In this episode, Folarin is joined by photographer and artist Tayo Kuku Jr. They discuss Tayo’s journey with photography including graduating with an engineering degree, getting over the fear of judgement, and leaving corporate America to pursue his calling full time. Tayo talks about some initial successes including working with Davido, taking pictures at the MET Gala, and his first key art campaign. They then get into Tayo creative directing Davido’s latest album cover, bucket list collaborations, and much more!!

TIME STAMPS:

Start - 4:14     5 year plan after college

4:14-8:50       Finding your passion 

8:50-15:06      Getting into photography 

15:06-18:35     Overcoming fear of judgement

18:35-24:07     Initial successes

24:07-31:46     Leaving corporate 

31:46-33:50   Seeing work in Time Square

33:50-39:00     Fulfilling career moments  

39:00-46:52     Davido 

46:52-50:22   Pinch me moments 

50:22-53:17   Bucket list collabs

53:17-54:35     Artistic inspirations 

54:35-End      Music identity segment 

CREDITS:

Hosted by Folarin Okulaja

Produced by Folarin Okulaja

Engineered by Folarin Okulaja

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