Listening to Jaden – I’m Ready
APH – Hey Badefuwa, it’s good to have you here. I’m a huge fan of your work, tell us what’s your name, where are you from and where did you grow up?
BADE FUWA – Thanks a lot. I’m Bade Fuwa from Lagos state. I’ve spent all my life here in Lagos actually.
APH – As a photographer and creative what do try to explore with your work/art?
BADE FUWA – I still can’t pin down what my work tries to explore but I know I do a lot of experimenting and not saying no to a new concept that challenges me.
APH – Looking at the amazing and beautiful concepts you portray what motivates you to create those kind of images?.
BADE FUWA – Lately I’ve been motivated by nature and beauty. I always try to capture beauty how I see it.
APH – Are there any photographers or artists thats has greatly influenced your work?
BADE FUWA – Early on I did a lot of studies on Peter Lindbergh and Irving Penn
APH – What niche of photography do you belong to ?
BADE FUWA – I do enjoy interpreting my ideas with fashion.
APH – What kind of gear do you use to create your images?
BADE FUWA – I shoot with a canon 700d
APH – What was the first gear you used during the genesis of your photography journey?
BADE FUWA – I started with a Canon 450D
APH – Do you think gear matters?
BADE FUWA – I think it depends on the project you are working on. But starting out to learn the fundamentals it does not really matter.
APH – What skills did have to develop during your creative journey?
BADE FUWA – I think I am a much better talker. Lol. Maybe Early on I did not say much.
APH – What’s the biggest obstacle you’ve faced as a photographer?
BADE FUWA – Omo; Lagos agbero. It’s quite challenging to navigate as most of my shoots are done outdoors.
APH – How do you work with clients to make sure their vision is represented in the photos?
BADE FUWA – I mean it’s a service they want so you must give them what they want.
APH – You’re right in that part. When it comes to lighting how do you handle difficult lighting situations?
BADE FUWA – The more difficult the lighting the better the image for me
APH – I see you love to challenge yourself. That’s inspiring. The world is changing daily What do you do to stay current with photo technology and trends?
BADE FUWA – I don’t know much about trends in photography. Maybe they are but I’ve never check them.
APH – How do you make sure you deliver the highest-quality photos to your clients?
BADE FUWA – When they say they love it lol
APH – Is there something you really want to achieve in the world photography?
BADE FUWA – Being the best is subjective. I’ll like my work appreciated. That’s all.
APH – Do you have any advice to any one starting out as a photographer.
BADE FUWA – Just keep shooting. The rest will take care of itself.
Get in touch with Badefuwa
Instagram – @badefuwa
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