About me

Oyinkansola Popoola is a freelance photographer, videographer and social media content producer, specialising in fashion, content creation, portraiture and events. She is open to working in different fields and exploring visual arts in its different aspects. Her aspirations are great with a determination to achieve and maintain high standards in the creative industry. ​ https://www.yinksplatform.com

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Projects

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  PerspectiveI produced a spoken word visual for a virtual exhibition I am a part of called 'thelockeddownexhibition'. Please read the artist statement in the description box below on the actual youtube link to understand the context (if you'd like to of course). Thank you, enjoy!
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  Those Words.Spoken word visual abstract piece by me. Written, shot, directed and edited by me. #yinksplatform #spokenword #abstract #conceptualartist #ukcreative #visualpoetry
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  Empowered MelaninAt its very core, this project is a photographic exploration of Black female empowerment, focusing on uplifting visual representations of Black women holding powerful positions. Having researched the disastrous impact which slavery has had and continues to leave on Black womanhood both consciously and subconsciously and in every aspect of life, I felt the urge to challenge the negative representations of Black women through a more positive lens. Given that so much of the trauma that Black wome
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  'Celebrating Black Hair' SeriesAt its very core, this project is a photographic exploration of Black female empowerment. This is my ‘celebrating black hair’ series. An on-going series featuring black women in natural hair/hairstyles. #blackwomenmatter #blacklivesmatter #blackhair
• Just like you.A short spoken word piece. Support Anti-Racism. #blacklivesmatter #nojusticenopeace #anti-racism
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  Athletics Inspired Sports Shoot - White Background

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Work history

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Events PhotographerCity of Westminster College
Sep 2014 - Jan 2015London, United KingdomFreelance
• Covered several events at City of Westminster College. • Retouched/Enhanced Images. • Reported to City of Westminster’s marketing team.
E-Commerce Photography Studio AssistantLiberty
Jun 2014 - Sep 2014London, United KingdomInternship
• Assisting the freelance photographer’s in capturing Liberty products such as the high-end designer brands in fashion and still life. • Operating digital processing tools and printers. • Organise records and files for the studio. • Working within established guidelines, particularly with high end luxury brands. • Using an extensive range of technical equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting and specialist software such as Capture One, Photoshop and Lightroom.

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Skills

• Attentive
• Adobe Photoshop
• Organisation
• Creative Direction
• Time Management
• Teamworking
• Management
• Lightroom
• Photoshoot Styling
• Lighting
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Styling
• Communication
• Social Media
• Creativity
• Networking
• Collaborating
• IT
• Content Creatiion
• Detail
• Precision

Education

Photography and VideoDe Montfort University
Oct 2017 - Jun 2020Leicester, United Kingdom
Graduated with a First Class Degree.
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PhotographyCity of Westminster College
Sep 2014 - Jun 2016London, United Kingdom