About
Michael Boakye · Photographer
Born in Ghana. Based in Minnesota.
Michael Boakye has spent more than fourteen years behind the camera, driven by a deep passion for art and visual storytelling.
Born and raised in Ghana, he brings that culture into every frame. He is now based in Minnesota, where he photographs weddings, portraits, events and editorial work, and continues his photojournalism and conceptual art.
Recognition
recognized at home & abroad.
2019
Photojournalist of the Year
Fontomfrom Amandze · Ghana
2020
Selected to represent Vogue Africa Ghana
Hosted by Naomi Campbell · United States
Fourteen years behind the camera · Portrait · Wedding · Editorial fashion · Events · Photojournalism · Conceptual art
Places
Eight countries. three continents
Show where he has photographed
Eight countries across Africa, North America and Europe
- 01 Ghana
- 02 Togo
- 03 Benin
- 04 Ivory Coast
- 05 Nigeria
- 06 United States
- 07 Canada
- 08 Finland
Photojournalism · Ghana · Togo · Benin · Ivory Coast
This is where truth lives.
No staging, no direction. Just raw moments captured as they happen, preserving stories that matter.
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