Picking up photography aged 16, Ope’s style / work has changed over the years appreciating all kinds of photography but he’s always loved specialising in street, portraiture and architectural. Since leaving Ravensbourne, Ope has built a highly successful career as a freelance photographer and social media influencer. Establishing himself amongst a great pool of talent which has seen him travel to different parts of the world covering personal as well as commissioned projects. He’s collaborated with brands such as Adidas, Audi, O2, Nikon, Absolut Vodka, BMW, Puma, Sigma, MINI, Huawei, American Express, Nokia, SoccerBible, Disaronno and many more.

Ope’s images are a study in contrast, presenting a duality of perspective evident in his professional and personal work: extrovert vs. introvert, urban/architectural vs. personal/familial. He moves between his commercial and personal worlds with ease and fluidity, finding ways to connect with his subjects with a thoughtful, positive approach that seems to bring out their best. For his viewers, Ope strives to capture their attention by making the ordinary extraordinary, drawing them in through his use of leading lines, grids and geometric patterns, and his experimentation with distances and vantages.

Ope’s work has been published by Trope in the 2019 book Parallel Lines, his first solo book release and volume 2 of Trope’s Emerging Photographers Series, a new collection celebrating the works of young and emerging photographers from around the world. Featured by The Times of London for their 2019 Books of the Year List, making an appearance on London Live and ITV News; Parallel Lines has sold internationally and is available to purchase from book stores such as Waterstones, Foyles and online via Amazon. Ope’s work is also featured in Trope Hong Kong and Trope London, which won the 2020 Edward Stanford Travel Book of the Year award.

In 2021, Ope was announced as a judge for the ‘Environmental Photographer of the Year Award 2021’ - In partnership with Nikon, WaterBear, and CIWEM.