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TGIF! I love all weddings. Big or small it simply does not matter. However, there is something about shooting a small wedding that is quite refreshing. The focus is mainly on the couple and the love they have for each other. Emerald and Rajash had an intimate ceremony with a few friends/family to witness. It was all about love on this one. I enjoyed every second of it. The ceremony took place at the Atlanta Botanical Garden in the Japanese Garden. Check out some images from the day!

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1 Emerald + Rajash Intimate Garden Wedding | Atlanta Botanical Garden | Atlanta Wedding Photographers | Fotos by Fola

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Hello Folks! I have a great surprise proposal to share today. Usually I start off by explaining the proposal plan and the entire process but today I will do the complete opposite. I will break down the proposal at the bottom of the post after you are done viewing the pictures. I want you to get an idea of how it went from your own perspective. Enjoy!

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1. Anand + Freny Surprise Proposal | Fox Theatre | Atlanta Wedding Photographer | Fotos by Fola

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Now the story..lol 🙂

Anand reached out to me about his plan to propose a few weeks before the date so we had time to plot every aspect of the plan to perfection. I have done many proposals in the past but this one was definitely one of a kind! The plan was for the proposal to happen while Freny was on a Fox theatre tour. Anand and Freny went to a show at the Fox theatre the day before the proposal and he told her they won tickets to go on a tour of the Fox the next day. He later backed out claiming he had to work 🙂 . Anand had Freny’s close friend fill in for him so the plan was all set 🙂 . We realized it was going to be difficult to take pictures of her without her getting suspicious so we came up with a plan that I would be the staff photographer for the fox theatre. This gave me the freedom to take pictures of random people on the group tour but I obviously focused on Freny. It worked out perfectly! Anand had a second surprise. He invited close friends and family and had them all wait at the restaurant across the street (Livingston @ The Georgian Terrace Hotel). When we were done taking pictures Freny thought it was all over and I left as well. A few minutes later Anand walked her into the restaurant and she was shocked to see all the familiar faces! This was definitely one of my favorite surprise proposals and so glad I was part of it! Congrats to Anand and Freny. I wish you both the very best!

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Hello Friends! Happy hump day :). Today, I am extremely excited to share the E- session pictures of a really good and long time friend Busola AKA Tidy-up Gal. I’ve known Busola for over a decade (12 years to be exact) and when I look back at many memories in my life over the years I realize she was always there. I remember how we all used to party together (WE-3-ENT days for those that remember) and now we are all grown. She is truly a great friend and I am so happy she found that “REAL LOVE”..LOL haha. I met Lanre a few years ago at a friends house and he seemed like a really cool guy. He was funny and down to earth. Who knew he would fall in love with my friend! Busola and Lanre met at a local Starbucks for their first date so we incorporated that into the shoot and had a blast in the process. We also hit up the Fox theatre for some grown and sexy shots. The love they share for each other was too obvious. I really enjoyed this shoot. I wish you both a blessed and happy married life. Enjoy!

New Year’s Eve 2012 was different than usual for both Lanre and Busola as they met at a local Starbucks for their first date. In fact, the meeting was almost two years overdue – Yewande, Lanre’s family friend (and also Busola’s friend), tried to introduce them way before they finally met. But perfect timing, they say, is one of God’s greatest gifts. They hit it off right away as predicted; and almost a year after that special New Year’s Eve, Lanre popped the big question at Busola’s favorite Thai restaurant. They plan to tie the knot on June 14 2014, and are looking forward to a bright future together.

“I have found the one whom my soul loves.”

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Cafe Love! Busola + Lanre Engagement Session | Starbucks | Fox Theatre | Atlanta Wedding Photographers | Fotos by Fola

Cafe Love! Busola + Lanre Engagement Session | Starbucks | Fox Theatre | Atlanta Wedding Photographers | Fotos by Fola

Cafe Love! Busola + Lanre Engagement Session | Starbucks | Fox Theatre | Atlanta Wedding Photographers | Fotos by Fola

Cafe Love! Busola + Lanre Engagement Session | Starbucks | Fox Theatre | Atlanta Wedding Photographers | Fotos by Fola

Cafe Love! Busola + Lanre Engagement Session | Starbucks | Fox Theatre | Atlanta Wedding Photographers | Fotos by Fola

Cafe Love! Busola + Lanre Engagement Session | Starbucks | Fox Theatre | Atlanta Wedding Photographers | Fotos by Fola

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Hello folks! TGIF :). I shared Oyin and Dotun’s wedding last week so wanted to follow up with their traditional engagement ceremony pictures. You’ll see from the pictures it was a day full of excitement. This event was planned by Mide Events . Check out some images from this event. Enjoy!

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Hello there! Thanks for dropping by. Oyin & Dotun officially tied the knot a few weeks ago and I am glad I was part of it. Dotun is actually family so this wedding was a big family affair. Olumide of Mide Events (Dotun’s Sister) was the planner and she did an excellent job for this 700+ guests wedding. So many things I enjoyed about this wedding and I can go on all day about it. The energy and love throughout the day was simply insane. Congrats to Oyin and Dotun! I wish you both a blessed and happy married life! The wedding took place at the beautiful Perimeter Church & reception at the Forsyth Conference Center. Enjoy some images from the day!

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10. Oyin + Dotun Wedding | Perimeter Church | Forsyth Conference Center | Atlanta Wedding Photographers | Fotos by Fola

Watch #2! Dotun’s Dad bought a watch for him back in 1986 when he celebrated his birth (8 days ceremony) He received the Raymond Weil gold watch on his wedding day!

30. Oyin + Dotun Wedding | Perimeter Church | Forsyth Conference Center | Atlanta Wedding Photographers | Fotos by Fola

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Vendors

Church: Perimeter Church
Reception: Forsyth Conference Center
Wedding Planner:  Mide Events 404 500 MIDE
Cake: Sweet N’ Sinful
Caterer: Taste of Africa 678 755 9490
Bouquet and Event Decorator: Mide Events
Hair and Make-Up- Nneka 770 823 9960
Photographer: Fotos by Fola
2nd Shooter: Jier Shu Photography
Videographer: Cinematographer by Ola 404 922 1932
DJ: DJ Ecool- 404 514 6154 (Jacob-Booking Manager) djecool.com

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Hello guys! Brittany & Jonathan’s awesome UGA themed Engagement Session was featured on Munaluchi Bride! It was such a fun and relaxed shoot. Looking forward to their wedding. Make sure you check out the feature .

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Brittany + Jonathan featured on Munaluchi Bride

Hello guys! I hope you had a great weekend. I am happy to share my very first Dowry ceremony event. I’ve covered an introduction in the past but this was a little different. The dowry ceremony is big must in the Igbo culture. I definitely enjoyed covering this event. I’ve known Ogechi for a while and she has also been in a few weddings I shot in the past. I am always excited when familiar faces reach out to me. With Ogechi’s help I got a breakdown of the Dowry process.

After the girl’s father has done research on the groom’s family and accepted the groom-to-be’s intentions the dowry (bride price) must be negotiated. But first, the bride-to-be must find her love among the crowd of close family and friends. When she finds him, she kneels before him, offers him palm wine which he drinks.  Once he drinks the palm wine, the girl’s father blesses the union. The Dowry amount will then be negotiated by the men in both families. Dowry is an amount of money and goods that the girl’s kindred will receive from the groom’s family in exchange for the bride-to-be’s hand in marriage.  Many families only exchange the dowry symbolically as no actual price can be paid – of course igbo women are priceless.  Once the dowry has been exchanged, the couple, under igbo culture, is now technically married.

Check out some images from the day. Enjoy!

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Bringing out the Bride-to-be!

Time to hide Ngowari.

Time to find him..

A quick happy dance!

The negotiation table.

Congrats guys!

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TGIF! Juliet and Bankole are on the blog today 🙂 ! Juliet is actually the sister of a past client Lauret Odesanya (Check out that wedding here). She was a bridesmaid on that wedding and now it’s her turn to have her own bridesmaids! I was extremely excited when she contacted me about her upcoming wedding. I know it’s going to be a really good one. We had a great time on this e-session. While it was literally freezing on the day of the shoot, Bankole kept Juliet warm all session long..lol. Really looking forward to the wedding. Check out the short love story from Bankole. Enjoy!

Juliet played the toughest game of hard to get ever! After years of ignoring my advances, one Friday evening after a month-long fast at our church, she finally came to hold a conversation with me. I was shocked but cautiously optimistic. Although I was excited that she finally seemed to be expressing interest; I suspected that fasting for a month was simply causing her to hallucinate… But hey, I was willing to take any opening I could get!

All jokes aside, I do believe that our relationship had more to do with God’s timing than anything. We’d known of each other for a few years and only spoke in passing. I’d always thought there was an exotic beauty about Juliet, and she caught my eye each Sunday at church; however it was the way she carried herself that truly intrigued me.

Month’s before we started hanging out, I’d prayed for a wife like Rebekah. I’d always admired the way Rebekah opened her heart and her home without any hesitation. Anyone who knows Juliet knows her unbridled sweetness and willingness to help whenever needed. It didn’t take long for me to see Juliet as an answered prayer… I fell for her fast. Very quickly, Juliet became someone that I wanted to spend all of my time with.

I’d love to claim the excitement was mutual, but the truth is that Juliet seemed to take time to warm up to me. Considering that our personalities are a complete contrast of one another, it’s a wonder that we grew as close as we did. After 3-4 years of chasing, I must have worn her down because she was finally ready to settle down! At the point our relationship really matured, we both became pillars of support for the other as we tackled some of the more challenging moments in our lives. Along the way, she became my best friend and my closest confidant. I have never been one to open up easily, but whenever there was a moment to share in my life, good or bad, Juliet was the one that I wanted to share it with. I’d known very early on that she was the one I’d like to spend the rest of my life with. As the years went on, it became clearer that I could not imagine my life without her in it. On June 14, I look forward to making my life a permanent part of hers.

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1. Juliet and Bankole Engagement Session | Cator Woolford Gardens | Dekalb County Court House | Fotos by Fola

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50. Juliet and Bankole Engagement Session | Cator Woolford Gardens | Dekalb County Court House | Fotos by Fola

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