Growth is one step after another

Honestly speaking, I have learnt a lot from posting in groups than I could have known. I take all CC seriously and try my best to improve on my skills. I'm not yet there, but I'll keep pushing forward. I take courage in the fact that I'm no more where I was yesterday....

Growth is one step after another.....

Canon 5D mark III, 85mm 1.8

ISO 120, shutter speed 1/200, f2.5,2.8

I used two godox flashlights in the soft boxes and one for backlighting....

Editing on PS CC 2015

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GROWTH IS A PROCESS AND ALSO A DECISION

A photographer friend of mine shared his growth story as we were discussing.

My friend stared photography about 6 years ago without any formal training.

He saved up money from labourer daily jobs to buy his first camera. It's a point and shoot camera with no detachable lens or external light pot. He didn't have the opportunity to understand the function of iso, shutter speed and aperture.

He used this same camera to cover my traditional wedding in 2017.

Coming from this low can be such a big challenge because he had no one to support me, but God. Something, he was mocked, rejected and sidelined because of the kind of images he produced then, but he wasn't discouraged.

He started mingling with other Photographers and was hoping that someday he will have a camera with detachable lens and external flashlight.

In 2018, he bought an over-used Nikon D3100 for 35k with 55-200 kit lens. He couldn't do a lot with it because the lens was bad and the distance was too much for him to shoot from. 

He later saved and bought godox tt520ii flashlight and his images became better.

It wasn't good enough, but he appreciated (growth) the fact that he was making a little progress.

He use to cover a wedding event for 60k including video and photo book in 2018.

He later started hiring cameras and one guy usually gives him the camera with a prime lens. He doesn't know how to use the prime lens, so he doesn't even know the value, neither do my friend.

One day, my friend used the prime lens to shoot and saw the difference, that was when he saw some groups on Facebook and started hearing about aperture, shutter speed and iso. This should be around late 2018. He dived into it and learnt more. He then developed love for prime lens and made more research online about it.

This made his works even more better....

He could go hungry so that he can get something more that will improve his work. 

Today by God's grace, his having 5 cameras and variety of lenses. His not yet there, but he have gotten to a place where he have to appreciate God for how far he has brought him.

He shared his story to encourage someone or everyone that despite your challenges, you can rise and become one of the greatest.

Stay positive, stay focused and more importantly, stay Creative .

Asmocrafts Photography 

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Wetin be d difference between Camera man nd photographer 🙏🙏

So sometimes back I ask a question from experience of people with these two set of individuals CAMERA MAN & PHOTOGRAPHER below are some responses👇

1.

Mind you..

Being Called a Camera Man is not an insult .

2.

Camera man Na person weh di film only events and photographer deals with pictures

3.

Camera man dey snap picture, photographer dey take photos 

4.

Camera man dey snap for occasion, photographer dey cover event 

5.

Camera man dey get shop, photographer dey get studio 

6.

Camera man dey edit picture, photographer dey retouch photos

7.

Camera is a tool while photographer is the vessel that makes the tool to be useful..

8.

Camera man handles both videographer and Photography, he can do all that has to do with camera. But a photographer only bases on Photography i.e still picture not motion

9.

Camera man dey go occasion uninvited 

10.

Photographer is a professional and camera man is a learner who carries light stands and makes sure that the photographer is happy

11.

Camera man are those that do wait and get in a party, while Photographer is the official photographer

12.

Whatever the difference may be, pls, don't make the mistake of calling me a camera man sha 

13.

The word camera man is awkward. Difference between Camera User and Photographer.

14.

A camera man is unofficial whilst the photographer is very official 

Drop a comment below from your experiences.

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There are no jobs! What skill are you willing to take up?

There are no jobs!

Try Photography

I can beat my chest and attest to the fact that there are no jobs and I'll tell you why. 

"There are no jobs!" I joined the bandwagons of so many saying this but I realized lately that I was speaking from a position of ignorance. I was made to understand previously that, " what you don't know can't kill you", but ill rephrase it and say, " what you know nothing about is what kills you". 

I've always heard that "school is a scam" I dare to say that those words don't hold. How you respond to what you are been taught will determine how much impact it will have on you. Having a certificate alone does not guarantee your success in life, what guarantees your success is how skillful you become at what you do with what you know. 

The world seeks skillful men/ women and not just certificates. When you become skillful you can't be threatened when you lose your job because the seed of reproducing great things is inside you. 

What skill are you willing to take up in the meantime? 

Try Photography

It's never late to start again!

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Help Nigerian youths/children acquire Greeting Cards & Gift Items skills

Crowd Funding

I'm Michael Ashola, from Lagos Nigeria, I am a Fine Artist and a Photographer.

I am so glad to share with you what is actually needed for children and youths of Nigeria in Africa. I want to help youth/children in the rural communities of Nigeria, Africa acquire skill that can make them self-sufficient even at young age, in my little way as I celebrate my birthday this November.

For this project, 100 youths/children will learn the skill of making hand-crafted greeting cards. 

More details here: https://tinyurl.com/yy7k865c

Many underprivileged communities across the world are currently fighting against poverty and hunger on a daily basis. Let’s save lives by donating at least $3 to $5 (₦2000). Together, we will save lives of this generation.

I'm requesting for only $1,500+ (₦750,000+) This would help us buy:

 

MATERIALS  NEEDED FOR HAND CUT-HANDMADE GREETING CARDS

1.   Fine Lining cardboards (Different Colours)

2.   Fluorescent Cards (not paper) Different Colour

3.   Black Cardboards (Black Cards)

4.   Glitter Dust (shine shine) Different Colours.

5.   UHU Gum(s), Glue

6.   Signwriting Brush(es)

7.   Painting Brush 2inches

8.   Cutting Boards (make available)

9.   Tiger Razor Blades (packets)

10. Cutting Knife

11. Pencils

12. Poster Colours

13. Erasers

14. Rules (Rulers)

15. Sets Square 60% 30% 45%

16. Pair of Compasses & Divider

17. Single side Carbon Paper(s)

18. Tracing paper(s)

19. Steel Rule

20. Straw board(s)

21. 2D exercise note book(s)

22. Paper Tape (s)

And run the project across Nigeria

These will go a long way in achieving this project

EVERY DONATION COUNTS! PLEASE SUPPORT OUR YOUTH AND CHILDREN

NO AMOUNT IS TOO SMALL!

WILL YOU SUPPORT US TO HELP SAVE THIS GENERATION OF YOUNG ONES?

Thank you so much for your kind gesture. 

Keep supporting children in Nigeria, Africa. Please help me share, pray, and donate to support the most vulnerable youth and children in Nigeria.

May God reward you greatly for supporting this cause!

Michael Ashola

Donations To This Project:

GTBank

Acct Name: Michael Ashola 

Acct Number: 0142503600

Zenith Bank:

Acct Name: Michael Ashola 

Acct Number: 2386269329

Union Bank:

Acct Name: Michael Ashola 

Acct Number: 0056665191

 OR

Crypto Currency 

Bitcoin Address: 3EvGzndduh8bWeQuvDTb4QKgVDGinF7Tpd

ETH Address:

0xa023a78cebc798582e6cdd65df7c0cfab8377cb0

USDT Address:

TTr2n2ZM6bLWqS8DLzqjc2ZYsNBKnS6Bi8

LTC Address:

LT4zcFY5nRBVxa5jQGU6M73a1CCuQNFKUK

PalmPay:

070 3261 6537

Opay:

070 3261 6537

Payment Subject: 

"SUPPORT NOVEMBER PROJECT"

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