Find us on Google+ 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 to watch videos on a few photography … Continue reading
Category Archives: Training
5 Reasons to Learn Photography at eloPhotos Academy
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Find us on Google+ 1) We’ve helped to build the foundation of more professional photographers in the last four years than any other training academy. Just ask the following outfits for confirmation: La Royal Photography, Red 19 Photography, 4labi 4tos, … Continue reading
FINALLY OUT: PICTURE THIS Magazine
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“Where Can I Get A Copy of the Magazine?” Good question. Here’s a list of agents you can get a copy of Nigeria’s first photography magazine Continue reading
Photography Courses at eloPhotos Academy
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Find us on Google+ Module 1: Introduction to Digital Photography Gain control and confidence in your digital photography – with a strong emphasis on exposure. This course is designed to help you appreciate the different functions, controls and options in … Continue reading
The Wedding Kelechi Amadi-Obi offered to cover for $600
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Find us on Google+ So while discussing with a photographer colleague the other day, I asked him how much he enjoyed covering Celebrity X’s wedding. He laughed it off and went ahead to give a break down of the deal. … Continue reading
Dear Photographer, my fiancé is dead… Pls refund my deposit
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Find us on Google+ 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 … Continue reading
A Photographer’s Computer
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So I just got a Hp laptop for our office. We needed a fast processing system that could help with the video editing we’ve been doing. Up until now, we’ve been using a colleague’s system whose specifications could handle hd … Continue reading
Photographer of the week: Dipo Odetoyinbo
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Transcript of the interview session with renowned Photographer, Dipo Odetoyinbo (Black Child Photography) When did you KNOW you wanted to become a Photographer? My journey into photography has been a love affair. I have always been artistically inclined. I’ve been … Continue reading
5 things you probably did not know about Kelechi Amadi-Obi
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So I was able to finally get another meeting with Kelechi for an interview session. We chatted for about 65minutes and I discovered more of his interesting personality & lifestyle. The following are discoveries that you probably never knew about … Continue reading
The Dangers of Seeking Approval from Peers & Mentors
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“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
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE WEEK 5: Kelechi Amadi-Obi (TRANSCRIPT)
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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
Photographer of the week 4: Olalekan Okeowo, MADE PHOTOGRAPHY (TRANSCRIPT)
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Hi there! I’m here to share a brief story about me and how I got into photography. I got into photography as a hobbyist. I love to appreciate the beautiful things in my environment and anything that amuses me and … Continue reading
Sample Contract for Event/Wedding Photography
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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
Sample Wedding & Portrait Price List/Packages
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Attached is a copy of the OLD list of different packages we offer wedding and portrait clients. It is very crucial for a professional photographer to have a STANDARD price list and not just randomly give five different clients different … Continue reading
Basic Course in Photography (January 2012 – April 2012)
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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 van visit out youtube channel (www.youtube.com/elophotos) to watch videos on a few photography topics. Contact us … Continue reading
PICTURE THIS: Episode 8. CLIENT SATISFACTION VS. PERSONAL SATISFACTION
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Today our discussion has to do with something every photographer needs to address and the sooner the better – Client satisfaction or personal satisfaction, which do you value most? Do you prefer that your client be more satisfied with your … Continue reading
A photo session in the middle of the road
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It happened yesterday night. While shooting the video for an episode of PICTURE THIS, we were interrupted by a series of car horns by the traffic near my office. It then occurred to me how lovely it would be to … Continue reading
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE WEEK 3: AISHA AUGIE-KUTA
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My name is Aisha Augie-Kuta, a photographer, based in Abuja where I run AAK studios. I am from Kebbi state, married with three children. I do documentary style photography, lifestyle, fashion [and] aerial [photography]. I know that’s a lot but … Continue reading
Have You Photographed Any Popular Person?
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That was the question asked by one of the children I teach in church. Some were a little repulsed to hear that I am a photographer. Most of them want to become doctors, lawyers and engineers. Photography, to them, fell … Continue reading
PICTURE THIS (Episode 7): The Importance of Insuring Your Equipment
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In this episode, Seun Akisanmi shares his experience during one of the days of the protest in Ojota, Lagos. He stresses the importance of insuring your photography equipment. Today I will be sharing my experience on one of the days of … Continue reading
Picture This (Episode 6): Working with a Professional Photographer & Photographer of the Week
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Today’s episode is dedicated to all the new photographers that have decided one way or the other to be an intern or assistant to a present photographer they respect. There are some rules I feel we all need to be … Continue reading
The Return of the Olympus E3
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WOW. It has been exactly 3 years since I worked with my then-best friend, Olympus E3. So it happened that when I was finally reunited with my love, we slept together on the same bed for a good 10 hours. … Continue reading
Day 4 Photos: Fuel Subsidy Protest @ Ojota Continues
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The sage continues. The crowd today was the largest ever. People came prepared with mats and lunch packs. It was also a reunion ground for many that were in attendance: old school mates, etc. for daily photography-related tips and articles, … Continue reading
DAY 3 Photos: Fuel Subsidy Protest Continues
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Celebrities that graced today’s protest were Obesere, Shina Peters, Kunle Afolayan, Shank, Omo Baba & Seyi-Law for daily photography-related tips and articles, Subscribe to elophotos.com or add us on your BlackBerry 271E3BC8
A Photographer’s Guide to Covering a Protest
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In this “EMERGENCY” episode, Seun Akisanmi gives tips that will help photographers to successfully cover a protest. Based on his experience with the recent coverage of the protests in Lagos, Nigeria, this is not an episode you would want to … Continue reading
DAY 2 Photos of MASS PROTEST AGAINST THE REMOVAL OF FUEL SUBSIDY
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Today was interesting. Attached are the pictures to tell the story.
Photos of MASS PROTEST AGAINST THE REMOVAL OF FUEL SUBSIDY: DAY 1
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My head aches. I’m so tired. If you had inhaled the marijuana I inhaled today, you’ll be as tired as I am now. Don’t get me wrong, it was the marijuana being smoked by some of the area boys protesting … Continue reading
eloPhotos, Google & the future of Photography in Nigeria
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Had a 5 hour session with a staff of Google Nigeria yesterday. I left their ikoyi office with an idea of how to cut our budgeted expenses for this year by over N10million. Wow, the power of information. It was … Continue reading
Her Royal “EFFIZINESS”
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I remember d first time I heard her voice Twas the month of May She called to inquire about her future with Photography And left me with the desire to get my personal BlackBerry Her questions were interesting: “Are u … Continue reading
PICTURE THIS: Episode 2, Starting out in Photography (Part 2) & Photographer of the week (TRANSCRIPT)
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Find us on Google+ 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. … Continue reading
N141 per litre of fuel and the effect on the Nigerian Photographer
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Find us on Google+ 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 … Continue reading
Picture This (Episode 1): Starting out in Photography (TRANSCRIPT)
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Great day, everyone and welcome to the show that we have been talking about for many months now. Finally, it has arrived! I’m Seun Akisanmi and I’m going to be your host along the way. I want you guys to … Continue reading
How much should a wedding client deposit before you’re bound to cover their celebration?
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Find us on Google+ That is a debatable question. Last month marked the 4-years wedding anniversary of one of our clients. The bride approached us to be the official wedding photographer of the day. Being a close friend at the … Continue reading
A Crazy Photographer’s 12 Goals for 2012
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In no particular order of priority, behold 12 of the goals that I plan to achieve by December 31st, 2012. 1. Wash my plates after eating. It’s a weakness that many husbands and bachelors are guilty of. I plan to … Continue reading
Lessons From a Family Portrait Session
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On December 21, I got a call from a gentleman who referred to himself as PA (initials for his name). We were recommended by his colleague at his workplace, Mobil Producing Nigeria. We covered the wedding of the daughter of … Continue reading
FIRE YOUR WEB DESIGNER: A workshop on designing, hosting & maintaining your website
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This is a 4-hours workshop on how to design and host your personal or business website. At last, you have no reason whatsoever not to have your own personal portion of the internet. In this workshop, you’ll learn: 1. How … Continue reading
The Premiere of PICTURE THIS
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You’ve been asking which TV station will be airing PICTURE THIS. The mystery ends now as we reveal the channel we decided to air the program. Suggestions & comments should be noted here or sent to picturethis@elophotos.com for daily photography-related … Continue reading
PICTURE THIS: Nigeria’s 1st Photography TV show
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Coming soon to a screen near you
You Don’t Have The “Rights” 2 Exhibit That Picture
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So I was at a colleague’s exhibition stand on December 6 at Eko Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria. The turnout of potential clients that showed up at the exhibition was impressive. While I was busy admiring some of the pictures being exhibited, a … Continue reading
Can I Have Your Complimentary Card?
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So it happened after attending the opening day of the British Council-organized exhibition at Expo Hall, Eko Hotel on December 5. I just left the venue and was going to the nearest bus stop to get a ride home. Suddenly, a … Continue reading
Marketing Your Photography (Part 3)
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In line with the marketing discussion I wrote about yesterday, I thought it is imperative that I explain how I was chosen for the job in the first place. Before I proceed, I feel its important I address some of … Continue reading
Marketing your photography when there’s not enough money to market your photography
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We continue from where we stopped last week on a subject that a lot of us shy away from: MARKETING. It is important to first note that you should not wait until you’re “broke” (resource-wise or client-wise) before you start … Continue reading
Every Photographer’s Dream Client
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We covered their wedding in 2007. They’re quite an unusual couple. Usually we get a call from the bride-to-be asking about the different wedding photography packages we offer. In this couple’s instance, the call came from the groom-to-be. I was … Continue reading
Marketing your photography (1)
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I have met a lot of professional photographers that have challenges making money in this industry. They ask me, “How do you cope? There are a lot of photographers and it seems I’m not getting a lot of jobs…” … Continue reading
3 Laptops & 2 BlackBerries later: A Photographer’s dilemma
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I awoke on November 23, 2011 to the bad news that a colleague’s studio was robbed. Apparently he worked late into the night the day before in an attempt to meet a client’s deadline. He finished at about 2 am and … Continue reading
