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They say, a Dream doesn't become a reality through magic, it takes hard work, sweat and determination. Well, Raphael Caleb Otieno is a young dreamer who is trying to beat all odds in life and become greater than where his dream takes him. He is a photographer and a model who works hard in his day to day life to achieve his ultimate goal in life. He sat down with Elvis Alphy and opened up to him about his journey so far and talked about his thirst to reach to the top.
We have heard that you go by the name 'PRYNCE', is it your real name?
No, Prynce is not my real name. Its just a nick name that was awarded to me by my mother while growing up. My real names are 'Raphael Caleb Otieno'.
So tell us, Who is Prynce?
Prynce is just a humble guy. He is a photographer, social media influencer and a student from Moi University studying Tourism.
What Inspired you to become a Photographer?
Growing up, i have always been fascinated and in love with pictures. My Dream since i was young was also to become a model. Due to this,i always made frequent visits to photo studios to take pictures and share it through my social media handles. God enough, my friend was a photographer one one day, he requested me to come and assist him in his studio. Boom, just like that, the interest developed more and more and the love grew day by day. Basically, the interest and the passion for photography is from within.
So, do you plan to still pursue you dream of becoming a Model?
Yes, i do plan to pursue it, as i said it has always been my dream to become one. I will work with it alongside photography because the two works hand in hand. As a matter of fact, i will be contesting for Mr Moi next year.
Oh wow, that's great, when will the competition be held?
The competition will be held probably next year February which gives me a humble time to prepare.
Have you ever modeled before?
Yes, I have.
Was it a Competition or a Gig?
It was a gig that i was called upon and i thank God that i was able to manage.
Okay, so between Photography and Modelling, which one do you pay keen interest on?
For now, i am pursuing photography full time but as i said, photography and modelling work hand in hand so eventually, i will just pursue both of them.
How has the journey been so far?
The journey has been great i must say. Photography and Modelling work together and one of them is defendant to another. Modelling cannot survive without photography and that is why i have been able to manage it because i am able to juggle both of them at the same time and handle it perfectly.
I am perfect at what i do.
Do you face any challenges?
Challenges
are there in our daily lives but how we manage it is what defines us.
For instance, i get two gigs with very good payments. One to model and
another one to be a photographer. This tightens you in a corner because
you have to choose what to leave behind and go with the other one
because trust me, the phrase that you can kill to birds with one stone
cannot apply in this scenario. So that is
one of the biggest challenge that i face.
Who is your Role Model?
When it comes to photography, i look up to McClure. Damn! that guy is so good at what he does.
When it comes to modelling, I look up to Stevens Lowell, that man is just awesome and i want to be like him someday. You should check him out, he is such a great and humble guy.
That's nice, i will defiantly look at him. Great so what are some of the future goals that you have?
One thing is clear, Modelling and Photography is everywhere. The field is so flooded because every one is doing it. But my plan is to get an outstanding taste that describes me and differentiate me from the rest so as to clearly bring me out. I also look forward to work with different designers, model for different fashion houses, shot some of the biggest fashion and modelling events in the world.
Would you say that you get paid well from what you do?
As long as i don't stress my parents to pay for me my personal bills, it is perfect. The little that i get is able to cater for all my needs and i Thank God..
Now that you plan to pursue modelling, we are sure that you pay keen interest in how you look and what you dress, so lets talk a little bit about your style, do you pay keen interest in what you wear?
Haha!!! I just dress to cover my nudity....Just kidding. I critically look at what am putting on. I encounter a lot of people in my day to day life, so how i present my self and how i look sells my brand. Every day, i have to double check what i put.
Haha!! Do you Style With Alphy?
Are you kidding me, I just steal most of my looks and styles from Style With Alphy. There are just of styles that matches what i need in my day to day life.
How can people reach you in case they want to work with you?
They can reach me through my social media handles.
on Twitter @eldoretfinest
on Instagram @eldoretfinest
on Facebook @Prynce
As we wind up, what is your message and advise to your fellow teenagers out there especially those who are engaging in drugs, early sex etc?
Drugs will never help you, they will just ruin you and leave you helpless. Get up, find something you love and go for it. Above all, put God in front, and everything will just work to your favor.
QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS.
1.How are you feeling today? Great
2.Describe yourself in one word? Real.
3.Weirdest gift ever received? Condoms.
4.Whats your favorite drink? Monster Energy.
5.Last book read? Tekwa.
6.If animals could talk, which one could be the rudest? Penguins.
7.How many phones have you bought yourself? 18.
8.Who is your celebrity crush? Janina.
9. Facebook or Instagram? Instagram all day.
10. Have you ever left a hotel without paying bills? No, i don't want to chonga viazi.
Thank you Raphael for agreeing to be part of our Youth Empowerment Segment today. The purpose of this segment is to empower, mentor, inspire and encourage our youths to keep aiming for the sky and never give up by providing for them a platform to tell our readers and viewers about themselves and what they do. Apart from Fashion and Style, Style With Alphy is their to Style and Shape up our youths future dreams and goals. Remember, the price of success is Hard work, Dedication to your job at hand and the determination that whether we win or loose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand. From Style With Alphy's team, we wish you all the very best in life and your career.
INTERVIEW DONE BY : ELVIS ALPHY
ASSISTED BY : LAKIESHA NJOKI.
PHOTOS BY : KIMS PHOTOGRAPHY.
Who is your Role Model?
When it comes to photography, i look up to McClure. Damn! that guy is so good at what he does.
When it comes to modelling, I look up to Stevens Lowell, that man is just awesome and i want to be like him someday. You should check him out, he is such a great and humble guy.
That's nice, i will defiantly look at him. Great so what are some of the future goals that you have?
One thing is clear, Modelling and Photography is everywhere. The field is so flooded because every one is doing it. But my plan is to get an outstanding taste that describes me and differentiate me from the rest so as to clearly bring me out. I also look forward to work with different designers, model for different fashion houses, shot some of the biggest fashion and modelling events in the world.
Would you say that you get paid well from what you do?
As long as i don't stress my parents to pay for me my personal bills, it is perfect. The little that i get is able to cater for all my needs and i Thank God..
Now that you plan to pursue modelling, we are sure that you pay keen interest in how you look and what you dress, so lets talk a little bit about your style, do you pay keen interest in what you wear?
Haha!!! I just dress to cover my nudity....Just kidding. I critically look at what am putting on. I encounter a lot of people in my day to day life, so how i present my self and how i look sells my brand. Every day, i have to double check what i put.
Haha!! Do you Style With Alphy?
Are you kidding me, I just steal most of my looks and styles from Style With Alphy. There are just of styles that matches what i need in my day to day life.
How can people reach you in case they want to work with you?
They can reach me through my social media handles.
on Twitter @eldoretfinest
on Instagram @eldoretfinest
on Facebook @Prynce
As we wind up, what is your message and advise to your fellow teenagers out there especially those who are engaging in drugs, early sex etc?
Drugs will never help you, they will just ruin you and leave you helpless. Get up, find something you love and go for it. Above all, put God in front, and everything will just work to your favor.
QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS.
1.How are you feeling today? Great
2.Describe yourself in one word? Real.
3.Weirdest gift ever received? Condoms.
4.Whats your favorite drink? Monster Energy.
5.Last book read? Tekwa.
6.If animals could talk, which one could be the rudest? Penguins.
7.How many phones have you bought yourself? 18.
8.Who is your celebrity crush? Janina.
9. Facebook or Instagram? Instagram all day.
10. Have you ever left a hotel without paying bills? No, i don't want to chonga viazi.
Thank you Raphael for agreeing to be part of our Youth Empowerment Segment today. The purpose of this segment is to empower, mentor, inspire and encourage our youths to keep aiming for the sky and never give up by providing for them a platform to tell our readers and viewers about themselves and what they do. Apart from Fashion and Style, Style With Alphy is their to Style and Shape up our youths future dreams and goals. Remember, the price of success is Hard work, Dedication to your job at hand and the determination that whether we win or loose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand. From Style With Alphy's team, we wish you all the very best in life and your career.
INTERVIEW DONE BY : ELVIS ALPHY
ASSISTED BY : LAKIESHA NJOKI.
PHOTOS BY : KIMS PHOTOGRAPHY.
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