{"id":198993,"date":"2024-07-12T10:03:46","date_gmt":"2024-07-12T10:03:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/07\/12\/the-man-behind-the-lens-of-ghanas-sports-moments\/"},"modified":"2024-07-12T10:03:46","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T10:03:46","slug":"the-man-behind-the-lens-of-ghanas-sports-moments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/07\/12\/the-man-behind-the-lens-of-ghanas-sports-moments\/","title":{"rendered":"The man behind the lens of Ghana\u2019s sports moments \u2013"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A wise man once said, when someone gets a hold of a group photograph, the first question they ask themselves is, \u201cWhere am I?\u201d<\/p>\n

When it comes to an individual\u2019s photo, a renowned Swiss American Photographer, Robert Frank had this to say, \u201cThere is one thing the photograph must contain, the humanity of the moment.\u201d<\/p>\n

That seems to be the guiding principle of Kwesi Arko, Ghana\u2019s fast-rising sports photographer.<\/p>\n

Kwesi Arko ensures that subjects of a particular photograph do not just admire that piece of artwork in their hands, they fall in love with what they see of themselves in the photo.<\/p>\n

Born Bernard Kwesi Arko a little over three decades ago, the prolific captor of enthralling images had his primary education at Mystical Rose Academy, Sowutuom in Accra, and proceeded to Deyoungsters International School in Nima for Junior High School.<\/p>\n

St. Thomas Aquinas Senior High School birthed his vision for a profession in the Visual Arts sector, having pursued that course there.<\/p>\n

His strong passion for art and, for that matter, photography, is the driving force behind his performance. Evidence of this passion came to the fore very early during his secondary school days. The lot fell on him to design the 60th Anniversary Cloth of Aquinas in his final year. And guess what? He aced it. A feat that gives credence to the credo that \u2018coming events cast their shadows.\u2019<\/p>\n

Undoubtedly, it takes a high dose of passion to make the image of an ordinary Ghanaian delicacy, a bowl of Banku and Okro stew, shot on Monday, 18th June 2018, trend in the digital space for days.<\/p>\n

A thoroughbred visual artist<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aside from passion, Kwesi Arko\u2019s excellence in photography is rooted in his innate creative abilities.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s because he started photography in 2018 with his phone and sought tutorials from YouTube on how to operate a \u2018borrowed\u2019 DSLR (Digital Single-Lens Reflex) from a friend.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThat\u2019s how my professional photography journey started,\u201d the young lover of cameras recounts.<\/p>\n

That aforementioned passion drove Kwesi Arko into teaching himself all that he knows about photography \u2013 video production, graphic design, and social media marketing.<\/p>\n

Expectedly, these passion-driven abilities have attracted big brands such as MTN, Infinix, Uber, and TECNO, whose assignment briefs he nailed effortlessly. And ooh! Riel Films is where Kwesi Arko honed his filmmaking skills. Needless to say, they did a fine job at refining the raw gem in him.<\/p>\n

Prior to venturing into sports and wildlife photography, he had shot weddings, portraits, and commercials for individuals and companies but wasn\u2019t fulfilled. Kwesi Arko therefore sold all his equipment at some point.<\/p>\n

This momentary hold-up was followed by a period of self-introspection. Then eureka!! That light-bulb moment occurred, \u201cI realized I\u2019ve always gravitated towards action and wildlife \u2013 shooting action sports and wildlife always made me fulfilled.\u201d<\/p>\n

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He does not carry those huge lenses for nothing. As a FIFA, CAF, and AFC accredited sports photographer, attention to detail is his hallmark.<\/p>\n

This earned him the accolade \u2018Details man\u2019 from his colleague photographers during the African Games held recently (March 2024). That\u2019s because all the photos in the top trends online were shot by one photographer \u2013 Kwesi Arko.<\/p>\n

The icing on the cake was the use of most of his photos by some local media houses and some renowned sports journalists adjudging them as \u201cthe best from the event.\u201d<\/p>\n

A Rich Profile Captured in 1 minute<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kwesi Arko is a renowned professional photographer specializing in sports and wildlife photography. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for capturing the raw beauty of nature and the intensity of athletic competitions, his work brings moments of breathtaking action and serene wilderness to life.<\/p>\n

His portfolio showcases an impressive range of dynamic sports scenes and stunning wildlife images, each telling a unique and powerful story. Through his lens, Kwesi Arko invites viewers to experience the thrill of the game and the majesty of the natural world.<\/p>\n

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Among the tournaments that Kwesi Arko has had the privilege of covering are the WAFU BU17 Championship in Accra, the women\u2019s FA Cup final, the Ghana women\u2019s premier league final, and the FIFA World Cup qualifier between Ghana Black Stars and Central African Republic.<\/p>\n

The future can only get brighter<\/strong><\/p>\n

With a 5-year-old career that has taken him to places across Ghana and abroad, Kwesi Arko sees himself covering the World Cup in his dreams. But they say dreams come true, so\u2026<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the next 5 years, I see myself covering the World Cup and other big sporting events,\u201d Kwesi Arko envisions.<\/p>\n

Source:\u00a0<\/strong>Dennis Adu, Contributor<\/p>\n

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