Praise Udeaja

Commercial, Product & E-commerce Photographer
Praiseudeaja2@gmail.com, Lagos, NG.

About

Highly accomplished and impact-driven Commercial Photographer with over 5 years of experience specializing in fashion, product, e-commerce, real estate, and documentary photography. Proven expertise in delivering brand-aligned visual content that consistently drives conversions, enhances engagement, and ensures campaign success. Adept at managing the entire content creation lifecycle, from styling direction to advanced post-production. Trusted by leading brands including Apparegalia, Elise Fashion, Makiti, Rene Noire, Zurik, and Lagos Free Zone, I am passionate about crafting visually compelling narratives that resonate with modern audiences and achieve measurable business outcomes.

Work

Pictures by Awexome
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Founder & Lead Photographer

Summary

Founded and led a photography service delivering comprehensive visual solutions across diverse sectors, including fashion, commercial, product, and real estate.

Highlights

Provided end-to-end photography services for over 500 images across fashion, commercial, product, and real estate, optimizing content for editorial and e-commerce platforms.

Directed and executed creative campaigns and studio shoots for prominent brands including Elise Fashion, Makiti, Apparegalia, Rene Noire, and Zurik, ensuring brand consistency and visual appeal.

Produced high-quality real estate and architectural photography, enhancing property listings and contributing to accelerated sales cycles for developers and agents.

Streamlined and managed comprehensive post-production workflows, including advanced retouching and optimization, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality assets.

Achieved a 40% client retention rate by consistently delivering visuals that precisely aligned with brand messaging and campaign objectives.

Apparegalia
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Commercial, Product & Lifestyle Photographer (Freelance)

Summary

Freelance photographer specializing in commercial, product, and lifestyle content for Apparegalia.

Highlights

Led over 15 seasonal editorial and branding photoshoots, producing polished content that significantly enhanced client visibility and brand credibility.

Developed and implemented standardized composition and editing techniques, ensuring visual consistency across diverse product categories and marketing collateral.

Collaborated effectively with stylists, models, and creative directors to produce visually engaging content specifically tailored for fashion-forward audiences.

Elise Fashion Nigeria
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E-commerce & Fashion Photographer (Freelance)

Summary

Freelance E-commerce & Fashion Photographer for Elise Fashion Nigeria.

Highlights

Produced over 200 high-quality images monthly for online stores and social platforms, directly contributing to a 50% increase in click-through and purchase rates.

Delivered high-fidelity, retouched imagery utilizing advanced Photoshop workflows, ensuring consistent color accuracy and professional polish across all digital assets.

Makiti
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E-commerce Photographer

Summary

E-commerce Photographer for Makiti, focusing on product visuals for digital platforms.

Highlights

Generated over 200 on-brand product images monthly for website, Instagram, and paid media, enhancing brand presence and marketing effectiveness.

Partnered with stylists to develop compelling visuals for seasonal collections, contributing to a measurable 25% increase in online sales.

Rene Noire
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Branding & Lookbook Photographer

Summary

Branding & Lookbook Photographer for Rene Noire.

Highlights

Led the creative direction and photography for capsule collection shoots, ensuring cohesive visual storytelling for print, digital, and influencer campaigns.

Zurik
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Product Photographer

Summary

Product Photographer for Zurik.

Highlights

Captured studio and lifestyle content for product pages, significantly enhancing visual consistency and brand presentation across multiple platforms.

Adire Fashion Brand
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Editorial Photographer

Summary

Editorial Photographer for Adire Fashion Brand.

Highlights

Developed compelling storytelling visuals for print and digital campaigns, effectively highlighting and promoting cultural fashion identity.

Lagos Free Zone
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Event & Corporate Photographer

Summary

Event & Corporate Photographer for Lagos Free Zone.

Highlights

Documented key visuals for the annual Marathon event and high-profile Chinese investors' visit, providing event-ready images for immediate press release and corporate communication.

Silas Wan Japa (Movie)
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BTS Documentary Photographer

Summary

Behind-the-Scenes Documentary Photographer for the feature film 'Silas Wan Japa'.

Highlights

Executed comprehensive behind-the-scenes documentary photography for the feature film 'Silas Wan Japa,' featuring prominent actors Sabinus, Nasboi, Mercy Johnson, and Mercy Eke.

Education

Nnamdi Azikiwe University

BSc

Philosophy

Languages

English

Native

Skills

Adobe Lightroom
Capture One
Fashion & Editorial Shoots
Real Estate Photography
Product Photography
Lighting Techniques
Styling Direction
Time Management
Client Communication
Adobe Photoshop