first-gen american

kansas born, georgia raised, dubai trained

The arts and media has always interested me for as long as i can remember. I got my love of photos from my dad. being an immigrant from cameroon, he felt the need to document every facet of life for his family.

I remeber my first digital camera was a nikon coolpix S51. an 8MP camera with a 3 inch screen on the back. I knew since then that whatever I end up doing, a camera had to be in my hands.

after studying 2 years at georgia southern universty as a fine art major, i ended up moving with my parents to dubai. it was in dubai where i graduated with B.A. in film production and started my professional career as a photographer / cinematographer. working as a photographer in night clubs with the company dubai night gave me network i needed to go out on my own as a freelancer and media consultant.

From major luxury events to campaigns with some of the biggest brands in the world, my journey in this industry has been a blessing. it doesn’t matter how big or small the project is. I just want to be able to do what I know i was made to do.

My name is manny moka and i’m created to create.