Nikki & Rufus Wedding


I entered the room and heard, "Hey Lucky"...(an old college nickname I used to go by while attending U. Pittsburgh).  There she sat, radiant and beaming from ear to ear as she waited for Beaute to do her make-up.  The room was packed with gorgeous women -also known as her Bridesmaides -  and the Bride herself was not to be outdone.

Her dress by Mori Lee hung in the corner of the SOFITEL suite in downtown, Philadelphia.  The couple chose to have their before pictures taken at the Hotel before hoping in their caravans of love...and heading over to the outdoor ceremony, at Curtis Hall, in Wyncote, PA  The weather couldn't have been more perfect....and as a photographer shooting outside, This is one of those #SWEETJESUSHALLEILUJAH for not raining on the parade type of moments.

After a few formalities, and a  couple of "hey haven't seen you in a while" I picked up my camera and began doing what seemed effortless---capturing an absolutely beautiful woman marrying a handsome man, in a ceremony I will never forget.   

They say, like father like daughter.........well, i think they say it???  Point is---you would think this was a magazine shoot, as stylish as both of them look. Dad escorting his daughter, and daughter beaming at the sight of her soon-to-be husband. 



This is that moment that I looooove capturing, it's......."The Look".  As a groom, I'd imagine it hard to put into words, how you felt the moment she turned the corner, the doors openned, or while she was walking down the aisle to meet you. If I had to guess, what was on Rufus's mind............i'd say, "winnnnnnnning".


                                                   

 I love this bridal party picture.....it really captures the mood and feel of the day.  Relaxed, casual, and stylish.


 Bridal Bouquet designed by Chrizelle

Special thanks once again to Nikkia and Rufus, for entrusting me the task of trying to match their natural swagger in photos. Wish you nothing but the best!

Please enjoy the video of the day as well :)



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DASoul Underwear Line


Its collaboration #2 for Mr. Nowell and Leonard Poteat.  After a very successful turnout with the JET spread magazine (shown here JET Magazine Feature ), Mr. Nowell entrusted me with his latest project---a underwear line---DASoul.  We worked with models Adam and Eddie on this shoot---and they did an amazing job.....and just for you nosey folks------------"I was not only the photographe, but I am also a client" hahahah 



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Tekeah & Tron Engagement Session

Every now and then, you meet a couple that looks in you the eye.... squares up shoulder to shoulder, and screams-----"CHALLENGE!"  Well, i am exaggerating a bit here, but this couple's engagement shoot definitely challenged my comfort zone (ummmmmmm shooting in the forest of Nottingham -- filled with bugs, mosquito's, and slavelikeheat).  Was I prepared for the heat...of course not.  Was I prepared for the bugs flying in my face as i tried to get a good shot...nope.  Was I even prepared for the sweat staining my eyelids and making me create a funk unGodly---no no no.  BUT, what i was prepared for, is to shoot a longtime friend---Tekeah, her fiance--Tron, in what I deem an AMAZING EXPERIENCE IN CHALLENGING CONDITIONS PRODUCING ART THAT IS MOVING AND LONGLASTING... copyright that :)  

All in all,  I am extremely elated and proud to have documented such a shoot---and such a dynamic couple.  They kept me moving, and inspired the whole time while out in-----Nottingham. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this session, and i hope you do as well.












And be sure to check out the video, where they make shooting in the woods sooo sooo easy and BEEEE YUUU TEEE FUUL

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Grammy Nominated Artist -- Carolyn Malachi

The shoot was made possible because of stying by Ayanna Scott, hair by W Salon VA - Sue T. Lawhorn and Cindy Soung, Photography by Leonard Poteat, Barber YHYF, and makeup by ink...cosmetics, Anna Castillo.




Behind the Scenes Photo Shoot----------OOOOOOOOOH, AAAAAAAAH

For more information on the talented artist--Carolyn Malachi, please visit her website at:
http://carolynmalachi.com

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Tiffany and Richard Engagement Session

"With these pictures, you guys are going to make me famous", that was the comment I said to the lovely couple---Tiffany and Richard. And you know how words spoken have power!! I would like to thank the amazing online publications: Style me Pretty (http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/4261) and BlackBridalBliss for co-signing on what I believe to be an amazing engagement session. Here's my story layout of some choice photos of the lovely duo....I hope you enjoy.













Congratulations to the Lovely Couple---It was a pleasure capturing you on this very special moment.

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Blue Jungle







Blue Jungle Photo Shoot

Photographer:
Leonard Poteat
http://www.leonardpoteat.com/

Celebrity Makeup Artist:
Anna Castillo
Founder/Creative Director
http://www.inkcosmetics.com/

Hair Master Stylist:
Sue Tang Lawhorn - W Salon VA

Hair Stylist:
Leanna Kyle - W Salon VA

Wardrobe Stylist:
Ayanna Scott

Wadrobe Stylist:
Triana Woodard

Wardrobe Stylist
Vance Gamble

Models: Mejer Yang,  Marie Zoumanigui, Yashika Munoz

Wardrobe Contributor:

La Petite Marmoset Vintage

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Jet Magazine Feature

JET Magazine has recently featured the very talented Andrew Nowell, in their May 2nd issue.  The series was shot by YOUR BOY-------------------------- me, mr. poteat :)









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