TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF?
My name is Onwordi Constantine, I am from Delta State and I'm 32yrs old. I'm a graduate of French from Olabisi Onabanjo University. I'm a photographer, model, and Business man. I love to do my workout everyday, I am a very curious, easy going and calm person. I love to observe everything around my environs.
WHY DID YOU DROP MODELLING FOR PHOTOGRAPHY?
I didn't drop modeling for photography, I love the arts a lot. I still do modeling once in a while but I discovered I had the photography eye and decided to discover more about the art. Its a beautiful art and its always been like an addiction for me.
WHEN DID YOU FIRST KNOW THAT YOU WANTED TO BE A PHOTOGRAPHER?
It started when I was with my uncle, he always sneaked out very early in the morning to do some photo shoots with his models and something captivated me that first instance. The way he was able to combine so many things to tell a story in pictures.WHAT DOES PHOTOGRAPH MEAN TO YOU?
Photography means telling a story with your mind and eyes.
WHAT DO YOU THINK MAKES A MEMORABLE SHOOT?
A photographer that has it all planned out.
WHAT ROLE DOES BLACK AND WHITE VS COLOR PLAY IN PHOTOGRAPHY WORK?
Black and white gives a touch of class with artistic effects and coloured makes you see the beauty of colours in pictures.
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WHAT FIRST DREW YOU TO PHOTOGRAPHY AND HOW DID YOU DISCOVER IT? What drew me to photography was the production of pictures I came across from a Nikon 40d camera I was captivated by the pose of the individuals on the photos. Photography can be an addiction once you get entangled into it. Photography is what your eyes sees and no other person can.
WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE MOST CHALLENGING IN PHOTOGRAPHY?
Well! The challenges in the world of photography is not well appreciated and the art of photography has been bastardized and you will have to prove an extra effort to standout on it.
WHEN DID YOU EXPERIENCE ANY CHALLENGE IN YOUR LINE OF PHOTOGRAPHY?
Hahahahha,well the truth of the matter is that I have never had any because I always try to prepare myself before any challenges occur.
WHO ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHERS AND HOW DID THEY INFLUENCE YOU?
People like, Stephen Webb, Kelvin Spence, Adrian Adrian, Miles Stones. They influence me in different ways through their various arts of photography and style.
WHAT DO YOU WANT YOUR CLIENTS TO TAKE AWAY FROM YOUR WORK?
Satisfaction.
WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE SHOOT?
Mostly outdoors,and events.
WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS ABOUT SHOOTING INDIVIDUALLY OR SMALL GROUP?
Well I don't have any thoughts and feelings except distractions.
WHY DO YOU TAKE PHOTOS?
I take photos to learn new ideas and styles of photography.
HAS SOCIAL MEDIA PLAYED A GOOD ROLE IN YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY WORK? Yes it has in so many ways.
WHAT ARE SOME ADVICE YOU WOULD GIVE TO YOURSELF IF YOU GO BACK TO MODELLING AGAIN LIKE FULL TIME COMMITMENT?
Be patient and be the best at discovering your talents
IN THE ACT OF PHOTOGRAPHY, WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BEAUTY AND ART?
Beauty is what you see, feel and appreciate. Art is simply creation brought to life.
WHO IS ANOTHER PHOTOGRAPHER IN YOUR COLLECTIVE WHOSE WORK YOU ADMIRE?
Kelechi Amadi.
HAVE YOU DONE A FREE JOBS BEFORE?
Yes I have, at times its not always about the money. It is about gaining the trust of your clients and giving a satisfactory job.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS AND DISADVANTAGES YOU FIND BEING PART OF A COLLECTIVE?
Well I have got to learn that in everything you do there are always two sides to a coin. I simply learn to balance both and come out well.
WHAT MAKES YOUR WORK EXPENSIVE AND UNIQUE?
Creativity.
ARE YOU MARRIED?
No I'm still very single for now.
DESCRIBE YOUR IDEAL LADY/WOMAN?
My ideal woman has got to be intelligent, good cook, she's got to have style, Down to earth and God fearing.
Photography means telling a story with your mind and eyes.WHAT DO YOU THINK MAKES A MEMORABLE SHOOT?A photographer that has it all planned out.WHAT ROLE DOES BLACK AND WHITE VS COLOR PLAY IN PHOTOGRAPHY WORK?Black and white gives a touch of class with artistic effects and coloured makes you see the beauty of colours in pictures.
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