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.

September 25, 2009 // portraits
quick update while i have the chance :-)

tope is a musician with "MelodicAffair" (i'll update with her website/blog soon). she was one of the artists that responded to the free portrait session. we did her shoot mostly outside my studio here in DC. these are just a few of the pictures we took.

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i got a few emails after the deadline from artists that wanted to check on the special. feel free to contact me, i may have 1 or 2 openings, or put you on a wait list. but if you definitely need it soon...i'd suggest you hire me ;-)

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Temi Adeniranye:

Thank you soo much I really appreciate it.......I LOVE IT!

(09.25.09 @ 10:57 PM)
Fola Adewole:

I absolutely love your collages...always very detailed... nice images...

(10.07.09 @ 12:19 AM)
September 21, 2009 // portraits

just wanted to drop a quick post while i contemplate when i'll fix isadora (she's my car and that's another story of it's own :-) )

 

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toun and femi came down to dc about a month ago to visit, and i thought it'll be perfect to shoot their engagement session. they are both fun-loving (great sense of humor, what more can i ask for??) and i absolutely can't wait for their wedding in november in atlanta. here are just a few of the pictures we took:

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Dare Kumolu-Johnson:

Love it! Great stuff! I wish you guys all the best and may your marriage be an epitome of what God intended marriage to be from the beginning! May nothing on earth or even out of the earth :) have the power to break your marriage! Can't wait till November! Bring it on! :)

(09.23.09 @ 10:53 AM)
Dupe:

These are great pictures, very photogenic couple.

(09.24.09 @ 09:03 PM)
Feuza:

That first one is top notch!

(10.05.09 @ 11:50 PM)
Dami:

Awww, really nice!

(10.14.09 @ 11:59 AM)
Afolabi - Fotos by Fola:

Definitely a fun couple. Nice seesion!

(10.15.09 @ 12:05 AM)
July 30, 2009 // portraits

did a family lifestyle portrait session a couple of weeks ago and just wanted to share some of the images from that day.  we took loads of pictures, so i'll try and post a sildeshow or a few more collages sometime next week.

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Kemi:

Splendid!!!!! :) :) :)

(08.03.09 @ 01:16 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

muyiwamodupe5.jpg muyiwamodupe14.jpg TM1.jpg UL1.jpg

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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)
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:

obybensoneng001.jpg obybensoneng002.jpg obybensoneng003.jpg obybensoneng004.jpg obybensoneng005.jpg obybensoneng006.jpg obybensoneng007.jpg obybensoneng008.jpg obybensoneng009.jpg obybensoneng010.jpg obybensoneng011.jpg obybensoneng012.jpg



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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)
Chinny:

Perfect Match!!!!!!!!!!!

(07.29.09 @ 10:07 AM)
April 3, 2009 // portraits
some more portrait shots from the studio.  again, thanks to the talented temi of Divine Touch Artistry for helping out with make up.

meet deola, again.


a preview of the other lovely model, lola.

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Tunji Sarumi:

These are beautiful.

(04.03.09 @ 07:13 PM)
LaKaye Mbah:

The lighting on these photos is outstanding. I love the extra large pics on your blog!

(04.06.09 @ 10:21 PM)
wale:

thanks y'all!

(04.13.09 @ 11:53 AM)
Uche O:

AWW...this is really nice! their skin looks really good!

(04.17.09 @ 12:02 AM)
March 23, 2009 // Personal / portraits
sorry i've been MIA. i have had several things come up in the last 3 weeks. and it's a good thing ;-)  but i'm putting some things together and promise to update you soon.

i had a quick, last minute session from a week ago. used one light in my studio.  will share some more pictures soon.  thanks to the talented temi of Divine Touch Artistry for helping out with make up.

 deola.jpg 


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Temi:

nice!! truly looks like a GAP ad...

(03.23.09 @ 09:35 PM)
Tunji Sarumi:

Sweet.

(03.23.09 @ 10:52 PM)
koromone:

OMG DEE!!!
U LOOK STUNNING
LOVE U HUN
XXXX

(03.24.09 @ 06:40 PM)
Ayesha:

These are fabulous. Love the one in red.

(03.30.09 @ 10:55 AM)
dotun:

Very editorial, nice work.

(04.01.09 @ 07:51 AM)
Smurfielina:

Wale this is nice! Sublime. and yes it reminds one of a GAP commercial!

(04.06.09 @ 07:49 AM)
January 27, 2009 // announcement / portraits

just wanted you to know that i am always looking for models, especially now that the wedding season hasn't fully picked up.  if you're interested, just use the contact form.

 

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Onada:

love love love the collage. great images :)

(01.30.09 @ 05:05 PM)
Wale Akingbade:

thanks!!

(01.31.09 @ 09:25 AM)
January 19, 2009 // portraits

deolu stopped by the studio after his daily jog :-)

 

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Smurfielina:

LOL daily jog indeed! On his way to his penthouse office... ;) Nice capture

(04.06.09 @ 07:52 AM)
ene:

yea! he was jogging alright.......his reeboks are clean as hell!...lol. precious tho....

(04.08.09 @ 02:00 PM)