AFRICAN-INSPIRED PHOTO SERIES | 1 | 

Hey Lovelies, I am back. 

I am starting an African-inspired photo series. This photo series will feature photos of people with African-inspired pieces. This can range from the clothing to the bangles, necklaces, hairstyle, make-up or more. Basically, anything that brings in that vibe or touch of the vibrant, colourful and unique African prints, patterns or styles. 

This is the first gallery unit of the African-inspired photo series. Enjoy!

  

DETAILS

CREATIVE DIRECTOR: 

Bridget E. Ukeni 

MODELS: 

Naomi Saro

Shalom Green

 Camela Ikoro

MAKE-UP ARTIST: 

Kike Ola

PHOTOGRAPHERS: 

Osunsanya Michael

Em Etetim

FASHION STYLIST:

Bridget E. Ukeni 

Ankara purse and bangles customized by Kuukua Afful

APPRECIATION:

Georgette Chituru Okoroma

Tamuno Miebaka 

For more details on the clothing, bangles, necklaces and everything used for the styling in this photoshoot, check out my next blog post. Have a great week :)

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07:08:00

Hey guys. Hope you are having a great week.
Around this time last year a really great poet; Maya Angelou passed. In loving memory of Maya Angelou I decided to recite one of her poems titled; Phenomenal woman.
You can scroll down to listen to my recording of the poem.

PHENOMENAL WOMAN

Phenomenal Woman

BY MAYA ANGELOU

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. 

I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size   

But when I start to tell them, 

They think I’m telling lies. 

I say, 

It’s in the reach of my arms, 

The span of my hips,   

The stride of my step,   

The curl of my lips.   

I’m a woman 

Phenomenally. 

Phenomenal woman,   

That’s me. 

I walk into a room 

Just as cool as you please,   

And to a man, 

The fellows stand or 

Fall down on their knees.   

Then they swarm around me, 

A hive of honey bees.   

I say, 

It’s the fire in my eyes,   

And the flash of my teeth,   

The swing in my waist,   

And the joy in my feet.   

I’m a woman 

Phenomenally. 

Phenomenal woman, 

That’s me. 

Men themselves have wondered   

What they see in me. 

They try so much 

But they can’t touch 

My inner mystery. 

When I try to show them,   

They say they still can’t see.   

I say, 

It’s in the arch of my back,   

The sun of my smile, 

The ride of my breasts, 

The grace of my style. 

I’m a woman 

Phenomenally. 

Phenomenal woman, 

That’s me. 

Now you understand 

Just why my head’s not bowed.   

I don’t shout or jump about 

Or have to talk real loud.   

When you see me passing, 

It ought to make you proud. 

I say, 

It’s in the click of my heels,   

The bend of my hair,   

the palm of my hand,   

The need for my care.   

’Cause I’m a woman 

Phenomenally. 

Phenomenal woman, 

That’s me.

[Source; Poetry Foundation]

This is my recording of a poem titled; 'Phenomenal Woman'. This poem was composed by Maya Angelou. This poem recitation is in loving memory of Maya Angelou who passed on around this time last year. [No copyright infringement intended]

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04:16:00

KITCHEN ART

Hey guys. Happy New Month! How are you doing? Hope you are having a good week.

Here is an art post. Yay! Enjoy!

I got some items in the kitchen and put them together. I took a photo of these items and made a drawing of the photo.

I made certain adjustments with the size of some of the objects and the background.

Here is the photo of the items together.

I started the drawing...

Kept drawing...

Started shading...

More shading...

Even more shading...

Any finally!

And there you have it! My very first combination still life drawing. Hope you liked it. While drawing I took several photos on intervals. I used the photos to make a very short video (15seconds) showing the progression in the drawing. You can go over here to watch the video; https://www.facebook.com/throughbridgetseyes/posts/1057968520883247

I am having my first giveaway.

You can check out the giveaway video in the 'Giveaway' section at the top of the page.
In case you are wondering I will have a poetry post next.

Feel free to leave comments and suggestions.

Enjoy the rest of the week.

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08:35:00

Hey everyone. Sorry I have been MIA for some time. I will put up posts biweekly. This is the 4th gallery unit of my 'Beauty and Make-up' series. This one is titled "Iro and Buba" Enjoy!

BEAUTY AND MAKE-UP SERIES: UNIT 4

(IRO AND BUBA)

Tags: #PhotoSeries #BeautyAndMakeUp #OutdoorPhotos #IroAndBuba #MiddleOfTheRoad #Smiling #Photography.

DETAILS:

PHOTO CREDIT: Michael Osunsanya

MODEL: Bridget E. Ukeni

MAKE-UP ARTIST: Kike Ola

APPRECIATION: Jemima Tai-osagbemi

Thanks for viewing. Hope you liked it. Feel free to leave comments and suggestions. Have a lovely week.

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04:24:00

Hi guys. How has the new year been so far. Hope it has been good. Here is another poem. It is quite short. 

HE SAID. ..

I had on a long white gown

It was the perfect cinch waist dress

And it was well adorned with

Red diamonds

Okay, fine!

Glittering diamond-like stones

He had on a well tailored white suit

With a sharp black bow tie

We sat at the middle part of 

The long royal hall close to the window

And boy I tell you

The scenery was exquisite

We ate similar meals

We both drank red wine

I didn't hear everything he said

But the words I heard

Kept me fascinated

At the end of the 'noble' dinner event

As people walked around

Exchanging pleasantries

And nodding their heads

Countless times

I held his strong hands and 

Looked into his bright blue eyes

And I said to my beloved

It was a great pleasure 

Spending time with you

He paused staring at me

Mmnnn. .. A thousand and one 

Butterflies danced in my stomach

Then turning to his right he said; 

"What? Get this stalker out of here!"

BY: BRIDGET E. UKENI

Hope you liked it. Enjoy the rest of your day.

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06:07:00