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Titi & Dami’s Wedding
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Here’s a new slide show we just did for Titi & Dami’s wedding celebration. You can also view the pictures below. Let us know what you think.
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Grace & Obadiah’s Wedding Album
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4 years ago today marks the day Grace & Obadiah went to the altar. I received a text message from the bride asking us to upload the album we gave them then so the world will know how beautiful the … Continue reading
Leke & Seyi’s Wedding in Pictures
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Attached herein are the pages of the wedding album of a beautiful couple whose wedding we covered in August. Let us know what you think. *********************************************** REGISTER FOR A PHOTOGRAPHY MODULE BEFORE December 28, 2012 and get 50% OFF. CLICK … 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
Busayo & Omotayo’s Wedding
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Photographs taken by Busuyi, Bright, Favor & Tosin ———————————– Discover 5 reasons why you should learn photography at eloPhotos ACADEMY. A new weekend session begins January 12, 2013. Register before December 28 & get a 50% discount ———————————– For tips … Continue reading
Take your photography business to the next level
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Find us on Google+ Come learn what it takes to move your photography business to the next level. Date: wednesday June 13, 2012 Time: 9am – 1pm Venue: elophotos studios office 12b fagba crescent, off acme rd, agidingbi, ikeja Fee: … Continue reading
Nigeria’s Photography Directory
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Find us on Google+ Attention all Photography-related companies. Calling all photographers, makeup artists, printing labs, videographers, album designers/makers, camera & photography equipment sellers, computer & sellers, photography schools, camera repairers, advertising & modeling agencies and photography bookstores. We’re presently working … Continue reading
TOP SECRET: Nigeria’s 1st Photography Magazine Premiers
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Find us on Google+ 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 … Continue reading
Photography Bootcamp for Kids (Ages 6-19)
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Find us on Google+ 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 … Continue reading
Dear Photographer, my fiancĂ© 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
AN EXPERIENCE WORTH REMEMBERING: eloPhotos Academy
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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
The Proposed Shutdown of Alaba International Market
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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
Basic Course in Photography (June 2012 – December 2012)
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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 (www.youtube.com/elophotos) to watch videos on a few … Continue reading
Take your photography business to the next level
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Find us on Google+ 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 … Continue reading
Dear fan, pls forgive us for watermarking our pictures in a distracting way
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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
A photo session with Yinka
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Yinka is an interesting personality. A fan of our page on facebook (facebook.com/elophotos), she was one of the chosen winners of a mini quiz we did in february. She came over-prepared for the session. The first 10 mins of the … Continue reading
30 Great Lessons from ANUOLUWAPO: Lesson 2
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Lesson 2:………………..ok I must admit that I’m a little blank here as to what this lesson ought to be. Here’s where you help out a brother in need: suggest a title. All I know was she was making some beautiful … Continue reading
30 Great Lessons from ANUOLUWAPO: Lesson 1
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We begin this series by showcasing wonderful and life-teaching moments in the life of the superstar supermodel Anuoluwapo. Here we watch her as she teaches us the practical lesson we ought to learn from Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatever your hand finds … Continue reading
40 pictures for the price of 10: Another photographer’s dilemma
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So it happened again. Another scenario where a photographer excitedly forgot to have a written agreement. Each time I hear stories like these, I get increasingly angry at the way photographers engage in unprofessional conducts. In most cases, the client … 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
FINALLY, Photography training for Dsap Set 7 comes to an end
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So for the past 9 weekdays, we’ve been busy training a class of 67 students that decided they wanted to be professional photographers. Together with Mr Leke Adenuga (QF), we were able to teach what we felt would be enough … 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
A Photo Session with the Twins at 2
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So my nephews (or is it nieces) were 2 about 2 weeks ago and being the official family photographer I was compelled to give them a 2nd photo session (the 1st being their 1yr old birthday) that lasted for 2hours. … Continue reading
Minutes of “Take your photography business to the next level”
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Feb 16, 2012 8am Professional Photographers were admonished: ď‚· To Be firm in their dealings with clients ď‚· To try not to engage in agreements unless 80% of the fees have been deposited ď‚· To Be professional in their dealings … Continue reading
A Good Reason to Give an 80% Discount
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So I met with this client in her office in Ikoyi. She is the president of the Parent Teachers’ Association of a high profile school in Lagos. They’re planning a family fun fair and want professional photography coverage. One interesting … Continue reading
A Colorless Photo Session With Bisola & OMJ
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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
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
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
Take your Photography Business to the next level
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Come learn what it takes to run a successful photography business. Date: thursday feb 16, 2012 Time 8am-11am Venue: elophotos studios office Voluntary Fee: N500 Facilitator: Seun Akisanmi send an SMS to 08101590358 to confirm attendance. Registration closes Feb 15, … 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
I LOVE Photographing Funerals
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Hear me out. I know what you’re thinking. It’s not that I enjoy seeing people bury their loved ones. It’s just that……how do I explain myself without shooting myself in the foot? A few months back, I got a call from my … Continue reading
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
A Christmas Session With Sha-Sha
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“Pls I need a photoshoot with the costume in my DP.” That was the message I got on my BlackBerry on November 25 and 70 hours later we were shooting the lady that decided to start her Christmas celebration early. You … Continue reading
3 Laptops & 2 BlackBerries later: A Photographer’s dilemma
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IÂ 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
Photoshoot with Barbara & 1923
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Had a shoot with a makeup artist, Barbara of Barbara & 1923 (barbsiesmusings.blogspot.com). She needed pictures for a new portfolio she’s working on. The results were the following pictures.
“Daddy, where’s your daddy’s car?”
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Those where the words that tingled in my ears at about 3:35pm November 23, 2011. They were uttered by my 3.5yr-old princess, Anuoluwapo. Talk of the question of the year. Why did she ask the question? I thought you would … Continue reading
Tears of a hungry Photographer
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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
From Photographer to Bus Conductor
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Let’s call him Mr. Dee. I met him 7 months ago at the church I attend, Daystar Christian Centre. I was priviledged to be one of the facilitators that coordinated a skill acquisition project that was bent on reducing unemployment in the society. … Continue reading
