TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF
Anuoluwapo Adedeji, 5 years of age, is the youngest photographer based in Lagos and from Osun State.
HOW DID YOU DISCOVER YOUR CRAFT?
Her first introduction to camera was at 4 months old by her father, Olalekan Adedeji a professional documentary photographer. At three years, she started handling the camera, follows her Dad to events and this enables her to handle camera with poise professionalism. Her 5 years birthday was celebrated with a photo exhibition of her shots over the years with the brand name @anufotogirl. Anu is the Official Photographer for the first Agege Trade Fair @agegetradefair in 2019. Also the youngest Beach Ambassador for Beach Samaritans @beachsamaritans, a CSR organization that Cleans Beaches and preserve the environment from Pollutions, which have been on for 5 years 2014 – till date. She was also named the youngest tourist and so far, she has staged three exhibitions in the year 2019.
DO YOU HAVE A MENTOR, IF SO WHO?
My Father @stylomedia1 on Instagram
WHAT INSPIRES YOUR WORKS?
Keeping records that tell a story, about past and present.
IN YOUR OWN WORDS DESCRIBE YOUR KINDA CONTENTS?
Documentary, I keep record for future reference through my lens.
PERSONALLY WHICH ASPECT IS DEMANDING; STARTING OR FINISHING A PROJECT?
All, be it starting or finishing
HOW DO YOU FEEL YOUR SOCIETY AFFECTS YOUR INDUSTRY?
Nigeria thinks you can only follow your passion when you are 18 and above but am proving to them that with your understanding parents, you can start nursing and nurturing your passion at tender age like mine.
DO YOU FEEL THERE’S A GOOD SUPPORT ATMOSPHERE BETWEEN PHOTOGRAPHERS?
Yes I do
WHAT’S THE MOST REWARDING PART OF BEING A PHOTOGRAPHER?
Meeting personality of like minds and it allows you to enter through any door of life with ease.
ONE THING YOU HOPE TO IMPROVE ON IN YOUR INDUSTRY?
More respect for the profession like Lawyers, Medical Doctors and other cooperate practice. Majorly true love among the practitioners.
