A skilled photographer, videographer, and creative director with 4 years of experience in content creation, specialising in developing innovative content for fashion and music marketing.
Over the years I have created engaging visual content for various media campaigns, shooting, styling, directing, and editing editorials for clients such as the BBC, Universal Music Group, and Nixon. My creative background and academic background in philosophy have given me the ability to consistently bring to life, in a clear and innovative manner, the messaging of a diverse clientele.
Simultaneously, I have worked on several personal projects around the globe. Fascinated with the human condition and telling stories from a wide range of perspectives, my work has been well received. My writing, photography, and films have been featured in publications such as Vogue, Gal-dem, Konbini and Sukeban magazine, and I have successfully hosted exhibitions in London, Edinburgh, and Lagos.
Website: www.wa-ko.com
Instagram: @wamialuko
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Projects
- { Untitled }A fashion story, shot by me, starring best friends, Momo & Dunsin. "In our shadows we are reminded how magical it is to to have other beings that remind us of our light. One must revel in the beauty of being able to create community off other people’s joy, of being able to tap into the radiance of another at times where we can’t provide it ourselves" - Wami Instagram: (@wamialuko) www.instagram.com/wamialuko Models & Stylists : @momo.mho & @dunsinwright
- To The NinesStyling has become so significant when it comes to creating my images, every detail aiding in creating the perfect fantasy. For this series, I wanted to capture the allure of extravagant decorative hats, often described as pieces of art worn on top of the head. As a statement piece, they draw eyes on to whoever dares to put them on ~ ‘To The Nines’ shot, directed and styled by me
- Fantasy FootballYour football fantasy - an editorial shot and directed by me for Abike Studio Something I've discovered I love to do with my work is highlight the magic of the mundane and inspire one to see beyond the ordinary. When Dotun had mentioned she wanted to do a football inspired shoot, I knew I wanted to incorporate this element of fantasy that I love by exaggerating and playing around with colours and movement. The lavender farm, with its naturally breathtaking colour scheme, was a fitting choice f
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Work history
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Photographer & Creative DirectorFreelance
London, United KingdomFreelance
Past clients include: Southern Comfort, Nixon, Mr. Eazi, Sampa The Great, Mojokojo, and Fisayo Longe
- Working closely with clients to gain an in-depth understanding of their vision and messaging, and project managing all client work from developing a budget and creative brief, to on-time delivery.
- Continuously updating my social media accounts and website with new writing and creative projects, integrating current SEO practices (website currently has 23,259 views, reaching 103 countries around the globe).
CreativeVirgin EMI Records
- London, United KingdomInternship
- Drawing up and pitching ideas for the art direction of various music videos and promotional campaigns based on extensive research on each artists' brand and audience.
- Sourcing graphic designers, photographers, make-up artists, and hair-stylists for various projects, selecting artists that aligned with the art direction of each project
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Skills
- Photography
- Photo Editing
- Video Editing
- Art Direction
Education
Short Course in Editorial Styling and Creative DirectionUniversity of The Arts London (UAL)
- London, United Kingdom
- Worked on a personal editorial project: from concept creation, model scouting, sourcing clothing, and styling, to post-editing on Adobe Photoshop
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BA(Hons) Philosophy 2:1University of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Written several academic essays specialising in political philosophy, philosophy of law and philosophy of language and mind
- Wrote my dissertation on the role of copyright in protecting indigenous folklore
Awards
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The Tab x JP Morgan - Future 100The Tab
Ranked 35 on the Tab's Future 100 list, landing a mentorship at JP Morgan