The Artist…

Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, portrait photographer and creative director Oyekunle Olowu made his name by capturing the real culture, power, and family ties of his generation. Using a bold black-and-white style that brings out deep emotion, Olowu quickly became a go-to creator in the entertainment world. He founded his own rising freelance company and built a reputation for turning moments into art that will last for generations, connecting the raw energy of the streets with mainstream success.

He isn’t worried about viral internet trends. Instead, he focuses on a stripped-down look that shows who his subjects are in real life. His talent has spanned the massive, stadium-shaking energy of Usher and Chris Brown, shooting tour footage for crowds of over 40,000. Whether he’s working with Yung Miami and Nick Cannon, taking portraits of Anthony Anderson and Cedric the Entertainer, or down on the sidelines with Howard University’s Division I football team, Olowu refuses to be put in a box.

Aside from his camerawork, Olowu has also been recognized for his business mind. While earning his Honors degree in Business Management and Entrepreneurship at Howard University, he figured out how to take his creative hustle straight into the corporate world. His smart planning and strategy have landed him in the room with massive names like Capital One, Boeing, and the U.S. House of Representatives, to name a few. By mixing his artistic eye with real business skills, Olowu builds multimedia campaigns that bring in millions of views, proving he is a true double threat who can run the boardroom just as well as he captures our culture.