Praise Udeaja

Commercial, Product & E-commerce Photographer

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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 Experience

E-commerce Photographer

Makiti

Dec 2025 - Present

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

  • 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.

Branding & Lookbook Photographer

Rene Noire

Dec 2025 - Present

Branding & Lookbook Photographer for Rene Noire.

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

Product Photographer

Zurik

Dec 2025 - Present

Product Photographer for Zurik.

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

Editorial Photographer

Adire Fashion Brand

Dec 2025 - Present

Editorial Photographer for Adire Fashion Brand.

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

Event & Corporate Photographer

Lagos Free Zone

Dec 2025 - Present

Event & Corporate Photographer for Lagos Free Zone.

  • 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.

BTS Documentary Photographer

Silas Wan Japa (Movie)

Dec 2025 - Present

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

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

Founder & Lead Photographer

Pictures by Awexome

Dec 2025 - Present

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

  • 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.

Commercial, Product & Lifestyle Photographer (Freelance)

Apparegalia

Dec 2025 - Present

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

  • 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.

E-commerce & Fashion Photographer (Freelance)

Elise Fashion Nigeria

Dec 2025 - Present

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

  • 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.

Education

Philosophy

Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Projects

Portfolio

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