He went from Biomedical Science to Photography ! | Victor Odiba | Mimi Akuse Design Discussions 107

Victor Odiba traces his journey from biomedical sciences to becoming an entrepreneurial creative.

The founder of Shoebox - a photography and documentary outfit shares the challenges of deviating from the traditionally accepted African career paths into the unknown yet rewarding territory of creativity.

Timestamps
0:00 Preview
0:28 Intro
0:51 Victor’s origin story
2:11 Approved Nigerian courses
4:05 Creativity in science - experimentation
6:52 Turning a hobby into a business
7:31 Parental career expectations
8:10 The turning point
10:09 Why the name “shoebox”
11:01 Victor’s Style
13:20 High stress events, types of clients
15:30 Most memorable project - IDP settlement at Banki, Borno, Nigeria
18:34 Blank slate vs Detailed clients
20:11 Other creative interests
22:08 Professional collaborations in photography
24:02 Professional influences/ creative mentors
25:31 Thoughts on AI and photography
27:08 Advice to upcoming photographers
28:19 Advice to younger self
29:07 Dream job/life
30:05 Future plans for Shoebox photography
30:57 Shoebox social meda handles
31:18 Behind the scenes BTS

Connect with Victor and check out his amazing work:

https://www.instagram.com/shoeboxng/?...
https://www.instagram.com/shoeboxport...
https://web.facebook.com/Shoeboxng/?_...
https://x.com/shoeboxng

Or search @shoeboxng on all social media platforms

Connect with Me ✨️

LinkedIn: Mimi Akuse   / mimi-akuse.  .

Music 🎶

I do not own rights to the music used in this video

Music: Intro
Musician: Jeff Kaale

Music: Libre
Musician: @iksonmusic

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