Babalola Ifeoluwa Isaac popularly known as Snapp_code is an event and lifestyle photographer based in Nigeria. He also has a B.Sc. in psychology from Adekunle Ajasin University. He believes that if you master your art, strive and try to be the best, and stay keen on prayers you’ll become better at what you do.
- KINDLY INTRODUCE YOURSELF?
My name is Babalola Ifeoluwa Isaac also know as Snapp_code photography
- WHAT WAS GROWING UP LIKE FOR YOU?
Growing up for me was filled with love and hardwork. Lol, you have to work
- WHAT’S YOUR EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND?
I have my first degree in Poetry, and my B.Sc. in Pure and Applied Psychology from the prestigious Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko.
- WHAT GENRE OF PHOTOGRAPHY ARE YOU INTO?
I am into lifestyle and event photography and others as the case might be.
- WHAT DOES PHOTOGRAPHY MEAN TO YOU?
Photography to me is life and a way I try to express my emotions. I like the expression people feel when they see my images so to me photography is LIFE!!
- HOW DID YOU GET INTO PHOTOGRAPHY?
I just wanted to take pictures, I told them at home that we need a camera in school for an ENT program which was a lie, the camera was made available and I just started taking pictures.
- WHERE/WHO DO YOU DRAW YOUR INSPIRATION FROM?
I draw my inspiration from the people around me basically.
- WHAT MAKES A GOOD PICTURE STAND OUT FROM THE AVERAGE?
Clarity and colour balance for me makes a picture stand out from the average
- WHOSE WORK HAS INFULENCED YOU MOST?
In Nigeria Emmanuel Oyeleke, BigH studios, Prince Meyson.
- SO FAR WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR HIGHEST POINT AS A PHOTOGRAPHER AND HOW IS THE BUSINESS OF PHOTOGRAPHY LIKE?
My highest point as a photographer is being recognized by brands and being hired by top brands in the country. I have worked for most exclusive brands and hotels. My work and my art are being recognized and that to me is one of my highest points. The photography business has not been easy but it got better from a point and since then it has been easy.
- AS A PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE TO YOUNGER PHOTOGRAPHERS CONSIDERING A CAREER IN PORTRAIT OR ANY GENRE OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Master your art, strive and try to be the best. Stay keen on prayers, work hard and try to make more amazing pictures.
- WHERE DO YOU SEE PHOTOGRAPHY AND THE IMAGING INDUSTRY IN THE COMING YEARS?
Photography is going places because people now recognize how important photography is and how important capturing every moment is.
To know and see more of Babalola Ifeoluwa work check him out on IG @ SNAPPCODE OF AFRICA