Charles Adofo Photography: Telling Untold Stories through Every Image
Photographer and filmmaker Charles William Adofo gives others a glimpse of life as he sees it through his own unique artistic lens.
Born in the bustling city of Accra, Ghana, Adofo recalls how he became inspired by the beauty of the sights and people around him. “I discovered the power of storytelling through the lens and developed a passion of capturing people’s lives through portraiture,” he said.
His talents have since taken him across the world as he has worked on collaborations with brands including Sony BMG, The French Deal Paris, ESPN, Republic Records and more. “I find comfort in capturing moments of human experience, he said.
At the heart of his passion is always the people he photographs. It is what he describes as those raw and authentic moments that he’s able to capture on camera that he believes not only transcend language, but also “speak to the soul.”
“While I’ve worked with global brands and prominent people, I find the most joy in shooting portraits.”
Adofo explained how, for him, portraiture is about connecting with another person’s soul and then using his photographic skills to show that connection to the world.
“It’s about the play of light and shadow, the frozen poetry of motion and the raw beauty of the human spirit,” he said.
Whoever his subject is, his goal is to allow viewers to see things through their eyes. He explained how this is true whether “it’s the hands of an elder or a whisper of nature.”
He also describes his work as a “journey into the heart of humanity,” something he achieves by telling an untold story with each and every image.
In addition to exhibiting his work throughout Ghana, Adofo also works as a freelance creative by collaborating with studios in Manhattan and Long Island City.
