Nigerian Weddings in Houston, Texas are a common sight, but Lola and Sam's wedding was far from common. They shared their special day with close family and friends, and did it with a Great Gatsby vibe. Lola, a bright and bubbly individual, and Sam a quiet and cool character.
Being based out of Houston, Texas and being a wedding and engagement photographer you have to do things differently to stand out. So over the past couple of years I have noticed several signature things that I do when I photograph couples during weddings and engagement photo sessions. The one similarity that jumped out at me the most was that I had photographed every single one of my couples hands.
I had the chance to work with this amazing couple, who met in medical school and now both medical doctors. Clayton and Nikeisha look great together but their love is far deeper than skin deep. Nikeisha was excited to claim her groom and gladly embraced her husbands culture even though she has her own, which is Jamaican. Clayton is the son of a very influential figure in the Houston Igbo community, so that set the staged for a very grand and exciting night.
A couple of weeks ago I got the chance to work with an awesome couple. Eric a well known professional trainer and his fiancé Peace ,a Doctor, came together, and we made magic in front of the camera. Eric was a great sport during the engagement session and Peace couldn't stop laughing.
Jet Lounge is the most recent lounge opened by Aristocratlife.com. When I saw it, I knew I was going to photograph Alfred and Ihuoma at this location because their unique style. The two made the place their own, and the laughs and smiles were genuine. From there we went and captured some magic in Downtown Houston. The two meshed so well together and the way Alfred held Ihuoma you can tell she has found her protector in him. I have no clue what Alfred was saying majority of the shot but Ihuoma never stopped smiling. Don't take my word for it check out the images.
One of Houston's prominent Young Nigerian Business Figures was married this past weekend. Chi Chi and Emanuel eloped October 1, 2016 in nicely styled party hall on the Southwest Houston, and to be honest I had never seen the hall look so elegant, and the stage where the couples sit was set looked amazing.
2008 I met Ikem the CEO of indmix.com, and since then he has been my brother. So when he told me he had found the one about two years ago I was exicted for him. This wedding was a movie in the making, with Ikem the super soicalite and Nastassia a sweat but sassy young lady. They made it official August 14, 2016.
Amanda ,a Naija Houston native, had her heart stolen away by Patrick a London resident but Nigerian by birth. The couple met several years ago they had sparks instantly, Amanda unknowingly met a tall, quiet man with a vision of making Amanda his wife.
The day before Valetine's day these two lovers came together to make magic. Christine and Uche are two highly intelligent people with a great chemistry about them
Asabe and Austin by the way Nigeria come to Houston to show the USA how a true Igbo wedding is done. Noah Event Center in Katy was where it was held and the set up was truly native. The MC for the evening was phenomenal and had the whole room laughing through the night.
