Lola (Akinmade) Åkerström

Location: Lidingo, Stockholm, Sweden

Member Since: 7 December 2007

Professional Associations

 Travelwriters.com

Introduction

Editor - Matador Goods (www.matadorgoods.com) Portfolio - (www.lolaakinmade.com)

Experience & Expertise

Travel photographer and writer with a solid background in geographic information systems (GIS). Experience working as a photojournalist with NGOs and adventure racing organizations.

Publishing Credentials

British Vogue, National Geographic Traveler, Forbes Traveler, AFAR, Sherman's Travel, Travel Channel's World Hum, BBC, United Airlines' Hemispheres, CITY Magazine, Fodors.com, Guardian UK's Been There, Pology, GoNOMAD, The Away Network, Transitions Abroad, Eco-Challenge (A Mark Burnett Production), The Matador Network, and many more...

Awards Received

Numerous photography recognitions and honorable mentions - [http://www.lolaakinmade.com/notables] | Awards for writing - [http://www.lolaakinmade.com/articles]

Clips & Samples (View All 18)

Photoblogger, Sweden.se

In Pictures: Nigerian Fishing Community , BBC News Online

Bespoke Luxury Overlooking London's Royal Gardens , Sherman's Travel

Before Lent, Fatten Up with Semlor in Sweden , National Geographic Intelligent Travel

Realities of Finding Love Abroad , Heart & Soul