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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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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 There! Surprise proposals never get old. In fact I truly love being part of them. This surprise proposal  was coordinated internationally! lol. Robin lives in the UK so planning for this surprise proposal was not exactly easy. Luckily, Robin had two future sister-in-laws to help him in making it all possible. They reached out to me and we got the ball rolling. The weather cooperated and the proposal was a success! Jenny was completely surprised. Congrats guys on your engagement. I wish you both the best!! Check out some images from the day. Enjoy!

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Congrats Jenny & Robin!!!

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Hello! Thanks for Swinging by. I have an awesome Engagement session to share featuring Demi and Ife. I love E-sessions because its a great ice breaker. On this shoot it was all fun from the start. It’s very obvious Demi & Ife are not only in love but really good friends. Demi is an Emory Alumni  and the couple also first met at a University (Story below). Having the shoot at a university made perfect sense :).  I had so much fun on this shoot and truly can’t wait for the wedding. Check out their story below and some images from the day. Enjoy!

We met on a beautiful warm summer’s eve on the sandy shores in a remote beach on an island far, far away, watching the waves as they fell and rose in rhythmic cadence…well, not quite, lol…
We first met in Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in a classroom where Demi and her colleagues were preparing for her finals. I was definitely not spying on her again but let’s just say it was not my first time seeing her there. A very good and mutual friend helped setup the first formal meeting in her dorm room. I came dressed to impress on that special day, stepped into her room with a rehearsed confidence and the rest is history.
Demi is my best friend and has been a pillar of support, which makes life very fulfilling. We enjoy travelling together, watching television series back to back to back and just sitting around doing nothing but enjoying each other’s company. It’s been nothing short of a blessing to have spent the past 8 years with my best friend and confidant, whom I cherish and admire deeply.  Demi is the love of my life; strong, intelligent, God fearing lady and I am extremely proud of her and looking forward to spending the rest of our lives together.

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Hello Folks! Mathilda and Osa had a traditional engagement ceremony the day before their wedding and it was a good one. As we know a Nigerian wedding is not official until the traditional ceremony is completed. I always enjoy seeing these traditional ceremonies as it reminds me how things have been done for ages. Congrats to Mathilda & Osa! Enjoy some pictures from the day.

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10. Mathilda + Osa Traditional Engagement Ceremony | Buford Community Center | Atlanta Wedding Photographers | Fotos by Fola

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Hi there! Thanks for dropping by. I have a fun, colorful, and stylish e-session to share today. Olamide & Dotun rocked this shoot like stars and had a blast in the process. I absolutely love when couples just have good ol’ fun on shoots. Olamide first said “No” to Dotun when he asked her to be his girl. However, they were destined to be together so that “No” eventually turned to a “YES”!!. Congrats guys on your engagement and upcoming wedding! This shoot took place at the Atlanta Botanical Garden and the Virginia Highland area. Styling, wardrobe and accessories provided by Ladyee Boutique. Make up by Crys Doukoure (Crysdoukoure@gmail.com). Check out the short story below and some images from the shoot. Enjoy!

Olamide was 15 and Dotun was 17 when they met in Lagos, both just out of high school and(naively) thinking they were ready to take on the world. In a very short time they became best of friends, every morning they traveled together to their respective exam prep centers(SAT exams for Olamide & JAMB for Dotun).
Everything was happy and blissful in their young lives until “a small issue” cropped up. Their
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Dotun: I politely asked her, a gentleman even at 17, to be my girlfriend and she just said “NO” without even thinking about it. A brothers’ feelings were really hurt but I took it in stride and remained her close friend(NOT).
Olamide: I said “NO” because I was traveling to the US for college, so I didn’t think it made sense to start a relationship that would end shortly afterwards. Sorry love.
Dotun: There lies my problem, a 15 year old is not meant to think that way. You were supposed to just swoon at my *coughs* devilishly dark good looks and just say “YES”.
Olamide left Nigeria sometime after that, they tried to keep in touch through emails but Life happened and they lost touch after a while.
They grew up out of touch, until 2007 when Olamide visited Nigeria for her sisters’ wedding and searched Dotun out. Happy to have found each other, they spent the next few days getting to know each other again. 9 months later they were dating and about 4 years after that, 3 days to Olamide’s birthday, Dotun popped the question.
Dotun: Finally got her to say “YES”, twice. Thank you Baby Jesus.

 

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Olamide + Dotun E-Session | Atlanta Botanical Garden | Virginia Highland | Atlanta Wedding Photographers | Fotos by Fola

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Hello! TGIF! To get your weekend started i have a great e-session to share featuring Ama and Collins! Ama wanted a shoot with a city feel so we figured somewhere in buckhead would fit that profile. I am glad we did because the city look fit them perfectly! I met Collins for the first time on the day of the shoot and we immediately clicked.  Normally it takes guys a bit longer to get comfortable but not Collins :). Ama & Collins made this shoot exciting and fun with their great sense of humor. I really had a great time on this session and can’t wait to shoot their wedding later this year (Shout out to Victoria for sending this lovely couple my way 🙂 ).  Check out some pictures from the day. Enjoy!

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