THE CHIC BEHIND THE CLICK........MIDE COKER

Hot day in Lagos tho, just thought I should put that out there. So this took a while but thank God we made it. As a professional stalker, I found Mide and decided to interview her as a photographer because back then that's all I thought she did, but she's also a lifestyle bblogger, who would have thunk it?. Relax and enjoy getting to know the chic behind the camera/keyboard. To me she's a lady with style and ambition and that says more than fourteen questions.

HELLO MIDE, INTRODUCE YOURSELF....
My name is Mide Coker, final year law student of the University of Lagos, I am also a photograoher and lifestyle blogger at www.midecoker.com


INTRODUCE THE BRAND THAT IS MIDE COKER....
The brand that is MideCoker is one centred on all things creative. I see myself as an artist and so I always infuse art into anything i do, be it Fashion blogging, photography or styling

I LIKE TO SEE PHOTOGRAPHERS AS THE POWERHOUSE OF THE INDUSTRY, WHAT IS PHOTOGRAPHY TO YOU....
I see photography as a means of expression for artists, It is also a way for people to capture memories, feelings and events. You get to relive many moments through photography


WHAT ASPECT OF PHOTOGRAPHY ARE YOU COMFORTABLE WITH....
I enjoy fashion photography because of its versatility, the strangest things will turn out beautiful. I also enjoy wedding photography although it is the most tasking.

DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS (LOOKS, INTELLECT AND BEHAVIOR CATEGORY)....
Pretty Smart and Unpredictable


WHAT DO YOU EXPECT WITH EVERY SHOT....
I am never satisfied with my work, but as long as my clients are happy, im happy.

WHAT/WHO IS YOUR MAJOR INSPIRATION FOR YOUR CAREER....
My dad takes pictures, he was my inspiration


LIST OF TWO'S....MODELS, DESIGNERS,STYLISTS AND M.U.A'S YOU'D LIKE TO WORK WITH....
Models - Naomi Campbell, Ajak Deng
Designers - Louis Vuitton, Jewel by Lisa
Stylists - Tytyrone, Rihannas Stylist (im not sure of his name)
Makeup - Banke Meshida Lawal Makeup by Shayla



WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS....
In 5 years I should be a top media personality. I plan to have achieved alot by that time.


DESCRIBE YOUR DAILY ROUTINE....
I'm still in school so i go to class eveeyday. I work during the weekends.

THREE THINGS THAT IRK YOU WHILE YOU'RE ON A SHOOT....
Tardiness, Slow makeup artists, unprofessional models


WORDS/QUOTES YOU LIVE BY....
All things are possible through Christ who strengthens us.

WHICH WOULD YOU SAY HAS BEEN YOUR BEST SHOOT AND WHY....
The Retro shoot I did about 2 years ago. Call time was 8 and everyone was there on time. The people i was shooting had never modeled before but they took instructions well and it was over in less than 3 hours. The pictures came out awesome.


TELL US YOUR GUILTY PLEASURES....
The place food, Blue bunny ice cream, Diary milk whole nut. Yum.



THE MOST EMBARRASSING THING THAT HAS HAPPENED TO YOU ON A SHOOT....
My battery died and I didnt have a spare. We had to reschedule.


FOUR THINGS WE DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU
I love dogs
I want to travel the world
I have just one sibling
I'm an extrovert


DESCRIBE THE LADY BEHIND THE CAMERA....
17. A simple girl who is just trying to make beautiful images

You can find me on:

My blog: www.midecoker.com
Twitter : @MideCoker
Facebook : Mide Coker
Instagram : @Mide.Coker

Still don't have her advice to upcoming photographers and what she'd like to change about photography in Nigeria, but it's always nice to see a lady with ambition, do check her out. Have a lovely day loviedovies.