, Sukurat reached out for us to photograph her 30th. birthday photos. This wasn’t my first time photographing her as i’ve been doing that from our days in school, and I also photographed her 25th and 28th birthday photos. But her reaching out again this time...
Visual storytelling doesn’t announce itself loudly. Its impact is often subtle at first; a pause, a longer look, and a feeling that something resonates even before it’s fully understood. Over time, those small moments of recognition begin to add up. When you invest in visual storytelling, the first thing that changes is clarity. Images stop...
Most people start looking for a photographer when something is already urgent. A wedding date is fixed.A campaign deadline is approaching.A profile needs updating or you have a speaking engagement around the corner.An event is around the corner. At that point, the question becomes availability, not alignment. It is very important to note that meaningful...
When there is time, there is space to understand. And it’s not just understanding what needs to be photographed, but why that thing needs or should be photographed. Time is one of the most overlooked elements in photography. It’s easy to focus on what feels more visible – the camera, the lighting, the location, the...
They are the three pillars on which every decision I make are moulded on — often more than the subject itself. Before I think about composition or technique, I pay attention to three things: light, mood and story. Photography, for me, isn’t about imposing a look. It’s about responding to what’s already present and guiding...
Tobiloba and I met for the first time at Shiloh in 2020. Although we didn’t talk much, it was a very brief introduction. The following year, I became more frequent at the Social Media Unit office, where Tobiloba served, because my sister, Konyinsola, is a member of the unit, and I would go there to...
Most people think of headshots as something you can just “get done”. Something quick and something urgent. But in reality, your headshot is often the first conversation you have with an opportunity you haven’t met yet. On LinkedIn, your website, a pitch deck, or a speaking profile, your image speaks before you do. It communicates...