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Welcome to my blog, my name is Dotun Ayodeji, a professional photographer based in the DC area. I finally got around to getting this blog running after years and hope to share my photography journal with you. I will be displaying images ranging from recent personal shoots to commercial assignments and sometimes images I just never got around to posting on my old blog. I will be posting images every week, so feel free to visit my archives whenever you return.
Enjoy the experience.
Thanks,
Dotun
So I didn’t want to leave my viewers without an update this week and by now you know I love silhouettes. Here is a shot from Shola and Taiwo’s wedding last year at the National Harbor in DC. This shot was really about timing and I almost didn’t take it but thanks to Taiwo’s groomsmen who quickly moved into position to make it happen. Have a nice weekend!
January 27, 2012 - 2:41 pm - Respect! Top notch! Your images always stand out.
January 27, 2012 - 12:42 pm - This is amazing! L-R: Toks, Tunde, Zino, Taiwo, Bidemi, Tolu, Segs.
Ok blog stalkers, I hear your cry 
I can imagine how many times you’ve been back here only to be welcomed by my last post. Well, change has come Let me start of by saying Happy New Year and I hope this blog post was worth the wait.
Nafisa and Ori got married last June in Lagos. Out of curiosity, I asked Ori to send me a few pics from the e-shoot they did in his home state California. Everything about the shots he sent to me was couture, so that was my first hint of the type of couple they are. Ori mentioned that he would like some of their shots on the wedding day to look similar so indirectly telling me to pull out my fashion photography sense. But I wasn’t sure if they could pull off such a wedding in Nigeria…boy was I wrong! I arrived in Lagos and Nafisa told me Ori went to church to do a sound check! I mean who has time for sound check in Nigeria, again I underestimated! It’s one thing for a couple to want a unique wedding and it’s another for the couple to do their home work to back it up – Ori and Nafisa did their homework for sure. Wedding was well planned, locations were great starting from hotel to reception, bridal party – just 4, first look was done and also a last look at the hotel after the reception(must see). Did I also mention that no other photogs were allowed at the event except me and my team? Ok, I will stop talking and let you enjoy this wedding.
Also worth mentioning, I shot this wedding with my “Charlie’s Angel photographers”- Jummy and Yinka. I’m so grateful to this two amazing photogs for their excellent coverage especially for a wedding far from the DMV area, some of you may remember them from previous wedding post. I will update other vendor links tomorrow.
Make-up Artist – Banke Meshida
Reception – The Civic Center – Lagos
Church – The Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos
Planning – Funke Bucknor-Obruthe – Zapphaire events
Decor – Sarao Decor
I will start off by Ori’s customized stuffs.
Some fashion lighting in motion!…love it!
Yes! meet the entire bridal party.
Their reception entry was truly unique, it felt like a red carpet entry with opera-like music and lighting to match!
You have to blame it on the alcohol
And the last look….
January 27, 2012 - 2:29 pm - Oh wow!...thank you all for commenting.
January 27, 2012 - 1:30 pm - These pictures are beyond Amazing......All I can say is Amazing. Great work Dotun
January 27, 2012 - 12:33 pm - Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!.. I don't think I can express myself in words. Brilliant, beautiful and original.. WE LOVE DOTUNS BLOG!!!!!
January 25, 2012 - 8:07 pm - Smashing. You, Jummy & Yinka set the pace for 2012. It was a wait, well worth it. Well thought out and excellently presented. AWARD winning collection. Congrats guys ...well done. E ku ise...fantastic....I need to shut up now!!!!! :-)
January 25, 2012 - 4:39 pm - I have really been waiting for it Sir...This is really nice. I enjoy tha fashion feel.
January 25, 2012 - 1:17 pm - These are all excellent. How gorgeous is this couple. You captured them perfectly.
January 25, 2012 - 12:54 am - absolutely beautiful work man
January 24, 2012 - 7:46 am - We love the pics....great display of talent. We'll contact u for our occassion coming up soon. Thumbs up!!!
January 24, 2012 - 12:14 am - I have always though that shooting African weddings is challenging but you have killed it in this one....you brought it out so so crisp, detailed and expressive. I salute you Dotun
January 23, 2012 - 6:41 am - **DRUMROLLS** Dotun killed it! Elegant now has a face...this couple!!!
January 23, 2012 - 3:45 am - Hmmmmm 7 months later........ Ori & Nafisa are the Beckhams of Nigeria. Very fashionable couple...... You sure killed it, when next you are in Nigeria holla at your boy
January 23, 2012 - 2:21 am - Wow!!! Awestruck!!!
January 22, 2012 - 2:38 pm - The simplicity of this wedding is what makes it so elegant. The entire wedding party of just 4 people was amazing. This should be a staple for future weddings to come. Dotun amazing work on the pics. Many blessings....
January 21, 2012 - 9:17 pm - WoW!! These are the VERY BEST of your pics!! Well done Dotun. Its amazing. And the wedding was so simple! COUTURE pictures. The bride and groom are both beautiful. Your work is fabulous but this is outstanding.
January 21, 2012 - 6:50 am - Dotun, Nafisa & Ori - and your crew, well done! Words fail me. This is perfection! The pictures prove the point and the comments above mine say it all. Excellence is achievable - yes, it takes self belief, vision, planning, commitment and hardwork to do - but you guys did it. BRAVO!!!
January 21, 2012 - 1:04 am - Ok, this is not real! Dotun, this wedding is not real...omg! And no it did not happen in lagos, I can't believe it! They hired the best man for the job for sure!
January 21, 2012 - 12:55 am - Ahh.... There are weddings, and there are WEDDINGS. Fabulous.
January 20, 2012 - 11:07 pm - Amazing! Gown is beautiful! Money Talks!
January 20, 2012 - 5:17 pm - This is a very great wedding shot by a very creative photog... Dotun, you actually killed it your angles and low lights... This couple is also very unique in their own ways...
January 20, 2012 - 1:31 pm - beautiful wedding and i love her wedding gown!!! i always wanted to wear silver too absolutely stunning!
January 20, 2012 - 12:39 pm - Dope Dope Dope Dope
January 20, 2012 - 11:59 am - Simply Fantabulous!
January 20, 2012 - 11:36 am - Dotun, you've done it again!!! Excellent shots!
January 20, 2012 - 11:02 am - Hmmmm.... Now this is what you call HD :) D, you know I've been waiting for this blog post since last year. Absolutely beautiful photographs. The layout, organization everything...Lovely work as usual.
January 20, 2012 - 10:58 am - You did this wedding justice! Excellent work and shout out to your assistants!
January 20, 2012 - 10:30 am - WOW...This wedding is top. Beauitiful wedding. Superb photography. I love it.
January 20, 2012 - 9:56 am - Nice nice nice!!! You worked hard here and it paid off! Nice one Dotun!
January 20, 2012 - 6:44 am - There is something so different and original about this wedding. Great job as usual Dotun.
January 20, 2012 - 5:21 am - I cant believe that this was done in Lagos. U're a Genius. I promise that whenever am ready to get married u"re definitely going to cover it. Keep it up
January 20, 2012 - 3:55 am - Clean. Classy. Elegant. Well done!
January 20, 2012 - 3:16 am - Guy you really nailed this one...again! Very Classy Shots. Seriously Very creative!
January 20, 2012 - 2:44 am - Again perfection!! my goodness, makes you wish you were there.
January 20, 2012 - 2:17 am - Seriously Dotun, i dey hail you ooo..... Fab wedding 4 a fab fashionista.... love the storyline even tho i gt a little bit confused 4m d start :)... love the fact that the wedding has a personal and different effect to it... OTHER THAN THAT, GREAT JOB DOTUN FROM YOUR NUMBER ONE FAN AND STALKER!!! i need your digits in my inbox abeg....
January 20, 2012 - 12:34 am - Beautiful photos and amazing coverage. Double thumbs up Dotun, your work is pretty incredible.
January 20, 2012 - 12:15 am - Wow!!!! I went about half way before realising, wait o, this is Lagos ke!!! Truly excellent work here, really!!
January 19, 2012 - 10:53 pm - Dotun! You killed this one bro!
January 19, 2012 - 10:31 pm - Dotun, you are truly a genius. You and your team killed this wedding. Even our Nollywood weddings can't touch this! Brides need to take notes from this wedding...one of the best I've seen!
January 19, 2012 - 10:22 pm - Absolutely beautiful!!! I am in love with the simplicity and elegance of the pictures. It definitely was a beautiful event and you captured its essence. Definitely the way to start the new year. Thanks for sharing.
January 19, 2012 - 8:56 pm - beautiful :)
January 19, 2012 - 7:11 pm - Very very lovely story telling, love the colors, the B&W is just amazing (we would talk :) ), skin exposure color tone is just breathing taking.... You have done it again just as expected.
January 19, 2012 - 6:28 pm - Fabulous!!! Excellent!!! Awesome!!! beautiful people and great photos as always...
January 19, 2012 - 5:34 pm - OMG, He has done it again. All Hail King Dotun!!! BTW, I'm one of your blog's stalker. Big ups to the couple too, the wedding looks amazing. Love it, love it, love it
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December 18, 2011 - 7:15 pm - wow!looks yummy!
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