hello nairalanders, good day to you pls just wanted your advice on this particular topic...
what is it like to be professional female photographer in Nigeria ?
how lucrative is it?
what are the benefits?
your answers will be appreciated

There is no man or woman for photographer.

The major thing is your portfolio.

Shey you Sabi work
You Sabi edit good pictures
You Sabi talk
You Sabi network.


Forget female gender shit
No one cares

Na your skill.

You need first master editing.
Taking pictures is easier
Editing good pictures is the game.

Another angle. Master pictures taking and find a good editor to help. Atleast that will give a good start while you learn editing.

Take this from a one time photographer.

Make friends with photographers with grade a camera.

Camera matters alot. Iphone camera has made some low budget camera useless.
Remember your audience are largely women who already know what good pictures look like.

Get a studio you can rent or use when you get client. No client cares if it is yours or not na results matter.

Now patience
This one dey oo
As a starter it will be obvious. But if you get a good editor people won't notice.

Learn from the best. This one costs money. Photographers are always rating their skill so high. 😂

My piece

Again it costs money.
Lights alone na money.

Lol...photography is becoming an obsolete profession. No serious minded person should take it seriously.

We

Na ur gender dey book studio session pas, if to sey dem dey understandable, u suppose blow with the profession but pray make ur gender no be ur downfall sha...

Roll more with male counterparts, who knows, dem fit recommend u for some events.

Fvck well with make up artist, try and perfect ur craft when dealing with diz guys, wow them with ur A game, e get why? Recommendation dey come from that angle too..

Money dey photography if u are good, plus u gats get a lot of money to buy gadget too...

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Ok

It will bring more flair and advantages to you for been a female in a male dominated field.

People will be like let that beautiful damsel take our photos 🤭🤭☺️

It's very lucrative, so far you're good in it. The singer TY BELLO is one and she's making good money.

Kare oluya!

Oòni yayakuya!

Come and shoot me i want to shoot natural, adam style no clothes on.

..sha no mix business with pleasure..expect more male customers..and you know what’s next😁😁😁😁

Scammer

Hungry never hammer you, you no see women driving Keke, abi you never see the babe wey dey drive trailer

If you have connections....you would go very far

My organization photographer is a female and she earns a very good salary, but remember you must be beautiful to choose that career

It's rewarding

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7rUDYHItkA?si=SnKTH0g8ntPCeRyV

Ten (10) Years As A Nigerian Female Photographer

Omo e be thing oo

It's all good.

berry1999:
hello nairalanders, good day to you pls just wanted your advice on this particular topic...
what is it like to be professional female photographer in Nigeria ?
how lucrative is it?
what are the benefits?
your answers will be appreciated

Gender no matter, do your job very well and you will excel. However as a photographer, I will advice you to make photography a part of your portfolio, do much more, add UI/UX add front end development

IboHausaYoruba:
Lol...photography is becoming an obsolete profession. No serious minded person should take it seriously.

You dey joke, right?

berry1999:
hello nairalanders, good day to you pls just wanted your advice on this particular topic...
what is it like to be professional female photographer in Nigeria ?
how lucrative is it?
what are the benefits?
your answers will be appreciated

It is very lucrative, especially when you put on hot mini dresses that are at least 2 inches above the knee and wear sexy panties with shouting colors and still use same positions a male photographer would pose in other to be able to capture stunning photos.

Who wouldn’t prefer you over a male photographer anytime any day?

The female folk will want to empower their fellow woman and the male will want to empower you as you empower their own natural photography too.

Good

You can make it big as a female photographer in a very busy environment like a higher institution or close to a micro finance bank... people in these environments usually need passport photos alot. Atleast you must get your daily bread while you wait for big contracts like marriage and modelling photographing... meanwhile learn photo editing, and you should be able to edit and photos with Computer and mobile phone.
Another way to make it is to look for good events and parties where you can go and make cool money by taking instant photos and turn them to calendar, but you must be very fast on this, if possible go there with someone to help you with soliciting for customers etc. Always be professional, drop any mindset of hookup at home before going to work and God will be with you.

I retired from photography to pursue tech full time

photography was fun for me while it lasted

5 Female Photographers That Need To Be On Your Radar: Meet The Women Redefining Photography in Nigeria

Over the last few years, the Nigerian photography industry, previously dominated by men began to experience the rise of female photographers. Thriving in their craft, these women have made several accomplishments, from working with the international design authority; Architectural Digest, and other reputable companies in the continent, getting featured on the New York Times to taking some of the best images in Nigeria, these women are steadily redefining photography in Nigeria.

To celebrate the 2022 International Women’s Day, we curated a list of female photographers we think you should be familiar with. These women are changing the narrative as they are thriving in a previously dominated male industry. For us, they have displayed the theme of this year’s IWD; Break the Bias, as their images have one time or the other brought us clarity on life, nature, and societal subjects.

1. Bamidele Oluwapelumi

Bamidele Oluwapelumi is a published photographer and member of the black women photographers. A creative artist driven by a constant need to express herself through interesting and well-thought photographs, she has worked on major projects from fashion magazines, editorials, look books, street styles photos, and even runway shoots. The international photographer with a major focus in reflecting elements of art, fashion, and beauty has worked with national and international brands including Access Bank, L’oreal, Detail Africa, Just Afang among others.

2. Eleanor Goodey

Eleanor Goodey is a Paris-trained Nigerian portrait photographer based in Lagos, Nigeria. With a knack for exploring light and shadows, she dives into portraits, food, and product photography. Her list of clientele includes both national and international reputable brands including Access Bank, Coca-Cola, Interswitch among others. Her famous works are the beautiful mother-child portraits, all of which display her eye for color.

3. Iyesogie Ogieriakhi

A visual storyteller and content creator, Iyesogie Ogieriakhi is passionate about creating visuals that tell a certain story. Her works are aimed at capturing beauty, essence and soul. Her works include editorial shoots for brands, birthday portraits, and lifestyle campaigns. Also an artist, she makes art about everyday life infusing her huge dose of creative energy into each piece.

4. Yagazie Emezi

Talk about unusual creativity and you have Yagazie Emezi. The photojournalist, NatGeo explorer, and canon ambassador are definitely one of the photographers to get familiar with. Her works addressing the identities of the “black” and “women” are available on exhibitions in Nigeria, St.Louis grand center for the arts, Los Angeles, and all over Africa. Her photo journals seek to address the various ills of society. Her work on the oil pollution in Ogoniland in the Niger Delta aimed at restoring the mangroves destroyed by oil pollution in the area made it to the front page of the New York Times in 2021.

5. Aisha Ife

Aisha Ife is what you can call a creative masterpiece. A creative product and product photographer based in Lagos, Nigeria. To create timeless images that speak for her clients, she infuses her creativity into all her photos. She currently has five personal editorials; Eso, The Gele Series, Skin Series, Melanin and Colours- Reds, Melanin and Colours – Contrasts. She is one of those photographers who make money off Lagos buildings as she takes breathtaking photographs of Lagos structures and turns them into a high-quality landscape illustration printed with archival ink where she sells from her print store.

Source https://exquisitemag.com/more-on-em/em-features/5-female-photographers-that-need-to-be-on-your-radar-meet-the-women-redefining-photography-in-nigeria/

Your gender means nothing in the field. It is your work which does.

Never seen one, I know there are female photographers out there for sure but they aren't popular. You only see that gender where there is free money