About me
I am Latoya Okuneye, 23yr multifaceted creative based in London, I am mainly a fine art/portraiture/ fashion photographer. My work is mostly based around visual story telling- with a love for intentionally colourful and playful yet striking imagery. As an image maker aims to document underrepresented groups of people with her work exploring themes around identity, womanhood and mental health.
Currently open to commercial work, adaptable I am also able to take on other types of photography projects.
Projects
- "GAIA GARDEN" permanent outdoor exhibition.Delighted to have my work “sister sister” on display/exhibited for the brand new Gaia’s Garden in central london by @playniceldn, gorgeous design by @adapt_____ A beautiful garden made with community and progressive environmental changes in mind- by young people for young people. Address: 65 Holborn Viaduct, London, EC1A 2FD Mn for more updates��☺️
- "Shakara" exploratory fashion filmThis was one of my first attempts at directing a film/moving images and I had an absolute blast. Shakara explores Nigerian girls in some of their different facets, I look forward to exploring my dual British Nigerian heritage in more of my visual works. Full team credit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CRgvBOlieWi/?utm_medium=copy_link
- "SHAKARA" photo project.“The male gaze- what is the male gaze? The male gaze was everything. We have now transitioned into the female gaze. Through the currency of fashion, we have become the ordinary radicals.” Shakara which translates to “showing off/flair” in yoruba is a photo project which celebrates the role of the 21st century black Nigerian women in Britain and their influence in beauty/fashion. The project aims to commemorate the thriving 21st century black women and her influence in fashion creating a table
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Projects credited in
- My birthday shootSo I decided do a conceptual shoot for my birthday. This shoot really means so much to me, if anything almost like a door as I step more into my authentic self- tapping into my talents and potentials with confidence. I think a lot of times we tend to hold back from making moves because we’re in our heads a lot, questioning and procrastinating. I did for so long. I’m so excited for this turning point and this part of my journey, like the cowries in my hair I will be tapping more into my spiritual
- FORMDirected by Latoya Fitoor. "Something new is coming Taking form in the dark of my underbelly making its way up, A parasite, an unwanted visitor making home in places uninvited, Something new is coming It’s crawling, finding its way into my mind Coursing through my veins, this joyful ecstasy one that I’ve never known or experienced before Something new is coming Something unexpected, it has tried so many times but always seems to implode in on itself, Reverting back to what w
- The Hair HA(r)TSo I decided to try something different with this look, I wanted to incorporate traditional Yoruba hairstyles with a more youthful and playful feel. I got some colourful yarns, a hot glue gun and a wig cap and let my creative juices flowww. I was frustrated at some point because it was taking so long to do and I just wanted to give up but I knew that this piece would put together my whole concept of the hair art.
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Work history
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Freelance writer, copywriter and photographerSelf Employed
London, United KingdomFreelance
I work as freelance photographer and director. I am also a freelance copywriter who works closely with directors for short film, tv adverts and music videos.
Skills
- Photography
- Photography Editing
- Writing
- Directing Screenwriting
- Directing Freelancers
- Directing Film
- Directing Photoshoot
- Directing
- Creative Direction
- Modelling
- Production Co-ordination
- Cinematography
- Art Directing
- Creative Art Direction
- Studio Lighting
- Studio Photography
- Studio Co-ordination
- Studio Setup
Education
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A LevelsUrswick school
London, United Kingdom
English literature, drama and theatre studies and history
Awards
AOP open award 2022