Top Wedding Photographer in Nigeria - Directs Comedy Video - by Tonydoo Visuals from Tonydoo Visuals on Vimeo.
Watch the Wedding Video NOW.
Tuesday, 24 January 2017
Photography Training | School of Photography in Nigeria
List of Photography Schools in Lagos NIgeria
OUTLINE
The write up below is broken down into the following
- History of Photography in Nigeria
- Current situation of photography in Nigeria
- The dynamics of Photography
- What you earn as a Photographer in Nigeria
Areas of Photography to delve into
These are called specializations in Photography
This purely depends on your passion and interest. But it is
always good to master one area before thinking of delving into another.
We have the following areas of specialization in Photography
1. Fashion (Tonydoo Visuals recommends Shutterwave Photography)
Portraiture (Tonydoo Visuals recommends islandboiphotography, Ahmed Moore)
Still life ()
Landscape (like Hakeem Salaam )
Architectural (like Hakeem Salam)
Lifestyle (like Kelechi Amadiobi)
Photojournalism (like Bayo Omoboriowo)
Events (like Tonydoo Weddings, George Okoro Weddings)
The interesting angle to learning photography is that your
services as a Photographer in Nigeria can be needed at any time in all facets
of life from Media, Events Coverage, Advertising Industry, Arts, Runway
Modelling and Arts. When we talk about arts, you can hold exhibitions and sell
your works. This can earn you a fortune, and then you hit it big overnight.
As it stands, Nigeria ranks as one of the countries with the
most number of Photographers in the World.
Virtually every one these days, wants to be a Photographer.
Now that you know what is required of you in order to start
Photography, and the myriad of opportuities the Photography profession offers,
you really need to take the next step of enrolling in a Photography School as
fast as you can.
You need to get some form of formal training and
apprenticeship. Also, do not forget as stated earlier that there is no
institution or univeristy offering
Photography as a formal degree in Nigeria. However, there are
photography companies and pro photographers who offer various diploma courses
and apprenticeship.
If you really want to grow and excel in this career, having
a Mentor is key.
We shall soon be writing a post on how to get a Photography
Mentor in Nigeria. We promise it is going to be a great read.
Practice sure makes you become perfect.
What is required of you - PASSION.
No need for a university Degree of a B.Sc in
Photography. In fact, the truth is: No university offers that here in Nigeria.
A formal training is all you need.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED FOR PHOTOGRAPHY SCHOOL
1.
A digital SLR Camera with probably an 18-135 or
18-200mm lens
2.
A dedicated flash head (Not on-camera flash)
3.
A memory card (2 gig)
4.
A camera bag
5.
A laptop or desktop computer (for post
production)
6.
A card reader (to transfer pictures from Memory
card to the laptop)
7.
A set of 4 AA batteries(rechargeable) with
charger. In the absence of this, you can get Duracell 4 AA Batteries
8.
The list of photography equipments above are for
starters, but in case you plan to take it a step further, you will be needing:
9.
A studi lighting kit of 3 lights,
softboxes/umbrellas, tripod stands, trigger
10.
A reflector
11.
A tripod
Truth be told: It
is always good to start small. even the Bible says it. Do not despise the days
of little beginnings. As a professional
photographer that you plan to become, do not resist starting small and then
rise to the top. You really have to ensure your pricing is affordable while at
the same time reasonable. It however should not be below industry standards.
As a fellow photographer would say: Never be idle. Build
your portfolio. The more your portfolio, the bigger you become in theory and
the better you become in practice.
Your confidence level is bound to increase when you have a
bigger portfolio. The guts to showcase your works to fellow photographers and
even top organisations increases. The methods of getting jobs in this industry
is solely through referrals. One new job is often a recursive effect of a
previous one which was well executed.
WHEN YOUR DECISION IS
MADE.
As soon as you have totally made up your mind, it is then
that you begin to earn based on the kind of photography jobs that you get. That
singuklar decision to convert your hobby to a profession and from an amateur to
a pro is something worth the while and is a continuous journey. Take your time,
experiment, shoot a lot, take breaks, examine your inner self and rediscover
nouvelle ways of doing things. You need
to do all these before you can begin to say you want to set out as an
Photographer entrepreneur.
However sincere as this may sound, there is a need to remind
you of the factors important for your entrepreneurial drive. You would need to
handle all aspects of the factors of production as we were taught in our early
years at school.
1.
Land This
means Loccation, preferrably an Office space. You could even get a shared work
space
2.
Labour( Staff who would work for you or assist
you. One may be sufficient for you even when you have a lot of money.)
3.
Capital(Equipments of trade. )
4.
Entrepreneur (Management - How you manage the
photography business)
WHAT TYPE
OF CAMERA EQUIPMENTS TO BUY
At this juncture I would be sincere with you, that no matter
how much or little you have to purchase a photography equipment, it is always
advisable to buy an equipment that will serve you a long time. Based on Moore's
law, every equipment out there is certain to be replaced every eighteen months.
This has even changed these days, most technology equipments are now being
replaced with better, faster, less sized ones in less than eighteen months.
So here is my 2 cents: Do not rush to buy a camera or
photography equipment. Ask around from fellow pro photographers online or in
your domain, what camera is the latest and how the one you intend getting
compares to it. Because in truth, there is no point going for a photography
equipment which would soon become obsolete in like 6 months or 1 year.
In conclusion, the
photography profession is a noble one and requires great determination and
focus. It does have its inherrent challenges and as a matter of fact,
purchasing your equipment is a challenge of its own. You need to be absolutely
certain of what you want from the word go. Always make it a habiot to save enough
just in case your equipment breaks down.
Pay your dues, strive hard and be determined.
TONYDOO
VISUALS SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHY
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ANTONIO FORBES STUDIOS
Address: Surulere Lagos
Website: www.tonydoovisuals.com
Email: info@tonydoovisuals.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TonydooVisuals
Twitter: www.twitter.com/TonydooVisuals
LinkedIn:
Pinterest: Tonydoo Visuals
Instagram: www.instagram.com/TonydooVisuals
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY - 11 TIPS FOR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS IN NIGERIA
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY - 21 TIPS FOR WEDDING
PHOTOGRAPHERS IN LAGOS, NIGERIA
1. CREATE A
'LIST OF PEOPLE TO SHOOT'
I usually employ this tip when photographing most weddings.
The reason is simple: you usually do not want to get the photos back to the
couple and realizing that you forgot to take a picture of the couple with a
very important member of their family. Or perhaps an uncle of theirs who
sponsored majority of the wedding.
It is always important to ask the couple ahead of time about
who they will like to take pictures with and who is really important not to
miss out.
2. CHOOSE WEDDING
PHOTOGRAPHY FAMILY COORDINATOR
Mehn!! This is usually the most stressful part of the
wedding photography sessions. This is due to the fact that getting family
members all in one place is not that easy. They are always grossly involved in
one part of the wedding event or the other. It is usually best to get a family
member nominated by the couple or better still, from each side of the family
who can basically just act as the "Executive Director " of the shoot.
People like these are the most important to you, because they can easily
persuade people to either come on the shoot scene or leave as desired by you,
who is the photographer.
3. Be
prepared.
In wedding
photography, preparation is key! It is tantamount to having a good time out at
the wedding, with you being the official photographer of the day! A lot can go
wrong on the day - so you should be prepared ahead of time. When it comes to
rainy season, weather is so unpredictable. So always have a backup plan. I need
not tell you at this juncture, that you should always have extra batteries
charged, memory cards wiped or blank. All these should be done before the day.
And a night before, or on the day of the wedding, ensure you have found out what
the plan is from the couple. Ask them about how the movement is going to be
like, the car to follow just in case you are not there with your own car, where
the couple's hotel is and a host of other things.
4. Find out
what the Couple expects from you.
Setting expectations is really essential to the couple, as
well as to you. It is always good to know what they would like to achieve. You
already have an idea that you are taking infinite shots, but that still doesn't
undermine the fact that you can ask them what special or specific things do
they want captured or recorded as the case may be.
Find out if a dance or performance has been planned ahead of
time. You obviously do not want to be
confused when surprise dance or performances are going on.
5. Shoot a
lot of Details! Details and Detals!!!
I would make mention of two types of details here: Small
details and Big details.
Small details are such as the diamonds on the bride's
wedding gown, the texture of the suit, the rings, the name on the bride's shoe
and so on. While big wedding details refer to the wide angle view of things. It
could be an overview of the hall just before the wedding guests have arrived, a
birds eye view of the exterior of the hall, the church sitting arrangement, the
shoes being worn by thee grooms men and so on. You really need to give the
album an extra dimension. Set your album designs in such a way that they are
very noticeable. These details will make you look like a pro.
6. Consider
using Two Cameras
I would like to say prestissimmo, that you should try, beg,
steal or even borrow a second camera. Make sure one of the cam is fitted with a
wide angle lens such as a 70-200mm. I recommend this a lot of times. And the
other camera, you can fit in a prime lens of about 50mm F1.4.
7. Consider
using a Second Photographer
A second shooter is very essential, but if you are a
machine, you can do without it. It is always a good strategy to employ. Asides
the fact that the second photographer can get shots that you miss, it is always good to have your
job details well spelt out. You can tell him ahead of time, to focus on the
guests while you focus on the couple as well as the couple's family. Whatever
the case, always try to plan well with your second photographer.
8. Be
confident. Exude confidence.
Don't feel too shy to take some shots. People will be funny,
they would even attempt to teach you your job. Speak out, control the
situation, Let them know you are th best man for this job and as a matter of
fact, let them know you are the Photographer in charge. Besides if they were
this good, they would be standing in your stead, holding the camera. Being that
as it may, do not command. Do not speak arrogantly at some elders or family
members. That can make them lash out at you, in the presence of hundreds of
people. And you know the bad side to this? You wouldn't be able to reply back.
Cos you just cannot start a fight or war of words right there.
9. Display
your shots at the reception
Actually one of the great things about this digital
photography of ours is the immediacy of it as a medium. More and more
photographers are doing this by the day. It is becoming more and more of a
TRADITIOn to showcase pictures on a screen while at the wedding. LIVE!!!
Pictures taken earlier in the day can be showcased at the reception as a
slideshow during the evening.
10. Shoot
in RAW. Avoid JPEGS
I have always heard this myself, when I started
photographing wedding years back. I usually do not see the need to shoot in raw
until I started doing so and the difference; I tell you is unquantifiable.
Asides the flexibility you get when you shoot in raw, during post processing,
manipulations are infinite. Lighting problems is best corrected when you shoot
in raw and then, put in a very good post processing software like Lightroom.
11. Have
fun.
Weddings are fun, and as interesting as they sound, it is
very easy to get lost. You discover that you are too focused trying to get
people's happiness and in the end, you end up feeling so weary, uninteresting.
Have all the fun, dance like you own the party towards the tail end of the
show. Let everyone know how much fun of a photographer you are and in the end,
it would have been yet another fun-filled wedding in the kitty.
Hope you enjoyed this post. I would like to hear from you what your challenges are.
'Use the comment form below.
'Use the comment form below.
Photography Training | School of Photography in Nigeria | Photography Training in Lagos
PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINING | SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHY IN LAGOS NIGERIA
CHECK OUT LAGOS TOP PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINING | SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHY IN LAGOS NIGERIA
SEE WHAT YOU WILL LEARN FROM PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINING | SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHY IN LAGOS NIGERIA
PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINING | SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHY IN LAGOS NIGERIA - TONYDOO VISUALS
SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHY IN NIGERIA
List of Photography Schools in Nigeria List of Photography Schools in Lagos NIgeria
Wana learn Photography?
Photography Training School in Nigeria and Videography Training School in Nigeria
OUTLINE
The write up below is broken down into the following
History of Photography in Nigeria
Current situation of photography in Nigeria
The dynamics of Photography
What you earn as a Photographer in Nigeria
Areas of Photography to delve into
These are called specializations in Photography
This purely depends on your passion and interest. But it is always good to master one area before thinking of delving into another.
We have the following areas of specialization in Photography
1. Fashion 2. Portraiture
3. Still life ()
4. Landscape
5. Architectural
6. Lifestyle
7. Photojournalism
8. Events
YOU ARE THE RIGHT PLACE TO LEARN PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINING IN NIGERIA
The interesting angle to learning photography is that your services as a Photographer in Nigeria can be needed at any time in all facets of life from Media, Events Coverage, Advertising Industry, Arts, Runway Modelling and Arts. When we talk about arts, you can hold exhibitions and sell your works. This can earn you a fortune, and then you hit it big overnight.As it stands, Nigeria ranks as one of the countries with the most number of Photographers in the World.
Virtually every one these days, wants to be a Photographer. Now that you know what is required of you in order to start Photography, and the myriad of opportuities the Photography profession offers, you really need to take the next step of enrolling in a Photography School as fast as you can. You need to get some form of formal training and apprenticeship. Also, do not forget as stated earlier that there is no institution or univeristy offering Photography as a formal degree in Nigeria. However, there are photography companies and pro photographers who offer various diploma courses and apprenticeship. If you really want to grow and excel in this career, having a Mentor is key.We shall soon be writing a post on how to get a Photography Mentor in Nigeria. We promise it is going to be a great read. Practice sure makes you become perfect.
What is required of you - PASSION.
No need for a university Degree of a B.Sc in Photography. In fact, the truth is: No university offers that here in Nigeria. A formal training in Photography is all you need.BASIC REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED FOR PHOTOGRAPHY SCHOOL
1. A digital SLR Camera with probably an 18-135 or 18-200mm lens
2. A dedicated flash head (Not on-camera flash)
3. A memory card (2 gig)
4. A camera bag
5. A laptop or desktop computer (for post production)
6. A card reader (to transfer pictures from Memory card to the laptop)
7. A set of 4 AA batteries(rechargeable) with charger. In the absence of this, you can get Duracell 4 AA Batteries
8. The list of photography equipments above are for starters, but in case you plan to take it a step further, you will be needing:
9. A studi lighting kit of 3 lights, softboxes/umbrellas, tripod stands, trigger
10. A reflector
11. A tripod
Truth be told:
It is always good to start small. even the Bible says it. Do not despise the days of little beginnings. As a professional photographer that you plan to become, do not resist starting small and then rise to the top. You really have to ensure your pricing is affordable while at the same time reasonable. It however should not be below industry standards. As a fellow photographer would say: Never be idle. Build your portfolio. The more your portfolio, the bigger you become in theory and the better you become in practice.Your confidence level is bound to increase when you have a bigger portfolio. The guts to showcase your works to fellow photographers and even top organisations increases. The methods of getting jobs in this industry is solely through referrals. One new job is often a recursive effect of a previous one which was well executed.
WHEN YOUR DECISION IS MADE.
As soon as you have totally made up your mind, it is then that you begin to earn based on the kind of photography jobs that you get. That singular decision to convert your hobby to a profession and from an amateur to a pro is something worth the while and is a continuous journey. Take your time, experiment, shoot a lot, take breaks, examine your inner self and rediscover nouvelle ways of doing things. You need to do all these before you can begin to say you want to set out as an Photographer entrepreneur.
However sincere as this may sound, there is a need to remind you of the factors important for your entrepreneurial drive. You would need to handle all aspects of the factors of production as we were taught in our early years at school.
1. Land This means Loccation, preferrably an Office space. You could even get a shared work space
2. Labour( Staff who would work for you or assist you. One may be sufficient for you even when you have a lot of money.)
3. Capital(Equipments of trade. )
4. Entrepreneur (Management - How you manage the photography business)
WHAT TYPE OF CAMERA EQUIPMENTS TO BUY FOR PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINING
WE ARE THE BEST PHOTOGRAHY TRAINING SCHOOL IN NIGERIA
At this juncture I would be sincere with you, that no matter how much or little you have to purchase a photography equipment, it is always advisable to buy an equipment that will serve you a long time. Based on Moore's law, every equipment out there is certain to be replaced every eighteen months. This has even changed these days, most technology equipments are now being replaced with better, faster, less sized ones in less than eighteen months.So here is my 2 cents: Do not rush to buy a camera or photography equipment. Ask around from fellow pro photographers online or in your domain, what camera is the latest and how the one you intend getting compares to it. Because in truth, there is no point going for a photography equipment which would soon become obsolete in like 6 months or 1 year.
In conclusion, the photography profession is a noble one and requires great determination and focus. It does have its inherrent challenges and as a matter of fact, purchasing your equipment is a challenge of its own. You need to be absolutely certain of what you want from the word go. Always make it a habiot to save enough just in case your equipment breaks down.
Pay your dues, strive hard and be determined.
TONYDOO VISUALS SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHY IN NIGERIA
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ANTONIO FORBES STUDIOS
Address: Palmgrove Lagos Website: www.tonydoovisuals.com
Email: info@tonydoovisuals.com
Blog: http://www.tonydoovisuals.com/blog
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TonydooVisuals
Twitter: www.twitter.com/TonydooVisuals
LinkedIn:
Pinterest: Tonydoo Visuals
Instagram: www.instagram.com/TonydooVisuals
Regardless of your personal tastes, you deserve the best. Call us or send us a mail.
Do you want classic portrait wedding photos of you and your family? Perhaps you'd prefer spontaneous, documentary-style photos of people dancing and having a great time? Maybe you even want your wedding photos to look like gallery-worthy fine art photographs. Regardless of your personal tastes, you deserve the best, most unforgettable wedding album that money can buy!For enquiries, Reach us via: 0806 865 7557 Thank you. We look forward to being a part of your big day!
TOP WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER IN NIGERIA | TONYDOO VISUALS
Hi, I am Tonydoo (you can read about me and other TonydooVisuals team members)
WE PROVIDE TWO SERVICES IN THE AREA OF WEDDING COVERAGE
(across Nigeria at the same price)):
1. candid photography
2. cinematic documentary movie (view movie examples)
Additionally, we take care of traditional photography (of
posed pictures). This is what you term studio shoot. Our creativity allows us
to manipulate and transform any place to a studio. [Have a look at our work]
[Picture] showing tonydoo visuals face. Email and phone
number beneath.
Email: info@tonydoovisuals.com
Phone contact: +234 806 865 7557
THE INTERNET IS FULL OF PRAISE FOR TONYDOO VISUALS:
THIS DESTINATION WEDDING MOVIE WILL BRIGHTEN YOU UP!
[WEDDING LINKED FROM VIMEO]
WE HAVE SHOT ALL TYPES OF WEDDING AND CORPORATE EVENTS
ACROSS NIGERIA
- Ikeja
- Muson Centre (TBS)
- Lekki
- Ajah
- Victoria Island (Best Western Hotel )
- Sango Ota
- Eko Atlantic ()
- Abeokuta(Ogun State)
- Asaba (Delta)
- Ikoyi
- Ikeja
- Alagbado
We have also shot various types of celebrities and
politicians in Nigeria till date
- Chief Olusegun Obasanjo
- Secretary to Ogun State Government
- Davido
- Tekno
- Runtown
- Olu Maintain
- Sir Shina Peters
- Orezi
- B-red
- Reminisce
Others
Maternity Shoot
WE ARE VERY TRANSPARENT WITH OUR PRICING
|
|
|
Have you checked out our Wedding Photography Work
(relevant to your Wedding) yet?
Have you checked out our Wedding Photography Work (relevant to your wedding) yet?
HERE'S HOW TO BOOK US:
You can call our direct line: +234 806 865 7557 or shoot an email
to info@tonydoovisuals.com or [fill this simple form]. If you are sending us an
email, please fill those fields as accurately as possible.
Weddings are about the beautiful brides
Nene
Brides getting ready
Nene
And the blushing brides
Weddings are about the brides who scream
The dancing brides
And the brides who gleam
Weddings are about the laughing couples
The crazy ones
Romancing couples
Weddings are about the happy friends
Exchange of rings
and garlands
Weddings are about the jumps of joy
The dancing friends
and the teary eye!
Weddings are about traditions
some such stunning
and some such fun
Weddings are about the kids, super cute
Weddings are about family blessings
The brides being the queens
And grooms the kings
Weddings make you one, forever
They mark the start
Of a journey together
The handsome ringbearer
The Maid of honour
The naughty friend
The
LIST OF PHOTO-STORIES ON THIS SITE:
Joke and Muyiwa White Wedding in Lagos Nigeria. Photography
by Tonydoo Visuals
Joke and Muyiwa Lagos Pre Wedding Pictures in Lagos Nigeria. Photography by Tonydoo
Visuals
Nene + Femi: A story of two lawyers who got married Lagos Nigeria. Photography by Tonydoo Visuals
May + Ayo Wedding in Lagos Nigeria. Photography by Tonydoo
Visuals
Mary and Ayo Pre Wedding Pictures
Kemi and Rotimi White Wedding in Abeokuta, Ogun State
Yoruba + Yoruba Oyeyemi + Dotun
Onyekachi + Oluwapemi
Yemi + Dotun Pre Wedding 1
Yemi + Dotun Pre Wedding 2
Nancy + Azu
Seun + Seun Pre Wedding
Seun + Seun White Wedding
Dipo Tara Pre Wedding
Others
Maternity
shoot
Tope and Folabi
Muyiwa & Joketayo
Birthdays
Adenike Coker
MAMA G
Femi Mum Birthday
Fola Son Birthday
Pre
Weddings
Introductions
Wedding
Photography Details
Wedding
Cakes
Wedding
Shoes Photos
Wedding
Rings
Wedding
Suits
Wedding
Watches
DO YOU REALLY NEED A TOP WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER FOR YOUR
WEDDING TAKING PLACE SOON?
The truth is: whether you want a top photographer in
Nigeria for your wedding or not, what
matters is your expectation from your Wedding Photographs. If all you want is,
some pictures of all wedding guests, especially when they are kissing or
dancing, and you are not particularly concerned about the 'visual quality' of
pictures, you don't have to be looking for any of the Top Wedding Photographers
Nigeria has. Any studio photographer will do. However, if you want visually
stunning pictures that portray emotions, feelings, energy, from one of the most
special days of your life, then you better have an artisitic photographer (who
typically takes candid shits and not instructed/posed pictures
ABOUT US
We are one of the top Wedding Photographers in Nigeria
OUR TEAM
3 COLUMNS
Best Wedding Photographer in Lagos Nigeria.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)