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

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

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

RE: 12 Nigerian Photographers

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How do I start. I’ve gotten very interesting & controversial feedback (including the one in your heart you’re yet to express) from the list of 12 Nigerian Photographers to watch out for in 2012 (CHECK IT OUT). Like I mentioned … 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

Changing Faces

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By the mention of Changing Faces I know some of you are reminiscing (if you are in that age bracket) about an R&B all female(?) group that laced the nineties with some of their widely appealing songs. Ok, I forgive … 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

12 Nigerian Photographers to watch out for in 2012

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First of all, please note that the photographers mentioned here are in my own opinion. There are photographers that I know deserve to be on this list & if your name isn’t here, PLEEEAAAASSSSSEE don’t take offense. Most of the … 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

And the award for THE WORST GROOM OF THE CENTURY goes to…

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It was a few years back. The wedding was a few hours away from our Lagos office. We were recommended by the bride’s sister & did not meet the groom until the day of the traditional wedding. The traditional wedding … Continue reading

PICTURE THIS: Nigeria’s 1st Photography TV show

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Coming soon to a screen near you

Goodbye to Pictures on Facebook

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It is with a heavy heart I write this. As at 3am on December 20, I completed the deletion of over 90% of our pictures on Facebook (facebook.com/elophotos) and our main site http://www.elophotos.com. I felt that was the best decision … Continue reading

And the award for the most ROMANTIC GROOM OF THE CENTURY goes to…..

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The pastor had just finished preaching the usual sermon on LOVE. The next item on the agenda was not on the agenda. It was a surprise. The minister brought up a lady that was to sing a very special song … Continue reading

The best act after the curtains closed.

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I met her and her dashing handsome groom-to-be about a month before the planned wedding day.   I came to a quick conclusion that she really knows what she wants and how to go about getting it. I sensed she … Continue reading

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