Instagram Influencer Spotlight On: Biniam Ghezai @bgphotography15

1) Tell us a little about yourself. What are you doing now and where do you come from?

At the moment i´m preparing new photo material for my website. I was born in Ethiopia, grow up in Rome, lived in London and at the moment i´m based in Madrid, Spain.

2) What are your topics of interest? What do you post on Instagram the most?

My topics of interest are travel, portraiture and lifestyle photography. The most i post in Instagram is Travel photography.

3) How did your Instagram name come about?

I wanted to continue my website name brand with Instagram.

4) What are some apps you use to edit your photos? Share with us your photo-editing routine!

I only use Photoshop CS6 to retouch my images and is very simple, small amount of contrast with a touch of burn and dodge tool.

5) Any Instagrammers whom you really like? Which Instagrammer inspires you the most?

weareflock, CHARLIESURBEY,EVERYDAYFOTOPRJCT,JULIETTEKRIVOSSHEEVA,SLAVALEKS,DITSAS,clayaustinjohn.erik.k,lviv.bw,nice.wedding,petertarasiuk.

6) If there’s one thing your fellow Instagrammers just gotta try now, what’s it gonna be?

Not sure.

7) What’s your favorite part about being an influencer?

Been transparent and helping.

8) What are some of your top tips to brands for running campaigns? How do you maintain authenticity?

Know the need of your clients. Authenticity is very difficult in the commercial/ advertising world because is money orientated. One advice is transparency and simplicity.

9) What would your advice be on the importance of quality and original content?

Must search for the right person that can do the right job.

10) What do you like best about partnering with brands?

I love when i get an interesting project and a relaxing team to work with, but most important is when the art director knows his job.