Meet: Steven Onoja - Creative Consultant, Photographer, and Gentleman Of The Week

I thought hard about this and I've created another ritual for every week. You know I've got the “Look Of The Week” and “Beauty Of The Week” where I select style and beauty inspirations for the new week. Yes, I want to create one for the Gents out there. To launch this new category is Steven Onoja.

I was browsing on Instagram for style inspirations and I stumbled upon his page. His page was lit. He is a Creative Consultant and Photographer. I mean, his style is urban, so he knows how to deliver sartorial looks that fit his shiny dark skin. Corporate or casual, he knows what to bring to the table.

So on this note, ladies, check out your man crush!

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My character has shaped me into the man I am today. Life without purpose is nothing. I mean, we even knew this as kids. We would play a game and Immediately take on a role that had a purpose in that game. We may have grown up but the same thing still applies. Give yourself purpose and watch your life change. We grow and prosper. Stay fresh and polished this season with @conair_man. Shot by: @gavindoran. #StevenOnoja #NY #ad

A post shared by Steven Onoja (@stevenonoja) on Jun 8, 2019 at 7:18pm PDT

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A venue that has brought me many time of inspiration and transformation. I’m going to spend day with my dear friends @kingofkingsic barbershop. #StevenOnoja #NYC

A post shared by Steven Onoja (@stevenonoja) on May 30, 2019 at 3:10pm PDT

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You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you just might find, you get what you need. What I realized along the way is that it shouldn’t be that ways. I am not perfect. You are not perfect. No one is, no one ever was and no one will ever be. Perfection doesn’t exists, so I’d say: loving its own imperfection is the way forward. There is many topics that I’ve seen talking about for past years; Goal setting, self realization, positivity and negativity, the universal infinite and much more well, it’s time taking it to the next level. It’s time taking the next necessary step of growing, again. Shot by: @gulnaraphotographer. #StevenOnoja #NYC

A post shared by Steven Onoja (@stevenonoja) on May 29, 2019 at 9:12am PDT

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In an industry where you question if you are doing enough, every day, it’s good to know that one of the best struggled in the beginning also! I’m on the right path it seems. Discover this way with @rentotels today, Apollo Theater on 125th Street, Frederick Douglass blvd. Get out and discover Harlem. #Discoverthisway #Rendesign #Renhotels #RenEvenings #RenNavigator #Ad

A post shared by Steven Onoja (@stevenonoja) on May 20, 2019 at 10:43pm PDT

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Good Grooming. Now you've got your beard. How do you take care of it? The @conair_man All in one Trimmer get it done for me. Trim it. Even if you grow your beard long, I recommends a trim every two months. It is like getting rid of split ends in your hair. If you’re keeping it short, trim your beard every few weeks or so. #StevenOnoja #respecttheritual #conairman #sponsored

A post shared by Steven Onoja (@stevenonoja) on May 19, 2019 at 9:08am PDT

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Crushing hot @nespressousa coffee like it’s going out of style. I have been enjoying the different coffee capsule they’re currently serving, they taste so good and are easy to make. After brewing, your Nespresso capsule can be recycled using their pre-paid UPS bags or by dropping off at any boutique. Let’s keep the good vibes and more and share your sustainability efforts using #Mysmallstep. #StevenOnoja #Ad

A post shared by Steven Onoja (@stevenonoja) on May 8, 2019 at 10:25am PDT

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Hope is a good thing maybe the best of things and no good thing ever dies. Is your hope alive? Is it wild? Does it dare to be anything but tame? Sometime we forget to tie our shoelaces and end up tripping into it. Don’t worry about a damn thing. I’m looking forward to the quiet and inspiring location to be one where I work carefully. I couldn’t be more graceful, more content and photos and stories coming. #StevenOnoja #NY #Adventure

A post shared by Steven Onoja (@stevenonoja) on May 2, 2019 at 12:27am PDT

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Recently I had the privilege of celebrating the launch of the new @grandmarnierusa Cuvee Louis-Alexandre. I love it when months of hard work, excitement and creativity come together. #Stevenonoja #Ad21+ #LouisAlexandre #LiveGrand

A post shared by Steven Onoja (@stevenonoja) on Apr 25, 2019 at 6:58pm PDT

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To want something and to be ready for something are two different things. Some of us are not read mentally to handle the things that were desiring. We want a house but can’t save our money, always foolishly spending on immediate gratifications. We want a mate but not ready to sacrifice or deal with our issues so we can be a great mate to somebody else. We want our own business but were lazy with little work ethic and want everything handed to us! Get my drift? Sometimes there are some things we have to do on our end first in order to be able to handle that thing that we desire! I pray we all be ready and have capacity and wisdom to handle it the right way! Enjoy your evening my friends much love to you all. Wardrobe: @so.wear // @scotch_official // @saunakspace. #StevenOnoja #NYC

A post shared by Steven Onoja (@stevenonoja) on Dec 9, 2018 at 9:07pm PST

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I think sometimes it's ok to put things on the sidelines, even if they are important to you, and focus on what is in front of you. I have yet to go through even one single photo from few weeks trip since I've been home... which is weird for me. But it's ok; I'm at peace with it. I want to get to editing them, but I have been so focused on enjoying home life and growing as a man which is more important at the moment. Life is constantly ebbing and flowing; priorities are always shifting in and out of focus, But... I pray that the 'end goal' of my life is always at the forefront of my mind! I work hard to keep it fixated in my mind each day, so that I know with certainty that I am walking towards it. Everything else flows in and out like the tide. @eastdane || @moodsbymark. #StevenOnoja #EastDane #NYC #Mensfashion

A post shared by Steven Onoja (@stevenonoja) on Dec 27, 2018 at 10:08am PST

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Man cannot remake himself without suffering, for he is both the marble and the sculptor. The scent blends an enduring freshness of aquatic and citrus notes with the irresistible and powerful tones of rich, luxurious woods. This one will definitely tickle your fancy. The @johnvarvatos and @nickjonas scent sets the moods. #StevenOnoja #JVxNJ #Johnvarvatos

A post shared by Steven Onoja (@stevenonoja) on Dec 30, 2018 at 10:24am PST

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Slowly stepping into 2019. I consider I’m blessed to have a very unique attitude on life. Peering into other worlds has always helped me to better understand my own. Things will not always go as planned, but as long as you plan and attempt and adjust when it doesn’t, you will always be fine. I haven't had a whole lot of time to edit photos from this trip, but I was really excited about this shot from @eastdane and have been wanting to post it since yesterday! We have been to so many jaw-dropping locations this trip, but this one was really unique. Hat by: @so.wear. Shot by: @moodsbymark. #StevenOnoja #NewYear #Adventure

A post shared by Steven Onoja (@stevenonoja) on Jan 3, 2019 at 7:25pm PST

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Set your goals and go for it. Who’s excited for this year! #StevenOnoja #NYC #Menswear

A post shared by Steven Onoja (@stevenonoja) on Jan 7, 2019 at 8:40pm PST

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Wake up early in the morning and go for that run to start off my day, sometimes head to the gym. I have been taking my health/fitness very serious as of late. Eat as clean as possible because I feel so much better but treat myself as well. Be kind to everyone. Go out to a cafe and watch people walk buy as you sip my coffee. Life is meant to be lived, not controlled. Hat @so.wear. Shot by: @moodsbymark. #StevenOnoja #NYC

A post shared by Steven Onoja (@stevenonoja) on Jan 18, 2019 at 10:08am PST

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Never forget who you are and why you’re doing what you do. Be honest with yourself and look inside yourself for answers instead of relying on others for validation. You can only learn so much from others before you have to experience things for yourself. Instead of comparing yourself to others pay attention to your own feelings, needs and goals. Let others do what they want to do. Don’t follow in their footsteps or you’ll lose track of who you are and your potential for the future. Acknowledge, respect and cheer for others achievements but don’t let them distract you from what you want in life. #StevenOnoja #NYC #Adventure

A post shared by Steven Onoja (@stevenonoja) on Jan 22, 2019 at 11:39am PST

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“I’m a poor boy, empty as a pocket. Empty as a pocket with nothing to lose.” I’m learning a lot about myself in this journey as well, in my person life. So, it’s fine. It’s fine to know different parts of yourself and different layers to the onion you know? Your perception is everything. You can have one experience happen to two different people but they will have to different reactions. How you perceive something is completely up to you and the energy you demonstrate is the only thing you can control and focus on the energy you give. #StevenOnoja #NYC

A post shared by Steven Onoja (@stevenonoja) on Feb 6, 2019 at 10:56am PST

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A lovely evening spent with friends. I couldn’t be happier to be back with @Josephabboud for the fourth season. Before the show, we all met up at the south sea port dressed in sophisticated, elegant menswear collection for Joseph abboud FW 19, mix them all up, and these gentle, unassuming pastels pack quite the punch. New York proved that in an age where trend move at such pace, fashion’s heritage must be celebrated but modernized. The collection has stepped out of the shadow of 20’s Wall Street and straight into the contemporary style renaissance, exploring new cuts and fabrics. Sportswear, while still present, has been refined, sitting seamlessly among the most luxurious collections. Rich fabric with classic style codes to create the perfect shield against. Shot by: @selwyn.ramos. #StevenOnoja #HeritageofStyle #NYFWM

A post shared by Steven Onoja (@stevenonoja) on Feb 14, 2019 at 8:01am PST

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The lesson that I am constantly learning is that this life and the physical body on earth are temporary. Being aware of my mortality that has given me the courage to pursue my creative living. Though I do admit it is not easy. As humans, we are naturally plagued with doubts and insecurities that may stop us on our journeys. It is a conscious choice I make each morning that I wake up. A choice that until the day I die. I will pursue and give my all to my creative living, to bring my dreams and visions into reality. Because this is what makes me feel alive. And I am determined to feel the life that I am living. Shot by: @allendaniel. #StevenOnoja #LA #Adventure #Travel #JoshuaTree

A post shared by Steven Onoja (@stevenonoja) on Mar 29, 2019 at 6:11pm PDT

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When the weekend comes many of us leaves the noise of our cities, the strident colors that attack us and speed that tarnish our days to avoid us, either outside or within our home. Our choice are defined in every object that we integrate to our house, to our daily routine, both professional and personal. Our private space should give us rest and protection, and even be a source of inspiration. Pay attention to every that we incorporate in both its beauty and its function gives us serenity and satisfaction in the face of a thought and well done. Living with the awake senses help us to be more present. Good Saturday, it’s summer somewhere. Shot by: @allendaniel. #StevenOnoja #LA #Adventure #Travel

A post shared by Steven Onoja (@stevenonoja) on Apr 6, 2019 at 10:13am PDT

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Can you guess what my favorite color is? California was bright and warm in the way that only Los Angeles can be. As we approach the field I could see butterflies drifting amongst the flowers. The sun was harsh and with little wind there was a stillness. It felt strange to think that this was California. I explored first and the further I ventured, the more I see. You can look at a picture for a week and never think of it again. You can also look at a picture for a second and think of it all your life. Unrealistic expectations! Finding moments of calm and quiet means so much to me while traveling. I can’t get enough of this place and will surely be back. PS: No poppy flowers were harmed during the shoot. Shot by: @pauldimalanta. #StevenOnoja #LA #Travel #Adventure

A post shared by Steven Onoja (@stevenonoja) on Apr 12, 2019 at 2:04pm PDT

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It's funny to think how Instagram could have such a huge impact on tourism. Many of my conversations with @blakescott, @_ashleyscott and @allendaniel the Los Angeles locals and good friends. We walk, we look, we talk, we eat, we shoot, we check, we stop, Layers of conversation between layers of texture. Thank you Los Angeles, it was good to be back to my second home for a few days. #StevenOnoja #LA #Adventure #Travel

A post shared by Steven Onoja (@stevenonoja) on Apr 21, 2019 at 9:49pm PDT

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The way you speak to yourself matters. You’ve gotta start romanticizing your life. you gotta start believing that your morning commute is cool and fun, that every cup of coffee is the best you’ve ever had, that even the smallest and most mundane things are exciting and new. you have to, because that’s when you start truly living. that’s when you look forward to every day. Happy Easter to you all! #StevenOnoja #Travel #Adventure

A post shared by Steven Onoja (@stevenonoja) on Apr 21, 2019 at 11:50am PDT

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It’s been real, I must say, traveling the world changes your perspective on life so much. I admonished all of you travel outside of your city or state as often as you can. So much of the world to see and so many people different types of people you can meet and connect with. Wardrobe: @so.wear // Crew: @xxjmitch // @denny623. Shot by: @gavindoran. #Stevenonoja #NYC #Meetmycrew

A post shared by Steven Onoja (@stevenonoja) on Dec 12, 2018 at 10:04pm PST

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You need a team for everything! A coach, a mentor, an expert, a teacher, a bad cop, a best friend, a ride or-die, someone to cover you when you are going in! Cherish that person! They are the neck to your mastermind! To you reading this, I’m thankful for you. Shot by: @seandshoots. #StevenOnoja #NYC

A post shared by Steven Onoja (@stevenonoja) on Nov 27, 2018 at 11:39pm PST

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Life is beautiful experience. But let me tell you something, it starts with curiosity, then we’re told to behave and stop being curious by doing mundane things in the world that no one truly supports but only tolerated because we think we have to. To be born you have to work most of your life in a needless job that produces water for the planet to get you shelter, food and entertainment. Our communities collapse yet our wealth and tech increases. When was the last time you took the time to have a naturally conversation with a stranger on the street? I’m not to say this is it. We still enjoy and there’s still lot of humanity on his planet, I get to witness this is all the time, in large cities to small villages. But as curious and intelligent beings we should not stop becoming that too become something heartless, destructive and uncaring. I think you can learn a lot from a child in which it shows its vulnerabilities and curiosity. Shot by: @xxjmitch.

A post shared by Steven Onoja (@stevenonoja) on Nov 2, 2018 at 8:14pm PDT

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Dressing well doesn’t have to be expensive. It’s important to remember that sartorialism is about quality, fit and details rather than price. @fossil combines the classic spirit of the brand with world class technology to create a one-of-a-kind touchscreen smartwatch that screams to world that fading into the crowd is not an option. #StevenOnoja #ad

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Clothing should look great when new, and look even better after years of wear. #StevenOnoja #NYC

A post shared by Steven Onoja (@stevenonoja) on Sep 30, 2018 at 1:30pm PDT

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@JosephCarrWines has chosen to celebrate my journey and I'm glad to share. At 18, I was fearful like a mad man that I wouldn't know how to get to where I wanted to be. But now that I'm doing what I love, I realize it's much more about liking who you are when you get to where you want to be. Don't settle for anything less. Life is far too short to just be ok, though some days it's all you can be. I'm in my late 20's and its all I can do to keep my youth in check. Work harder, take better care of myself, prepare to be a good husband and father (if life sees fit to grant it) and keep myself grounded. Now, I come from a far from perfect place, and I'm far from a perfect person, but it's been such a whirlwind to go from point A to point B. My favorite part about all of this is my ability to connect with others, I am learning new stories, difficulties, advice and inspiration on a daily basis from you! So, If you want! Tell me about yourself a bit down below! Your job, where you're from, 'bout your ambitions, fears, etc. Shot by: @gavindoran. #StevenOnoja #SharetheJourney

A post shared by Steven Onoja (@stevenonoja) on Sep 24, 2018 at 9:57am PDT

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What a great opportunity it is to be celebrating true expressions of artistry with @ATT – I’m beyond excited to share this with you! Did you ever wish to have to have your portraits made out of emoji’s? Wait for it – AT&T is making it a reality, this Friday-Saturday at 3 Times Square! Never knew @YungJake’s work could make me this happy! #StevenOnoja #YungJake #Ad

A post shared by Steven Onoja (@stevenonoja) on Aug 22, 2018 at 2:18pm PDT

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I love getting up early to watch the sun come up and LA is one of my favorite places to do so. A sunrise breakfast @Lemeridiendelfina fuels my creative process while giving me the chance to prepare for my day. #StevenOnoja #LemeridienHotels #LMAusoleil #LMpartner

A post shared by Steven Onoja (@stevenonoja) on Jul 19, 2018 at 6:42am PDT

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We don’t learn to appreciate each other well in the easy moments. Anyone is good company at a cocktail party,but companionship is born when we misunderstand one another and make it right. When we realize our flaws, in an effort to say, I am sorry. When you meet people and they let you be a part of their lives, don’t take it lightly. They remind you of the power that they bring, that resides within them, and they still want you in the middle of it all. Do not take those soul for granted, for they are bold, and can take you places that you never thought you could go. But they are still supportive in the midst of it all. Learn them, cherish them, respect them and love them. So, Think wisely! #StevenOnoja #NYC #Explore #Style

A post shared by Steven Onoja (@stevenonoja) on Jun 27, 2018 at 6:17pm PDT

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In my opinion I believe that Fashion is one of the very few forms of expression in which women have more freedom than men. I don’t think it’s an accident that it’s typically seen that women spend a lot more money than men on clothes. I wish men would have the same options. Like it or not, fashion and style are primarily a women’s art form. #StevenOnoja #NY

A post shared by Steven Onoja (@stevenonoja) on May 22, 2018 at 9:31pm PDT

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Step into the Noguchi Museum in my @ClarksShoes. Sometimes life gives you obstacles. Obstacles that may seem unfair or too extreme. But you are given choices. Let the obstacles break you or break through the obstacles and get back to your comfort zone. Where do you go to feel comfortable when things might not be going your way? #StevenOnoja #ComfortInYourSoul #ClarksforLife #Ad

A post shared by Steven Onoja (@stevenonoja) on May 24, 2018 at 8:54am PDT

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It was nice hanging out with the folks at the @att store in Time Square, and the talented @yungjake. If you are in Chicago, I encourage you to visit the store on the 7th-8th of September. AT&T allows you to truly express yourself and just be you. Shot by: @thatdeeguy. #StevenOnoja #YungJake

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