Helena BaidenMany people consider photography as a man’s job but Helena Baiden has defied such sterotyping to rub shoulders with the guys to emerge as one of Ghana’s finest photographers especially when it comes to showbiz events.Regular live showbiz event patrons in the capital must have noticed the svelte figure in high heels who virtually slides from one side of the stage apron to another flashing away while the show goes on. Ocassionally, she would turn quickly around to face the audience to capture some guests dancing in the aisles or simply to click away at one well-known personality or another.Since her entry into professional photography over a decade ago, Helena has modestly built up a niche for herself as a creative photographer resulting in her being the official photographer of most of the big live stage events such as the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.“I have always loved to do things with my hands, fidgeting and being creative and skillful as well so I guess that might have influenced the passion to be a photographer which provides me the opportunity to express myself “ was her response to a Showbiz question about what motivated her to be a photographer.By taking photographs at some very high profile events, Helena has had the opportunity to take photos of high profile personalities and she told Showbiz that it had not been easy coming this far.“You know, most of these personalities get pleasantly surprised when they see me as the only female struggling with well muscled men to take photos and so sometimes, I am given preferential treatment and that is privilege I enjoy as a female photographer”, she said.But for most of the time, however, Helena braces herself for the hassle and heckles that she must endure in the course of her duty.Helena started photography after completion of Senior High School at Fijai in Takoradi when the need arose for her to do find something to do to support herself...
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