Seabrook Wedding Photography : Jahnavi & Jonathan
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Jahnavi & Jonathan had one of the coolest weddings I've ever been to.  It was held at Jahnavi's parents house and the day was awesome.  What was really neat was that the bride and groom pretty much took care of all the decorations themselves!  They own a stylin' jewelry shop up in Austin so I wasn't surprised that everything turned out so creative.  Seriously these guys are two of the most interesting people you'd ever meet...check em' out!


If you'd like to see more images from their wedding, click here for the slideshow!
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clint says:

Akil... Frack'n A.. I love it! great job my brotha!!

 (06.04.09 @ 04:40 PM)
Collins says:

Hot pics on deck....

The small intimate ceremonies are always so much fun to photograph!

 (06.04.09 @ 06:05 PM)
Ronnieq says:

Very Nice Akil! Loving these images and especially all the details. Nice album too on your newest post. I just ordered my first one and I can't wait to get it in my hands!!

 (06.04.09 @ 09:01 PM)
Reggie says:

Awesome set dude... I like the bohemian theme.

 (06.06.09 @ 06:37 PM)
Shannon says:

I love intimate ceremonies, I wish more brides would go that route. You did an awesome job as usual! You're really talented. You can make a wedding at a gas station look fabulous! :)

 (06.07.09 @ 09:32 PM)
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Chevonte & James
Saturday, April 25, 2009
This is a first...I'm blogging a photo from a wedding on the same day I shot it!  Today Collins Metu invited me to tag along to a wedding with him for some friends of his.  I love it when I get the chance to second shoot for other photographers I admire because it gives me a chance to see how they do things.  There's also no pressure on my end and I get to just be creative and have fun!

I got to spend a few minutes with Chevonte and James today during their portrait session and man..they worked it out!  I couldn't stop looking at this image after I took it today, I just love the natural expressions on their faces...so lifestyle!

***Edited To Add...After going through the images I thought I'd add a few more photos to this post ;)


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rebecca-linh rodgers says:

dude- blogging images from today = lifestyle. that's amazing!

 (04.25.09 @ 08:55 PM)
Aaron Willcox says:

Props! I can't even think of charing my batteries after shooting all day.

 (04.26.09 @ 01:22 AM)
Collins says:

Wow...how about I'm just downloading images from the cards? LOL!

You are a beast!! How about you just come along to all my weddings and make me look good like yesterday?

 (04.26.09 @ 10:40 AM)
patricia roebuck says:

wow... the photos of Chevonte and James look totally editorial. Fabulous!!!!

(04.27.09 @ 09:27 PM)
Michael says:

Your photography is of great creativity and you should take it to Jet or Ebony magazine they are always looking for young talent.

 (04.30.09 @ 10:48 PM)
Jasmine Star says:

You and Collins together?! SO FUN!! You rocked it out, per usual! ;)

 (05.13.09 @ 10:39 PM)
Christine (Artemis Clover Photo) says:

i know that feeling! i get so excited about a shoot that usually i do blog/post right away. :-)

looks like you had a great time!

 (05.18.09 @ 10:09 AM)
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The Aquarium Engagement Photos
Thursday, April 23, 2009
What was so cool about this shoot was how fun Courtney and Darryl were!  Usually (sorry guys) the guys take a little while to warm up and get into the shoot but Darryl was all smiles from the first shutter click.  He really knew how to make Courtney laugh and thats always great.  It was only fitting that after meeting Courtney last year that her engagement shoot should be at The Aquarium.  We walked around the theatre district after that and got some cool stuff.  Check these out!







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etreus says:

The one with the train + kiss is very nice w/the DOF. It's so nice to get people that warm up to the camera right away!

 (04.23.09 @ 12:47 AM)
leena says:

i want her skirt! i love these akil. the fourth one down is my fav!

 (04.23.09 @ 04:22 AM)
Chookooloonks says:

Really beautiful shots, Akil. You do such amazing work.

 (04.23.09 @ 09:56 AM)
Tawana says:

Absolutely gorgeous! ;)

 (04.25.09 @ 08:00 AM)
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Jessica Bridal
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
A few weeks ago I did a bridal session for Jessica at Hotel Icon.  You might recognize her and Mark from their awesome engagement session I blogged before.  The wedding will be here soon guys...I'm looking forward to it!





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clint says:

these are rock'n.. you're tearing it my friend..

 (04.23.09 @ 12:00 AM)
etreus says:

Beautiful subject & location. Que hermoso!

 (04.25.09 @ 12:46 PM)
Olga Lea says:

Gorgeoeus bride + Great photography = Awesome pictures.

 (04.26.09 @ 01:41 PM)
Mandi says:

Beautiful images. Love the brick wall

 (04.29.09 @ 03:47 PM)
Ayesha says:

Beautiful bride... wonderfully captured!

 (05.18.09 @ 11:15 AM)
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My 25th Birthday
Thursday, April 9, 2009
So my birthday was actually over three weeks ago, March 23, but I'm just now finding time to blog a few pictures from the day's festivities.  My family and a few close friends all took me out to Escalantes in Highland Village!  The food was awesome, conversation was great, and we had some great laughs goofing around.  Wow, a quarter of my life has passed by...I'm starting to feel old ;)

These pics were taken with a point & shoot camera...just a heads up.

My friend Chris, Jasmine, Mandy & Jean
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My and my lovely girlfriend Alex.

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My and My Mom.

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"I don't know what to do with my hands!"  -Talladega Nights

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chipgillespie says:

Happy "belated" birthday, man!! What, no stanky legg to celebrate?? :)

 (04.10.09 @ 11:40 AM)
wei says:

happy birthday, akil! i like the cuppage photo. =)

 (04.14.09 @ 12:20 PM)
Christine says:

That can not possibly be your mom. Seriously? She is GORGEOUS and does not look old enough to have such an old son! (You can tell her I said so too. Us moms have to stick together.)

Happy birthday again - fun seeing your party!

 (04.15.09 @ 08:43 PM)
corey says:

happy b lated bd my photographer friend, great work man you have to send those beautiful tx women up to missouri we need em! these women are very photogenic!! and you have a great looking woman.. keep crankin out the awesome imagery man.

 (04.22.09 @ 01:27 AM)
ronnie says:

Dude, a happy belated one to you!!

(04.23.09 @ 12:14 AM)
Janine says:

Looked like fun! Good restaurant choice! ;) Happy very belated birthday.

(05.06.09 @ 03:17 PM)
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