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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 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
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
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
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: To Be firm in their dealings with clients To try not to engage in agreements unless 80% of the fees have been deposited 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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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
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
