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| "Bisi" on the road early in NYC for a great day of photography. |
By Oluwasegun Bisi Alawode
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| Early phone image. photo by Bisi Alawode |
It was a
beautiful sunny day; I had gone with my friend to the sport arena of my
university - Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State,
Nigeria: which also doubles as the photo centre of the whole school.
Students
do go there after a long day to take some photos, with one of the several photo
booth operators trying to get you to take your portrait with them. I had never
been a fan of going there to take pictures as I was always put off by the
awkward way we were told to pose by the supposedly pro photographers - to them
it was a source of livelihood and not a medium of artistic expression.
As I
stood with my friend observing the beautiful vista/ landscape that surrounds
the area, I was captivated by the artistic splendour of the deep blue sky and
its blend with the vibrant green vegetation.
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| Early phone image. photo by Bisi Alawode |
I was lost in my own little world,
and I wasn’t aware of the activities going on around me. I kept staring; I
wanted that moment to last forever. I had to whisper to my friend who had
dragged me there to lend me his phone so I could use its camera to keep this
beauty I just discovered with me. Little did I know that this was going to be
the beginning of a quest for something greater.
From
that day forth, my attention was always drawn to the sky; the feeling could
only be compared to when you just get a new car and go out the next day and you
seem to see the car everywhere. I discovered a new life, a new passion and a
new experience.
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| Early phone image. photo by Bisi Alawode |
Eight years
later, I found myself studying for a diploma in photography in a country over
10,000 kilometres from my home country: I embarked on not just a journey but an
adventure - the story of the photo of the sky just keeps unfolding. Here I am
in a class where I stand out like a brown egg in the midst of white eggs. The
feeling was exhilarating and I was open to learn and meet new people.
Over
the course of my 2 years at Lambton College studying Digital Photography, I
have had a rewarding experience: from the people I have met, to the person I
have become, and the skills I have learnt and developed. Being a people person,
I have come to value the importance of relationship.
My class has become a safe
haven, which I can call home. I am inspired by how much each individual has
developed and grown fond of one another. I have come to admire how each of our
strengths and weaknesses makes a rhythm that flows seamlessly. We have learnt
from one another not just the skills and art of photography but the attitude to
forge ahead TOGETHER. Sometimes I
wonder what it will be like when we finish our school year.
The past 2 years of my life have really
begun a defining moment in my photography journey. I eagerly look forward to
what the future holds for each one of us. I see an army of talented and
passionate photographers that will make a difference with their God-given
talent and learnt skills. There is an adage in Nigeria that says “20 children
can’t plays together for 20 years”. When the drum rolls and we all go our
separate ways I know that each passing day I (WE) will be reminded of how far I
(WE) have come…
Oluwasegun
Bisi’ Alawode is a second year student of Digital Photography at Lambton
College. His goal is to use the power and art of photography to inspire people.
He loves portrait and wedding photography. See more of his works here: www.bisialawode.com
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| Recent work from Lambton Digital Photography student Bisi Alawode |
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| Recent work from Lambton Digital Photography student Bisi Alawode |
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| Recent work from Lambton Digital Photography student Bisi Alawode |
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| Recent work from Lambton Digital Photography student Bisi Alawode |
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| Recent work from Lambton Digital Photography student Bisi Alawode |
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| Recent work from Lambton Digital Photography student Bisi Alawode |
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| Recent work from Lambton Digital Photography student Bisi Alawode |
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