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| MR GRANT |
Photography- it never changes, even when the
people in it do.
A
wise man once said, “Photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding
something interesting in an ordinary place… I’ve found it has little to do with
the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.”
Well, It’s no secret that you my dear reader
love pictures as much as I do I mean we live in the age where taking a good
picture could change your story for good.
In truth, I love taking photos, so do you. You
love looking at amazing photography, and I love discovering new pics and
photographers whose vision I fall in love with at first sight.
Today I want to share with you excerpts from my
interview with a photographer, and a great friend of mine.
Questions
1.Tell us a bit about yourself – growing up, childhood memories, education and career?
2.What inspires your photography – nature, people, etc?
3.What kind of photography is your primary focus, and why?
4.Which photographers do you look up to and in what ways have they influenced your work?
5.Can you share some of your landmark achievements in the last few years with us, especially as regards photography?
1.Tell us a bit about yourself – growing up, childhood memories, education and career?
2.What inspires your photography – nature, people, etc?
3.What kind of photography is your primary focus, and why?
4.Which photographers do you look up to and in what ways have they influenced your work?
5.Can you share some of your landmark achievements in the last few years with us, especially as regards photography?
6.How do you constantly seek to improve your art?
7.What are your dreams and goals for the next five years, especially in photography?
8.What else do you do aside photography, and how do you spend your leisure time?
9.Which (major) photo exhibitions have you participated in and what major projects have you worked on so far?
10.What is your thought on the future of entrepreneurship in Africa and how can you encourage others to look beyond the situation in Nigeria and forge a part towards success in Nigeria?
MR GRANT
1. I am Uzoanya Chijioke Grant. I hail from Umuda Isingwu in Abia state Nigeria. I began my early life in Jos Nigeria. I attended Corona private school, Jos then proceeded to the prestigious Air Force Military school Jos where we were trained to strive to excel. I further gained admission into Bowen University to study Biochemistry which I did for 4 years and was awarded the prestigious bachelor's of science degree in biochemistry in the year 2014.
2. I
developed love for photography in my final year while studying biochemistry. I loved to be in the midst of great events so I thought it wise to
preserve such events for a life time and the only way out was to capture
appealing images that will stand the taste of time.
I am
highly inspired by people. I love to preserve smiles....
3. I have
placed my hands on the various kinds of photography ranging from portraits,
beauty, street, events, wildlife and lots more and I finally made a
decision to stick with Portrait Photography and Wedding Photography.
I simply
love these two because of the emotions behind them. I believe Portrait
should carry some form of energy and a great message. Weddings should be
preserved for a lifetime.
4. Wow
this is hard because every photographer has something to offer. Photography is
an art and art is a man's own way of expressing the content of the mind
nevertheless I strongly look up to some great personalities. Fabolousbanji,
Emmanuel Oyeleke, TY Bello, Jide Odukoya, Jide Alakija and host of
others.
These guys
have really inspired my art a lot. Talking of Fabolousbanji his portraits give
me life. TY Bello is a goddess, Emmanuel Oyeleke work refines my mind telling
me that I haven't started yet. Jide Odukoya and Jide Lakija are amazing
wedding photographers that I wonder where they position themselves in the midst
of the great crowd to get outstanding images.
These guys
have given me enough reason never to quit photography.
5. I
wouldn't want to dwell much on this but I must say God has been faithful. It is still a work in progress I know.
6. I
constantly look at other peoples art and constructively analyse it to
further understand the photographers mindset. This helps me to think of how to
create something better. I watch lots of tutorials and I also engage in
meaningful discussions with other creatives.
7.Hmmmmm
taking about dreams. I want to be a household name as regards to wedding
photography. I want also create a community of graduate photographers all
around Africa and eventually the world at large .
8. I sleep
when I am free. I cherish my bed because as a professional Photographer you
rarely have enough sleeping time because clients will never allow you to. I
also create time to be with loved ones as much as possible.
9.I haven't participated in any exhibition so far. Although we are planning one in
February next year to mark the unveiling of our brand.
I have
worked on several projects which will be released on the at the unveiling next
year.
10. I have
been a preacher of entrepreneurship since I ventured into one back in secondary
school where I sold greeting cards.
The future
of Nigeria lies in entrepreneurship. We must produce what we eat we must
buy what we produce with this Nigeria will be a great nation. Nigerian youths
should wake up and create something meaningful for themselves rather than
depend solely on the Nigerian government.
Thank you
for this great privilege.
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| GRANT ELVIS |
Contact details.
No 98/99 federal lowcost jos
Nigeria
IG: @grantelvisgalleria
Facebook: grantelvisphotography
Email: grantelvisgalleria@gmail.com
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