Today we’d like to introduce you to Adedoyin Owoniyi.
Hi Adedoyin, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
My journey did not start like a conventional creative, although I’ve always had a knack for creating. I did not set out to make it a personality trait as it is today! I wanted to share my journey with the world and help young people make better decisions with my YouTube channel. After a while, I decided to improve the quality of my YouTube videos and invested in a new camera. I got so many compliments and just started taking some pictures as a hobby, and turns out people loved them. Then I got a drone for a particular inspiration I had, and many lenses, clients and events later, I am here sharing my story with Voyage.
I had my first paid gig through a referral from a friend who knew I had picked up this hobby and wanted to see me grow. From then till now, I’ve gotten many more referrals which have helped me grow in what I absolutely love doing!
We all face challenges, but looking back, would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It definitely has not been a smooth ride. Early in this journey, I had a terrible experience I was not prepared for where this customer asked for a refund because they were not satisfied with the quality of my work. I felt so bad I almost quit altogether because I started doubting myself and stopped executing. I even contemplated going strictly into product photography because “people were too difficult”, but then I spoke to a couple of friends & family and found my footing again.
Another major hurdle was; no one tells you how expensive these photography gears would cost you (HAHA!!), so I found it was draining my resources, because I felt I needed the “best” gears to take the best pictures, it turns out this is not the complete truth.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I am a Photographer/Cinematographer based in Austin, Texas and I specialize in short documentaries/films, portraits & Event Photography. I’m known quite well for my amazing drone shots and in-moment photos.
I partnered with a colleague during Austin’s Dia de los Muertos (Day of the dead) celebration, where I was a freelance photographer. It was a special moment for me because I got to celebrate this amazing culture and capture the most amazing photos and videos.
I think what sets me apart is the fact that I’m actually a “people person”. I build great rapport with my customers, and I’m almost like family to them. I show a lot of respect and grace as I would like to be shown to me.
How can people work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
I have my Instagram page @the.o.doyin. You can follow me and book me for your photography needs. I’m also open to collaborations with Models in Austin to increase my portfolio depth.
I am also an all-round creative so follow my YouTube channel: Finding Doyin
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.o.doyin/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuUFt8iL02JVlY7E9iTCNMw
