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Deji Oluokun

Deji Oluokun

Wayfarer

The Wayfarer is a traveller who finds freedom in motion. It’s the little moments along the path that make him whole- fulfilled, alive, happy. The journey is the magic. The destination is just a bonus. In this series, I explored the freedom that only comes from doing. Excellence over perfection.

Awards

Photographer of the Year Contest

2026

Nominee

Storytelling

Professional

Wayfarer

The Wayfarer is a traveller who finds freedom in motion. It’s the little moments along the path that make him whole- fulfilled, alive, happy. The journey is the magic. The destination is just a bonus. In this series, I explored the freedom that only comes from doing. Excellence over perfection.

About Artist

Deji Oluokun

A unicorn. Deji Oluokun is a Lagos-based fashion and advertising photographer, digital artist, and creative force driven by colour and curiosity. He’s the Advertising Photographer of the Year 2025 at the Visual Conference & Photography Awards and a nominee for the Future Awards Africa Photography Prize in 2023. His work seamlessly blends emotion, precision, and bold storytelling. His images have shaped campaigns for multinational brands such as Hennessy, Spotify, Chivas Regal, MTN, and Smirnoff, as well as for publications such as GQ, Glamour, and Vanguard Allure, among others. As a two-time solo exhibiting artist and seasoned speaker, Deji finds joy in teaching and sharing knowledge around photography, design, business, and filmmaking.

Deji Oluokun

Photographic Areas of Focus

Abstract, Fashion & Beauty, Portrait, Sports, Travel

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Nigeria

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