News | Don Barber, 7 Others To Speak At Abuja Photo Festival.
As Abuja Photo Festival 2017 draws closer,
organizers have released a list of eight Speakers who will speak on different topics
at the event.
The
annual event, scheduled to hold from the 12th to 16th September 2017 in Abuja, is one of the largest gathering of
photographers in Africa and brings together the best and brightest of
photography in Nigeria and beyond and is aimed to raise the bar of excellence
in the practice of the art of photography, showcase the works of detailed
efforts, create a cross border community of contemporaries and celebrate the
upcoming, the best and legendary individuals amongst Nigerians and in Africa.
Don Barber, a doyen of photography in Nigeria will speak
on a topic “Building the Right Photography Practice and Practising Photography
right.” He has over forty years experience in the photography industry
has had works displayed across several international photo workshops and
festival.
Also to speak at the event include the 2004
Prize winner of Fuji African Photojournalist of the year award, George Osodi
whose presentation will focus on “How to Communicate the African Story to a
Global Audience.” He has covered several assignments for international
media including the New York Times, Aljazeera, The Guardian and USA Today. His
photographs have also been exhibited in museums across the globe. His works are
Monarchs of Nigeria, Oil Boom Delta Burns, Driver’s Dexterity, Not a Witch and
Several Others.
Similarly, Novo Isioro, an ace documentary
photographer will talk on “Swimming with the Sharks: A female
photographer success plan in a male infested industry.” Currently
serving as the Special Assistant on Visual Communication and Personal
Photographer to the Vice-President, Professor Yemi Osinbanjo, Isioro’s works
explore the deep relationship between herself and her immediate environment,
largely influence by social issues and the need to emphasize reality.
Fanny Octavianus, a reputable and successful career photo-journalists and a frontline
photography export from Jakarda, Indonesia will centre his presentation on “The
Art of Colour: How to make a Compelling Narrative with Black and White Pictures.”
Other presenters include Big H. whose talk
will dwell on “How to Distinguished Yourself in a Crowded Market Place”, and Yunusa
Abdullahi on “The Science of an Image: How to Compose Yourself to Make a Lasting
Statement.”.
Also, Ikechi Ugwoeje’s presentation will be on “Passion and Profit: Where is the cross point?” while Ebiware Okiy
will speak on “Portraiture and Wedding Photography: How to capture love in Pictures”.
The Photo
Festival, earlier publicized to hold at the Sheraton Hotel & Towers, has
the venue changed to Thought
Pyramid Art Gallery, located at Libreville street, off Aminu Kano crescent, Wuse
2, Abuja.
“Thought
Pyramid is a world class art centre and front line art hub in Abuja; and fits
perfectly with everything photography represents. With google map and few
calls, it should be difficult to locate especially if you are coming from
outside Abuja.” Organizers say of the new venue.
Here
is a brief line up for each day.
Day
1 (12th): Event
Photo walk to Daki-Biu village,Jabi. To be led by Fanny Octavianus, the
international photographer from Indonesia.
Day
2 (13th): Official
Opening Ceremony, unveiling of the Exhibition and Panelist Sessions.
Day
3 (14th): 4 Master
class sessions and all day exhibition.
Day
4 (15th): 4 Master
class sessions and all day exhibition.
Day
5 (16th): All
day exhibition and Gala Night/Closing Ceremony
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