Nigeria Photography Expo and Conference Attracts More Photo Lovers
The
Nigeria Photography industry will be the cynosure of all eyes for four days as
from April 29th to May 2nd 2013 with the convergence of
photography buffs at the Nigeria Photography Expo and Conference 2013 (NiPHEC)
which will hold for that period.
The
event which is the brainchild of eloPhotos Academy spearheaded by an Accountant
turned Photographer – Seun Akisanmi is a blend of Seminars, photography
classes, exhibitions and much more. He told us that the ultimate aim of the
grand event is to enhance the skills of professional and amateur photographers
and photography clients.
Targeted
to be the largest gathering of photography enthusiasts in West Africa, Niphec
2013 is expected to play host to over 10,000 participants from across Nigeria
and beyond. Akisanmi during a press parley informed pressmen that world class
photographers from the United States and Nigeria are among the facilitators.
Notable among them are Kelechi Amadi-Obi, Joe McNally (USA), Ayo Animashaun,
Michael Grecco(USA), Yetunde Babaeko, Jide Alakija and Leke Adenuga.
Some
of the areas to be covered by the facilitators include lighting and posing,
wedding photography, business and marketing, social media, software and
workflow, and video and multimedia. Interested participants can log on to www.niphec.com for registration details, courses
available more. However, registration in March attracts 20% discount in most of
the courses.
Furthermore,
the expo gives an opportunity to interested exhibitors to book for stands at
the four-day event to showcase their products and services alongside some of the leading
brand names in the photography industry such as Canon, Nikon, Sony, Epson, Adobe and many others. One of the
attractions at the event will be the unveiling of Africa’s first blind
photographer – Taivis.
The event holds at Our Place, 7,Olufunmi Okikiolu Street, off Toyin
Street Opebi, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Also check Punch Newspaper, Page 62, Wednesday March 6th, 2013.
