Wow, so I'm still in shock that 2013 is over and we are practically halfway through February already. This post has been way overdue but my (2014) philosophy is better late than never! 🙂
So 2013 was my first full year of business and gosh, it was a hectic one - so much to learn not just on the photography side but primarily on the business side (who knew?!?!). However, all things said and done, it was a great year: I achieved a number of my key goals including meeting my target number of weddings and establishing myself in the local wedding industry amongst other things. I worked with some really fantastic couples and was fortunate enough to shoot weddings in 3 different countries including the UK and Zimbabwe. I am particularly proud of planning and shooting my first styled shoot, which got a fantastic response from the general public (yay!!!) and landed me my first feature on Bella Naija Weddings (double yay!!!). I worked with lots of great vendors and had my work featured on wedding blogs across Nigeria, the US and the UK, which was pretty cool. All in all, I grew as both an artist and solopreneur and I definitely feel like I started as I mean to continue, which is a great feeling.
Needless to say, none of the above would be possible without all of you - my family, my friends, my clients, my fans, my colleagues and everyone else who has encouraged and supported me over the year. Your kind words and encouragement keeps me going and I really can't thank you enough for all your support. I feel like the community is really growing and burgeoning with some amazing talent and I hope to be able to contribute to educating and growing that talent this year by knowledge sharing through my blog so I'll definitely keep you posted.
I have got some awesome things happening in 2014 both personally and professionally starting with turning the big 3-0 a few weeks ago, which was a fab start to the year. In the meantime, I wanted to share some of my favourite wedding and portrait images from 2013. Enjoy!Â
I pray your 2014 is filled with an abundance of blessings and that which your heart most desires. Here's to 2014 to being the best one yet!Â
Ciao
Wani
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Congratulations on your first year darling and here is wishing you a fantastic 2014. You are amazing and may the Lord continue to bless the work of your hands. X
What an awesome collection of photos for 2013 and wishing you all the best for the new year!
Thanks Nick - same to you 🙂
Oh wow - these are fabulous!
Aww, thanks Ashley 🙂
These are beautiful, love the lighting!
Thanks SueAnn 🙂
Gorgeous!!!! I love all the colors and your style is awesome.
THanks Donna B - it's slowly coming together 😀
Congrats! Beautiful work!
Love these shots! Can't wait to see what you come up with in 2014!!!
Wonderful - thanks Tracy. Looking forward to the new year myself 🙂
I like it....cool glimpse!
Wow! Amazing work! Looking forward to what you create in this new year.
Oh thanks so much Catherine 🙂
I have loved following your blog throughout 2013, Wani! This is a beautiful recap! I am excited to see what 2014 has in store for you and your incredible talent!!
Thanks so much Jennifer - you are way too kind. Here's to growth in 2014 🙂
what an incredible year. really. you should be insanely proud of yourself! been following you for most of 2013, and i never realized it was your first year. YOU are awesome!!! and it's no wonder you've had such success - your images are so, so beautiful. just love it. hope next year is just as great for you!!!
Aww, thanks so much Sarah. It's been an amazing journey so far - so here's hoping for 2014 🙂
Great post with TONS of beautiful images! I just love your work. 🙂
Thanks Melissa - that's so lovely of you to say 😀
Wow so much gorgeousness in one post!! I'm in love with all of these x
Hee hee - thanks Kelly 🙂
Wow looks like you had an incredible 2013!!! Congratulations on an awesome year! And o my gosh some of the wedding gowns you got to work with!!! STUNNING!
Hee hee, I'm a lucky gal - thanks Amanda 🙂