Romantic Post Wedding Session with Fehinti + Demola.

May 16th, 2013

By now, we all know Fehinti and Demola. Here is the final post wedding shoot we did with them in Port Harcourt. It was such a fun moment with this couple. They have got genuine love, passion and respect for each other. I pray you do have a beautiful married Life. I CELEBRATE YOU GUYS!

Our Story: In Demola’s tongue :)

It all started before I made a trip abroad in may 2011,my heart was in search for my love.
This made me pray earnestly more than I have ever done before about who this adorable lady would be. This is basically because,I could not afford to make this all very important decision without very clear direction and support from God.I only get confidence to embark on a mission once am sure I heard God.

Well,I got back into the country and few weeks on,I began to have a leading (don’t mind my spirituality but that’s just the truth) towards this spectacular lady in my church called “Sister FT”.Her presence is intimidating,her gesture is charming,her looks..hmnnn,you will always want to see her often,but I was like,not me Oo°???°! Cos of her carriage, moreso, she works closely with the pastorate and I have heard our senior pastor call her his daughter severally.

Hence,I refused to consider the matter and understand the vision,lol. until it became so heavy on me and I could hear God clearly say that she is my jewel.So, I sought counsel from my HOD in church (cos we believe in order at all times) and further more,my pastor(yes you heard me right,her ‘Daddy’)
Whewww,I came out of my pastor’s office,I realized God had already gone ahead of me.

Immediately,I started making moves for us to exchange pleasantries;looked out for her during and at the end of service to give her a ride home,usually maximized such moments to find out more about her and her passions.
Sometimes too,there were assignments in church that made us work together and other times,she was my neighbour in church (Jehovah Arrangey,lol).Good co-incidences I must say.
I remember,asking her for a dinner time out,and it was a fabulous one.Then I did follow up with fone calls and chats.You know all those stuffs,though I wasn’t so much of a pro,I had to try my best.

Few months later,I made my intentions known to her (1st Proposal) and she was like,we are still getting to know ourselves.Being a gentleman,I gave her all the time she needed and in February 2012,it became official.Here we are,today…THE ADETUBERUS

My luscious crystal(my special name for her) is very supportive,loving,caring and will go all out for one,once she believes in the person.Together,we have a genuine mandate “To be role model family whose principles exemplifies the true essence of a God-like home”

Thanks to BK Concept for helping out.
Ciao!

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Fehinti + Demola: Beautiful Blue Love in Port Harcourt.

May 15th, 2013

Hi friends, sure we still remember Fehinti and Demola? If you haven’t seen their traditional Post, You can check HERE. They are such a wonderful couple. Here is a few favourite from their beautiful blue themed white wedding in the city of Port Harcourt. Enjoy

Our Love Story: In Fehinti’s tongue!
Ok this tall, dark and handsome man has been in church since 2010 but I didn’t know him. I just used to see him as one quiet and gentle man, doesn’t gist or jest around, well composed, very honourable, admirable. Got to know later he sees himself as a young leader and not a ‘guy’ so he relates with himself that way.

Well, seeing him in church had thought and concluded that he would be in a relationship or something. Anyways, in 2011, we had workers meeting, (what we call home training) around July or there about, and my mama (Pst Mo) was the one leading it, so towards the end she called him out to share his testimony. After he did she asked him if he was engaged and he said no, so she was like he should come see her. Hmmm, you needed to sense reactions from sisters around! lol *winks*
When he said not engaged, I was like Oo°???° Really? I was like Holy Spirit what’s up with this man? Then I left the thought.

On getting home later that day, my house mates (co-workers) were having a conversation and one of them mentioned that the man that was called today seemed like someone that would suit me Oo°???° that what do I think. I was like no Oo°???°! and still left the thought. In fact I had about 3 other friends say the same thing without having a prior meeting. Hmmn, I still insisted on the no. However as a child of God, I ensure I spend time praying about the situations around me, so I also committed that to God’s hands. So like a month later, he started chatting me up and I was like ok, just normal conversations Oo°???°! , but I could see the spark in his eyes when he spoke.
One of such days he offered to drop us at home and during the conversations, he kept referring to me, my housemates were so excited. Of course he didn’t know what was going on.

Fast forward…as the friendship went on, I sent a message to my mentor and shepherd about it Oo°???°! That I think he likes me Oo°???°! ,the way he does and all that, cos that’s our principle, women don’t run after men, we let them find us *winks*.
In October, he asked that we have a dinner time out. Hmnn, went for it, talked some more, got to know ourselves more, still praying about the whole stuff.

Later he saw my shepherd about me, they spoke, said he had peace about it…got a go ahead. Amazingly, most of the people I trust and respect had peace about him once I mentioned it but I didn’t rush anything…had to get my own word from God biko.

In November, he came out plainly to make his intentions known, that God had told him months back about me being his wife, I said no Oo°???°! , that I need some time that I’m still getting to know him and God never tell me that one yet *winks*

In December however, I got a word from God about him but had to still shakara and enjoy the chase joor…just kidding. Then February 2012, it became official, like that like that, March 8 and 9 2013 now is wedding, lol.
Summary of the gist be dat Oo°???°!

He’s a very supportive, sacrificial, honourable, loving, respectful and different kind of man. He has faith; I’ve seen his faith produce results. He has a relationship with God which is the most important in any one’s life.

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Pictures from ”The V Monologues”, Nigerian Women telling their Stories: A Theatre Show.

May 9th, 2013

V-monologues: the Nigerian story is a compilation of testimonials and interviews done with 150 women and girls across Nigeria in 2008. It is a poignant yet powerful representation of many girls and women’s daily struggle with violence done to them. 5 years on we wish the story was different but alas violence continues to happen to women and girls without impunity in many parts of Nigeria. In fact with the influence of social media, it seems to have taken on a different but more perverse direction. I was fortunate to be there! Here is a snippet form the show for your delight. Enjoy!

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Shalewa + Moyo: Exclusive Prewedding Pictures in Lagos.

May 6th, 2013

Happy new month friends! I still can’t believe we’re in the month of May already. It’s like everything is happening so fast here. Today I have a wonderful couple: Shalewa and Moyo.

A few weeks to their wedding, I got a call from Shalewa to be their photographer. I had been recommended to her by my mentor in the USA. From the way she talked on the phone, I knew she was a picture enthusiast and would go any length to get the best. We made necessary arrangements and had backup plans for venues to use. Initially, everything looked really complicated but we got a hold of it and it all worked out, just as we had planned.

They are a very calm couple with a very high taste for the best and of course; details. You could tell they have been together for a while.
I was happy when I showed her the pictures and she liked it. I would leave their love story till the day I would post their wedding pictures. Do enjoy these few, my favourites.

Ciao

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A day with SlushLash Makeovers.

May 3rd, 2013

Some weeks back we photographed these models for SlushLash Makeovers for editorial use. She is one of the fast rising makeup artists we have in the country. I would leave you with the pictures to say more about her works. Enjoy.

Models: Frances, Tutu and Tobi.
MakeUp Artist: Omotayo Daniels for SlushLash Makeovers.
Website: http://slushlashmakeover.blogspot.com/
Like Her Fanpage Here to follow her works:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Slush-Lash-Makeover/259723780715179

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