Oyinkansola Popoola

Oyinkansola Popoola

Photographer, Videographer, Creative DirectorLondon, United Kingdom
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Oyinkansola Popoola

Oyinkansola Popoola

Photographer, Videographer, Creative DirectorLondon, United Kingdom
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
Projects
  • Perspective
    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!
  • Those Words.
    Those Words.Spoken word visual abstract piece by me. Written, shot, directed and edited by me. #yinksplatform #spokenword #abstract #conceptualartist #ukcreative #visualpoetry
  • Empowered Melanin
    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
  • 'Celebrating Black Hair' Series
    '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.
    Just like you.A short spoken word piece. Support Anti-Racism. #blacklivesmatter #nojusticenopeace #anti-racism
  • Athletics Inspired Sports Shoot - White Background
    Athletics Inspired Sports Shoot - White Background
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Work history
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    Events PhotographerCity of Westminster College
     - London, United KingdomFreelance
    • Covered several events at City of Westminster College. • Retouched/Enhanced Images. • Reported to City of Westminster’s marketing team.
    Liberty logo
    Liberty logo
    E-Commerce Photography Studio AssistantLiberty
     - London, 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
    De Montfort University logo
    De Montfort University logo
    Photography and VideoDe Montfort University
     - Leicester, United Kingdom
    Graduated with a First Class Degree.
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    PhotographyCity of Westminster College
     - London, United Kingdom