About Xsightn Photography:

Xsightn Photography is a Nigeria based fashion, wedding and lifestyle photography outfit. We love to think our approach to wedding photography is both fresh and urban. We pride ourselves of being one of the top wedding photographers in Nigeria, shooting high-end weddings for Nigerian couples based outside Nigeria. In 2010 we were privileged to shoot weddings for Nigerian brides based in the USA, UK, South Africa, Canada and Cameroon . While I started off shooting weddings, I have discovered a brand new love for fashion photography. "I love the fact that i am a wedding photographer and I feel so incredibly lucky to be able to capture and document, the memories, love, look and the happiness in my work" "I approach my wedding photography in a way that leads to an intimate and artful expression resulting in images that reflect your unique personality, capturing the natural mood of the day that will be cherished in your family for years to come." Kayode(the lead photographer) started his career in IT before training under some of the world's best known photographers. Throughout his photography career, Xsightn has developed a unique style of creating timeless imagery. He draws inspiration for everything around him, from movies and television, to literary figures and, of course, journalism. Email us at bookings@xsightn.com or Call +2348097899454 or +2348023702640 Xsightn Website

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    Shooting Nigerian Weddings

    Sunday, April 25th, 2010

    I am writing this blog after discussing similar content with a fellow Nigerian wedding photographer based in Canada, we were sharing experiences covering weddings in Nigeria and conditions photographers in Nigeria have to contend with.The primary reason i got into wedding photography wasn’t to make money, i have always said that much.
    My wedding photography business has now grown to the stage where i have the confidence and freedom to be very selective in the sort of weddings i shoot.

    I do this primarily for one reason, to get the most absolutely beautiful pictures possible for the marrying couple
    Quite a number of weddings you cover in Nigeria can really challenge your creativity as a Nigerian photographer so today i make my stands known on certain matters.

    As a photographer i choose to be different

    Xsightn will not shoot your wedding if you don’t appreciate my style of wedding photography.(This is a no brainer)It’ best to shoot events where your work is appreciated?

    For all the money in the world, i will not shoot ANY wedding that restricts my direct access to the bride and groom at anytime during the ceremony. I experienced this recently, i couldn’t get close to the couple most times because they had hefty security people all over the place. It was horrible, i simply could not do great work that way.

    If there will be more than 2 photographers/videographers covering your event, i most likely am not the wedding photographer for you.  I just won’t be able to cope with struggling to get the right shot.Nigerian weddings are know for having numerous photographers covering the same event, it gets very messy very fast with different photographers struggling to get a shot shot. 10 photographers + 1 couple + small venue = disaster ?

    If as a bride, u want me to pose you in the manner that is now very common in Nigerian photography circles, then you are on your own am afraid. My style is purely photo journalistic, i will do the traditional group poses though. It’s quick important we are clear on this, its not really a case of i won’t but rather, i can’t. I love it when the bride is herself and i try to get her photographed in this mood.

    If you don’t think a wedding photographer should have a wedding contract that should be binding or taken seriously, am not for you.

    I love taking beautiful pictures of brides and grooms on their special day, if i am to give my absolute best then then i really need to shoot brides who love beautiful wedding photography.

    Getting married this year ? Then give Xsightn a buzz, let’s talk, who knows, you just might be the next Xsightn bride.

    +2348033051621

    kayode@xsightn.com

    And because a picture is worth a thousand words, here’s a photo from one of my recent Nigerian weddings.

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    A Nigerian bride and her brother

    Nigerian Wedding Photographers

    Sunday, April 25th, 2010

    I got into photography following and admiring the works of 3 awesome Nigerian wedding photographers based in UK and the USA, Atunbi Ilesanmi, Tunji Sarumi and Jide Alakija.
    All amazing photographers belonging to the “new school” that have really raised the bar for aspiring wedding photographers in Nigeria.
    Yesterday i had the esteemed honour of shooting alongside Jide Alakija and Atunbi at a massive Nigerian wedding and was as excited as a kid with candy.
    Watching both guys shoot was such a big deal for me, i learnt so much watching them do their thing.
    Both are down to earth, great chaps with no chip on their shoulders.
    I should have a podcast featuring both photographers soon.
    I look forward to collaborating with you guys on more Nigerian wedding projects in the near future.
    PS: Sorry i haven’t been able to post anything new in a bit, too busy shooting beautiful Nigerian weddings

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    Beautiful Nigerian bride having makeup applied

    And because a picture is worth a thousand words, here’s something from one of the weddings i shot this year.

    Nigerian Weddings 1 – Wedding Shoot

    Friday, February 26th, 2010

    Because am always looking to add some freshness to my blog, here’s a sideshow i just quickly cooked up.

    It’s a Nigerian wedding photography sideshow showing some of my recent weddings.

    The joy of being a Nigerian wedding photographer, be sure to drop a comment and let me know what you think.

    Xsightn.

    Nigerian Weddings bring satisfaction?

    Thursday, February 18th, 2010

    Hi there friends,

    Hope you all had a lovely Valentine weekend.

    Yesterday I delivered two albums to parents of a couple and i was so touched by their reactions.

    Ok, so the bride and groom were not present but the siblings and parents were.

    Some of the pictures were also sent to the bride and groom via email and she was as delighted as her family.

    As photographers, one moment we live for is that very second when your album is opened right before your very eyes, (if you are not careful, you will miss it)… that second when your pictures are sighted by “other people’s eyes” for the very first time, the reaction on their faces goes a long way and says it all, its right there you know if you have done a great job or not.

    I was particularly touched by this particular wedding as it was for a family, i have had the pleasure of also shooting one of their other daughters.

    This is what the bride’s sister had to say (She sent me an sms afterward) -

    Kayode ti pa mi o! U have outdone urself o! Majorly!! I’m so impressed. Super super super ! Infact I’m beyond amazed. THANK YOU !!!! God bless U! kemi Hmmmm, its not everyday photographers get to hear the words, Thank you and God bless you, all in the same sentence.

    The bride wasn’t to be outdone too, after seeing some of the pictures, this is what she had to say, all the way from the UK

    Hmmmm…. Mr Xsightn.. My family has been singing ur praises so far…. “Kayode has outdone himself” is one of d quotes… Now I can’t wait… Saw a few pics n I’m giddy with excitement… Thank you for capturing such a beautiful n special day in our lives…. God bless you..   Hmmm, another prayer o.

    So why do i share this with you (other than wanting more business from you) well it’s because anybody that has ever booked an Xsightn wedding knows how much i hate to haggle over price, for me it goes way beyond that, wedding photography should be art, it should be beautiful, it should make you want to cry and shouldn’t be reduced to a commodity. Wedding photography shouldn’t  be all about the cost of the package, while i also understand that budget can be limited, it pays in the long run to invest in a quality wedding package.

    At Xsightn, we are more concerned about telling your stories with beautiful imagery. we didn’t get into this line of work primarily to make money, we love photography, wedding photography precisely, photography for us started as an hobby, as a passion.

    So what are you waiting for, get on the phone and book yourself an Xsightn Wedding, oh, no credit ? Send us an email – info@xsightn.com and we will respond in 2 hours max.

    Xsightn is a boutique style wedding and lifestyle photography outfit based in Nigeria. We specialize in providing premium wedding photography services to Nigerians abroad coming home to tie the knots.

    All weddings are personally covered by Kayode.

    And because a picture is worth a thousand words, here’s one from a recent shoot.

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