I hated photos growing up.

Probably from all the times Mum pointed a camera at me and yelled “say cheese” as a kid (thanks, Mum).

Fast forward years later and my interest for photography started on my honeymoon in Italy with my wife at the start of 2025.

For me, photography is like mixing the perfect cocktail. You need the right balance of ingredients like light, composition, subject, and story, blended together in combination rather than isolation.

I like to shoot portraits (personality-driven shoots) and behind the scene moments (what others can’t access).

When I’m not behind the lens, you’ll find me exploring new places, eating my way through Sydney, or learning something new.

I’m Dapo Ishola, a Sydney-based photographer