The Nigerian photography industry comprises various talents varying from fashion photography, documentary photography, photojournalist, street, landscape just to mention a few. However, these are freelancers that are ready to work and travel to any destination to capture the best stories possible.
MAYOR OTU is a documentary photographer whose growth has tremendously impacted various community of photographers across Africa and beyond. He uses social media as a tool to inspire, mentor and train young photographers who are hungry to tell stories. Mayor also helps nonprofits organizations to create awareness, raise funds and impact vulnerable communities through storytelling. Visit Mayor Otu’s website for more information. https://mayorotu.substack.com/
TOYIN ADEDOKUN is a freelance documentary photographer based in Nigeria, he is passionate about storytelling that creates consciousness about social, environmental issues, and culture for development. Toyin bagged a certificate training at Canon Miraisha storytelling workshop. He is a member of KUTA Art Foundation, where he volunteers for the growth of the community and holds a leadership position. He’s an alumnus of Fashola Photographic Foundation and also a contributor at Gettyimage . Based on his competence he has worked for Hp, Google, Yamaha, Nigeria stock exchange, etc, with exhibitions at Lagos Photo Festival 2020, Art X Lagos 2021, Merge Art exhibition 2019 among many others. For his work and information visit his Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/toyinadedokun_/
ADEBAYO ABAYOMI is an experienced Photojournalist with a demonstrated history of working in the photography industry, skilled in travel photography, presentation skills, etc. Adebayo has worked as an assistant photographer at the presidential villa, he’s known for his relentless work ethic, doggedness, and his artistic skills. He is also a contributor at Gettyimage with his works on Gettyreportage https://www.instagram.com/p/CRZJgJ4Botl/?utm_medium=copy_link visit Adebayo https://xr.macrolabs.io/adebayomi/
BENSON IBEABUCHI is an independent photojournalist and a documentary filmmaker. He’s one of the most sought-after photographers in Nigeria with numerous assignments and projects like Homowo, We Never Learn, Diamond in The Rough, etc. His works capture human rights and social justice issues that define the current time. He is a member of the African Photojournalism Database APJD, and a member of 1884-PHOTOS. He has worked with numerous agencies like UNICEF, VICE NEWS, Agence France Presse (AFP), International Budget Partnership, etc. Visit Benson’s website https://www.bensonibeabuchi.com/home
ETINOSA YVONNE is a female and self-taught Visual artist, and a Documentary photographer in Nigeria, she explores her creativity using various art forms which include photos and videos. Her work focuses on expressing themes related to human condition and social injustice. Etinosa’s works have been shown in selected group exhibitions, and have also been published in several international publications. Click the link to visit her website http://www.etinosayvonne.me/homepage
BENITA NNACHORTAM is a Visual artist and a Documentary Photographer with years of experience in documenting humanitarian projects by International NGOs and some of her recent works include projects and programs by W.H.O, GIZ, ALIMA, UNICEF, ECHO. She has also served as the official documentary photographer at the Ogun State Governor’s office where she documents the legacy of the stateman daily beyond this office and as a personal photographer. visit Benita’s page for more information https://linktr.ee/benitannachortam
