Known for his keen eye for angles, beauty and compositions, Henry Hansen aka ‘King Henry IIV’ drops his latest body of work, titled ‘Echoes of Glory’. We take a look at this masterpiece of photography to take a peak inside the creative world of ‘King Henry IIV’
‘Echoes of Glory’ by Henry Hansen aka ‘King Henry IIv’
The Beginning of His Journey
Image: Henry Hansen aka ‘King Henry IIV’
His journey began when his cousin moved from Ghana to South Africa in search of better opportunities. Together, they tried everything to make a living. He took a job at an internet café, but with a low salary and rising transport costs, it became unsustainable. A colleague noticed his computer skills and asked for help with car registrations, paperwork, and photography, but even then, money remained tight. His cousin, a trained graphic designer, struggled to find work in his field and had to take up carpentry just to survive.
One day, his cousin suggested they buy a camera, recalling a few lessons he had learned back home. Determined to make it work, they paid it off in installments, even borrowing money to complete the purchase. But as the weight of financial struggles grew heavier, his cousin decided to return to Ghana. Ironically, the moment he left, things began to change. Doors started opening, opportunities appeared, and photography slowly transformed from a necessity into a passion.
Looking back, he never imagined himself as a photographer, but it felt like a gift from God. Every time he picked up the camera, it transported him into a world of endless creativity. From that moment on, he moved with faith, guided by the Holy Spirit. Photography and the Bible became the two constants in his life, shaping his path in ways he had never expected.
Echoes of Glory
This body of work delves into the concept of blowing your own trumpet—a reflection on self-recognition and the need for validation. It poses a fundamental question: Who is the audience for your victories, and what fuels the desire to be seen?
Through a striking visual narrative, the series explores themes of self-worth, pride, and humility, with a man holding a trumpet as a symbol of divine purpose. The act of transforming trumpet melodies into something tangible becomes a powerful metaphor for giving yourself flowers—a conscious acknowledgment of personal growth.
Yet, beneath each triumph lies an unseen force. The images reveal the invisible hand of God, shaping, refining, and guiding every success and failure, infusing them with meaning and purpose for His glory.
A Testament to Faith and Vision
‘Echoes of Glory’ is more than a photographic series—it is a visual hymn, a testament to the delicate interplay between self-acknowledgement and divine purpose. King Henry IIV masterfully captures the tension between humility and recognition, reminding us that every triumph is not only ours to claim but also a reflection of a higher calling.
Through each carefully framed image, we are invited to witness the sacred dialogue between human effort and divine orchestration. The trumpet, held with intention, becomes a symbol of both celebration and surrender—an instrument of personal victory and spiritual alignment.
In the end, Echoes of Glory is not just about seeing, but about understanding. It urges us to honor our growth, embrace our purpose, and recognize the unseen hand that has been shaping our journey all along. In this body of work, King Henry IIV does not merely capture moments—he captures a truth we all long to embrace: that our stories, our struggles, and our successes all resound as echoes of something greater than ourselves.
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Credits:
-Photography/Creative/Edited by @king_henry_iiv
-Model @meloagbohla
-Head Stylist @lesedimpotsang
-Writer @hlengsinthemorning
