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DESTINATION WEDDINGS // NEGRIL, JAMAICA

August 10, 2010

When Ayesha Onyekwelu, of Bedazzled Photography, contacted me to shoot her wedding I was excited for so many reasons. The first being that she is an awesome photographer and I’ve been a fan of her work since I started 2 years ago. Another obvious reason being that her wedding was in Jamaica! Even in my excitement I could have never prepared myself for such a perfectly, beautiful weekend.

Ayesha and her new husband Chinedu have such impeccable taste. The location, the colors, the food and every detail you could imagine all came together perfectly. The most refreshing part of the whole weekend…. Ayesha took her photography hat off and was simply a bride. I am beyond flattered that Ayesha trusted me with one of the most important days of her life and allowed me to tell her wedding story. Check it out below!

*Sidenote: If you know anything about Ayesha, you would know that she could not have found a more perfect wedding shoe, lol*

Venue: Moon Dance Cliff Resorts

Wedding Planners: TiannaVivienne Events (These ladies are AWESOME)

The reception was amazing… they even hired a fire eater!!

Ayesha and Chinedu were every photographer’s dream couple. They were down to wake up at 6 am the next morning and do a portrait session with me. What happens next is some of my favorite wedding portraiture ever!

Posted in TRAVEL, WEDDING

by L10

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AL - Best wedding shoot I've seen. That was really creative, excellent job.September 1, 2010 - 2:35 pm

Yolanda - Elt, if heaven had a height you'd be that tall (as long as you are standing on a stack of your amazing photos). I adore these pics!!! I waited patiently for you to post, and you never let me down. Keep shining buddy! Congrats to the beautiful couple.August 30, 2010 - 6:03 am

Morgen - Beautiful!!!August 25, 2010 - 8:34 pm

AJ - BCG Events - Elton this is beautiful, absolutetly GORGEOUS!!!! Ayesha and Chinedu obviously have impeccable taste. Their wedding looked incredible, so much so I wish I was there. By the way it was a pleasure working with you on AK and Shenee's wedding; I truly can't wait to see their pictures. I hope to work with you again and again FANTASTIC work!!August 25, 2010 - 1:42 pm

K.Forbes - Beautiful.August 23, 2010 - 10:59 am

LaTonda - Well, well, well, you've done it again. I just love your work. I'm so excited that you'll be apart of our special day.August 16, 2010 - 10:53 am

Aku C - Great job! One of the most romantic set of pictures, I've ever seen.August 13, 2010 - 2:25 pm

Yinks - Well! The next post was WORTH THE WAIT (I had bugged you on twitter to update lol!) And it could not have been a more delicious posting as Ayesha who I am also acquainted with by way of photography (not claiming friendship here o heheh! but awesome chick she seems ;P) WOW is all I can say about this wedding and the posting! Congrats to them indeed and to you for bringing this wedding live to those that missed it!August 13, 2010 - 9:30 am

melisa - love your photos elton. one of these days I'm going to have you take pictures for me. You're great!August 13, 2010 - 7:15 am

Tia - Great photos as always, I love the color she infused into the day. These photos exemplify why she trusted you as the photographer on her day. I love that she actually didn't mind getting her wedding dress wet, what an awesome moment to capture. Two thumbs up!August 10, 2010 - 6:38 pm

alicia - uh yeah. you were right. i just DIED. the four "sliver" pictures are AHHH-mazing.August 10, 2010 - 6:26 pm

Jr - Very very very niceAugust 10, 2010 - 3:56 pm

Joshua McNair - Elton, you have outdone yourself bro! THIS IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING AND INSPIRING! I love every bit of it!August 10, 2010 - 2:57 pm

Shaleena - AWEsome... Great Job Elton.. Love it when the Bride and Groom are down for a little fun!August 10, 2010 - 2:42 pm

Nicole Marie Melton - AMAZING!!! i love the vivid colors!August 10, 2010 - 2:32 pm

Kay - Ah! ELton what can I say a fab Wedding and Job all aroung...love 'em!!!!August 10, 2010 - 12:41 pm

B. Staten - Sandals? Nice pics as always. The Scrabble idea is DOPE. Never seen it before, original concept?August 10, 2010 - 12:35 pm

DC - Flawless!August 10, 2010 - 12:15 pm

Michael_Aaron - As usual, great stuff Elton. I love the little things/ideas that you come up with that the typical photographer would not think to do. You have a very imaginative mind. This leads me to my question, was the Scrabble (WWF) thing your idea or theirs? lolAugust 10, 2010 - 12:13 pm

Wande- Ladyee Btq - Oh Elton! You did an amazing job,just wonderful and Ayesha looks beautiful. Gorgeous ceremony. Very well done. :)August 10, 2010 - 11:58 am

Chi Chi U. - Glamorous wedding guys… love the details pics of the day. May all your zillion days together forever be just as glam..August 10, 2010 - 11:54 am

Beautiful Wedding at Moon Dance Cliffs! : Moon Dance Resorts - [...] Elton Anderson recently sent over a link to view his blog of a wedding he recently photographed at Moon Dance Cliffs. The yellow and white color scheme were complimented with pink touches throughout the ceremony and reception, making for an elegant, fun event! Check out some of the beautiful pictures here: http://www.eltonandersonblog.com/2010/08/10/destination-weddings-negril-jamaica/ [...]August 26, 2010 - 3:01 pm

SUMMER TRAVELS + NIGERIA’S TREASURE

June 11, 2010

My trip to Nigeria was truly amazing for so many reasons. Being an African myself (Liberian to be exact), the experience tends to be more special when you return to your ‘Motherland’. I was there for 7 days and I completely immersed myself in the culture. I wore the traditional clothes, ate the local food and interacted with every Nigerian I could. I have a ton more pictures to share, including Uju and Obi’s beautiful wedding, but I wanted to start with Nigeria’s greatest treasure — their children.

The more I travel, the more I find that kids are the perfect subject for pictures. They have no insecurities or hesitation in front of the camera and they really help tell the story of wherever you visit.

By the way, the shot below just might be my favorite picture of all time. The simplicity of this moment is something I can’t recreate and he was such a cool little dude too.

Summer Travel Schedule:

June 19th – Fort Lauderdale, FL

June 27th – Savannah, GA

July 3rd – West Palm Beach, FL

July 10th – Negril, Jamaica

July 17th – Atlanta, GA

July 23rd – Philadelphia, PA

August 1st – Orlando, FL

August 7th – Riviera Maya, Mexico

August 12th – St. Lucia

August 14th – Washington D.C.

August 21st – Princeton, NJ

Posted in CREATIVE PURSUIT, TRAVEL

by L10

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Rita Michelle - Im with Erin...that last photo is amazing, that little girl is staring into your soul. The entire photo shoot was amazing, This was a dream wedding, I absolutely LOVE the ocean shot with them running through the water, it so free and happy.August 10, 2010 - 11:30 am

J.Mac - Great pics Elton! What a blessing to be able to do what you love while traveling and experiencing others cultures!July 12, 2010 - 5:11 pm

Erin - The pic of the little girl (last) is amazing. Her eyes...breathtakingJuly 11, 2010 - 5:05 pm

Jayar Moten - I can honestly believe that kids don't really have insecurities until 7th or 8th grade. (Well, unless of course you were the fat kid, nerd or the retard of the class. In which case I'm sure you've had them since the 3rd grade.) I am really glad to see this shooting schedule, I am interested to know how it worked for you once you're done. BTW this is Jayar, just in case you deleted my profile from your site and don't know who it is.July 6, 2010 - 6:39 am

LBB - These pictures are amazing. I frequently visit this site but rarely, if ever, commment. However, seeing these photos made me realize, once again, how truly talented you are.July 1, 2010 - 1:41 pm

Dana E - Children are definitely the BEST subjects!!! When you get to Atlanta, you BETTER hit me up Mr. Anderson!!! =) Great imagery!!! You're still inspiring me!!! ;-) xoxoJune 16, 2010 - 4:17 pm

Uju - Lifecamp stand up! LOL the world is definitely best seen through a child's eyes, that incorruptible innocence...priceless. Cant wait to see the rest!June 14, 2010 - 4:50 pm

irene - I'm loving these pics dude. Cant wait to see more. Awesome so far! Much love.June 11, 2010 - 2:44 pm

Marilyn Griffin - That's so awesome that you had the chance to visit the 'Motherland'. Ahhh someday soon for me. The pics are awesome! That schedule is Crazy! That's great man, your schedule really reflects how good you are. Keep up the good work Elton!June 11, 2010 - 12:24 pm

CHASING THE SUN

June 11, 2010

I dubbed this little test shoot ‘Chasing the Sun’ because in life we are all chasing something: money, love, success, fame… pick your poison. As a ‘professional picture taker’, its ALL about the chase because there are a billion moments for me to capture. With that being said, I love when I have a chance to do shoots that I create myself. My team and I get together to create the concept, choose the models and bring the story to life. This particular story is about youth, friendship and time when the only thing you chased was your dreams.

*Special thanks to everyone who helped make this happen*

Check out the full story here: http://eltonanderson.com/slidingstories/chasingthesun/

Posted in CREATIVE PURSUIT, Test Shoots

by L10

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Dana E - These are ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS Elton!!! I LOVE!!!June 16, 2010 - 4:18 pm

Marilyn Griffin - Awesome Awesome pics Elton! The theme and explanation was nice! The pics makes me miss my friends and that carefree attitude! Very awesome, as always ofcourse!June 11, 2010 - 11:19 am

ESME + RONALD // ENGAGEMENT

June 11, 2010

My first trip to Arizona was a great one! Esme and Ronald were the ultimate hosts and this shoot started a whole new direction for my engagement photography. We wanted to tell so many different stories — how they met in high-school, starting their new life in Arizona, the night they got engaged and even some intimate moments. The fact that they are a great looking couple didn’t hurt either!

We’ve all been great friends since high school and it’s so amazing to see how far they’ve come together. I couldn’t be happier for Esme & Ron and I hope you enjoy the peek into their love story.

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Posted in ENGAGEMENT, TRAVEL

by L10

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Patricia Tucker - Elton I was surprised to get an email from Esme saying "small world". She saw your dad's picture on my facebook page. Esme is my niece. Your dad and I have known each other since elementary school. Esme pointed me to your blog. The pictures are beautiful! I don't think I have ever seen such a loving smile on Ronald's face. I think he is in love:) PatJuly 30, 2010 - 8:00 pm

AL - I am an up and coming photographer and I just wanted to say that your pics are inspiring. Your "EYE" is amazing and I love how you manage to tell a story with just a few shots. NICEJuly 30, 2010 - 2:33 pm

Annette Griffin - Elton Conrad Anderson, JR! Your work never ceases to amaze me! Keep doing what you are doing ;) Esme and Ronald look stunning and I wish them nothing but the BEST in the years to come!July 14, 2010 - 7:26 pm

Shay - Can Esme be any more beautiful???? These pics are GORGEOUS! I'm very happy for them!June 22, 2010 - 1:48 pm

Marcia Jones - I absolutely love this set!!! Esme and Ron, you guys look amazing!June 17, 2010 - 2:29 pm

Dana E - ELTON!!! Ok, when does the gorgeousness stop?? Seriously - a beautiful couple and AMAZING photographs!!! I'm totally at a loss for words... but I keep typing!!! LoL LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!June 16, 2010 - 4:22 pm

Mike Shine - These photos are Amazing Elton! Congratulations to Esme and Ronald! It's great to see these high school sweethearts taking the next step, and I wish them the best! Renaissance H.S c/o 2000 was and is still is the BEST!June 12, 2010 - 11:47 am

Marilyn Griffin - Good looking couple + Beautiful scenery + Elton's photogrpahy skill= Awesomeness! Congrats to the couple and congrats to you Elton!June 11, 2010 - 11:22 am

Ayesha - Faints @ the fabulousness of this shoot. And pls don't get me started on those shoe Esme is wearing. Frigging HAUTE!June 11, 2010 - 9:47 am

Uju - wow this is so so lovely!!! You did an amazing job showing love in so many different dimensions. LOVE IT! good looking couple too!June 11, 2010 - 9:36 am

Nicole Marie Melton - WHOA!!! AMAZING. I definitely remember the good ole days when Esme and I were on the Renaissance cheerteam & Ron was on the football team, and their young love was in full bloom. This is a BEAUTIFUL story and a SPECTACULAR photo shoot! I love all three of yall!June 11, 2010 - 9:34 am

alicia.keeffe - Holy hell Elton! You totally stepped your game up with this shoot! Seriously! I'm at a loss for words... and can't pick a favorite shot cause they are all the ish!!! ;) And the couple??? GORGEOUS!!!June 11, 2010 - 9:30 am

DiAndria "Dee" - L10 this is such a hottttttt shooottttt!!! You amaze me wow...they are a great looking coupleJune 11, 2010 - 9:24 am

EttaFlyy Espy - Liking the new twist with the photo shoot!! Always a lover of how you see love through your lens!!June 11, 2010 - 9:21 am

THEY DON’T SMILE IN NEW YORK

April 14, 2010

Being a Miami-based photographer has truly spoiled me. I have grown so accustomed to warm beaches, sunshine and smiling models that my recent trip to the “Concrete Jungle” was like a kick in the gut. Picture it: It’s the middle of January by the Hudson River at 9 am… needless to say my camera finger was frozen for a few days. Check out Joe and Justin, two rising stars from Red Models… no smiles but great models nonetheless.

Check out their full story here: http://www.eltonandersonblog.com/slidingstories/redmodels/

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