It’s been a different kind of year for a lot of wedding vendors when it comes to bookings.
I’ve heard quite a lot of “we went with someone else that fits our budget” lately.
Then this morning a lead told me he’d already decided after seeing us document his friend’s wedding. He said his Instagram display photo is literally a photo our team took at that wedding. Loved hearing that.
He wasn’t interested in talking to anyone else. We got off the call and he booked on the spot.
In a market where everyone keeps undercutting each other, it’s a reminder. People still see value in what we do. The ones who want you will always want you.
Keep going.
This is why I do what I do.
The moment he turned around, pure excitement seeing his bride for the first time.
No posing. No direction. Just that split second where the whole day suddenly becomes real. The laugh that turns into a sob. The way they hold each other like they have been waiting for this moment forever.
I live for the moments you cannot rehearse. The ones you will replay a hundred times and still get chills every single time.
Your wedding photos should feel like this. Not staged. Not stiff. Just REAL.
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What actually happens during a professional headshot session (it’s not what you think)...
Most people imagine this:
- Awkward poses
- Harsh lights
- A stiff “say cheese” moment
Here’s what it actually looks like working with my team:
- We start with a quick conversation first so you can relax before the camera even comes up
- Music is on, the vibe is easy, and the best shots usually show up right after the first real laugh
- I give simple coaching on posture and angles so you still look like you, just at your best
- Then there’s a moment where your expression shifts and it clicks
- That’s the photo you use everywhere because it feels confident, natural, and professional
The best headshots happen when you stop performing and start being yourself.
Our job isn’t to change you. It’s to capture the version of you your clients and colleagues already trust.
The whole session can take as little as 15-30 minutes and most people leave saying they can’t believe they waited so long.
Curious what your session would look like?
DM "HEADSHOT" and you will receive our session guide with what to wear and how to prepare.
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Your LinkedIn photo is your digital handshake and here’s what most professionals get wrong.
Your profile photo is doing a job interview for you 24/7.
A lot of people don’t realize this:
- Profiles with a professional photo can get up to 21x more views
- Recruiters can spend about 19% of their review time on your photo alone
- First impressions can happen in a blink, around 1/8th of a second
But most people are still using a cropped vacation photo, a selfie with bad lighting, or a headshot from years ago.
Your photo should quietly say: I’m capable, easy to talk to, and I take my career seriously.
Three quick fixes you can do today
Make sure your face fills about 60% of the frame
Use a clean background with no distractions
Wear what you’d wear to meet your most important client
If your headshot is more than 2 years old, it might be time for a refresh.
What does your current LinkedIn photo say about you?
Drop a 🔥 if your headshot is less than 2 years old, or a 😬 if it’s time for an upgrade.
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2025 took us far. 54 flights, 11 countries & a great year at @f10studio.
Thankful for our couples, team, family, and partners especially @nikoncanada@aftershoot.
Plenty of wins, plenty of hard days & lessons. If you are fighting a battle, I am praying for you.
Hello 2026! 🙏
@F10Studio is hiring for the following roles in Nigeria (Lagos residents preferred but not a must)
- Administrative Assistant
- Sales & Marketing Associate
- Social Media Admin
- Video Editor
Apply here only - https://t.co/lav917yklZ
cc @JideKola@TheMayorOtu@AramideOyekunle
Your bridal party photos should feel like YOU, not a formality
Tips:
• Buffer 10–15 mins for portraits
• Appoint a hype lead
• Add movement (walk, laugh, cheer)
• Stagger heights + use open shade
Make them cool, fun + effortless. Save/share. Inquire for 2026 via link in bio
Ditched Zoom for Google Meet for wedding consults—makes more sense with my Google Business plan. Gemini’s auto notes are blowing me away: delivered in seconds after each call and insanely detailed. Consider me impressed. WOW!
There are sessions where I give a lot of direction… and then there are couples like these two.
Thank you Dami & Tosin for letting me in, and for the honor of creating these images to celebrate your union.
Happy Wedding Day! ❤️
📸: @f10studio@nikoncanada Z9 + Z 85mm f1.2 S
If you wouldn’t hang their photos in your home, don’t book them. Your wedding photos should be art, not just pictures—classy, timeless, and worthy of every wall. [1/5]
If you’re a bride who values artistry, detail, and portraits that live beyond the wedding day, let’s talk. Your love deserves to be photographed like this. [4/5]
And of course, none of it would be possible without @kaunaevents, who brings excellence, grace, and intention to every single wedding.
We can’t wait to share more from this stunning celebration.
#TheHoneyBond
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Photo: @F10Studio
Just a preview of some reception details from Oyinda and Tobi’s absolutely incredible wedding day at Oakville Legacy Wedding & Event Venue @oakvillelegacy
Every time we work with Sheer Elegance Wedding, it’s nothing short of a masterpiece and this day was no exception. From the thoughtfully designed florals to the perfectly curated tablescapes, every detail whispered elegance and intention.
Photo: @F10Studio
Studio: Pretoloft
All photos shot entirely on @NikonCanada Z9 + the all new NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S Lens - this lens is incredibly SHARP!
[5/5] END
You only get one chance to propose.
And yet, it’s often under-documented or captured in ways that don’t do the moment justice. A once in a lifetime memory like this deserves more... [1/5]