Kojo Asiedu Appiah-Opong

Sports Media Development

• Co-led The Sulia Show podcast's content direction (English Premier League and European football analysis).
• Launched local football media coverage, capturing Ghana’s seven-a-side league through photography and videography.
• Initiated creative media partnerships with football clubs to deliver full media team solutions, including equipment advisory, videography, editing, and photography.

Creative Director and Director of Photography

• Built a multi-disciplinary creative firm serving industries, including pharmaceuticals, fashion, real estate, and sports.
• Led full product portfolio campaigns for East Cantonments Pharmacy (BEDA brand) — 14 products photographed for billboards, magazines, e-commerce, and stock imagery.
• Produced documentary-style construction updates for GoldKey and GoldCoast real estate developments.
• Ajabeng Campaign: Provided photography and videography for seasonal fashion campaigns, integrating heritage storytelling.
• Expanded services to original music composition and Foley for branded content.
• Developed 360° virtual content solutions for architecture and real estate.
• Transitioned into a business and monetization strategy role, integrating production oversight with long-term growth planning.

• Capture high-quality images that align with the company's branding and marketing goals.
• Plan, execute, and manage various photography projects, such as product shots, promotional campaigns, events, and social media content.
• Collaborate with other members of the creative team to ensure that the visual content meets the overall objectives of each project.
• Mentor and supervise other photographers on the team.
• Expertise in photography, including knowledge of different types of cameras, lenses, and lighting equipment.
• Proficiency in using the Adobe Suite, including Photoshop, Lightroom, and Illustrator.
• Ability to use various lighting techniques to create different moods and effects in photographs.
• Knowledge of composition, color theory, and other design principles.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with other team members.
• Flexibility and adaptability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Creative thinking to come up with innovative ideas for visual content.
• Attention to detail to ensure that the final images are of the highest quality.

• Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
• Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
• Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
• Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision.
• Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
• Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
• Shot photographs in controlled lab, field and remote environments.
• Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.

• Revamped work strategies and processes to accomplish agency objectives.
• Established procedures and quality standards for department.
• Developed strategic communication and marketing plans.
• Collaborated with outside agencies to manage project progress and milestones.
• Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
• Adjusted, modified and networked photos using digital and computer manipulative applications.
• Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
• Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.

• I reported back to the instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
• Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements.
• Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
• Sorted, organized, and maintained files.
• Answered and transferred incoming telephone calls, taking messages for various staff members.
• Collaborated with the team to optimize workflow and achieve objectives.

• Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, and handled challenging situations with ease.
• Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
• I learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Set up lighting for photography sessions.
• Photographed high-quality images of various aspects of the hotel, from food to architecture.

• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Illuminated food in areas to maintain can true color of food.
• Creating appropriate props to help elevate the final look of product in final image.