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...
There is a quiet cost to cheap photos that often doesn’t show up immediately. At first, everything seems fine; the images are delivered. They’re sharp enough. They exist. But over time, something starts to feel off: “the photos don’t quite represent you”. “they don’t say what you thought they would”. “they don’t age well”. And...
A few days ago, I saw a post on BigH’s Instagram story where he shared a picture from another photographer and was saying something along the line of “why you need to hire a good photographer” and how the photographer picked the right backdrop colour and how his/her choice of lighting made the subject, the...
Every love story starts with Boy meets girl, but this story started a little differently. Grab a popcorn and pass the tray, chilled zobo on its way. Favour: Sometime in 2019, an uncle-friend of mine had taken interest in how well I articulate and share things in written form via my WhatsApp status, so he...
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...
What Working With Me FEELS Like From Start to Finish Hiring a photographer is not just about the images you receive, it’s about the experience that builds up through the process. From the very beginning, my approach is centred on clarity done with intention and ease. I believe that when people feel understood and comfortable,...