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Greetings great artistic & creative citizens of the earth. We’re working on a photography Magazine (Picture This) that will be launched in mid-July and I thought it wise to let you in on the secret. A segment of the magazine … Continue reading
The following conversation was between a couple whose wedding we recently covered. The groom came very late to church and the bride was in tears thinking he won’t show up. The conversational exchange was written on a paper that I … Continue reading
Twas lunch time at eloPhotos Academy on Saturday April 28, 2012. I asked my colleague to help get lunch at Mr Biggs (Lateef Jakande Rd, Agidingbi) for the students in the class. She returned 30 minutes later with a few … Continue reading
In this course, your children will learn how to: * develop technical proficiency with a compact camera * create impact with photography * compose pictures * develop a photography “style” * effectively tell a story with photography * effectively photograph … Continue reading
Now picture this. Imagine you get a call from a potential client who wants to book you for her wedding photography. You billed her (on the phone) $2000 and told her she was required to make a “deposit” of $500 … Continue reading
Going down memory lane, I am reminded of an encounter with a photographer 5 years ago. In his early fifties, I met him at a print lab. He was complaining & murmuring about how his client was yet to pay … Continue reading
At eloPhotos Academy, our ultimate goal is to raise world-class photographers. We do this through a series of workshops, trainings, and internship programs. You can visit out youtube channel (www.youtube.com/elophotos) to watch videos on a few photography topics. Contact us … Continue reading
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Beautiful, warm, adventurous, intelligent, ambitious, beautiful….just a few words that describe each of the 3 ladies that constituted Set 9 of Basic Course in Photography. I was so impressed with their performance that I went out of my way to … Continue reading
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It happened on March 10, 2012. The job that inspired “A good reason to give an 80% discount” was finally happening. It was a family fun fair gathering of parents, teachers & students. At about 12:55pm, the MC (who coincidentally … Continue reading
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So it happened that my wife was invited for a breakfast interview by some producers at Kingdom Africa. They interview successful entrepreneurs that are role-models in the society. She’s the chief creative artist (CCA) at www.elomakeup.com. They asked her to … Continue reading
So I found myself at a high profile school a few days back and discovered that there are still many interesting personalities I am yet to meet on this planet. I would eventually meet one of them that faithful morning. … Continue reading
I was born in St. Nicholas Hospital on the 31st of October 1978. Apparently my dad had just passed d final stage of his ACCA certification (after attempting it 5 different times), my mum just got promoted to Supervisor level … Continue reading
It happened at the wedding we covered last saturday (November 19, 2011). Like most of the jobs we get, this was a “referral”. We came highly recommended by a client that we covered her wedding 4 yrs ago. The client had … Continue reading
Fuel subsidy removal, occupy Nigeria, coalition against fuel subsidy removal, how to download fuel, fuel price increase, Goodluck Jonathan, Most Cursed President……… just a few of the recent top google searches that brings up results that are associated with the … Continue reading
Picture This Great day! And welcome to another wonderful episode of Picture This, your guide to photography. Once again, I’m Seun Akisanmi, and I’m going to be taking you through what we have for you today. We started on a … Continue reading
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I met Leke 5 years ago while doing a corporate shoot for the organization he was working with then. “Intelligent” & “friendly” are two words i would use to describe him. Within 2 days of meeting him, he recommended us … Continue reading
I’ve had a few photographers ask me for a copy of the contract/agreement we give couples to sign before we cover their celebration. I decided to put it up here knowing it might help to “enlighten” potential clients also. You’re … Continue reading
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It all began at 8:45am, February 7, 2012. After dropping my daughter in school, I headed to the Swift Networks office at Alausa shopping mall. My goal was to upload another episode of our youtube photography show (PICTURE THIS) to … Continue reading
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We met with Kelechi on Valentine Day’s eve and had a heart-to-heart talk. He just concluded a photo session with Jay Martins and was eager to share with us about his journey so far in photography. The following is the … Continue reading
“WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THESE PICTURES?“ I’ve had quite a number of photographers who have recently sent me some of their works. They want to know what I think of their pictures. Most importantly, they want to know what … Continue reading
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It all began on January 31st, 2012. I tweeted that I felt like giving someone a photo session. She was the first the respond with a good reason. I sent her an email with my conditions “…there’s a good chance … Continue reading
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It all began on February 19, 2012 at about 12:06pm. After attending church service, I was on my way home with my superstar supermodel daughter on my shoulders. And then suddenly, like a sexy wife waiting patiently on a rose-petalled … Continue reading
So I got a call from one of my dad’s friends. She was calling to make inquiries on how much we would charge her for covering her sister’s forthcoming wedding. I explained to her that our packages start from $2000 … Continue reading
PLEASE LET ME TELL THE WORLD NOW. (2ND WEEK OF MAY, 2012) Tick, tick, and tick like the hand of the clock the days of the week rolled by. Its a week that gave my brain quite some work to … Continue reading
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Decided to do a shoot that depicted that verse in the bible. 2 Corinthians 6:14. Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? And what communion hath light with darkness? ———————————– Plan to … Continue reading
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Am excited about this project. Many entrepreneurs would rather GIVE when they get BIG enough. I encourage my clients to GIVE so they can get BIG enough! “FACE IT!” is a CREATIVE CAMPAIGN against SICKLE CELL. We’ll be needing the … Continue reading
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I met him on a sunny afternoon on March 10, the day Wiz Kid made me cry. Although his composure didn’t look like one that could afford our services, I had developed a mindset of not judging a book by … Continue reading
In the multitude of counsel, there is safety. Remember that nursery rhyme we all sang as children: Twinkle Twinkle little star/how i wonder where u are/(pls dont give me that eye, you were once in kindergaten, and I put it to you-YOU SANG THAT … Continue reading
So your wife’s(or babe) birthday is coming up and you’re short of ideas on how to surprise her….here’s where I come in. Follow the suggestion in this writeup and you’re ALMOST guaranteed (hey, I can only give a 99% guaranty) … Continue reading
Regarding my last write up on the fiancée that was requesting a refund of money deposited, please understand that it actually didn’t happen to me: it was just a scenario I played in my mind. The real scenario that happened to … Continue reading
“Great photographer, Mentor, Entrepreneur, Father and always open to nu ideas & looking for how to help people.” Those are the words this gentleman describes himself with on his twitter handle (@olusegunyemi). His name is Olusegun Ogunyemi and he celebrated … Continue reading
Its quite amazing how dreams come true so soon. Exactly six months ago, I had prayed and panted (just like the deer pants for water) to be under the tutelage of a personality I met and highly respect. Since my … Continue reading
My 9 months apprenticeship recently ended at eloPhotos and the following are a few of the important lessons I’ve learnt. 1- GATHER THE WASTE- It was funny sometime ago when Mr Seun Akisanmi told me to keep some paper that … Continue reading
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On our way to covering an event, I saw a troop of people with protest banners but i didn’t know who they were until the bus I was in got closer to them. I saw one of the banner with … Continue reading
A couple of years ago, probably in my most assuming and uninformed manner, I did not expect taking on the standards of running photography business to be any more challenging or thoroughly tasking than anything I had already tried my … Continue reading
Come learn what it takes to run a successful photography business. Date: wednesday April 4, 2012 Time: 8am – 12pm Venue: elophotos studios office 12b fagba crescent, off acme rd, agidingbi, ikeja Fee: N500 Facilitator: Seun Akisanmi Send an SMS … Continue reading
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So I was going on a stroll the other day with my 3.75 year old daughter when I suddenly realized that my neighborhood was filled with interesting & subtle advertisements people almost never notice. I was especially drawn to one … Continue reading
Dear fan, Thanks for writing us to let us know how our watermark is distracting you from appreciating the beauty of our pictures. You also noted that our logo was too big and adds to the confusion. For this grave … Continue reading
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Transcript of the interview with Olamide Bakare of Alore Photography How did you get into photography? My name is Olamide Bakare, a graduate of computer science, Lagos State University. I am a photographer and also a web-designer. I love creativity. … Continue reading
