Monthly Archives: April 2012

Jesse and Abigail: A “Love is Music” Springtime Engagement Picnic

Oh my, where do I begin with these two? Abi and Jess are a duo. He plays the piano and she sings. For them, love is music. So it was only natural for them to want this incorporated somehow in their engagement photos. So once upon a time there was a picnic on a beautiful sunny day. …And a wonderful prince with the help of some fairies (Lyn and Randy, and Coreene too!) was able to put together an enchanting picnic in the middle of a fantastic clearing somewhere in Silver Spring, MD. Thanks so much ladies, you did an amazing job and it was a pleasure having you on set:)

We had a lot of fun on this shoot and came away with many great shots, it was so hard for me to pick a few for the blog, and when Jesse told me “I will never forget this day for the rest of my life”, I knew the mission had been accomplished! Beautiful blog stalkers be warned, there is music on here.

May 8, 2012 - 7:34 pm

Eleanor - Just wanted to say I’m floored by the quality of your work, and how far you’ve come. Not engaged, but can’t imagine having anyone else take my pics for whatever next big occasion I celebrate!

June 22, 2012 - 8:05 am

Abigail and Jesse - We just want to say that Judah Avenue are the best photographers you will ever come across. Nafa, the main photographer and founder is just an awesome person to work with. It seemed that it was her goal to ensure that our engagement and wedding photos were as unique as they could be and we really appreciate this. She took the things that we love in our lives and highlighted them in the most beautiful way. We could never repay Judah Avenue for capturing the most important days of our lives but can only say thank you, thank you, thank you!!! The talent that we see in you is one that is very rare and precious. We hope that you expand each year to come. Love you with all our hearts. (Abigail and Jesse)

July 9, 2012 - 9:20 pm

Swept Away: Augusta and Chris’s Dreamy Ellicott City Engagement Shoot » Judah Avenue - [...] people from back home know how to do. I turned and saw Augusta. Augusta is sister to Jesse, whose engagement and wedding I recently shot as [...]

September 26, 2012 - 1:22 pm

Picture of the Moment: Sammakai and Jangar Walking the Walk » Judah Avenue - [...] intelligent and absolutely gorgeous! Sammakai said he knew Judah Avenue was the one when he saw Abi and Jesse’s picnic shoot. He proposed to Jangar over a gondola boat ride with a romantic picnic after that (lucky girl, [...]

Funmi: A Vibrant Outdoor and Studio Portrait Collection

You’ve heard the saying “Time and Tide wait for no man, but time always stands still for a woman of thirty.” Or is it forty? Take a wild guess. Thanks to Funmi and Sade Akintade (Funmi’s sister and makeup artist),  for stopping by the Judah Avenue studio and allowing me to capture these timeless portraits.

There were so many beautiful images and it was so hard for me to choose which ones to feature on the blog. Eventually, I opted for the ones of her in this beautiful flower print dress because Funmi really does remind me of a Texas wildflower for the way she blooms in these field shots and in front of my camera. Click on the “view full post ” link to view the full session.

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April 24, 2012 - 8:35 am

Dotun - very lovely, she’s beautiful. Excellent work Nafa.

April 24, 2012 - 9:25 am

Bunmi - Awesome job, Nafa! The pictures are BEAUTIFUL!!! We appreciate your time, patience and beautiful personality! Keep up the great work.

April 28, 2012 - 8:21 am

Funmi Akintade - OMG!!! Nafa, thanks for making my fabulous persona and person shine and radiate through these lovely pictures….I really enjoyed the session and wonderful experience…

April 28, 2012 - 9:32 am

Judah Avenue - It was pleasure capturing your absolutely fabulous persona Funmi. I had a great time as well. Cheers to you!

Cyndi and Tim Coming Soon Too {Washington DC Wedding Photographer}

Cyndi and Tim are car enthusiasts, and not just for any cars – they are true lovers of Volkswagons. So of course they had to have their babies in some wedding photos with them. Take a guess as to the name of the color of the car on the right. Bet you thought it was blue or maybe purple? Wrong. It’s a Blurple colored car …yeap…that’s Cyndi’s car for you. Congratulations Cyndi and Tim…and to their cats Vinnie, Juanita and …ok I forgot again!

April 21, 2012 - 9:39 am

cyndi - YAYAYAYAY..
Nafa the pics look great. Eugene is the name of the cat you are forgetting and smurfete and Gretta are looking good… Rain rain stay away…. Or at least till 923pm. Cant wait to see all the atomic pics you take.

Coming Soon! Abby and Jesse’s Engagement Pictures

Summer is on it’s way and so are the fabulous engagement and wedding pictures of Abby and Jesse. Keep an eye out, there will be lots of romance coming soon on the avenue…Enjoy this memoir from a lovely picnic in an amazing secret glade on a sunny spring day….

Romantic Picnic Engagement

April 11, 2012 - 2:23 pm

caroline - This is absolutely breathtaking, love it, you are an amazing photographer!

April 11, 2012 - 3:44 pm

JESSE JENKINS - WOW! NOW THATS HOW YOU SEPARATE YOURSELF FROM THE AMATEURS NAFA!! SO GLAD WE HAVE YOU IN OUR CAMP!

April 11, 2012 - 8:56 pm

Riri - Romantic..can not wait to see the rest.

April 18, 2012 - 11:18 am

abigail - this is absolutely adorable. I cant belive how perfect this pic is. Love you Nafa. You are amazing

May 10, 2012 - 10:45 am

Mabel Simpson - Congratulations Jesse. Proud of you

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