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Regal. Radiant. Rooted in heritage.
Culture carried like a crown , coral beads, royal fabrics, and a gaze that spoke of legacy.
preserving not just a special day, but a story generations in the making.
#TraditionalWedding #AfricanBride #BridalPortrait #CulturalHeritage #WeddingPhotography Regal. Radiant. Rooted in heritage.
Culture carried like a crown , coral beads, royal fabrics, and a gaze that spoke of legacy.
preserving not just a special day, but a story generations in the making.
#TraditionalWedding #AfricanBride #BridalPortrait #CulturalHeritage #WeddingPhotography taken in Ibadan, Nigeria by @picsbydewa

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3 months ago

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF [ ELLA X DAVE ]
A TRADITIONAL STYLED

👩: @iamabigaella
👨: @daverotex_ng
📸: @picsbydewa
👰🤵‍♂: @dewavow
💄: @beauty.by.timi_

Which slide is your favorite? A DAY THE LIFE OF [ ELLA X DAVE ]
A TRADITIONAL STYLED

👩: @iamabigaella
👨: @daverotex_ng
📸: @picsbydewa
👰🤵‍♂: @dewavow
💄: @beauty.by.timi_

Which slide is your favorite? taken in Explore by @picsbydewa

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3 months ago

Crafting stories that live beyond the frame — royalty isn't worn, it's carried. 👑🖤

#PortraitPhotography #AfricanPortrait #BlackExcellence #explore #explorepage✨ Crafting stories that live beyond the frame — royalty isn't worn, it's carried. 👑🖤

#PortraitPhotography #AfricanPortrait #BlackExcellence #StorytellingThroughPhotography #picsbydewa by @picsbydewa

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3 months ago

Behind every epic frame is a man who refused to settle for ordinary. 🎥

This is me camera in hand, twilight fading fast, chasing that one perfect pool of light.

I don't just show up and click. I study. I wait. I adjust. Until the image feels like a memory you never want to forget.

GROOM: @daverotex_ng
BRIDE: @evelynadebayoo
MUA: @beauty.by.timi_
💡: @wills_rebel_management

**PHOTOGRAPHICALLY (BTS):**
One off-camera strobe. Barely any ambient light left. I positioned my subject, flagged the spill, and let the darkness do the rest. No composite. No Photoshop trick. Just intentional lighting and trust in the moment.

**EDITING WORKFLOW:**
Start with the raw -> warm up the white balance -> lift the shadows just enough to reveal texture, not destroy mood -> add a subtle teal/orange split tone -> dodge the couple's faces for that soft glow -> done. No presets. Just feel.

**WHY I DO THIS:**
Because a wedding photo shouldn't just document a dress and a suit. It should make you feel the quiet, the depth, the scale of two people choosing each other in a massive world.

I broke down this entire twilight edit — settings, layers, color grading which will be shared soon

📌 Save this if you're a photographer who wants to shoot with intention.
🤝 Tag a creative who needs to see the process.

#BTSPhotography #TwilightEdit #ChiaroscuroProcess #WeddingWorkflow #PicsByDewa taken in Ibadan, Nigeria by @picsbydewa

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5 months ago

The sun had already gone.
One light. Two souls. A whole universe between them. 🌌

This is why I do what I do.

🌅 Burnt orange sky bleeding into midnight teal.
💡 A single warm spotlight — as if the universe itself chose this moment.
👰‍♀️🤵‍♂️ Her gown. His stillness. Their reflection holding everything the frame couldn't.

GROOM: @daverotex_ng
BRIDE: @evelynadebayoo
MUA: @beauty.by.timi_
💡: @wills_rebel_management

This isn't a wedding portrait.
This is a love story painted in light and shadow.

Twilight + one artificial spotlight = pure cinematic drama. Wide angle, small subjects, massive scale. The darkness isn't empty it's intentional.

Teal & orange. The classic cinematic grade. Warm skin tones pop against cool shadows. The sky burns at the horizon, then fades to midnight.

COMPOSITION:
Centered. Symmetrical. Their reflection anchors the bottom. Palm trees frame the sky like cathedral columns. Negative space gives them room to breathe and to feel epic.

📌 Save this. Tag your person. Tell me your wedding date below. 👇

🎞️ Or DM me "CINEMA" to make your love story look like this.

#CinematicWedding #TwilightPortrait #ChiaroscuroLove #EpicCouple #PicsByDewa The sun had already gone.
One light. Two souls. A whole universe between them. 🌌

This is why I do what I do.

🌅 Burnt orange sky bleeding into midnight teal.
💡 A single warm spotlight — as if the universe itself chose this moment.
👰‍♀️🤵‍♂️ Her gown. His stillness. Their reflection holding everything the frame couldn't.

This isn't a wedding portrait.
This is a love story painted in light and shadow.

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**PHOTOGRAPHICALLY:**
Twilight + one artificial spotlight = pure cinematic drama. Wide angle, small subjects, massive scale. The darkness isn't empty — it's intentional.

**COLORS:**
Teal & orange. The classic cinematic grade. Warm skin tones pop against cool shadows. The sky burns at the horizon, then fades to midnight.

**COMPOSITION:**
Centered. Symmetrical. Their reflection anchors the bottom. Palm trees frame the sky like cathedral columns. Negative space gives them room to breathe — and to feel epic.

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📌 Save this. Tag your person. Tell me your wedding date below. 👇

🎞️ Or DM me "CINEMA" to make your love story look like this.

#CinematicWedding #TwilightPortrait #ChiaroscuroLove #EpicCouple #PicsByDewa taken in Ibadan, Nigeria by @picsbydewa

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5 months ago

From thatch to throne. 🤎🤍

One frame: mud, palms, heritage.
The next: marble, columns, legacy.

This is what building a future looks like when you never forget where you started.

HER TAN SUIT? Warmth. Confidence. Grounded.
HIS MERMAID SILHOUETTE? Elegant. Powerful. Timeless.

Together? A visual poem about roots and wings.

GROOM: @daverotex_ng
BRIDE: @evelynadebayoo
MUA: @beauty.by.timi_
💡: @wills_rebel_management

Here's what makes this editorial wedding work:

📍 LOCATION CONTRAST
Rustic hut = intimacy.
Grand mansion = ambition.

☀️ GOLDEN HOUR LIGHT
Soft, wrapping, romantic.
No harsh shadows. Just glow.

🎨 COLOR PALETTE
Earthy browns meet crisp whites.
Heritage meets horizon.

Save this if you're planning a wedding that honors your past AND your future. 📌

Which location speaks to your soul — rustic or grand? Drop it below. 👇

#HeritageWedding #LuxuryBridal #TanSuitStyle #MermaidSilhouette #PicsByDewa From thatch to throne. 🤎🤍

One frame: mud, palms, heritage.
The next: marble, columns, legacy.

This is what building a future looks like when you never forget where you started.

HER TAN SUIT? Warmth. Confidence. Grounded.
HIS MERMAID SILHOUETTE? Elegant. Powerful. Timeless.

Together? A visual poem about roots and wings.

Here's what makes this editorial wedding work:

📍 LOCATION CONTRAST
Rustic hut = intimacy.
Grand mansion = ambition.

☀️ GOLDEN HOUR LIGHT
Soft, wrapping, romantic.
No harsh shadows. Just glow.

🎨 COLOR PALETTE
Earthy browns meet crisp whites.
Heritage meets horizon.

I've turned this contrast concept into a **FREE 1-page guide**: "5 Ways to Tell Your Love Story Through Location."

🔗 Link in bio. First 50 downloads. Gone by midnight.

Save this if you're planning a wedding that honors your past AND your future. 📌

Which location speaks to your soul — rustic or grand? Drop it below. 👇

#HeritageWedding #LuxuryBridal #TanSuitStyle #MermaidSilhouette #PicsByDewa taken in Explore by @picsbydewa

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6 months ago

The Romantic Storyteller [ Last Post Of the YEAR]

"They say the eyes tell the story that words are too afraid to speak. Caught in a moment where the rest of the world just... blurred out. ✨ There’s something so powerful about a gaze that feels like home.
What’s the first thing you notice in a portrait? For me, it’s always the eyes. Let me know in the comments! 👇

👗| That stunning gown: fisayomi
💄| Flawless beauty: fisayomi
✨| @willsrebelsmanagement
📸| Captured by: @pics_by_dewa

#EditorialWeddingPhotographer #PreWeddingInspiration #BridalMuse #WeddingStoryteller #LoveAndWildhearts explorepage taken in EXPLORE by @picsbydewa

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9 months ago

Love’s outline. 🎞️🖤

Creating art from every heartbeat. We’re chasing shadows and dreams Sometimes the most beautiful parts of a love story are the ones told in the shadows all about capturing the quiet, unspoken connection that doesn't need a spotlight to shine.

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#EditorialWeddingPhotographer #PreWeddingInspiration #BridalMuse #WeddingStoryteller #LoveAndWildhearts explorepage taken in EXPLORE by @picsbydewa

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9 months ago

A love that feels like a classic. 🕯️❤️
In a world full of temporary things, we chose something that lasts. Captured in the quiet moments where words aren't.

👗| That stunning gown: fisayomi
💄| Flawless beauty: fisayomi
✨| @willsrebelsmanagement
📸| Captured by: @pics_by_dewa

#EditorialWeddingPhotographer #PreWeddingInspiration #BridalMuse #WeddingStoryteller #LoveAndWildhearts explorepage taken in Explore by @picsbydewa

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9 months ago

📸 Regal Bride: A Timeless Portrait
We had the best moment capturing the professional shots for this beautiful bride. This portrait feels like a masterpiece, perfectly balancing old-world elegance with modern glamour. It takes a village to create magic like this, and we're thrilled with the result!
✨ The Dream Team: Making Magic Happen
We're incredibly grateful for the talented professionals who brought this vision to life. Collaboration is key!
👗 Stunning Gown: @opeyemi_unique__
💄 Flawless Beauty: @ladesignature_
💇‍♀️ Beautiful Hair: @prissyposh_hairline
✨ Our Graceful Model: @batmodels
📸 Captured by: @pics_by_dewa (That's us!)

Tell us: What's the first word that comes to mind when you see this photo? Drop it in the comments! 👇
Pro Tip for Brides: Save this post for timeless wedding photo inspiration!
Share this masterpiece with a friend who loves classic bridal looks!

#WeddingPhotography #BridalPortrait #LaceWeddingDress
#LuxuryWedding
#NigerianWedding
#PortraitPhotographer
#ClassicBride
#InstaWedding
#ExplorePage
#PicsByDewa by @picsbydewa

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a year ago

There's a quiet magic in getting the light just right. ✨ For this portrait, we stripped everything back to a single, soft source, letting it gently sculpt the features and make every detail of this incredible gown sing. The result is this dreamy, intimate moment that feels both timeless and full of emotion.

It takes a village to create magic like this:
👗| That stunning gown: @opeyemi_unique__
💄| Flawless beauty: @ladesignature_
💇‍♀️| Beautiful hair: @prissyposh_hairline
✨| Our graceful model: @batmodels
📸| Captured by: @pics_by_dewa

For my photography nerds, this was all about a single softbox and a shallow depth of field to keep the focus exactly where it belongs—on her.

So tell me, what's the first thing you felt when you saw this? 💭

#FineArtWedding #BridalPortrait #LagosWedding #SingleLightSetup #SoftLight #DreamyWedding #NigerianBride #WeddingPhotography #BridalInspiration #PicsByDewa taken in Explore by @picsbydewa

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a year ago

A timeless blend of elegance and technique. ✨ This fine art bridal portrait uses a single soft light source to sculpt the subject, enhancing every detail of the gown and creating a dreamy, romantic atmosphere.

Team & Details
👗 | Gown: @opeyemi_unique__
💄 | MUA: @ladesignature_
💇‍♀️ | Hair: @prissyposh_hairline
✨ | Model: @batmodels
📸 | Photography: @pics_by_dewa

Technical Breakdown
▪️ Lighting: Single Light Setup (Softbox)
▪️ Technique: Shallow Depth of Field
▪️ Style: Fine Art Wedding Photography

The soft, directional light adds beautiful dimension, while the blurred background ensures all focus remains on the bride, embodying grace and sophistication.

What’s the first thing that catches your eye—the light, the dress, or the emotion? 💭 taken in Explore by @picsbydewa

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a year ago