Hey K-reator!

As your gossip padi, I've been sharing the gist of the creator economy's happenings, great tips for your creative business, and more. This time, I've decided to step it up a notch and bring you real-life experiences from creatives and creative business owners. When it comes to the best gist, I no dey carry last.

In this newsletter episode, I interviewed a photographer/cinematographer who has seen the good parts of the creative life and has as well seen “shege”. Gabriel Iretidayo Angulu Moses is a multifaceted artist who has worked as a filmmaker, film producer, photographer, creative director, and creator of digital art. His love of music is one of his greatest passions. Iretidayo is a true lover boy who seeks growth and strives to make an impact.

Iretidayo is the CEO of Jungle City Production, a media production company that focuses on managing creatives, providing media advice to businesses, and teaching people how to make an impact in small ways. Our conversation centred on the business of photography and his personal experiences. Iretidayo tells us why he chose photography and the challenges that come with that decision.

Meeting the versatile creative Gabriel Iretidayo

Q: Why did you decide to pursue photography?

When I graduated from secondary school, I felt lost and unsure of what to do, but one thing that people kept telling me was that I took good pictures. Initially, I decided to pursue a career in photography but quickly realised that the more time I spent with it, the more there was to learn and discover. One thing I've discovered is that sometimes you have a passion for something that could be your career but you don't realise it until it's pointed out to you. All you have to do is try and believe that your efforts will be rewarded.

Q: What was your life like before photography?

Before photography, my life was devoid of passion and purpose. I was only interested in music and playing the drums. I loved playing the drums and had a strong passion for music, so I used music as an escape until I discovered photography, which gave me a purpose. With photography, I discovered that I wanted to build and create something, as well as be a leader.

Q: How is your photography life going now?

I've been learning and growing every day. A lot of good and bad has happened, but it appears that the best is yet to come.

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Q: What are your thoughts on the photography business in Lagos

The photography business in Lagos is competitive; you must be exceptional. You must also know people, specifically the right people. Then you must serve people to grow your business, such as working under the blown or big business because there appears to be no room for new minds. Like we say, “na grace business need”🤧.

Q: What are some misconceptions about photographers?

There are numerous misconceptions about photographers, one of which is that a photographer and a cameraman are interchangeable.

• All they have to do is press a button.

• Womanizers

• Photographers are unlikely to become wealthy or wealthy.

• It is simply a hobby that goes by the name of photography.

• Photographers lie a lot because we transform images to make them look better.

Q: What is your most bizarre photography experience?

Working under a company and was sexually abused by the CEO (I for beat am before I komot). I no fit beat rich man, so I simply walked away and heal myself on my own. I'm still not completely healed because it's so deep, but I'm working on letting go of the past. Photographers are subjected to abuse because we run into strangers, lots of strangers.

Q: What are the general problems that most photographers face and you wished had a solution?

Gadgets.

If I had someone to sponsor that part I might have gone further than this. No excuses but that’s the major problem.

Q: Would you choose this profession again if you could do something else?

Yes, yes, yes.

Do it better. I'll still make mistakes, but I'll avoid a lot of them.

Q: Any final words?

You were inspired by the world.

Make certain that you are an inspiration to someone out there.

By all means, be humble and honest.

Take action, but do so with love, Eniafelamo💡

Thank you for taking the time to read this issue of our newsletter; I hope you were inspired and enjoyed every paragraph.

Love, light and laughter!

Your guy,

Philo🧡