Looking forward to August

Taking time off today to talk to you guys about something interesting.

 Hi

I'm going to ask a series of questions. 

Have you heard about TEDx Maitama? Yes? No? 

What about TED Talks? Still doesn't ring a bell? Maybe this might jog your memory. Have you heard the song flawless by Beyonce? I feel like I got your attention now; you know the song that featured our very own Chimamanda. YESS! 

That speech was from a TED event where Chimamanda spoke on feminism. 

So Ted talks is a media organization that brings people together to share ideas that are worth spreading. It was founded by Richard Saul Wurman about 3 decades ago. 

Now I'm particularly excited because I used to sit and watch these videos back in school and its exciting to be able to attend a similar event. TEDx Maitama is an independently organized event and this year's theme is bridging the gap. They have an amazing line up of speakers and you really don't want to miss out on the event. I'll be a part of the team as a volunteer and they've got a lot of cool stuff lined up. For more information, you can check out the website TEDx Maitama . 

Tickets for the event cost N3000 and is available for purchase online, at dunes center (Abuja), El amin primary school Abuja and Shop365 (Abuja). The event in on the 12th of August at 10am at Dunes center Abuja. Looking forward to seeing you guys there. 

I'll leave you with a link to a ted talk video.

Chimamanda at TED Talks

Thank you!

Until next time,

Aisha 

xx

Melanin poppin with the 50mm

Hey!

I finally did a shoot with Halima!! I remember the first time I saw a picture of her and the first thing I said to myself was "I need to have a shoot with her". I kept saying it over and over again until I eventually decided to take action. I reached out to an old friend via twitter and she cc'd Halima's handle. Off we went to the dm and the rest is history.

We started talking in March I think but somehow I had a very busy schedule. My weekends were full back to back and when I eventually had a free weekend she was busy but alas we had a date and I locked down a venue.

A few weeks ago, I was at ilmi house for unabashed and when I was hunting for a location I reached out to them and they were kind enough to let me use their space. Ilmi house is a resource centre - library and provides a relaxing enovironment for young entrepreneurs to network, mentoring and more. Please check them out Ilmi House

It was an outdoor shoot and I was equipped with my reflector, LED light, camera and 50mm lens.

I wish I could share everything on here but I can't. Halima was giving strong pose after pose and it was a pleasure working with her.

Enjoy!

Aisha 

xx

What I've been up to

Hi guys!

What have I been up to since I last made a post? A LOT! I turned 24 which is amazing. YAY! I'm about to wrap up NYSC and tbh I'm going to miss my little munchkins. If there's anything I've learned from being an assistant teacher is patience and tolerance. It has been a lovely few months of ups and downs. To think when I started in admin in August, I hated the job and my hatred for the job grew when school resumed and I was transferred to a classroom. Glad it is now the opposite and I appreciate the time I've spent there. 

The pictures I'm blogging today are a few of my favorites from the past few months which if you've been on my instagram, you've probably already seen them. 

I also got the opportunity to attend unabashed Kaduna which was organized by Bayo Omoboriowo. Even though he unfortunately couldn't make it because the president came back on the day of unabashed. We still got to learn from 3 amazing photographers and for the 2nd time I got mentored by Tope Horpload. They are all such passionate guys and I love that about them. So thank you to Bayo, Tope, David, Dami, Timmy, Nuhu and the lovely lady at Ilmi house for organizing such a fun and educative experience. I can now add street/documentary photographer to my bio *side eye*.

Last thing I'd like to say is thank God for Ed Sheeran! Divide is playing on a loop.

Thank you for checking out my blog today.

Aisha

xx

December portraits

Hey guys! 

First of all I  want to wish all my viewers a Happy Happy New Year!! WE MADE IT OUT OF 2016!!!! Thank you God!

December was a busy month filled with weddings, family, friends, wrapping up the school year etc. I'm currently on holiday enjoying my last week before I have to resume school. Yes incase I never mentioned it I'm now an assistant teacher and to my surprise I enjoy it. 

2016 was such a shit year in so many ways but Alhamdulillah. I'm hoping 2017 will be bigger and better for AR clicks. 

I'm going to share a few portarits that I took in December because thats mostly what I've been photographing. Like share comment and enjoy this post.

Until next time

Aisha

xx

For a good cause

Hi

So whats it been like... a day or two  *awkward stare*... 

Anyway this post is about a good cause and not how long its been since I last made a post which I feel is what I post about a lot lately. 

Yesterday

 I tagged along with IAD initiative and participated in their activity session. It was a fun filled day and I got to put my camera to good use. IAD initiative is a non profit organisation that basically has its focus on community development through education. They are situated in Kaduna, Nigeria. If you are interested in finding out more about them, please check out their website Ideal Aid & Development Initiative

Here are a couple of the pictures I took today.

Enjoy

Aisha 

xx

He was laughing before and after this shot was taken, I promise.

She wasn't having it.

Walid

My favourite. She has such an adorable smile.

Found out we are from the same state.

She was shy.

Very chatty young ladies lol.

Love this one too.