Jik Blog
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Be Vulnerable
November 22, 2019
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Growing up as boys we were told only to express happiness and anger. “Be tough and strong”, “Don’t show sadness or weakness”, “You’re a boy, crying is for girls”, etc.
As men, we shouldn’t be afraid to share stories and emotions that express feelings outside of happiness and anger to…
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“Iya” Editorial Photoshoot
November 2, 2019
As 2019 comes to an end I’m feeling more confident with shooting my personal projects and photoshoots on film. Up and coming creative director Kim Friez contacted me and asked if I was open to collaborating with her on a few photoshoots. I’m pleased to say our first time working…
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Caasi Afro-Viking Film Project 2019
October 1, 2019
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Caasi recently shared the results of a genetic ancestry test she had done. It revealed that 87.5% of her ancestry is West African with a significant portion of that being Nigerian lineage. What had me laughing in disbelief, however, was the fact that she’s also 0.6% Scandinavian. Vikings came from…
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Film Summer 2019
September 9, 2019
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There are many times film has had me feeling l didn’t know what the heck I was doing. How can I who has been shooting for so long feel like such a novice when shooting this medium? This year I sought to improve my ability to shoot on film with…
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Behind It All, Her Journey: Documentary and Charity Initiatives
April 6, 2019
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After two successful screenings, I’m happy to launch the documentary online for others to see.
So without further ado enjoy:
Charity Initiatives:
The third part of the project consists of two charity raising initiatives. The purpose of the initiatives is to raise enough money to make a lovely donation to…
