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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