Titilola Oyekan: Engaging photography with passion

Titilola Foyeke Oyekan, recognised as Phoye, is the driving force behind Phoye Photography, a team of professional photographers working in Lagos and Ibadan.

Her passion for photography began during her school years revealing: “Towards the end of my service year in 2015, I thought of a vocation or business to venture into and my most preferred choice was photography since I already enjoyed doing it unprofessionally.

“I went for the training at Pixels Photography School without a second thought where I was retained as a staff after my training and internship due to how good I was already. Later on, I went for my masters and as soon as I was done, I went into photography business fully, did internship with Lypix and a few people in the field helped my photography career too especially ThinkIt photography and Smile Photography.

“They gave me lot of platforms to showcase my skills and I’m honestly grateful for the gift of them in my photography journey. I’m equally grateful for the gift of event planners that believe in my craft and keep recommending my brand and bringing me on board for the events they are in charge.”

Her journey was also significantly supported by her father, who believed in her vision, funded her photography school including the initial photography gadgets, formal school to masters level.

Despite how photography business was seen by some people then and his status as a retired High Court Judge, her father didn’t mind, but stood by her, enabling her to pursue her dreams. Her mom and siblings also provided the needed support systems.

By specialising in weddings, events, portraits, and occasionally documentary photography, she distinguished herself by focusing on areas that bring joy and satisfaction. By trying out various types of photography, Titilola found her niche in events and portraits, where her work resonates most with clients.

She has brought her lens to play which have enhanced her reputation some of which was the wedding of Mr. Segun Awolowo’s daughter, the Pro Chancellor of Lead City University, Prof Jide Owoeye daughter’s wedding, Otunba Isaac Amao for his Kwara state’s events and a lot more.