Direction
No awkward standing around. Every pose, angle and expression is guided from the first frame to the last.
The mastermind behind Desanmi Photography
The Phoenix behind the lens
Adesanmi, Desanmi to clients and friends, is a Lagos portrait and wedding photographer and the mastermind behind Desanmi Photography and The Desanmi Weddings.
Adesanmi, “Desanmi”Photographer, Lagos
His story
From behind the lens, and in front of it
He built Desanmi Photography around one idea: people deserve to see themselves at their best. Every session is directed. The painted backdrop, the light and every pose are chosen around the person in front of the camera, then each frame is finished by hand.
That eye carries into weddings. Under The Desanmi Weddings he follows couples from quiet pre-wedding portraits, through traditional engagements and white weddings, to the last song of the after-party.
He knows the other side of the lens too. Desanmi models from time to time, most recently for @tobby_vogue’s drape pants collection, which is why he directs with so much patience. He knows exactly how it feels to stand in front of a camera.
“True beauty isn’t created by the camera. It’s revealed through light, emotion and the confidence of the person standing in front of it.”
DesanmiOn what every session is really aboutHow he works
What every session is built on
The same four things, whether it’s a birthday portrait or a three-day wedding.
Light
Studio light shaped for your skin tone and your outfit, so colour and texture read beautifully.
Detail
Every detail, every shadow, every highlight, crafted with purpose and finished frame by frame.
Culture
Gele, aso-oke and the details that make Nigerian celebrations what they are, photographed with pride.
Off the set
The Phoenix, when the camera’s down
Big phoenix 🦅, in his own words.
The coffee boi
His own words. Sessions run on a good cup.
Training
Fitness is part of the routine, on and off set.
On the move
Recent stops include Egypt, Sharm El Sheikh and Ghana.
Faith & home
Christian and proudly Nigerian, straight from his bio.
