Paul Addo Photography, Accra Digital Centre, Accra (2026)

Name: Paul Addo Photography
Address: Accra Digital Centre, Accra, GH
Telephone: 233202769971

My name is Paul Addo, and I am a professional photographer based in Accra, Ghana. My work primarily focuses on documentary, social and humanitarian, landscape, event, and cultural photography. I love photography and strive to capture the best moments with my lens. I was first introduced to photography in 2017 by the talented Ghanaian photographer Yaw Pare, and I had the opportunity to receive trai

ning from him. He also gave me my first camera (a Canon 600D), and I have been hooked on the art form ever since. I'm available today for hire, both national and international offering.

21/03/2026

The National Theatre, Accra

16/03/2026

Ghana! a country with great culture! The Ga Adangbe

06/03/2026

Happy Independence Day, Ghana!! 🇬🇭

11/10/2025

How is Culture Passed Down?

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how culture is passed down through generations. Growing up in a small community, I saw many traditional activities, especially during festivals. I was the type who watched from a distance. My father was a Methodist Steward, so I had to behave like a steward’s child. Still, I always found a way to see what was happening.

My village, Abuenu, didn’t hold festivals often, but performances at the Posuban were common. I remember how the Okomfo (traditional priest) would perform there in the middle of the community amidst drumming and singing. My cousin Kofi and I would be sitting on nearby rocks to watch. It was beautiful, even though I didn’t fully understand what it meant.

Today, as a photographer who focuses on documenting Ghanaian culture, I have great respect for children and young people who take part in traditional performances in their communities. I see them running around the palace very excited, their faces marked, dressed in traditional clothes and leading processions. It makes me think, what if they all decided to be like the younger me, standing aside and not taking part at all? What would happen to our culture then? Who would tell the stories? Who would carry on the traditions?

Story and Photos©️Paul Addo.

20/09/2025

I feel deeply humbled and honoured that one of my photographs was the official obituary portrait of the late Ashanti Queenmother, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.

I captured the particular photograph on June 26, 2025 at the Manhyia Palace during the visit of King Mswati III of Eswatini to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, and it went on to be used across all funeral communications. It became the official image featured on the obituary, funeral book, billboards, and other print materials for this historic farewell.

A little background on how I captured the photo. At the height of the durbar, I paused to rest when I noticed an all-women group singing and dancing. Through a small opening, I suddenly saw Nana Konadu Yiadom III, radiant and smiling. I moved closer, bowed respectfully to seek permission, and with the slightest nod, she allowed me to photograph her. What followed was a brief but unforgettable one-to-two-minute moment in front of the great Asantehemaa.

As a documentary photographer, my work takes me across Ghana to capture our landscapes, people, festivals, and traditions. This moment, however, stands out as one of the most meaningful in my career, knowing that my lens preserved the grace of the Asantehemaa in her final public image.

I am grateful to play a part in preserving and sharing Ghana’s heritage through photography.

23/04/2025

The Louvre, Paris 🇫🇷

The Louvre is the national museum and art gallery of France. It is in part of a large palace in Paris, built on the site of a 12th-century fortress made by Philip Augustus. It is the most-visited art museum in the world. Its collection includes art from ancient times up to the middle of the 19th century.

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Accra Digital Centre
Accra

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233202769971

Website

http://www.pauladdo.com/

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