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Swept Away: Augusta and Chris’s Dreamy Ellicott City Engagement Shoot

Life has a funny way of bringing people back into your life. I was shooting a bride and groom at a wedding two years ago and while I was busy hanging up the bride’s dress for that classic shot, I suddenly heard someone exclaim my name, “NA-FA ADA-DE-VOH!” The woman’s voice chopped my name into distinct syllables in that way that only 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 well.

At that wedding, we hugged and reconnected and a few weeks later, Augusta called to tell me about her impending nuptials and without any room for argument informed me that Judah Avenue would be documenting her wedding day. Now, I’m happy to say that her day of matrimonial bliss is near! But first, we had to complete the lovely couple’s engagement shoot. We traveled to Centennial Park in Ellicott City, Md., where Chris serenaded his blushing fianceé with a romantic melody or two. Then, the young couple braved the lake and set off on an adventure in the water with a bouquet of heart-shaped balloons trailing.

We capped the shoot with a low key session in the field as Augusta and Chris revelled in endless affection. Augusta and Chris, congratulations, may your married life be as easy and as sweet as a walk in the park. Cheers!

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July 10, 2012 - 7:57 am

Kirth - LOVELY session. I’m yet to do a session in a nice field like this one, but I think you just inspired me lol. Good Work NA-FA ADA-DE-VOH!

July 10, 2012 - 9:48 am

Omojesu - Lovely.. I like the boat shots the most.. Great work

July 13, 2012 - 7:09 pm

Judah Avenue - Thanks bosses, you guys rock!

July 27, 2012 - 6:56 am

Femi - Lovely images and I like the all the ideas… might have to steal this location from you :)

August 29, 2012 - 9:05 am

Dotun - lovely couple and very nice work. I love the different scenes in this series.

Color Me Coral: Jesse and Abigail’s Silver Spring Wedding

I am pleased to bring the pictures from Abigail and Jesse’s wedding in Silver Spring, Maryland. From their engagement through the wedding, these two have been a pleasure to work with and there has never been a couple who is more deserving of this love. I don’t think I ever mentioned this on the blog, but Jesse’s mom was actually my 6th grade teacher (Mrs Jenkins) and girl scout leader  from all the way back in Ghana!

It was no easy task teaching that class of 6th grade hell raisers I tell you, but  she was kind and full of patience for all our antics; so when I got the call from her last year about shooting Jesse’s wedding, it was an absolute honor! Jesse and Abi, thank you for all the smiles and laughter you have brought to the Avenue these past months. May your union be blessed! Thank you also to Shardayy for being my second on this wedding.

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July 6, 2012 - 11:58 am

Abigail Jenkins - Once again, Judah Avenue Photography has made us speechless!Each and every picture is absolutely flawless, vibrant with colors yet has a romantic feel which is what we wanted and more. We couldn’t thank you enough for the excellent service and friendship that has been created. There were pictures of our families that brought a tear to our eyes. I will say this over and over again that this talent cannot be found anywhere. I love the picture of the guys walking in the hallway and the picture of the ladies in prayer. It was just awesome!!! All we know is that a lot of people have fallen in love with our wedding but it is not only because the wedding was powerful but also because everything was captured beautifully. After all, how can you look back without pictures???
We can’t wait for another time in our lives that we will need you guys (hint hint). Love you soooooo much!!!!

July 6, 2012 - 12:34 pm

Judah Avenue - Super stunned speechless by the love. You guys were wonderful and really cannot wait for the “hints”! lol.

July 9, 2012 - 9:27 pm

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

July 10, 2012 - 9:47 am

Omojesu - Lovely coverage. I like all the shots

July 17, 2012 - 8:36 pm

Happy Girls Event Makers - We are just so happy for Jesse and Abby! They are such a beautiful and loving couple. It was such a joy working with them on their big day. Nafa, these pictures are PHENOMENAL! Honestly, vibrant and they truly capture the feelings of love and family that the day inspired. Congratulations again to the happy love birds! Talk to you soon Nafa!

July 27, 2012 - 6:59 am

Femi - Great Coverage Nafa!

July 29, 2012 - 2:14 pm

Shardayyy Photography - It was a pleasure shooting with Judah Avenue & a great couple to work with. Congratulations!

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