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Friday, April 13, 2012

Seeke, A portrait #2

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Seeke is the sister to Jojo, the sitter in my last post. As I previously mentioned, she bought the session for her sister as a  surprise birthday gift. We thought it was a good idea to do some photos with her sister, too.

Seeke initially did a shoot with me some time ago last fall. She won the offer I put out on twitter for my 2200th follower.

The lighting setup for this shoot is the same as the one in the previous post.

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Thursday, April 12, 2012

Jojo, A Portrait

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The wedding season is pretty much kicking off! But amidst working with excited brides, I recently have been doing a lot of portraiture.
Here’s a portrait of Jojo. Her sister, Seeke, bought the photography session as a surprise birthday gift. Needless to say, she was pleasantly surprised on the day. We had a lot of fun doing the session.
In these images, I set out to create some lifestyle portraits in very simple environments. For instance, the latter set of images in this post were taken in my living room. The backdrop used was my dark blue bed sheet which I hung on the curtain rail. Lighting was provided by one speedlight triggered by the Radiopopper system (outdoors) and 5 speedlights indoors using the ST-E2 Canon IR trigger.
Make up was done by Stacy Okafor.

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David Otokpa - April 12, 2012 - 12:50 pm

Looks like a fun shoot. Well done!

Ayo IShutter - April 12, 2012 - 8:41 pm

Jojo’s Portrait is beautiful. Back lighting and all. Flawless in my opinion. Bravo

Tolani Alli - April 13, 2012 - 3:17 am

Excellent Photography at its finest!!

Ilélabáyö Mojírólá Ögïdán - April 13, 2012 - 6:39 am

Wow!

Jide Assumpção-Alakija - April 16, 2012 - 2:55 pm

Thanks David

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Thanks Ayo

Jide Assumpção-Alakija - April 16, 2012 - 2:55 pm

Thanks

Jide Assumpção-Alakija - April 25, 2012 - 3:09 pm

Thankt Tolani

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Laide + Iredia – A Couple’s Story Part 2

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The last time these guys were featured they were just responders to a twitter post I put out on a mini shoot. It was from that shoot that they became my clients. Yup, I’m now shooting their wedding next month in Essex. We decided to drive up to their venue and do a proper couple’s photos session… not like the images from the previous shoot weren’t good enough.

Here are the images from different parts of their venue. We thoroughly had a great time. I’m really looking forward to documenting their big day.

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Olu Akintorin - March 29, 2012 - 3:37 am

Nice on Bob!

MrQuadosh Dayo - April 12, 2012 - 5:01 am

Excellent work here bro! Loving the lighting and the portraits are stunning!

Damilola 'Damell' Elliott - April 12, 2012 - 9:38 am

Brilliant…..as always!

Sheila Amaka Ojei - April 13, 2012 - 8:14 pm

gorgeous pictures as always!

Jide Assumpção-Alakija - April 16, 2012 - 2:56 pm

Thanks Dami

Jide Assumpção-Alakija - April 16, 2012 - 2:56 pm

Thanks Dayo

Jide Assumpção-Alakija - April 16, 2012 - 2:56 pm

Thanks Sheila

Jide Assumpção-Alakija - April 16, 2012 - 2:56 pm

Ta sir

Omowunmi Sonola Habbyqe - April 17, 2012 - 4:52 pm

NICE ONE

Jide Assumpção-Alakija - April 23, 2012 - 11:32 pm

Thanks Omowunmi

Omowunmi Sonola Habbyqe - April 25, 2012 - 5:20 pm

Jide Assumpção-Alakija u are welcome sir

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Kemi + Tayo – Wedding Ceremony, London, UK

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Images to follow up the Engagement ceremony from Kemi and Tayo. This is a long post so enjoy.

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pixpilgrim - March 25, 2012 - 9:52 am

Love this, dude. Nicely done.

Femi - March 25, 2012 - 3:00 pm

very nice… great job as usual boss!

Relentless Builder - March 26, 2012 - 3:07 am

Many details beautifully captured, Jide.

Yewande S. - March 26, 2012 - 3:29 pm

I love Kemi’s dress. Simple & elegant, yet classy!

Ade Tunde Adewumi - March 27, 2012 - 1:22 am

Stunning pictures!

Temitope Akintujoye - March 27, 2012 - 8:27 pm

Veeery lovely pictures…………. Lovely dress, native wears, suits, shoes, venue, decor etc etc etc. And Tayo, yes nice pair of socks too :-) ).

Omobolanle Lamikanra - April 13, 2012 - 8:50 pm

awwwww what a beautiful wedding.

Nathalie DaugtherofZion Wanogho - April 14, 2012 - 2:06 pm

wonderful ayo..amazing picture.. really tells a story <3.

Jide Assumpção-Alakija - April 16, 2012 - 2:58 pm

Thanks Ade!

Jide Assumpção-Alakija - April 16, 2012 - 3:00 pm

Thanks Nathalie

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Thanks Omobolanle

Jide Assumpção-Alakija - April 16, 2012 - 3:01 pm

Thanks Temitope

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Kemi + Tayo – Engagement Ceremony, London & Upcoming Photography Workshop

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I’ve been away for sometime and have been VERY VERY busy establishing my business in the United States. Most of my material is still in the United Kingdom though and as a result haven’t been successful in keeping up this blog. Please bear with me.

Also my site is undergoing some changes. Over the coming weeks you will see the inclusion of a few other aspects of my work. I hope you enjoy it and, as usual, your comments are most welcome. (I TRULY value them.) I might not get the time to respond but please don’t let that stop you from sending them. Your comments really keep me going.

On another important note, my colleague, fashion stylist Crystal Deroche, and I are putting together a photography workshop in the UK. It will be held on Sunday the 25th March……Yup, that’s next week Sunday. We are incredibly excited about this. We can’t wait and are really looking forward to meeting as many of our followers as possible– unfortunately in this case, “as many as possible” is only 10 people due to space limitations at the centre.
Topics I will cover range from standard photography techniques, composition, knowing your camera, basic lighting and an intro to Photoshop. We’ll also have styling tips from Crystal and a model for you to try out some techniques (and maybe even beef up your portfolio!). All this will cost a mere £100! No really, that’s it! £100!
If you’re interested please send an email to info@alakija.com expressing your interest. Also state what camera gear you use and how you rate yourself as a photographer. We’ll send you details on what to do next in our reply.
Right… back to the blogpost. I think the photos say it all: the couple had an AMAZING time. I used a bit more lighting in this shoot provided by 3 x Canon 580 EX II and one Canon 430 EX flash. These flashes were triggered with my Canon ST-E2 trigger. Special thanks to Toyin Dawodu for assisting me.

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DannieElise - March 18, 2012 - 10:00 pm

Another set of beautiful pictures! I truly admire your work. And as an aspiring photographer in Mobile, Alabam, I am greatly interested in attending one of your workshops here in the U.S. I would even travel to a nearby major city to attend (Atlanta, GA; New Orleabs, LA; Birmingham, AL). Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing in this platform!

Res Earch - March 19, 2012 - 5:19 pm

It is already penciled in my diary.

Adegun Tosine - April 7, 2012 - 11:51 am

WOW! d first picture is Timeless…btw I think d OKO-IYAWO is short sha x_x.

Adebola Olayinka - April 7, 2012 - 6:49 pm

Best. Engagement. Ever. You captured it wonderfully!

TaiMee DaYo - April 13, 2012 - 11:43 pm

Superb lighting!

Jide Assumpção-Alakija - April 16, 2012 - 3:01 pm

Thanks TaiMee

Jide Assumpção-Alakija - April 16, 2012 - 3:01 pm

Thanks Adebola

Jide Assumpção-Alakija - April 16, 2012 - 3:01 pm

Thanks Adegun

Adeleke Taiwo Adeola - April 29, 2012 - 10:18 pm

Am moved, no you moved me with the lighting ALAKIJA well u can check on my blog site too http://www.taglens.wordpress.com hope we can share some thought together stay bless bro. All the best……..

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