FO Photography

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We're so thrilled that you visited our blog to discover more about us. We got married on a fabulously blessed, happy & relaxing day in May 2009.

As well as photography, we love traveling, cooking, cross country walks & movies. Funmi gives a mean shoulder rub and Adrian is quite possibly the best car non-professional car valeter in the world!

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Feb 07 2012

Claire & James | Nightingale Wood

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{4th February 2012}

Last Saturday, we met up with two of our friends, Claire & James, in Nightingale Wood in Ridgewood to take some winter portraits of them. They brought their dogs, Basil & Benson along for an extended walk.

couple shoot: nightingale wood, ridgewood

couple shoot: nightingale wood, ridgewood, piggyback

It was so cold that piggybacks were required to keep warm haha!

couple shoot: nightingale wood, ridgewood, laughter

We just love this look of complete happiness on James’ face.

Claire is so beautiful….

couple shoot: nightingale wood, ridgewood, blonde

couple shoot: nightingale wood, ridgewood, mittens

couple shoot: nightingale wood, ridgewood, coppices

couple shoot: nightingale wood, ridgewood, cold hands, warm heart

Cold hands, warm hearts.

couple shoot: nightingale wood, ridgewood, flare

Thanks so much Claire & James for braving the cold and being such willing & good looking models mwah!

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http://www.bridesandbeauty.co.uk');” rel=’external’ target=’_blank’ class=’url’>Joyce - What a lovely romantic shoot! Gorgeous photos!! Love them February 7, 2012 – 10:53 pm

http://www.lipstickloves.blogspot.com');” rel=’external’ target=’_blank’ class=’url’>Lipstick Loves - So pretty! the pics are amazing. the couple are so obviously in love xxFebruary 9, 2012 – 12:54 pm

JS - Great photos! Lovely scenery and couple. They look like they’ve had previous modelling experience (I assume this is not true). Claire especially looks amazing – different but beautiful in every shot.February 9, 2012 – 10:07 pm

Jan 16 2012

Inspire101| Wedding & Special Events Workshop

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We’re beside ourselves with excitement as Funmi has just been asked to be the roving Photographer for Inspire101 from Friday 24th to Friday 26th February 2012! At this insightful event, aspiring wedding planners will discover the secrets of providing luxurious services to their discerning clients. Jumeirah Carlton Tower is the stunning venue at which Seyi Olusanya from Cedar Events will host VIP Speakers such as Yemi Osunkoya of Kosibah, Pippa Mackenzie, Elizabeth’s Cake Emporium and many more!

This collection of images feature a combination of Yemi, Elizabeth & Seyi’s work at the Kosibah 20th Anniversary & Bienvenue 20 launch in September 2011. All the suppliers that Yemi, Elizabeth & Seyi worked with for that event are fully credited in the link above.

Yemi alongside one of the models wearing “Titania” wedding dress from his Bienvenue 20 collection.

Models wearing the Bienvenue 20 collection by Kosibah.

Decor by Cedar Events.

Evening wear by Kosibah.

Cake & Cupcakes by Elizabeth’s Cake Emporium.

Elizabeth Solaru of Elizabeth’s Cake Emporium.

So aspiring Wedding Planners, this is an opportunity that you simply cannot miss! For full details, please visit Inspire101.

Hope to see you there!!!

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http://www.elizabethscakeemporium.com');” rel=’external’ target=’_blank’ class=’url’>Elizabeth’s Cake Emporoum - Beautiful images from a beautiful couple. Very excited and happy to have you on board!January 16, 2012 – 11:23 pm

http://www.theresafureyphotography.co.uk');” rel=’external’ target=’_blank’ class=’url’>Theresa Furey - That’s fantastic news! CONGRATS! I’m sure you’ll do a fabulous job and it will be a ball!January 16, 2012 – 11:33 pm

Funmi - Thanks Theresa & Elizabeth!January 17, 2012 – 11:38 pm

Jan 09 2012

Jess & Luke’s Christmas Wedding

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{17th December 2011}

So it was that a week before Christmas last year, I (Funmi) headed up to Nottinghamshire to second shoot for the lovely Lucy Stendall. It was the Jess & Luke’s Christmas wedding, which Lucy has featured on her blog; please visit her blog for the full story.

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell groom

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell groom with groom's men

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell mistletoe

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell laughing groom

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell gift box

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell best man christmas tree bokeh

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell christmas tree

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell ushers

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell guests blue fascinator

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell red dress guest

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell baby guest

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell black fascinator

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell chief bride's maid

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell hope peace love

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell bridal car

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell bride's arrival

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell groom and best man

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell lauhing bride

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell bride with bride's father

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell mistletoe archway

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell bride's maids

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell bride's maids wearing blue velvet

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell flower girls

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell first kiss

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell praise worship

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell bride and groom leaving church

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell flower girl

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell bride on carriage

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell kiss on horse and carriage

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell horse and carriage

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell mince pies

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell baby pink guest

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell bridal bouquet

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell table decor

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell bokeh

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell wedding cake

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell buffet

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell cake cutting

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell bridal party

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell floral gift

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell bride with friends

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell bride in black and white

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell bride with mum and sister

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell first dance

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell The Money band

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell The Money

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell dancing

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell reception

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell cartwheel

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell bride and groom

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell air guitar

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell guest

jess and luke wedding: the minster school southwell bride & groom's departure

Thanks to Lucy for letting me second shoot for you; it was an absolute blast. Congratulations to Jess & Luke!

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Jan 01 2012

Kelly & Mike’s 1950s-inspired wedding

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{20th August 2011}

Last summer, I had the pleasure of second shooting Kelly & Mike’s 1950′s wedding for the lovely Sam Clayton, who featured the full story on her post.

kelly & mike's wedding: bride's red lips with smile, dalton-in-furness

Kelly’s beauty was just emphasised by make up by Jenna Alexander & hairstyle by Tori Millis.

kelly & mike's wedding: petticoat viewed from below, dalton-in-furness

kelly & mike's wedding: bride's red lips, dalton-in-furness

kelly & mike's wedding: bride's shoes, dalton-in-furness

kelly & mike's wedding: Justin Alexander wedding dress that is hanging in loft, dalton-in-furness

Kelly bought this beautiful dress by Justin Alexander at the Butterfly Bridal.

kelly & mike's wedding: bride & mother of bride, dalton-in-furness

kelly & mike's wedding: groom's blue paisley print tie, Abbey House Hotel, barrow-in-furness

kelly & mike's wedding: best man at work on groom's outfit, Abbey House Hotel, barrow-in-furness

kelly & mike's wedding: groom and his groom's men, Abbey House Hotel, barrow-in-furness

Mike’s suit was from Jeff Banks.

kelly & mike's wedding: groom hands rings to best man, Abbey House Hotel, barrow-in-furness

Mike hands over the wedding rings to his Best Man.

kelly & mike's wedding: groom's outfit, Abbey House Hotel, barrow-in-furness

kelly & mike's wedding: groom and best man waiting for bride's arrival, dalton-in-furness

kelly & mike's wedding: groom waiting for bride's arrival, dalton-in-furness

kelly & mike's wedding: bride's maid's arrival, dalton-in-furness

kelly & mike's wedding: bride's arrival in Justin Alexander 8483 wedding dress, dalton-in-furness

kelly & mike's wedding: bride's in Justin Alexander 8483 wedding dress, dalton-in-furness

kelly & mike's wedding: bride & groom vows, dalton-in-furness

kelly & mike's wedding: wedding guests, dalton-in-furness

kelly & mike's wedding: bride in Justin Alexander 8483 wedding dress, dalton-in-furness

kelly & mike's wedding: bride & groom leaving church laughing, dalton-in-furness

kelly & mike's wedding: bride's arrival in Justin Alexander 8483 wedding dress, vivien of holloway dress, dalton-in-furness

kelly & mike's wedding: back detail of Justin Alexander 8483 wedding dress, dalton-in-furness

kelly & mike's wedding: confetti, groom in jeff banks suit, dalton-in-furness

kelly & mike's wedding: kiss outside dalton-in-furness church, bouquet

kelly & mike's wedding: bride and groom in timeless classic convertible vw beetle, dalton-in-furness

Kelly & Mike’s wedding car was a convertible VW Beetle supplied & chauffeured by Timeless Classic.

kelly & mike's wedding: bride and groom, abbey house hotel, barrow-in-furness

kelly & mike's wedding: timeless classic vw beetle, barrow-in-furness

kelly & mike's wedding: bride's maids in vivien of holloway circle dresses

kelly & mike's wedding: bride's maid in vivien of holloway circle dress, abbey house hotel, barrow-in-furness church, bouquet

kelly & mike's wedding: wedding guests, abbey house hotel, barrow-in-furness

kelly & mike's wedding: closeup details of Justin Alexander 8483 wedding dress, abbey house hotel, barrow-in-furness

kelly & mike's wedding: table flowers, abbey house hotel, barrow-in-furness

kelly & mike's wedding: Icing on the Cakes Kendal wedding cake, abbey house hotel, barrow-in-furness

Amazing & delicious wedding cake by Icing on the Cakes.

kelly & mike's wedding: table arrangements, abbey house hotel, barrow-in-furness

Their wedding reception was at Abbey House Hotel.

kelly & mike's wedding: wedding guest, abbey house hotel, barrow-in-furness

kelly & mike's wedding: chairs with bows, abbey house hotel, barrow-in-furness

kelly & mike's wedding: bride's bouquet close up, abbey house hotel, barrow-in-furness

Beautiful bouquet by Efflorescence.

kelly & mike's wedding: vivien of holloway circle dress, justin alexander 8483 wedding dress, abbey house hotel, barrow-in-furness

kelly & mike's wedding: bride's bouquet by efflorescence in barrow, abbey house hotel, barrow-in-furness

kelly & mike's wedding: receiving line, abbey house hotel, barrow-in-furness

kelly & mike's wedding: champagne, abbey house hotel, barrow-in-furness

kelly & mike's wedding: bride giggling, abbey house hotel, barrow-in-furness

kelly & mike's wedding: guests, abbey house hotel, barrow-in-furness

kelly & mike's wedding: back of vivien of holloway circle dresses, abbey house hotel, barrow-in-furness

I took the next three images whilst holding an umbrella over Sam as it was drizzling thus proving that I’ll help out as much as I can whilst getting the shots that the official photographer may use!