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Kristen and Tristin EPIC DC Engagement Shoot | Anderson House DC | City Center DC | Annapolis Dock

May 15, 2019 | Destination Engagement Sessions, Engagement Sessions | No Comments

Anderson House Engagement Shoot | Fotos by Fola

Hello friends! Thanks for stopping by. Excited to share Kristen and Tristin’s EPIC engagement shoot today. From the very first time we chatted i knew they were special. They wanted their engagement shoot to reflect their personalities. They are stylish, fun and romantic. I love how we incorporated all elements into their shoot. We started out at the Anderson House in DC, then the DC City center and we ended the shoot in Annapolis. Check out Kristen and Tristin’s story and pictures below. Enjoy!!

How did you meet?

On October 27, 2013, I was heading to a lounge to meet up with some friends. I had just parked my car and was checking my makeup in the mirror when all of a sudden the exact same car as mine pulls up next to me and abruptly stops. I turned to the car to see what they wanted and it was Tristin looking for a parking space. I thought, “Ooo he’s cute.” He rolled down the window and said, “Hey are you leaving?” I shook my head and he drove off. However I noticed that he was parking just a block in front of me. So I thought, “Take your time getting out the car so you can speak to him!” As he was walking up, I got out and we started a conversation. I asked him his name and he said, “I’m Tristin and you.” I replied, “You’re kidding, my name is Kristen!” He responded, “O really?” We both laugh. Then he asked, “Where are you headed?” I said, “I’m headed to Lima Lounge to meet up with some friends” He responded, “O really, so am I!” We walk into the lounge together and I find my friends so we part ways. I later made my way to the bar where he was standing alone “waiting for his friends”. Mind you I NEVER saw these friends. So we strike up a conversation again as we watched the Redskins game. At the conclusion of the game, he asked me if he could walk me to my car, to which I obliged. I instantly knew something was different about him and he would be my next boyfriend. He asked me for my number and the rest has been the most amazing journey

Our love is special because we choose each other daily. We are committed to each other despite the ups and downs, and choose to make each other a priority. We really enjoy laughing with each other and experiencing life together through travel, food, and culture. With each other, life is worth living to it’s fullest extent.

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Chiamaka + Ifeanyi Annapolis Maryland Wedding | St. Anne’s Church | Martin’s Crosswinds

February 10, 2017 | Weddings | 2 Comments

Hello friends! TGIF!! Thank you so much for dropping by. Early Last year i had the opportunity to travel to Annapolis Maryland to photograph the wedding of Chiamaka and Ifeanyi. This was one of my favorite weddings of the year. I had a blast covering every aspect of the wedding. I loved the spirit of the bride, groom, bridesmaids, groomsmen, parents, guests and the vendors i worked with. I pretty much enjoyed it all which is awesome. This wedding was featured on Borrowed and Blue and on Washingtonian Wedding blog! I actually shot Chiamaka and Ifeanyi’s Traditional wedding the previous year which was an amazing event so i knew their wedding would be fun. I am so happy Chiamaka and Ifeanyi trusted me to capture their special day. It was definitely an honor. Congrats guys. I wish you both a blessed and happy married life! The ceremony took place at St. Anne’s Church and reception at Martin’s Crosswinds . Check out some images from the day!

How it all started

It wasn’t until attending the same convention for Nigerian young professionals that Chi-Chi and Ifeanyi officially met. After being introduced by mutual friends who had met at the first gathering, Chi-Chi and Ifeanyi quickly hit it off, ditching the conference to sit by the pool to chat all night long.
A year and a half later, Ifeanyi, knowing Chi-Chi is a fan of waterfalls, invited her to go to the National Botanical Garden. While Chi-Chi was distracted by the garden’s petite waterfall, Ifeanyi asked someone to take their picture. As the camera snapped away, Ifeanyi reached into his pocket to pull out a ring. He got down on one knee, but Chi-Chi was so stunned that it took an onlooker shouting, “Say yes!” to get a response out of her.