The exclusive interview of Fifo Adebakin (@thefifographer)

The exclusive interview of Fifo Adebakin (@thefifographer)

Amaka-hi fifo

Fifo-Hello Amaka :)

Amaka- I have  seen  a lot of your work and I’m really impressed , so at what age did develop interest in photography 

Fifo-  Thank you! I appreciate this! I Loved pictures from a very young age! My computer had thousands of pictures I would just look at everytime. They looked so amazing. so you can say photography has been a part of me.

Amaka-  so when did you get your first camera, what model and who got it for you ?

Fifo-  I got it last year June a D40 nikon model and I worked to raise money and was given a loan by my father to complete the payment.

Amaka- so what was your first job?

Fifo- I would say RISE 1 was my big break

Amaka- so how did XLT start and what’s the full meaning?

Fifo- Well I mean! XLT had been in plans for like 6 months alongside our manager Rotimi. But as I said RISE 1 marked the beginning of XLT. And XLT means Extraordinary Life Touching Photography

Amaka- oh ok, so personally what kind of pictures do you enjoy taking, nature, culture  etc ?

Fifo- Personally I like People Photography! People, Portraits, Events, Pictures that capture the moments that can be remembered.

Amaka- so what is special about your pictures cause XLT is covering practically all the events this summer ?

Fifo- Honestly! There’s nothing special! Everyone just loves clear pictures with good quality! And we give that!

Amaka- so there has always been this argument over which company makes better cameras : canon or nikon, which do u prefer ?

Fifo- To be honest! Both have their pros and cons! But using the nikon has made me enjoy its benefits ,however cameras like the 7D and 5D are super awesome Canons

Amaka- alot of young photographers look up to you is there any special thing you want to tell them ?

Fifo- Passion! That drives you to be different! To be the best! And hard work too! Photography isn’t easy work!

Amaka- to view your work where should people go to ?

Fifo- Check Out thefifographer.blogspot.com or xltmedia.blogspot.com . The websites thefifographer.com and xltphotography.com will be out SOON! Watch Out!

Amaka - for bookings we should get at ?

Fifo - Get at ‎​08175905336 or email xltphotography@gmail.com or follow @Team_XLT

Amaka- one last question, i saw a picture saying XLT needed a creative director with a list of qualifications attached and we are aware that there are many other people under XLT since you are fondly called xltboss . so tell us , how much do your staff make ?

Fifo - XLT runs different projects! Many people work with us on contract! But how much we pay our members is confidential! I can tell you though that everyone is happy to be on the team :)

Amaka- so how do you feel about wining photography company of the year ?

Fifo-it feels good to be honest! like all the handwork our team puts in is being recognised.