TG Omori Schools Aspiring Photographer on Professional Boundaries After Being Denied Access to Set
Popular Nigerian music video director TG Omori has responded to an aspiring photographer who lamented being denied access to one of his production sets, turning the incident into an important lesson on professionalism and respect for creative boundaries.
The photographer, who goes by the handle @Scripture231, took to X to share his disappointment after being stopped from taking behind-the-scenes photos during a shoot with a renowned Igbo artist.
He wrote:
“TODAY WENT FR A TG OMORI SET WITH A RENOWNED IGBO ARTIST, THOUGHT TODAY WOULD BE A GREAT DAY MEETING MY MENTOR BUT THE PRODUCTION MANAGER BOUNCED ME AND SAID I CAN’T TAKE BTS PHOTO!! NOTE TO SELF ONE DAY THE DREAMS WOULD BE REALISTIC.”
Reacting to the post, TG Omori, known for his creative excellence and bold personality, advised the young photographer to understand that every professional space has rules — even when dreams are involved.
Omori replied:
“Even if you become the number 1 photographer in the world tomorrow, you have to respect people’s privacy. A closed set is a closed set. How do you expect to walk into my production set and start taking behind-the-scenes images without the producers’ consent because you have a dream! Talking about my dreams are valid.”
Opinion:
TG Omori’s response may sound firm, but it carries a vital message for Nigeria’s growing creative industry — talent alone is not enough; discipline and respect for process are what sustain growth.
Many young creatives today are driven by passion and ambition, which is admirable. However, as Omori rightly pointed out, dreams must be balanced with professional ethics. A movie set or video shoot isn’t just a creative playground — it’s a structured environment where confidentiality, timing, and image control matter deeply.
The aspiring photographer’s zeal is understandable — meeting one’s mentor can be exciting. Yet, Omori’s reaction serves as a powerful reminder: to earn your place in the room, you must first learn to respect the room.
In the end, both individuals represent the two sides of creative pursuit — the dreamer and the disciplined mentor — and their interaction offers a timeless lesson: every big dream must first learn humility before it becomes reality.
