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Ogo and Ikenna – The preparation

Dotun — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:35:36 +0000

Another non-conventional posting. The goal of this post is to take you behind the scenes of a getting ready bride and groom before the church ceremony. Most postings will have a few of them but a lot of work go into these moments just as much as the ceremony – at least for me. I normally don’t narrate on pics but I will this time, just to give potential brides some tips on how to make these moments go smoothly and also show some details I love to capture. I will mention some technical bits here and there for photographers but no much so not to bore the non-photographers. Please enjoy these 30 shots.

1. Do you know rings stand on my command? Well maybe sometimes

2. I used their invitation for this shot. Placing the ring in between the names seemed perfect.

3. Something about the point of view and mood here makes this shot for me.

4. Some of Ikenna’s details. Yes, you can say it, I make the little things look really nice…well isn’t that why you hired me..lol

5. I am a fan of shoes. I see a lot going into shooting brides shoes these days. I am a fan of putting the shoes in a simple spot and just let it show itself off, with the right lens and angle of course it comes together. Sometimes I do some crazy things with them but simplicity won for this particular shot.

6. Another simple view but yet looks dynamic.

6. Ogo gets it…always smile on your day even when things are going slightiy wrong..it’s a lot more cheaper at the end of the day.7. Takine the men getting dressed is quite easy to shoot, no stress at all.

9. Simple placement here too. The red chair in the dressing room gave me a nice backdrop. Such attention to little details like this goes a long way, on a normal day you wouldn’t think a chair will give a nice canvas looking backdrop.

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13. I framed this with a chair nearby, I always seem to find them in hotel rooms.

14. Of course, she wasn’t supposed to see me!

15. Some wine before working down the aisle…it gets no better.

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18. They guys got dressed pretty early, so we had enough time to get some shots in the lobby

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21. Another tip, get dressed early enough before you head to church. 2hrs early is good enough, then you can have time to do some relaxed portraits around your hotel or getting dressed location. From my experience rushing out of the hotel room is never fun. 22. Of course a good spacious hotel will be nice. Ogo didn’t compromise on that evidently.

23. Love the randomness of their poses.

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30. And it was a wrap after this shot, off to church we went. Again good location and time was key.

Ada and Chikwelu

Dotun — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:49:30 +0000

Happy friday everyone, here is another beautiful wedding I shot early June. Shooting Ada and Chikwelu’s day was fun and filled with energy and to top it off they had locations right next to each other something really rare when you get married in the DMV.

Makeup – Zfaces, Reception decor – Garden of Eden, Wedding planning and Cordiantion – Lola Olamoyegun

Assistant Photographers – Kbobb Photography and s67 Photography

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My fave – Ogo and her bridesmaids

Dotun — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 21:53:53 +0000

It’s halfway through wedding season so I decided to try something different about my wedding postings. From time to time I will be posting just a few aspects about a wedding I really like. It will range from my favorite bridesmaids, groomsmen, reception or church decor or anything. I feel sometimes these details get overlooked when the full post is published. So my favorite bridesmaids till date this year goes to Ogo’s bridesmaids.

I selected Ogo’s because they were on time and they all loved to take pics..I didn’t have to to look for anyone or chase after anyone during the formals and the color combo was just beautiful. So yes, I hate to agree with you Ogo that your brides really were stress free at least for me

1. A preview of Ogo’s lovely bouquet

2. Beautiful Ogo and her maid of honor and sister – Oby

3. Chief bridesmaid and sister – Ral & bridesmaid Hiwote

4. Nora & Aerlande5. Nneka & Adrienne

Cellina and Toks Wedding

Dotun — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:32:31 +0000

I know I said I wouldn’t do a full blown posting of weddings anymore but I will make an exception for my first wedding posting this year. You’ve met my lovely couple before – Toks and Cells. Their event was beyond beautiful and even my full posting could not cover it all. Thanks to the vendors that even made it more special and possible to get these great pics. I am sure they will have more to share on their website when they update it next week. Enjoy!

Vendors

Makeup Artist – Zfaces

Event decor and Flowers – BCG

Wedding Planner & Coordinator – Distinct Occasions Inc

Assistant photographer – Jummy

Assistant photographer – Dami

Dami’s shot

Shoe tips never looked so good.

THE LOCATION

Guest or Papparazi – Dami’s shot

Jummy’s shot

Dami’s shot

The Dance – Kinyue and Eugene

Dotun — Mon, 24 May 2010 17:07:26 +0000

Grazing the blog soon will be Kinyue and Eugene’s E-shoot and their beautiful wedding. I was honored to shoot this beautiful event but while I still work on their wedding pictures I decided to give the couple a glimpse into a view they probably didn’t see much. They had this unique energetic traditional dance from Liberia and i just couldn’t put the camera down for a min..enjoy!

Reception – Hilton Baltimore

I really love this closeup, it almost feels like I can reach through my screen to touch her.