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TEMILADE ADELAJA

TEMILADE ADELAJA

Manchester

Summary

Dedicated photographer with over 7+ years of experience in both professional and freelance photography. Skilled in utilising creativity and attention to details to capture compelling and impactful images.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work history

Photographer

Reuters
United Kingdom
01.2024 - Current


  • Conducted research on assigned topics to understand the context and identify key visual elements for storytelling.
  • Worked efficiently to meet tight publication deadlines, submitting photos promptly for editorial review.
  • Provided informative and accurate captions to accompany images, offering context and support to the narrative.
  • Contributed creative ideas and pitches for photo stories


Photographer

Reuters
Nigeria
01.2019 - 12.2023


  • Selected and prepared appropriate photography equipment, ensuring its working order for assignments
  • Attended events, news conferences, protests, or locations to capture compelling images that convey the essence of the story.
  • Adhered to journalistic ethics and standards, maintaining objectivity, sensitivity and accuracy in image portrayal
  • Established rapport with subjects, gaining access and trust to capture genuine and candid moments.
  • Worked efficiently to meet tight publication deadlines, submitting photos promptly for editorial review.
  • Provided informative and accurate captions to accompany images, offering context and support to the narrative.
  • Contributed creative ideas and pitches for photo stories
  • Archived photos on computers and servers to retain safe image back-ups.

Photographer

TEMI ADELAJA PHOTOGRAPHY
Nigeria
02.2017 - Current
  • Produced photography content for various high-profile publications and Non-profit organisations as part of their communication and fundraising assets. Client list include: Elizabeth Glaser Paediatrics Aids Foundation (EGPAF), Financial Times, Anadolu Agency, Channels TV, Transcorp Hilton, Ace Charity etc.

Laboratory assistant

National Hospital
Abuja
11.2016 - 10.2017
  • Recorded findings and submitted reports to manager.
  • Carried out routine housekeeping tasks to maintain safe, clean, uncluttered work environment.
  • Followed instructions to prepare precise chemical solutions for laboratory use.
  • Handled samples in line with strict laboratory procedures using appropriate PPE.
  • Maintained high standards across sampling, processing and storage operations.
  • Processed samples, labelled containers and completed required paperwork.
  • Monitored stock use and reordered materials to maintain laboratory services.

Education

B.Sc - Medical Physiology

University of Ilorin

Skills

  • Digital photography
  • Videography
  • Project budgeting
  • Composition
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Creative lighting techniques
  • Creative visionary
  • Superb attention to detail
  • Photojournalism

Accomplishments

  • 2019 Agency photographer of the year by The Guardian UK (Shortlisted)
  • Member of the African Photojournalist Database (APJD)
  • Photo exhibition, African artiste foundation, Lagos - September 2018

Interests

Traveling Scrabble Reading & writing Advocacy: Health (Redcross)

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

Photographer

Reuters
01.2024 - Current

Photographer

Reuters
01.2019 - 12.2023

Photographer

TEMI ADELAJA PHOTOGRAPHY
02.2017 - Current

Laboratory assistant

National Hospital
11.2016 - 10.2017

B.Sc - Medical Physiology

University of Ilorin

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