About Olatunji
Olatunji Quadri is a Chicago-based creative director and photographer with a passion for telling compelling visual stories. Specializing in portrait photography, campaign direction, and creative projects, Olatunji brings a unique blend of artistic vision and technical expertise to every project. His work spans multiple industries, from fashion and music to marketing and luxury brands, where he expertly captures emotion, character, and lifestyle vibes through thoughtful angles, color grading, and styling.
Olatunji is also the co-founder, creative director, and photographer behind Aesthete, a coffee table book series that celebrates the journeys of entrepreneurs, designers, and artists. The book serves as a platform for collaboration and networking, designed to inspire and connect creative minds through aesthetically pleasing visuals and storytelling.
In addition, Olatunji is part of the creative direction consultancy team at TOLS, where he and his team develop innovative ideas for clients across campaigns, visual art, and music projects. With experience directing campaigns for brands like Jon Basil Tequila, Olatunji knows how to elevate brand identities and deliver aspirational, high-end visuals that resonate with audiences. Whether behind the camera or leading creative teams, he is dedicated to crafting powerful, memorable work that leaves a lasting impression.