About

hello and welcome to the spanking new blog of WalePhotos. i am wale akingbade, a photographer based in washington, dc. i shoot weddings, families, kids, various events and any other random projects that catch my eye here and all over the world. this blog serves as my own personal journal for all of my professional work, personal imagery, travels, and other randomness. so please feel free to leave comments or questions.

working hard!

wedding (and all out party) season is here. so it's getting harder to post. or i might just be procrastinating. or just concentrating on my clients. or all of the above.

ok, enough excuses.  i have some posts lined up for next week. and at the same time trying to get my website up and running.

but tomorrow, i'm going out taking pictures at the park. and hoping some friends will join me. should be a good time. holla if you're interested. drinks and/or food afterward.

so i don't leave without a picture, here's one from a fashion shoot i did a few weeks ago.

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oh, one more [important] thing-- RIP M.J.!
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dotun:

very nice shot, love the compositon. I didn't know about the food and drinks part :)

(06.29.09 @ 09:25 AM)
Busayo:

"Smooth Criminal" is what comes to mind. Really GREAT Shot Wale!

(07.01.09 @ 02:40 PM)
June 16, 2009 // weddings
a couple of weeks back, i took some pictures of this fun, loving couple.  we had loads of fun walking around the fairly new popular spot, washington national harbor (it's become a popular spot for engagement session).  here are a few pictures.  can't wait for the wedding in september.



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Afolabi:

This looked like a fun sessin. Very lively photos. The last picture is very lovely

(06.22.09 @ 09:56 AM)
Anonymous:

So So So Cute :)
You guys look darling.
I wish you both nothing but abundant blessings and JOY!

(06.23.09 @ 10:55 AM)
ceecy29:

aww this is cute. Even though U is razz small lol!!! Good job Wale.

(06.26.09 @ 03:15 PM)
June 11, 2009 // Personal
as the world celebrate the day i was born, i wanted to make sure everyone is behaving out there :-)


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seriously, i feel very blessed to be me. i thank God for giving me this life i'm living.

happy birthday to me :-)
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dotun:

wow..where did you dig that from?

(06.11.09 @ 12:57 PM)
Abayomi:

Happy Birthday dude, u still look the same mehn, maybe a little taller, sike! happy bday ...

(06.12.09 @ 08:57 AM)
Fola:

Happy birthday...hope you have a fabulous one....

(06.12.09 @ 09:16 AM)
Onada Photography:

Happy belated birthday! hope you had a great day - I love that pic lol

(06.16.09 @ 03:52 PM)
Labake:

Happy belated birthday. I am so impressed WOW!!! what a lovely professional job. I love those pix. Good work

(06.22.09 @ 06:01 AM)
May 23, 2009 // weddings
last month, i shot modupe and muyiwa's wedding in silver spring, md. it rained all day, up until the ceremony was about to start. glad everything worked out.

make up on modupe was done by i love your glow, and the wedding was organized by Posh Events.
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okay, time to party (traditional style) :-)
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Abayomi:

Very lovely pics, Fola and i have been waiting to preview this pictures, great job

(05.26.09 @ 07:23 AM)
Tunji Sarumi:

Nice pictures and amazing composition. The limo is fab.

(05.28.09 @ 09:05 PM)
Shardayyy:

Lovely picture!!!

(06.01.09 @ 10:11 AM)
Fola:

Yay finallly...very nice pictures bro...

(06.02.09 @ 09:54 PM)
dotun:

Great shots man!

(06.03.09 @ 05:23 PM)
need male models for a few projects next month. please send an email to wale@walephotos.com.  thanks!!


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May 20, 2009 // portraits / weddings
a bit behind on my daily posting promise. i just have to do a massive post...one day. for now here's a preview

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dotun:

Don't worry you dont need too many, the fewer the better :) I like the intimate feel of the shots.

(05.22.09 @ 09:39 AM)
so, everyday this week, i'll be posting pictures from events, personal projects and photo shoots from the last few weeks.  so come back often.

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in march, my church (jesus house dc-- in silver spring, md) asked me to photograph the month long event going on.  it was a lot of fun and definitely inspirational. i felt blessed attending each of the events, and already can't wait for next year's.

enjoy some of the pictures from each of the event by clicking here for the slideshow. i randomly selected about 200 pictures out of almost 2,500. 

for jesus house members and guests that attended biazo this year, i'll post more information tomorrow, 5-19-09, on how to download your picture for practically free. enjoy!!!

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dotun:

Very nice shots...that must have been a lot of work. Don't worry your reward is in heaven :)

(05.18.09 @ 01:35 PM)
dotun:

Very nice shots...that must have been a lot of work. Don't worry your reward is in heaven :)

(05.18.09 @ 01:36 PM)
Temi:

awesome!! such talent in this church!!
~dta.

(06.02.09 @ 06:04 PM)
May 15, 2009 // Personal

it really has been a crazy, but great, year. there's no real excuse for me not posting on my blog though.  i have some making up to do.

 

one of my goals for this blog was to not only post recent photos, but also to post personal stuff going on with me...that way you can get to know me better.  i believe that's important when choosing a photographer. so i promise to share more (as one of my readers put it).  hopefully you guys would leave comments. and questions.

 

also, look out for some wedding photos, fashion portraits, and engagement sessions in the next few days. for now, let me get some things done-- i'm attacking my to do list through out today, so i can have a relaxed weekend :-)

 

"Look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at the end. It's not a day when you lounge around doing nothing; its when you had everything to do, and you've done it."

- Margaret Thatcher

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April 29, 2009 // portraits / weddings
oby and benson make an awesomely-good looking couple. and i believe they'll be making some good looking babies when the time comes :-) .  they have a great sense of humor, making it easy to get along with them the first time we met at the engagement session.  can't wait for the wedding in august, i know it'll be a lot of fun!

here are a few of the pictures:

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dotun:

yes, they look so much in love. Nice work here. Love the flare by the way.

(05.01.09 @ 02:02 PM)
Tj:

Really Nice!!! my favorite is pic #6

(05.13.09 @ 09:17 AM)
April 17, 2009 // weddings
quick post,heading to an event.

utibe and clements got married at the hyatt in fairfax, va. fun times was had. plenty of good food. and dancing dancing dancing. the ladies over at oasis of elegance made sure everything went on smoothly. and smoothly it went ;-)

here are just a few of the pics.  have a great weekend.

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dotun:

very nice shots bro, it feels like I was at the event.

(04.20.09 @ 09:07 AM)
Fola:

Love all the collages...Great work...

(04.20.09 @ 01:09 PM)
Tunji Sarumi:

I like the way the pics are in collage. Lovely

(04.22.09 @ 11:20 AM)
Dynamic Flair Images:

Nice work wale, keep it up

(04.23.09 @ 11:31 AM)
atunbi Photography:

Oga Wale, salute ooo. beautiful images. Keep it up!

(05.10.09 @ 06:05 AM)