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Hi, I'm Joseph Thomas Makale, a passionate photographer, videographer, and graphic designer from Nairobi, Kenya. I specialize in creating visually powerful content that aligns perfectly with brand goals, combining creativity with skill to bring stories to life through images and videos. Over the years, I've had the privilege of working with a range of clients, from restaurants and hotels to nonprofits and fashion brands. I love mentoring aspiring photographers and sharing my knowledge to empower others, especially youth from underserved communities. When I'm not behind the camera, you'll find me exploring visual arts, drawing, poetry, and traveling. I’m dedicated, enthusiastic, and always eager to learn new skills that help me deliver compelling and high-quality content.…Hi, I'm Joseph Thomas Makale, a passionate photographer, videographer, and graphic designer from Nairobi, Kenya. I specialize in creating visually powerful content that aligns perfectly with brand goals, combining creativity with skill to bring stories to life through images and videos. Over the years, I've had the privilege of working with a range of clients, from restaurants and hotels to nonprofits and fashion brands. I love mentoring aspiring photographers and sharing my knowledge to empower others, especially youth from underserved communities. When I'm not behind the camera, you'll find me exploring visual arts, drawing, poetry, and traveling. I’m dedicated, enthusiastic, and always eager to learn new skills that help me deliver compelling and high-quality content.

Joseph Thomas Makale

Photographer, Video Editor, Photoshop Editor, +5

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Hi, I'm Joseph Thomas Makale, a passionate photographer, videographer, and graphic designer from Nairobi, Kenya. I specialize in creating visually powerful content that aligns perfectly with brand goals, combining creativity with skill to bring stories to life through images and videos. Over the years, I've had the privilege of working with a range of clients, from restaurants and hotels to nonprofits and fashion brands. I love mentoring aspiring photographers and sharing my knowledge to empower others, especially youth from underserved communities. When I'm not behind the camera, you'll find me exploring visual arts, drawing, poetry, and traveling. I’m dedicated, enthusiastic, and always eager to learn new skills that help me deliver compelling and high-quality content.…Hi, I'm Joseph Thomas Makale, a passionate photographer, videographer, and graphic designer from Nairobi, Kenya. I specialize in creating visually powerful content that aligns perfectly with brand goals, combining creativity with skill to bring stories to life through images and videos. Over the years, I've had the privilege of working with a range of clients, from restaurants and hotels to nonprofits and fashion brands. I love mentoring aspiring photographers and sharing my knowledge to empower others, especially youth from underserved communities. When I'm not behind the camera, you'll find me exploring visual arts, drawing, poetry, and traveling. I’m dedicated, enthusiastic, and always eager to learn new skills that help me deliver compelling and high-quality content.

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Hi, I’m Joseph Thomas Makale, a passionate photographer, videographer, and graphic designer from Nairobi, Kenya. I specialize in creating visually powerful content that aligns perfectly with brand goals, combining creativity with skill to bring stories to life through images and videos. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with a range of clients, from restaurants and hotels to nonprofits and fashion brands.

I love mentoring aspiring photographers and sharing my knowledge to empower others, especially youth from underserved communities. When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll find me exploring visual arts, drawing, poetry, and traveling. I’m dedicated, enthusiastic, and always eager to learn new skills that help me deliver compelling and high-quality content.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Swahili

Fluent

Work Experience

Director, Content creator and editor at Alpha photography

September 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018

Proprietor of Alpha photography, offering professional indoor and outdoor portraits, skin retouch services, event photography and videography customized for institutions, hotels, and restaurants. Also provides graphic design services including posters, brochures, and photo manipulation. Has served various clients, including pro-bono projects and commercial event coverage.

Director, Content creator and editor at Alpha photography

January 1, 2019 - June 30, 2024

Transitioned to full-time role, continuing to provide photography, videography and graphic design services with a broad client base and expanded projects.

Senior Instructor at Photo Start

February 1, 2022 - July 31, 2024

Guided and inspired under-resourced youth globally through photography skill-building programs. Empowered youth to become adept storytellers using photography to express emotions and share narratives, enhancing both instructee and instructor understanding. Training focused on technical skills and personal and societal growth through visual storytelling.

Director, Editor, Director of Photography, Script Writer at More Media Consults

August 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Held multiple roles in varied short film productions including directing, editing, directing photography, and script writing during a short consultancy period.

Graphic Designer at Brand Africa Creative Village

September 1, 2015 - August 31, 2018

Designed and produced print, electronic and digital materials and motion graphics from concept to final proof. Coordinated branded merchandise production, created visual concepts communicating company services, advised management on emerging design strategies, and undertook various manager-assigned duties.