Tanya Annie Mutaboyerwa and Eke Okorie-Onwuchekwa’s story reminds us all that, indeed, “mother knows best.” Tanya was persuaded by her mother to give Eke a chance and the growth and beauty of their relationship has proved her right. Tanya and Eke, you two owe her ;). Their beautifully fresh engagement session was shot by the […]
A Romantic Vintage E-Session in L.A.
Domonic and Vanessa share a timeless love story, which was captured during their engagement session. Friends since they were in high school the two reconnected after the bride graduated from college, they went on a group date and have been together ever since. As they celebrated their seventh year of being together, he planned a […]
Roxanne + Taa: {Engaged}
Engagement sessions are just as important as picking a wedding date. But why, you ask? It’s really the single and most effective way to get to know your photographer before the emotional-stressful-eventful-tearful-most cheerful day that is your wedding. A good relationship with your photographer = awesome photos = lifetime of memories. On the wedding […]
Tori + David : {Engaged}
Sometimes, great gifts come completely disguised. They may be wrapped up in cotton or polyester when they should really come in linen and satin, all held together with bows. Tori Lynn Closson and David Thomas Simpson met over a decade ago, in 1994 at Hampton University, and became friends. Their romance would come much later and their […]
Ndidi + Chidi: {Engaged}
Ndidi “Endy” Onugha will tell you that meeting and falling in love with the perfect man for you does not require the alignment of the stars, a horoscope prediction or the perfect lining of the planets. Instead, she believes that everything happens perfectly in God’s time. Who are we argue when she has proof: the […]
Paris Dreams – Elopement Styled Shoot
From New York to Paris, this elopement styled shoot tells the story of a dream wedding come true, in which the groom-to-be surprises the love of his life with a vacation to Paris. Upon awakening in Paris she realizes the vacation was an engagement trip, as he asks her to spend the rest of their […]
Real {Texas} Wedding: Tonya + Steven
We featured this beautiful couple’s engagement session before, but in case you missed it, here’s a quick introduction: Tonya Moreland and the love of her life and now-husband, Steven Milton, met in the unlikeliest of places-a bar!!! From there, their love story grew from a gentle hum in the breeze to a crescendo of love […]
A Romantic Outdoorsy E-Session at Eaton Canyon in Pasadena, Calfornia
Lawrence knows how his fiancé, DeNeitra, feels about holidays and birthdays so it was no surprise that she suggested a trip to Cambria, California to celebrate his birthday and July 4th weekend. He figured if they were going to go all out he better, “capitalize on this great opportunity to channel my inner president and […]
Temi + Rasheed: {Engaged}
The first time Rasheed saw Temi, he was smitten and her image was seared into his memory – so much so that when he saw her again a whole year later, he would recognize her immediately! Now, Temi and Rasheed share a truly unforgettable love. Their engagement session was photographed by Yinka of Chocolate Photography […]
Tieshia + Tyrone: {Engaged}
Once upon a time, Tieshia “Tai” Walton and Tyrone “Ty” Robinson met in high school. Then, they went their separate ways. They would meet again years later at the party of a mutual friend, and this time, they would never separate again. This delightful engagement session was photographed by talented photographer C’na Roberts of C’na […]
Nashville Orange and Magenta Wedding by Kristyn Hogan Photography: Lynae + Brenton
Brenton and Lynae met in high school; however, the spark did not ignite between the two of them until fate allowed them to meet again in college. Even though the couple had discussed getting engaged for months, Brenton still wanted to surprise Lynae, and he did so by hiding in his sister’s closet (you have […]
Michael and Melissa’s Jewel Toned Ballroom Wedding Featured a Vintage Cadillac & Their Very Own Caricature Artist
Melissa and Michael’s southern ballroom wedding was the perfect intimate soiree with gemstone-inspired florals, tons of romance, and a fun custom portrait of the two created by their very own wedding caricature artist. I didn’t even suspect anything the day of the proposal when I witnessed another young lady being proposed to in front of […]
