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began creating photographs while
he was still in secondary school.
His tool was a vintage Yashica film
camera and naturally, he had to be
a lot more prudent while shooting
due to the cost and time involved
in developing film. This early start
led him to pursue photography and
filmmaking professionally, enrolling in
the prestigious National Film Institue,
Jos, Plateau state. Presently, while he
practices all kinds of photography, his
preference is for shooting travel photos
in the sub-genres of nature, landscape,
and wildlife. For someone who states
that he loves to be on the road, meet
new people, and discover new places,
travel photography comes naturally.
This passion clearly came in handy
in capturing the spectacular photo
which won him third place in the
NaijaGEMs contest.
Besides heading Jabe Studios, a growing
multimedia studio in Abuja, Ikechukwu
is working on a yet untitled photo book
in which he hopes to publish his travel
photography and inspire the world at
large by showcasing the unexplored
beauties that can be found all over
Nigeria.
When asked how the contest
had impacted him, he responded
“Participating in the contest exposed
me to new people, cultures and places
I am yet to explore. I am friends with
other participants with whom I share
thoughts and ideas. It has opened up
a network of people interested in my
activities and that has made me hungry
for greater creative work.”
Ikechukwu won a Canon EOS Rebel T7i
for his entry into the contest and it is
now his go-to camera on his trips as he
shoots photos and videos.
The KAINJI LAKE NATIONAL PARK
is located in Niger and Kwara States.
It boasts a wide range of biodiversity
including hippos. Pictured here is one
of the hippo pools.
The park makes a great vacation spot
for people who enjoy relaxing and
taking in the beautiful scenery. There
are also many activities available such
as walking, camping, or going on a
wildlife safari.
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