Amarachi Ikeji Blog
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This blog is a journal about our lives, travels, fashion, and style photography. I'm Amara, a fine art wedding photographer. My work is guided by the simple belief that your wedding portraits should be as thoughtful as you are. Therefore it is my goal to create portraits worthy of your walls.
Amarachi Ikeji Blog
2y ago
First and foremost, I hope all of you are safe and healthy during this time. My heart goes out to anyone personally affected by COVID-19. Thank you to all of the nurses, doctors, and all of the essential workers who are on the front lines of fighting this pandemic. If there is anything I can do to support any of you or ease your wedding planning, please do not hesitate to reach out
Planning a wedding is already a stressful task on any normal day. Here are my full-proof tips on how to make the most out of your quarantine to secure your wedding dream team.
1. Reach Out to Your Top ..read more
Amarachi Ikeji Blog
2y ago
A First Look is an intimate moment, where you and your fiance see each other for the first time on the wedding day. It is often one of the most joyous moments of a wedding day. Deciding if you should or shouldn’t have a first look is no easy task. Here are some of the main reasons why you need to have one on your wedding day.
A Private Moment, Just the Two of You
It’s no secret that your wedding day can be a little overwhelming. Odds are you are going to get very few moments of privacy throughout the day. A First Look is the opportunity to have a private moment between you and your soon to be ..read more
Amarachi Ikeji Blog
2y ago
Choosing a photographer for your wedding is one of the most important wedding related decisions you will make. Before you begin your search, the big thing you need to determine is how many hours you need your photographer to be there. While they don’t need to be there from the moment you wake up to the moment you go to sleep, they will be with you for the majority of the day.
If you are having an average wedding all at one venue with 100 – 150 guests, you have a normal-sized family with about 4 – 5 siblings between you and your future spouse, a First Look, ~30 minute Ceremony paired with a 60 ..read more
Amarachi Ikeji Blog
2y ago
Deciding how to dress for your engagement photos doesn’t have to take as much effort as finding your wedding dress. Your Engagement Session is a fun, romantic time to dress up and enjoy with your soon to be spouse.
1. Be Comfortable
Choose an outfit that you love and are comfortable in! If you never wear heels, you don’t have to for your engagement session. Your engagement session is a time for you and your soon to be spouse to enjoy each other while getting some beautiful portraits of the two of you.
2. Dress Up
Dress up a little but still wear an outfit that represents you, your styl ..read more
Amarachi Ikeji Blog
2y ago
Your wedding photos should not be an event that you stress over. Here are my top 5 posing tips and essentials that I share with all of my couples.
1. Practice Your Go To Smile
Practice a soft, natural smile that isn’t forced or stiff. Not all of the moments on your wedding day are going to be candid. You want a soft, natural smile that you can go to during moments like family or group portraits that don’t look forced.
2. Stand Up Straight
Practice standing up straight with your shoulders and necks back and your chin down and forward. Not only is this amazing for your posture. You will ..read more
Amarachi Ikeji Blog
2y ago
Planning your dream wedding doesn’t have to break the bank. After witnessing so many weddings over the years, here are the Top 7 Wedding Vendors to Splurge On from a photographer’s perspective.
Splurge on Florals, Save on the Venue
Now at first, this tip might seem a little counterintuitive, but let me explain. While your wedding venue will be the center of all your wedding day activities, you can really *WOW* up an average venue with your details. Florals and other details help accentuate your entire day and help make your pictures a lot prettier! You’ll be holding your bouquet ..read more