Samuel Etim's - Profile
Samuel Etim is a Lagos-based photographer from Itu, Akwa Ibom State, whose passion for photography is rooted in his love for storytelling through images. He specialises in portrait, landscape, nature, and documentary photography. Samuel uses his lens to capture the essence of life and the emotions that surround it. He draws inspiration from the world around him, people’s lifestyles, their unique body language, and the stories behind their daily interactions. His photography style blends creativity and an understanding of human expressions, revealing the unspoken words through both natural and urban landscapes.
Samuel's work, as seen in his documentary-style photographs, often focuses on the lives of everyday people and the environment they inhabit. Whether it’s a group of children playing by the riverside or the daily hustle of life in Lagos, his images offer a profound look into the subtleties of life in Nigeria. With each photograph, Samuel aims to tell a story, immortalising fleeting moments that reflect a unique cultural tale. He finds his primary inspiration in God first, people and their lifestyle to document and tell stories with his images.
Driven by a curiosity for new experiences and perspectives, Samuel’s photographic journey is marked by his desire to capture moments and document meaningful stories through his photography. Through his work, he explores the relationship between people and their environments, making his photography both an artistic and documentary endeavour.
Portraits of Life and Nature
