Ogun / Lagos, Nigeria · Available to Travel
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Cinematic portraits. Editorial vision. Stories told in shadow and gold. — Balogun Samuel, formally known as The Ramen Photography.
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Ogun / Lagos, Nigeria · Available to Travel
Cinematic portraits. Editorial vision. Stories told in shadow and gold. — Balogun Samuel, formally known as The Ramen Photography.
I'm Balogun Samuel — a portrait and editorial photographer based between Ogun and Lagos, Nigeria. I shoot with a Canon 6D and edit with intention. Every frame I make is a deliberate act of seeing something worth preserving.
My work moves between two worlds: clean, editorial precision and moody, cinematic depth. Sometimes in the same shoot. I believe beautiful images aren't just about technique — they're about trust, presence, and the willingness to be truly seen.
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart." — Colossians 3:23
Portraits · Editorial · Events · Brand · Pre-wedding
Cinematic, moody portraits that capture who you actually are — not a posed version of yourself. Whether studio or location, I direct with intention so you feel confident in every frame.
Personal · Professional · CreativeConcerts, launches, ceremonies, celebrations. I capture the energy of live moments with editorial precision — the kind of photos that still feel alive years later.
Concerts · Launches · CeremoniesVisual identity for brands that mean business. Magazine-style composites, product shoots, and campaign imagery designed for use across digital and print platforms.
Lookbooks · Campaigns · Press Commercial licensing available for paid advertising, social campaigns & media placements. Rates on enquiry.Your love story, told before the vows. Intimate, editorial pre-wedding sessions that capture genuine emotion between two people — the quiet moments that define a relationship.
Engagement · Pre-wedding · CouplesThree tiers. One standard: every session is shot and edited with the same level of care and craft.
Event · Brand · Pre-wedding pricing available on enquiry — send a message.
Fill out the booking form. Tell me what you're envisioning — I'll respond within 24 hours.
We discuss the look, location, outfits, and mood. I send a brief so we're fully aligned before the day.
The session itself. I direct with care so you feel at ease and every frame counts.
Edited photos delivered digitally within an agreed timeframe. Ready to share, print, and keep forever.
Fill out the form below and I'll get back to you within 24 hours. Available across Ogun, Lagos, and beyond.
Thank you for reaching out. I'll be in touch within 24 hours. Looking forward to creating something beautiful with you.