LagosPhoto is the first and only international photography festival in Nigeria launched in October 2010 in Lagos, Nigeria. Photos are directed to highlighting the stories of Africa not commonly covered by press, images provided by national and international Photographers; are exhibited publicly both in indoor and outdoor spaces
LagosPhoto commences on 26th October to 15th November 2019. This exhibition is open to the public.
The Festival’s Artistic Director and creative team define the theme each year.
There will be LagosPhoto merchandise available for sale such as:
While LagosPhoto is not a commercially-centered fair, should you be interested in usage rights or purchasing images from a previous edition, you may contact us at info@lagosphotofestival.com and we will help facilitate contact with the artist.
Information on the photo walk will be provided closer to the opening of the festival in October.
There will be workshops for interested photographers facilitated by professional photographers. Each workshop is announced on both LagosPhoto website and social media platforms. For further information on schedules and programmes check the workshop section.
Selected professional LagosPhoto photographers will share their knowledge in workshops with different themes and objectives.
Depending on the duration of the workshop, the fees vary. For further information on the workshops please check the LagosPhoto website.
There will be no accommodation provided by LagosPhoto during the workshops.
LagosPhoto is an international photography festival held in Lagos. For this reason both international and national professional photographers are part of the festival.
The focus on professional artists is important for just one part of the exhibition. There are several side exhibitions and competitions along the professional exhibition that focus on emerging photographers.
All workshops hosted at the time of LagosPhoto Festival are open to all interested photographers. The professional photographers are eager and willing to advise emerging photographers.
The preview is dedicated to the photographers, press and to LagosPhoto sponsors and friends who through their generous support, help to make this event possible.
To become a Friend of LagosPhoto requires a donation. For more information please contact info@lagosphotofestival.com.
The Festival's aim is to bring art to public spaces and increase the awareness of art in society. Furthermore LagosPhoto wishes to support and encourage emerging photographers to improve their skills and ability to become professional photographers.
The LagosPhoto website www.lagosphotofestival.com as well as www.africanartists.org are updated regularly.
Become a friend of LagosPhoto Festival and African Artists’ Foundation on Facebook and follow LagosPhoto on Twitter and Instagram.
Yes, as an NGO based in Lagos, Nigeria, it is important for us to work with local companies in organising and implementing LagosPhoto Festival.