ARISE Fashion Week

Then came the much anticipated ARISE MAGAZINE FASHION WEEK . Anticipated i do say because it was time Nigeria Fashion industry Staged a world class fashion week that will showcase our work beside international Designers from around the world, and i have this to say.....I wasn't dissapointed. The Build up was challenging, the participation was awesome. Almost everyone in theNigerian fashion industry put in so much into this event to make it a sucess, people came in from within and outside d country.. From Models to fashion Stylists, Hair Stylists, Makeup artists, Photographers, designers, production crew Members, Arise magazine team. Thisday style team, Print and electronic Mediafrom around d country..i tell u it was amazing. i got lucky enough to be on the list of accredited press photographers for the event and i got these great images

Desola Adeniyi's Wedding

So few days after I covered Yemi's Wedding on the Outskirt of Lagos Nigeria, i also got another call from a friend to come cover her Sister's wedding (talk about reaching out "wink").

Not as the main photographer, but as a backup photographer and it was a lifetime experience.

The main photographer Mr Fredricks is an amazing pro wedding photographer and i learnt so much from him.

And the family.....WoW.. so friendly and wonderful family.

Yemi Shittu's Wedding

So few days later i got this call from an old friend of mine telling me he will be getting married soon and would want me covering his wedding....... Talk of Luck.

So we negotiated a fair price and set out to do what we do.

I really do respect the couple a lot for the respect and co-operation not minding the pressure from the family which i noticed is typical with the Yoruba Tribe in Nigeria.

New me

Since i came back from my vacation work has been so slow...... thinking, could it be the season cos everyone's spent too much money during the Christmas season or everyone's gone to sleep about d same time?

Being a very passionate event "Fashion" photographer i couldnt just sit, cos sitting down won't fetch me any money....

So i Re-strategized, called up some old contacts and landed some wedding photography jobs...."Smile" ..... Now thats a fresh new challenge.

My first wedding was a referrhal from a friend and was really challenging cos i havent done this in a while.

So i set out to face this with all bravado.. thinking of my fears and reputation should the clients not be satisfied.

And it was a WOW! experience, the couples were amazing.... so much in Love and really made my work worthwhile.

And thats how it all started...............

Holiday

In the Last few months, Mine has been a case of constant evolution, trying to focus on my dream of becoming better everyday and making a statement with every job i do....

So i took a break and went on vacation to the seaside in Nigeria and Neigbouring African countries, and i had a lovely view of the sea.... Had a lot of time to relax and admire nature at work.

Had this lovely time with the residents within the localities, fishermen and all....

it was a beautiful experience...

And had a luvly time with nature.... Really refreshing.

Dear Blog

Dear Blog,

Sorry i have been away for so long, on the quest for getting better in what i do, i have stayed away with the hope of developing myself physically, mentally and professioinally.

With the new resolution of making sure that i stay connected, improve constantly, update you effectively and get you well focused, i say........ Thank you for letting me back.

Yours Effectively,

Oshalusi Kola.

Inspirational boredom

Few months ago i was really bored and i just didn’t feel like staying home, so i picked up my camera and headed 2 the Island to c wat fun i could pick up.

Moving around got me into a cool and serene hang out spot on the Island called ZAMUNDA to get a drink and continue my foray when i stumbled on this event going on, it was actually a simple shopping and showcasing event with loads of chops by two Young talented and creative designers

Torera Majekodunmi and Damola Araoye. They themed it Cocktailz and Dresses. I think that was where i got hooked. So we exchanged contacts and i got the chance to do a rare kinda photo-shoot with Torera’s collection, Did i mention the name of her label is OLATOSWETT? Ok so we got together and planned this shoot which was supposed to be a Runway showcasing event as well as a photo-shoot spiced with...... u know now... Chops and drinks. So i set up my mini outdoor lighting equipment, then we get the damsels doing their walk... and it wasn’t so bad after all. Though it could be better.... maybe we ‘ll just do another one sometime soon.???//.....