How did I know I wanted to be a photographer? This is a question I get from time to time from students attending the photo school from which I graduated. My answer is something to the effect of, “It’s not something I’ve ever had to question.” …meaning that it’s all I have ever done, I fell into [...]
Posted on December 17th, 2008 by Climie
Filed under: Destination: Nigeria, Whys and Wherefors | 1 Comment »
I’m packing for a big trip! Monday I head back to Nigeria for Nina and Efiom’s weddings. Yes, both of their weddings are there, so I will be over there a while. This would not be possible if it had not been for Chichi and Emeka (seen above with a rather rough looking me) hauling [...]
Posted on November 22nd, 2008 by Climie
Filed under: Big News You Can Use, Destination: Nigeria, Nigerian - Igbo - Efik | 1 Comment »
I’m heading back to Nigeria toward the end of 2008, but this time, I’ll be there for both weddings! I’m really looking forward to the trip. When I went for the first time, I thought for sure it would be a once in a lifetime opportunity. Not so! All the details have been worked out, [...]
Posted on April 29th, 2008 by Climie
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I not only squeezed an image into the winner’s circle in PDN’s annual wedding photography issue, but I was also profiled in an article on destination weddings. They chose to talk about my trip to Nigeria for Chichi & Emeka’s wedding. It was a very well written article. If you’re not familiar with PDN, it’s [...]
Posted on April 23rd, 2008 by Climie
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The 2008 PDN Top Knots winning images are on the loose now, and we’re in! Chichi once again pulls through for us and provides us with a winner! I can’t wait to get my issue, because there’s more to come. For now, flip through all the winning images at PDN’s Top Knots 2008 site.
Posted on April 2nd, 2008 by Climie
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This is the second time I’ve entered an image in Photo District News’ Top Knots contest. It will be in the April edition of PDN. This is the second time they’ve chosen one of mine as a winner. Why is this such an honor? Because they continually see and work with the best photography in [...]
Posted on February 18th, 2008 by Climie
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The folks at Imaging Info asked me to come up with an experience/tips article for their website and newsletter to accompany some images they liked from the wedding I shot in Nigeria. Until they put up a new article, a slide show will be running on their home page at imaginginfo.com. The entire write-up can [...]
Posted on July 25th, 2007 by Climie
Filed under: Big News You Can Use, Destination: Nigeria | 2 Comments »
The WPJA contest is one tough contest to crack. The shots you think would never be singled out do well, and the shots you are sure will do well never see the light of day. I was fortunate enough to have a 4th placement with the image above in the “Getting Ready” category. Between the [...]
Posted on July 3rd, 2007 by Climie
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Chichi & Emeka were married in Nigeria on March 17, 2007. Their ceremonies were held in their ancestral villages of Arondizuogu and Nri. I was honored that they chose to let me cover their trip. I’m looking forward to photographing their state side wedding here in Atlanta. Click here to view their preview slide show. [...]
Posted on March 25th, 2007 by Climie
Filed under: Destination: Nigeria, Nigerian - Igbo - Efik, Wedding Previews | 3 Comments »
I was struck with how beautiful and well done Chichi’s wedding dresses were. They were, in themselves, works of art. Jewe Utoh is the maker, and she is top notch stuff. Watching her work, you can tell she knows exactly what should be done, pure confidence. The result is amazing. Here is her info: Finicky [...]
Posted on March 25th, 2007 by Climie
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