The Wide Lens Artist

In this episode, we spoke to Eventigo, an event planning company in Nigeria. Here's what we talked about: 1.  Challenges of event planning in Nigeria 2. Experience working with photographers 3. How photographers can be helpful before, during, and after the event 4. What does a photographer have to do to be referred by event planners to clients Eventigo is an event planning company in Nigeria. The brand provides a specialized planning experience for its clients to bring their event vision to life. Check them out below Eventigo Website - https://myeventigo.com/ FOLLOW US TWLA - (https://www.instagram.com/thewidelensartist) Music - Bikini Bottom by HoliznaCC0 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0) Music by ystr - Floating (https://thmatc.co/?l=985B482D)

In this episode, we spoke to David Joseph, a macro photographer based in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria. Here's what we talked about: 1. Why Macro? 2. Challenges of macro photography 3. His creative process 4. Features and Education David Joseph is a macro photographer in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria. He has crafted a niche for himself in Nigeria and is the best at what he does. Check out his work and see for yourself David Joseph's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/abcdee_david/ FOLLOW US TWLA - (https://www.instagram.com/thewidelensartist) Music - Bikini Bottom by HoliznaCC0 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0) Music by ystr - Floating (https://thmatc.co/?l=985B482D)

In this episode, we spoke to Doris Kendris, a portrait photographer based in Ebonyi, Nigeria. Here's what we talked about: 1. Who is Doris Kendris? 2. Portraits over landscape 3. Her approach to color grading 4. Mixing presets 5. Photography in Ebonyi State Doris Kendris is a portrait photographer in Ebonyi, Nigeria. She brings a unique approach to portraits and editing and you can see her work on Instagram and Twitter. Doris Kendris Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/doriskendrisgallery/ Doris Kendris Twitter - https://twitter.com/DorisKendris FOLLOW US TWLA - (https://www.instagram.com/thewidelensartist) Music - Bikini Bottom by HoliznaCC0 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0) Music by ystr - Floating (https://thmatc.co/?l=985B482D)

Is it possible to have a team of photographers that will always produce high-quality work in Nigeria? How? In this episode, we spoke to Samuel Orieka, the lead photographer and founder of New Ace Media, a photography team based in Warri, Nigeria. Here's what we talked about: 1. starting photography 2. building and organizing a team 3. what happens when clients don't want the team but the CEO 4. training team members to always produce high-quality results 5. dealing with team members' issues 6. changing photography styles New Ace Media is a team of passionate wedding photographers committed to producing high-quality work in Nigeria. They freeze moments for life and you can check out their work on Instagram. New Ace Media - https://www.instagram.com/newacemedia/ Oga Zee is the CEO of ZeeU pictures. He lives in Delta State but travels everywhere shooting weddings and portraits. You can also find him taking pictures with his phone on the street. Zee - https://www.instagram.com/zeeupictures FOLLOW US TWLA - (https://www.instagram.com/thewidelensartist) Music - Bikini Bottom by HoliznaCC0 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0) Music by ystr - Floating (https://thmatc.co/?l=985B482D)

In this episode, we spoke to Abigail of Keelah Krafts and touched on a number of issues creative business owners in Nigeria face including 1. pricing  2. content creation 3. retaining clients Abigail is the owner of Keelah Krafts, which is a paper craft/decor service in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Check out her gallery of work on Instagram. Keelah Krafts - https://www.instagram.com/keelahkrafts/ Oga Zee is the CEO of ZeeU pictures. He lives in Delta State but travels everywhere shooting weddings and portraits. Though, you'll usually find him taking pictures with his phone on the street. Zee - https://www.instagram.com/zeeupictures FOLLOW US TWLA - (https://www.instagram.com/thewidelensartist) Music - Bikini Bottom by HoliznaCC0 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0) Music by ystr - Floating (https://thmatc.co/?l=985B482D)

How should artists view their art?  In this episode, we spoke to Victor Samuel and touched on a number of issues artists generally deal with including 1. balancing work and life 2. handling the stress of being a creative 3. social media and public validation 4. importance of having a support system/community 5. Recr8 (https://www.instagram.com/recre8.inspire/) Victor Samuel is a wedding and portrait photographer based in Warri, Nigeria. He is very intentional with the art he creates and aims to tell the true story of his subjects. Check out his gallery of work on Instagram. Victor Samuel - https://www.instagram.com/victorsamuel_photography/ Oga Zee is the CEO of ZeeU pictures. He lives in Delta State but travels everywhere shooting weddings and portraits. Though, you'll usually find him taking pictures with his phone on the street. Zee - https://www.instagram.com/zeeupictures FOLLOW US TWLA - (https://www.instagram.com/thewidelensartist) Music - Bikini Bottom by HoliznaCC0 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0) Music by ystr - Floating (https://thmatc.co/?l=985B482D)

Weddings are stressful and photographers need to be at the top of their game to properly capture moments. In this episode, we spoke to Big Views about how he manages to get awesome pictures and what his creative process is like on a wedding day. We also spoke about gear and he told us why Fujifilm is the best camera brand in the market. Lastly, he walks us through how he created some of his amazing portraits which you can find on our Ep2 story highlights at https://www.instagram.com/thewidelensartist Big Views is a wedding and portrait photographer based in Lagos. He loves using the Fujifilm brand and is making a name for himself in the wedding scene with creative and unique wedding images. Check out his gallery of beautiful shots on Instagram. Big Views - https://www.instagram.com/bigviews_/ Oga Zee is the CEO of ZeeU pictures. He lives in Delta State but travels everywhere shooting weddings and portraits. Though, you'll usually find him taking pictures with his phone on the street. Zee - https://www.instagram.com/zeeupictures FOLLOW US TWLA - (https://www.instagram.com/thewidelensartist) Music - Bikini Bottom by HoliznaCC0 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0)

Mobile photography is something that  Zee, Wils, and Ash have in common.  In this episode, they talk about how they started taking pictures with their phones and why. They also mention their favorite mobile photographers, how much they've made, editing, and other difficulties in shooting with a mobile phone.  Oga Zee is the CEO of ZeeU pictures. He lives in Delta State but travels everywhere shooting weddings and portraits. Though, you'll usually find him taking pictures with his phone on the street.  Zee - https://www.instagram.com/zeeupictures Wilson is a photographer based in Liverpool. He takes pictures and delivers the craziest edits. If you like dramatic and moody pictures, this master of the dark arts is the guy you need. Wilson - https://www.instagram.com/the_tall_lad FOLLOW US  TWLA - https://www.instagram.com/thewidelensartist Music - Bikini Bottom by HoliznaCC0 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0)

Welcome to The Wide Lens Artist. The podcast, where we hang out and share cool things that photographers and creatives, in general, can find useful. This is what we're about. Brought by My Ash Garage! Music - Bikini Bottom by HoliznaCC0 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0)