b.1991 Lagos, Nigeria

Dola Posh (She/Her) is a British-Nigerian photographer and storyteller based in England. Known for her evocative work exploring themes of self-identity, motherhood, and postpartum depression, Dola’s photography captures both the strength and vulnerability of her subjects, with a unique focus on the narratives of Black women and mothers. Beyond her personal projects, Dola brings her distinct storytelling approach to portrait, events and commercial commissions, capturing the essence of her clients and the energy of professional gatherings. She uses imaginative visuals and compelling narratives to inspire conversations and celebrate resilience, infusing every frame with authenticity and purpose.

Expertise: Storytelling, portraiture, short films and design.

Awards

2024 • Leica Women Foto Project Award Winner 

2023 • Young Masters Art Prize Finalist

Exhibitions

2024 • 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, Somerset House, London

2023 • Young Masters Art Prize, Exhibitionist Hotel, South Kensington

2022 • Alternative Arts, Beauty and Power, Tower Hamlets council (year 2)

2021 • Alternative Arts, Beauty and Power, Tower Hamlets council (year 1)

Talks and workshops

2024 • Artful Motherhood: Navigating Creativity and the Influence of Parenthood on Artistic Practice ( 1-54 contemporary African art fair)

2023 • Capture One In Perspective with Ravensbourne University

2023 • Mental health, Postpartum Depression and Anti-racism workshop for South London & Maudsley Trust. Designing a creative mental health journal

Books

2023 • Eye Mama: Poetic Truths of Home and Motherhood by Karni Arieli (teNeues)

Film Screenings

2023 • Nwanyibuife, screened at Everyman Cinema, Kings-cross, London

Selected Press

2024 • BBC News: a photographer tackles postnatal depression

2024 • The Guardian: Dola Posh’s best photograph

2024 • The Wick: Spotlight Artist Dola Posh

2024 • Leica Camera Blog: Omo Mi, Introducing Dola Posh, winner of the 5th Annual Leica Women Foto Project Award

2024 • The Washington Post: Perspective | winners of Leica Women Foto Project Awards

2023 • The Guardian: The state we’re in

2023 • Canvas Rebel: Meet Dola Posh

2022 • National Geographic: Stress, Love, Joy:  what mothers photographed during the pandemic

2022 • Camera Bits x Photomechanics: Dola Posh

2022 • CNN: Photographers capture their own experiences as mothers

2022 • Capture One: 3 Black women photographers who explore the world through colour

2022 • Jeum Woman: Dola and Daisy Grace brand story

2021 • World Press Photo: Black Women Photographers

2021 • Facebook for creators: Dola Posh

2021 • The Guardian: Black women photographers on the theme of home

2021 • Buzzfeed News: 10 photos stories that will challenge your view of the world

2021 • aint-bad: In conversation with: Dola Posh

2021 • FlowerSpice: Dola Posh: I find peace by silencing what is not essential

Grants

2024  • Leica Women Foto Project Prize

2022  • Winner Leica UK x Wetransfer Black History Month Grant.

Selected clients

Adobe

Artichoke Trust

Bloomberg London 

Bexleyheath Council

Coca-Cola

Capture One

Facebook

Google

Leica 

Miele

Oak meadow

Splash Bash

SCG Holdings

Tower Hamlets Council

Memberships 

Fellow Royal society of Arts

Black Women Photographers

Women Photograph