Join us to explore the incredible journey of Kelechi Amadi-Obi
Kelechi shares insights on his background, the turning points in his career, and how he manages client relations and pricing. Discover his methods for staying innovative, standing out in a saturated industry, and handling competition. He also discusses the impact of AI on photography, the importance of diversification, and whether passion alone can sustain a creative career.
Gain valuable advice on building a personal brand, leveraging social media, and maintaining consistency while evolving creatively. Kelechi offers tips for young photographers and creatives, highlights common mistakes to avoid, and emphasizes the importance of mental discipline.
Hear about his views on international recognition, essential business skills, and the role of networking. Learn how to stay motivated, make money in a tough economy, and the benefits of collaboration and mentoring.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Interview Highlight
02:34 - Introduction of the topic and our guest Kelechi Amadi-Obi's brief profile
05:15 - Kelechi Amadi-Obi's background story and how he achieved success in photography and art
10:10 - How Kelechi Amadi-Obi transformed the photography industry in Nigeria and Africa
17:40 - Challenges Kelechi Amadi-Obi faced and how he overcame them
20:35 - How Kelechi's Law Profession aid his craft in photography and art
22:15- Who has the copyright of a photograph or any creative work - the artist or the client
27:22 - Model Release Form, its essence and advantage to your creative work
29:22 - Watermark on your creative work, its advantages and disadvantages
31:22 - The greatest turning points in Kelechi Amadi-Obi's life
41:00 - How Kelechi Amadi-Obi handles clients when they reach out to him
43:38 - How do you handle the pricing of your works with clients
45:35 - Types of portraiture and how Kelechi works with clients to create their dreams
46:46 - Continuation of pricing
47:10 - How to get the clients you desire as a photographer or a creative artist
50:10 - How Kelechi keeps coming up with ideas that evolve with the changing times
52:25 - How do you stand out in your work in this over-saturated industry
55:44 - How do you handle competition in the photography and creative industry
56:45 - How to discover your unique artistic self in the world of creativity
1:04:08 - How to balance your creative vision with the demands of running a successful business
1:05:25 - Strategies that ensure your work continually remains relevant in the marketplace
1:06:20 - How AI has transformed photography and creative works
1:11:45 - Diversification as a creative - its advantages and disadvantages
1:12:55 - Is passion enough to sustain you as an artist or a creative person
1:15:41 - Artists that have inspired Kelechi Amadi - Obi
1:18:28 - Kelechi Amadi-Obi's most memorable moments of his career
1:18:55 - Advice to young photographers and creative artists
1:20:20 - Mistakes artists and creatives make and how to avoid them
1:21:00 - Mental discipline crucial for success as a creative artist
1:24:50 - How to handle creative blocks and low inspiration as a creative
1:26:32 - Key strategies to maintain personal creative brand as an artist
1:27:56 - The role social media plays in the creative world
1:35:50 - How to stay consistent in your work while maintaining creative evolution
1:36:55 - Challenges you face as an African artist seeking international recognition
1:40:30 - Business skills you need to succeed as a creative or an artist
1:41:55 - What role does networking play in the life of Kelechi Amadi-Obi
1:43:10 - How to stay motivated constantly in your craft
1:44:05 - About Kelechi Amadi-Obi Mania Magazine
1:52:43 - How creatives can make money in this hard economy
1:56:40 - Do you think things are easier in the Western world than in Nigeria or Africa
2:06:30 - Do you think Nigerians will ever unite to fight bad government
2:09:15 - How has collaboration helped you in your career as a creative
2:10:10 - How do you go about mentoring and giving back to the creative community
2:12:12- Risks you have taken that have paid off in the long run
2:13:20- Why you must always publish excellent works as a creative
2:14:25 - Why you must always maintain your style of photography and brand style as a creative
2:16:12 - What projects do you currently desire to do currently
2:17:33 - Has your work been rejected before - The challenges of many rated artist
2:23:30 - How to change your pricing strategy
2:24:50 - Are there other works you do to make money aside from photography
2:26:30 - How do you rate the current crop of Nigerian Artists and Creatives
2:28:35 - Kelechi Amadi-Obi's final advice to all photographers and creatives
2:30:10- How to contact Kelechi Amadi-obi
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6 июл 2024
