The true story about a photo comes to life when it is put in context. I have been working on putting together a portfolio of images for my website and iPad. I started by just putting up the best images that I thought would represent my work but I found myself struggling a bit. I was caught between posting the most beautiful photos I could find and those that told the complete story of what I was capturing. In the end I came to the conclusion that if you want to put together a portfolio of work as a storyteller, you need to put up a summary of the stories you’ve been working on. It won’t capture the entire story by picking just a one-liner or catch phrase from the whole piece.
Below is a quick post from David and Esana’s Civil ceremony and blessing. Both events were done on the same day and in the same venue. I covered this whole event on my own.
Enjoy!
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wallai, i saw jayz in this album! lol
Striking images. I especially like the unexpected guests shots. I would love to improve on that.
wow wow wow…. I’m blown away by your work as always…….. Amazing shots and a very beautiful couple…….
Your use of the 50mm 1.8 Continues to Amaze me. You deliver and its Beautiful and Real.
Superb work as always.
Last image is my favourite – One for the living room!
Some really beautiful shots here – luv the window light ones esp the one of her back…nothing beats a bride who can work the camera so love the b+g / b shots too…excellent stuff!
Lovely work as usual Mr Alakija, but hold on, I thought I saw JAY Z somewhere amongst the photos, or is he just a look alike LOL. Good stuff man.
OMG! I love this wedding pictures, the best, very detailed, lovely, classy..wow, she’s pretty too :=)
My best selection:
Bridal train in the park (all 19 of them)
Newly weds entrance to Hotel Russell
All the portrait shots of the couple including 1st Dance
You’re creative….. I’m inspired
A love Story beautifully told. Well done Jide! Happy New Year to you and your lovely wife.
This is tres beautiful!
Your attention to detail is surreal considering the fact that you have captured so many weddings..you still find the minutest details that give each wedding its place in an exhibition.
Your eyes for matching patterns on drapes and carpets; on walls and floors.
The best: The shot where you capture the bride’s feet revealing 3-4 layers of her dress in layering textures: TRES BIEN!
Verdict: You have to cover my wedding! Keep up the work!
Baba, You dey kill me oooo with this ur amazing photos. I am waiting for your book and exhibition on all this master pieces your are creating from the weddings.
Best from from PD-Italy
Likey a lot Jide!
one word “AMAZEBALLS”
your pictures are brilliant. There is a surreal quality to them, yet they remain authentic; I’m gushing so much I’m not sure I’m making much sense.
beautiful!
Love the pics…A lot of great shots…