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Hi..can you tell us your name? Background?
I'm Kareem Ifeoluwa Michael , born and bred in
Lagos, Nigeria. I
attended primary and secondary education in
Lagos as well. Currently a student at the premier
university, Ibadan (UI).
Your course of study? level?
I'm in the department of classics , 400level.
You are a photographer, how has the journey
been so far?How it all started?
Okay so, I started photography professionally
about 1 ago... It has not been an easy journey.
As interesting as the field is, it also has its
challenges,from getting the right equipments, to
getting the connects.
What would you say has inspired you so far?
God, desire to be different amongst my peers and
success.
Who are the people you look up to in the
photography business?
I look up to people like TCD photography, Kelechi
Amadi Obi etc
How has the university environment helped you?
The university is a place with diverse kinds of
people ,so I've been able to develop myself and
interpersonal relationships with people. And this
has fostered business for me.
Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
5years... I'll be a better person, a mentor and a
positive point of contact to youths across the
world.
What is photography to you?
Photography to me is LIFE , PASSION.
Is there any misconception about photographers
that you'll like to clear?
We are called "oni sina" but that's not totally
true...
How do you manage your customers?
Well , managing people is not easy at all but
God's been good.
Have you encountered difficult customers? Any
particular one?
Yea,I have... A woman I did portrait photography
for in Lagos showed me pepper... I had to deliver
the same portrait about 3 times because she had
one thing or another to complain about.
What do you do when you are faced with any
challenge?
Challenges come often, and to me when I'm
faced with challenges I know I'm on the right
track so I just keep my head up and my knees
down. If you know what I mean.
How do you handle stress?
Stress? I sleep..... Or take a small break.
How do you relax?
Relaxation .... Instagram and chats. Lol.
If not photography, what else would you do?
If not photography , it would have been
drumming.
5 things people don't know about you?
5 things people don't know about me;
1, I'm a lover.
2, I'm a hopeless believer of dreams.
3, I'm the first son of my parents.
4, I love talent.
5, I love God.
What are your greatest achievements so far?
Greatest achievements so far is my circle! I see a
lot in my circle of friends and co media clique ....
And I'm already proud of our future
achievements.
How has photography changed your life?
Photography has changed my life in many ways ,
but briefly I'll say that it has kept me busy,kept
me responsible and I'm grateful for that.
Are you in any relationship?
Relationship?
Yes (with friends and family and customers) but
I know what you mean, so no special
relationship.
Favorite food and colour?
Favorite food is anything that has dodo , favorite
color is blue.
Lagos,Ibadan or Abuja?
Ibadan.
Favorite makeup artist?
Favorite make up artist is the awesome Lolade of
MLpro makeovers , even though we are yet to
work together.
Favorite model?
Favorite model is Debby Basi. She's easy to
work with and she has an awesome personality.
Photographer, makeup artist and model you'll
like to work with?
Tobbinator of TCD photography, Lolade of MLpro
makeovers, Pretty Chika.
Favorite music artiste and actor?
Favorite music artist is The Weeknd, favorite
actor is Brad Pitt.
What you've learnt so far in the university?
So far I've learnt what's not been taught in the
university, and that is survival.
Advice to upcoming photographers?
My advice to upcoming photographers is....
Don't forget the reason you started and keep
your head up.
Any shoutouts?
Shout out to every single person. That has
shown as much as an iota of belief in me. Every
person that has supported me with words of
encouragement and advice , I want to say God
bless you all real good. Thank you.