Stephen Adekoya also known as Gingergraphy is a photographer, cinematographer, and illustrator based in Lagos, Nigeria. The student of Federal University Of Agriculture believes that photography is an eye opener anytime and anywhere.
- KINDLY INTRODUCE YOURSELF?
My name is Stephen Adekoya (Ginger) a photographer, cinematographer, and illustrator, with 3 years major experience in the media industry. I am an open minded person who is always open to new ideas.
- WHAT WAS GROWING UP LIKE FOR YOU?
Growing up has always been a very memorable experience
- WHAT GENRE OF PHOTOGRAPHY ARE YOU INTO?
Food, sport, lifestyle and travel ,portrait, event ,wildlife photography
- HOW WILL YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY STYLE?
Artistic and documentary
- WHAT DOES PHOTOGRAPHY MEAN TO YOU?
Photography is a lifestyle to me; it is also a means of motivation and an opportunity maker.
- HOW DID YOU GET INTO PHOTOGRAPHY?
Right after my high school days were over, my parents had me enrolled in a government skilled acquisition center in 2018, and that was the beginning of my journey to photography.
- WHERE/WHO DO YOU DRAW YOUR INSPIRATION FROM?
Looking back and not wanting to disappoint my parent as they are one of the largest investors in my life, and never wanting to go broke again.
- WHAT MAKES A GOOD PICTURE STAND OUT FROM THE AVERAGE?
Depending on the type of picture. But most time its always the photographer ( if there isn’t a particular type of photography directed to) the spirit and zeal of the photography. Other factors might affect examples; lightning , weather, environment, model etc.
- WHOSE WORK HAS INFLUENCED YOU MOST?
Laminar studio and ab Charles photography
- WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING PART OF BEING A PHOTOGRAPHER TO YOU?
It being an opportunity opener anywhere anytime is enough to start with.
- AS A PHOTOGRAPHER WHAT ARE YOUR ADVICE TO YOUNGER PHOTOGRAPHERS CONSIDERING A CAREER IN PORTRAIT OR ANY GENRE OF PHOTOGRAPHY
They should really take their time to know what they enjoy and if possible try every genre and know what works for them and most importantly take more time to understand the basics.
- WHERE DO YOU SEE PHOTOGRAPHY AND THE IMAGING INDUSTRY IN THE COMING YEARS?
The industry is expanding fast, so I’d say photography in years to come is going to be mind-blowing than the mind can imagine.
- ANY LAST WORDS?
Its ok to make mistakes.
