Bukunmi Grace

Bukunmi Grace is a multidisciplinary commercial and editorial photographer and art director. With a global portfolio spanning Vogue, Complex, ELLE, Highsnobiety, Hypebeast, and Forbes, her work extends beyond image-making into visual storytelling and world-building. Her photography career began with an editorial commission from ELLE and has since expanded to more than fifty media publications, including Dazed, PAPER, Teen Vogue, and Vogue Business. Her commercial work includes campaigns and creative commissions for American Express, Adidas, Apple Music, Delta, Lululemon, Nike, Maserati, Puma, LVMH, and others. Her commissions include photography and artwork for talents such as Selena Gomez, Paris Hilton, Michael B. Jordan, Alicia Keys, and more. Beyond her commercial practice, Bukunmi's personal work explores education, equality, and enlightenment, with initiatives supported by organizations including Meta, Polaroid, UCLA, and Soho House.

Mon Mar 01•5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Editorial Eye: How to Light, Pose, and Compose an Editorial Portrait

What separates a good portrait from an editorial one often comes down to light, posing, and creative intention. Join photographer and art director Buk…What separates a good portrait from an editorial one often comes down to light, posing, and creative intention. Join photographer and art director Bukunmi Grace to explore the techniques behind polished, editorial-style portraiture. You'll learn how…What separates a good portrait from an editorial one often comes down to light, posing, and creative intention. Join photographer and art director Bukunmi Grace to explore the techniques behind polished, editorial-style portraiture. You'll learn how to shape and refine light using both natural and artificial studio sources, techniques for posing models to create natural yet editorial results, and creative and composition strategies that elevate …What separates a good portrait from an editorial one often comes down to light, posing, and creative intention. Join photographer and art director Bukunmi Grace to explore the techniques behind polished, editorial-style portraiture. You'll learn how to shape and refine light using both natural and artificial studio sources, techniques for posing models to create natural yet editorial results, and creative and composition strategies that elevate a portrait from simple to striking.Show More

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Bukunmi Grace

Tue Mar 02•11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Everyday to Editorial: How to Direct a Compelling Moment Anywhere | Bukunmi Grace

Learn how to transform everyday settings into compelling editorial images through intentional direction, movement, and composition. This hands-on phot

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Learn how to transform everyday settings into compelling editorial images through intentional direction, movement, and composition. This hands-on photo walk with Bukunmi Grace explores techniques for directing natural, expressive poses, identifying unexpected environments, shaping available light, and building strong compositions. Learn to move beyond traditional portraiture to create photographs with a distinct narrative, utilizing environment a

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(This class requires pre-registration. Please purchase it with your WPPI pass or add it to your existing registration.)

Photo WalkPortrait

Bukunmi Grace