The studio · 12 hands

The peoplebehind the work.

JOPStudios is a team. Photography, cinematography, post-production, and operations all live under one roof — every wedding gets the full studio, not a freelancer with a camera. Below, the people who make it happen.

Jide Odukoya
JOPStudios · 16 yrs

Jide Odukoya

Founder & Creative Director

Founded JOPStudios in 2010 after losing his father — and discovering only three photographs of his own childhood survived. Has personally shot 800+ weddings across 15+ countries. Featured in a number of notable magazines and websites across the globe.

Lead Wedding Photographer — portrait pending
Portrait pending
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[Lead Photographer Name]

Lead Wedding Photographer

Heads photography on flagship weddings. Specializes in low-light, candid, and editorial coverage. Trained under Jide; carries the studio voice across every shoot they lead.

Ope Jacobs
JOPStudios · 3 yrs

Ope Jacobs

Lead Photo Editor

I have always been drawn to the details people often overlook, expression, light, mood, and the small moments hidden between photographs. Over time, photo editing became more than just technical work for me. It became a way of helping stories feel complete. As someone who understands both photography and post-production, I know that every image carries emotion and memory. My role is to refine those moments carefully while keeping them honest and natural. I believe the best edits are the ones that preserve feeling, not just perfection. At JOP Studios, that responsibility means a lot to me because these photographs are more than images. They become part of people’s history, memories families will return to for years and generations to come. Things I Like I enjoy creativity in all its forms, photography, music, storytelling, and finding beauty in everyday moments. I appreciate good design, meaningful conversations, and opportunities to learn and improve my craft. Hobbies Photography, photo retouching, video editing, music, exploring new creative tools, and studying visual storytelling. Gift and Talent I have a strong eye for detail and the ability to see the potential in an image. I enjoy taking photographs from good to exceptional while preserving their natural emotion and authenticity. I am also gifted in creative problem-solving and visual storytelling. What I Thrive in Doing I thrive in creative environments where I can help bring ideas to life. Whether it's refining images, building a consistent visual story, or collaborating with others to create meaningful work, I find fulfillment in producing work that leaves a lasting impact.

Director of Photography, JOPFilms — portrait pending
Portrait pending
JOPFilms

[Lead Cinematographer Name]

Director of Photography, JOPFilms

Leads JOPFilms — the cinematography arm. Director-led wedding films, prewedding reels, and branded films. 10+ years on set. Cinema cameras, gimbal-first, edit-aware.

Senior Photographer — portrait pending
Portrait pending
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[Senior Photographer Name]

Senior Photographer

5+ years with the studio. Second shooter on flagship weddings, lead photographer on portrait, brand, and editorial assignments. Based in Lagos with frequent Toronto rotation.

Senior Editor & Retoucher — portrait pending
Portrait pending
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[Senior Editor Name]

Senior Editor & Retoucher

Owns post-production. Color, retouch, album design, and the keepsake film cut. The reason every JOPStudios delivery feels consistent — every frame goes through one pair of eyes.

Studio & Client Operations — portrait pending
Portrait pending
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[Studio Manager Name]

Studio & Client Operations

The point of contact between booking and delivery. Owns timelines, vendor communication, travel logistics, and album production. The reason nothing falls through the cracks.

Creative Lead, The Details Company — portrait pending
Portrait pending
The Details Company

[Details Lead Name]

Creative Lead, The Details Company

Leads the sister studio focused on detail-driven cinematography — the toast no one heard, the grandmother's hands, the quiet beats most photographers miss.

How we work

One team.One creative direction.

We don’t freelance pieces of your day to vendors who’ve never met before sunrise. The team you book is the team that arrives — same crew on photo and film, same editor cutting both, same delivery. It’s why our weddings look like a single film, not a patchwork.

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