Led by Art

A mate of mine - the lovely Gabriella Havens (Insta @GabiHavens) - did a pretty cool Instagram post a short while ago which inspired me to create an artistic post of my own. The results are below:

Led by the art

Led by the art

I put this together using a combination of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and it literally defines me being led by art. I’m not the most natural of illustrators, but I am a sucker for a good bit of artwork! This will explain why I have visited the Saatchi Gallery so many times!

Let me know your thoughts on this piece, or simply visit my Instagram here!

R

Walking

It has been weird times has it not? If you cast your minds back to six-seven months ago, the idea of a lockdown seemed crazy! 2020 was meant to be THE best year ever…

We fast forward to June 2020 and we are in the midst of a lockdown (or coming out of one - depending on your stance!). I have been quite busy as of recent from a design arc, so have not spent as much time behind my Nikon lenses.

I have also been emotionally caught up in the news around Black Lives Matter; something which as a black man resonates really closely with me. Equality, not superiority on this front, is the goal. I ended up taking a very short break from socials as it has been a lot - especially when reading the negative comments in comments sections across social media…

This brings me to now - sat here on the dining table having returned from a serene walk to Stratford with my girlfriend having got behind my camera again. The walk allowed me to have a disconnect from the madness going on right now and restore my mind to one of calmness! Photo-editing helps, and is also one of my fave hobbies. That is what I sit doing now whilst writing this blog! I did not miss the chance of capturing some self-portraits in the process (that’ll be saved for my Insta)! If you know me well, then you will know the latter is not surprising!

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I miss the normal, but at the same time, I am not uncomfortable with a new normal…in fact, I am trying to embrace it! Perhaps 2020 is the year of pivoting…

Thanks for reading, and do not forget… we are in this together!

R

Via Hoxton Streets - Part 1

It has been a busy Tuesday - one straight after the Bank Holiday (which incidentally I had no time to “chill” on) - and I am sitting in Costa Coffee photo-editing, but realising I need to share with you these awesome shots I captured of friend, musician, and creative associate Jumee recently in Hoxton!

Jumee, Hoxton, London

Jumee, Hoxton, London

Someone walked past and joked: “who do you think you are…David Bailey??” as I crouched really low to capture this shot at the angle I have. I simply grinned and said, “maybe”. I want to be the best I can be in my fields of interest [graphic design and photography] and will do whatever it takes…

The feel I was looking for in these shots was very much ‘urban’ and that ‘I run the fashion on these blocks’ type of feel - interpret that as you may! I feel I have achieved it, but would love to know your thoughts!

I will be sure to drop more across my photography Instagram very soon; and a few on here of Aaron Anderson which I captured this very same day!

Jumee, Hoxton, London

Jumee, Hoxton, London

I always really enjoy working with these guys!

Happy Tuesday all :)

R

My Barcelona Walkway

I was in Barcelona last week and had the best of times. Below is one of my favourite shots from the trip...

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Soon, I will put together a slightly more expansive blog post which documents some of my best architectural imagery from the amazing adventure.

For now, do follow my photography Instagram @r_ikoroha_photography where I regularly roll out Barcelona imagery!

Many thanks. 

R

Notting Hill Mendrilla

Recently I had the honour of photographing friend and fashion stylist Reena Lakhani on the streets of Notting Hill - streets that are amongst some of my favourites ever! She’s photographed wearing a stunning bespoke hand-painted Mandali Mendrilla 2-piece!

Reena Lakhani in Mandali Mendrilla bespoke 2-piece attire

Reena Lakhani in Mandali Mendrilla bespoke 2-piece attire

Mandali Mendrilla has been established since 1995, creating luxury fashion pieces which are very environmentally conscious - being PETA approved and vegetarian!

Reena Lakhani in Mandali Mendrilla bespoke 2-piece attire

Reena Lakhani in Mandali Mendrilla bespoke 2-piece attire

I encourage you to follow her on her Instagram @mandalimendrilla and to explore the beautiful fashion for yourselves! You can also follow our model Reena Lakhani at @reenalakhani

Reena Lakhani in Mandali Mendrilla bespoke 2-piece attire, paired with ‘Labels Are Limitations’ AW18 hoodie

Reena Lakhani in Mandali Mendrilla bespoke 2-piece attire, paired with ‘Labels Are Limitations’ AW18 hoodie

Thanks for reading :)

Sally Wynter Launches MUHU

Branding is one of my favourite areas as a creative, and recently businesswoman and Owner of gin brand MUHU, Sally Wynter, asked me to capture some shots for her in central London. Below are a few of my favourites. Be sure to follow her and her journey through her socials and on LinkedIn!

Sally Wynter, Shoreditch, London

Sally Wynter, Shoreditch, London

Sally Wynter, Shoreditch, London

Sally Wynter, Shoreditch, London

Sally Wynter, Shoreditch, London

Sally Wynter, Shoreditch, London

Hope you like them! If you fancy shots of your own, you know what to do…

R