MICHAEL AKINOLA
Participants of 2019 Creative Photography Masterclass, an educational and mentorship programme, are staging a group photography exhibition in Lagos.
The exhibition is scheduled to take place at Thought Pyramid Art Centre, 96 Norman Williams Street, Ikoyi, Lagos. It is expected to run from 4pm on 17th August, 2019, to 23 August, 2019, with the theme “Identities In Resilience”.
The Creative Photography Masterclass in visual storytelling, a collaborative effort between African Great Ventures and Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), kicked off its maiden edition on the 2nd of April, 2018, at NIJ campus in Ogba, Lagos. The 3-month educational and mentorship programme was designed for professional photographers who were ready to take “that next step” in moving their career forward.
The programme offered five thematic courses on visual storytelling led by renowned photography masters and facilitators among whom were: Kelechi Amadi Obi, Tam Fiofori, Uche James Iroha, Gbile Osadipe, Boye Ola, George Osodi, Adolphus Opara, Don Barber, Yetunde Ayeni Babaeko, Hakeem Salaam, David Asumah, Godwin Anaebonam, Andrew Esiebo and Toye Gbade, among others.
According to one of participants, who spoke with P.M.EXPRESS, they were inspired to develop individual projects in documentary, fashion, advertising, photojournalism, events and travel photography under the guidance of the masters.
Godwin Anaebonam, one of the organisers, said some of the modules taught the participants were: The power of storytelling, Nigerian Photography history, Transitions in photography, the Importance of research in photography, the origin and place of alternative photography processes, Image appropriation, Post production, the Intellectual property, Copyright and image licensing laws among others. Certificates have been presented to successful participants.
For details on the next session, interested participants can always check: www.creativephotomasterclass.com or send enquiries to creativephotomasterclassng@gmail.com or call 09070007770.
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