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Hello Everyone! Ashley and Phillip are on the blog today! Ashley was a bridesmaid at wedding I shot in Savannah a few years ago (Angela & Patrick‘s Wedding – Thanks guys 🙂 ). I remember Ashley vividly because she actually told me that when she finds that “special” guy (Phillip actually found her..lol) ) she would love for me to shoot her wedding. We laughed about it but that conversation was imprinted in my mind.  Years later she reached out to me about being engaged!  I was very happy for her and even happier when she asked me to shoot her wedding! I love when my new clients come directly from old clients. It is definitely a huge blessing. For the shoot Ashley and Phillip wanted a traditional, fun and modern feel. So we came up with a bunch of sites/looks that would fit that profile. The results were great and we all had an amazing time. I am a big believer that E-sessions should showcase the couple in their true element and this shoot was no exception. I can’t wait to be a part of Ashley and Phillip’s wedding in a few months. Congrats guys! The shoot took place at the Atlanta History Center and Atlantic Station. Check out the story and how it all started below. Enjoy!

Phillip and Ashley met at a local Atlanta restaurant while out with friends for lunch. Ashley and her friends had just left a bridal appointment in the area helping a friend shop for the perfect wedding dress. The girls were hungry and decided to stop by El Aztec for a bite to eat afterwards. It happened to be Cinco de Mayo and Phillip and his friends were at the same restaurant celebrating the holiday.
Shortly after their arrival Phillip noticed Ashley walk in with her group of friends. He watched her for some time, waiting for his opportunity to say hello. After the girls ordered their food , they decided to hit the dance floor. If you know Ashley at all, you know she was more than happy to stay behind and hold the table. Seeing that Ashley was all alone Phillip walked over, sat down, and introduced himself. The two hit it off instantly and talked for over an hour at the table. As she was preparing to leave the two exchanged numbers.
They kept in touch over the next few weeks and Phillip eventually invited Ashley over for a Memorial Day cookout. After agreeing to come, Ashley began to have second thoughts about this “stranger” she had met and bailed on the cookout. Communication between the two dwindled down and they both went their respective ways.
Fast forward a year later. Cinco de Mayo was quickly approaching bringing thoughts of Ashley back to the forefront of Phillip’s mind. On a whim, he decided to reach out to her. The two met for a first date at Strip in Atlantic Station the very next day after church. Despite a whole year having passed, the two picked right back up where they had left off…sitting and talking for over four hours!! Within a month they began dating exclusively and the rest was history!!

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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 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

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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Good day friends! Happy February 🙂 . So much great stuff to share this month. Will start off with Brittany and Jonathan. Brittany is a UGA Alumni (Go DAWGS!! haha) so we took a trip to Athens for the shoot. We started off at a little beach in the Athens area. This part of the shoot was soo relaxing and laid back that we almost did not want to leave for the rest of the shoot! Brittany and Jonathan are a fun couple full of laughter and love. Congrats on your engagement. Looking forward to your big day!

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1 Brittany + Jonathan Engagement Session | University of Georgia | Atlanta wedding Photographers | Fotos by Fola

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Hello Folks! Excited to share that Mathilda and Osa’s engagement session was featured on Bella Naija. Make sure you check it out. Special Thanks to Bella Naija for the feature!

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Mathilda & Osa Engagement Session on BellaNaija

 

Hello Everyone. Hope you had a great weekend. I am excited to share this E-session not because it’s another E-session but because Mathilda & Osa are “my peoples” lol. I’ve known Mathilda for a looong time. We hung out/partied a lot  back in the days (and still do) and I was always taking pictures with cheap camera’s..lol. When I look back I remember vividly Mathilda telling me how nice those pics from the “cheap camera’s” were and that I should consider taking up professional photography. I did not think too much about it back then but here I am now doing it years later 🙂

For the shoot Mathilda and Osa had a great idea of a vintage/retro e-session so we worked together and put this awesome shoot together. We hit up Stats Atlanta, Centennial Olympic Park and The Biltmore Ballrooms. I had a blast. Congrats guys! I am truly looking forward to your big day! Check out the story of how it all started and some images from the shoot . Enjoy!

It was a Saturday like any other, I was relaxing after a long week at work. A couple of the guys had asked me to come out that night but I had passed because I was exhausted. One of my very good friends Bose called to let me know that there was a 40th birthday party she wanted to invite me too. Initially I refused because I was so tired but then my sister from another Mother, Sase, called to ask what was going on that night, I told her about the party but told her I was not sure I was going but she eventually convinced me to go, Sase is persuasive like that, her mouth sweet well, well. So I jumped in the shower and got dressed, went to pick up Sase and was prepared to not stay very long at the event. We walk in and as I surveyed the room I notice her. Standing tall, commanding the room, gorgeous and with the most beautiful smile I have ever seen. She had this mane of hair on her head, looking all Amazonian and herbal. But there was one problem she was hanging around this guy almost the whole night so I was not sure she was single (he would turn out to be her older brother). I kept my eye on her all night and eventually she moved from the guy’s table to a table with a group of 5 – 6 of her girlfriends. As any man with sense knows, it is extremely dangerous to try to penetrate a pack of babes in the wild, especially when you are not sure the lady you are after is single. So I sent Sase to  do some Mission Impossible and Inspector Gadget work for me. Sase came back and said that the coast was clear, she was single and that her name was Dupe. The whole time Sase was giving me grief because she said I was “dulling” and I should just go talk to her. But a gentleman waits until the right moment abi? When I saw my opening, I walked up to her. She had her back to me, I put my hand on the small of her back, leaned in and said Dupe Right? She turned around and smiled……and the rest is history

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1. Timeless Love! Mathilda & Osa Vintage E-Session | Stats Atlanta | Centennial Olympic Park | Biltmore Ballrooms | Atlanta Wedding Photographers

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