weddings

The Macharias

From when David proposed to Shiru at All That Jazz December 2011, I knew they were a special couple. It was my first time seeing a public proposal.

Upon David’s request, Aaron Rimbui took a break from his keys and before the crowd gathered at Tribe Hotel, David went down on one knee and popped the question to which Shiru said yes.

I was honoured to take their engagement photos which you can take a peek at here: https://mwarv.click.co.ke/2012/07/15/david-and-shirus-engagement/

During their wedding ceremony, David made a 5-point public declaration of the kind of husband he’ll be to Shiru. A declaration that had everyone – including myself – cheering and nodding in approval.

David is a bar raiser, and Shiru his queen adds a distinct sense of beauty and class to the bar raising.

I had the pleasure of shooting their wedding with Naomi Katetei (@nkatetei) while George Kanyingi (@nyingez), Mike Katetei (@profkatts) and Ashley Makena (@ashleenena) did their wedding film. There was such great teamwork between us – especially at the photo session – where everyone became the other’s assistant, strobing, carrying cameras, speedlights, tripods and bags as needed. Many thanks for the great collaboration fellow oneTOUCHers. I look forward to the next time we’ll be shooting together.

Shot by @nkatetei Canon 50D. 50mm (Tamron 17-70mm) 1/30sec at f/4.0, ISO 1250

Canon 7D. 50mm (EF 50mm f/1.4 USM) 1/60sec at f/2.0, ISO 1000

Shot by @nkatetei Canon 50D. 28mm (Tamron 17-70mm) 1/50sec at f/6.3 ISO 1000

Canon 60D. 17mm (EF 17-40mm f/4L USM) 1/640sec at f/4.0, ISO 320

Canon 60D. 40mm (EF 17-40mm f/4L USM) 1/100sec at f/8.0, ISO 125

Canon 60D. 17mm (EF 17-40mm f/4L USM) 1/100sec at f/8.0, ISO 125

Canon 60D. 17mm (EF 17-40mm f/4L USM) 1/250sec at f/7.1, ISO 100

Canon 60D. 17mm (EF 17-40mm f/4L USM) 1/250sec at f/7.1, ISO 100

Canon 60D. 17mm (EF 17-40mm f/4L USM) 1/250sec at f/4.0, ISO 100

Canon 60D. 17mm (EF 17-40mm f/4L USM) 1/250sec at f/4.0, ISO 100

Canon 60D. 17mm (EF 17-40mm f/4L USM) 1/160sec at f/5.6, ISO 100

Canon 7D. 50mm (EF 50mm f/1.4 USM) 1/80sec at f/2.5, ISO 640

Canon 60D. 17mm (EF 17-40mm f/4L USM) 1/100sec at f/8.0, ISO 160

Canon 7D. 50mm (EF 50mm f/1.4 USM) 1/40sec at f/1.6, ISO 1250

Canon 60D. 17mm (EF 17-40mm f/4L USM) 1/100sec at f/8.0, ISO 200

  1. lisa.nusu

    September 17, 2012 at 8:41 am

    I’m honored to be featured on your website.

    Wake-up & make-up!

  2. Kate

    September 17, 2012 at 10:03 am

    This is too fresh!!!! Looking for a favorite and spoilt for choice.. eish!
    The wedding was great by the way. Mbarikiwe sana.

  3. Wanjiru Muraguri

    September 17, 2012 at 10:19 am

    Breathtaking!!!! May God bless your marriage.

  4. Wanjiru Muraguri

    September 17, 2012 at 10:21 am

    Breathtaking!!!!!! May God bless your marriage.

  5. Katts

    September 17, 2012 at 10:47 am

    The Third to last Photo is a Killer …kazi smart Mwarv

    1. francuso

      September 17, 2012 at 11:17 pm

      I second katts!….eish! mwarv, with these kind of shots you seem to enjoy more than the couple . Hongera bro!

      1. mwarv

        September 18, 2012 at 11:55 am

        thanks francuso.

    2. mwarv

      September 18, 2012 at 11:55 am

      asante katts. thanks for all the help on the day.

  6. Lucy Muthui

    September 19, 2012 at 10:40 am

    I LOVE your work. Congrats to the lovely couple.

  7. Winnie Gor

    September 22, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    This is L.O.V.E.L.Y. I have goosebumps….

  8. David Macharia

    September 25, 2012 at 3:17 pm

    Working with Mwarv and his Team was a exciting and fun thing to do. Shiru and I were very comfortable and jelled so well with him. For sure Mwarv is walking in Purpose, as he clicks away to come with such amazing , breathtaking, shots .
    We considered ourselves blessed to have had Mwarv for our Wedding photo shoot. God bless you bro !

  9. Maureen

    September 27, 2012 at 1:34 pm

    Waaaooo……. This is more than breathtaking…. The shots reflect the love between you two,and to capture that, is out of this word. God bless you guys and your marriage….
    And good work Mwarv!

  10. ESY

    September 27, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    May the good lord bless your union 😉

  11. Ac

    September 27, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    The second last and third last photos are just awesome!!! Good photo work

  12. Sweetness

    October 12, 2012 at 1:49 pm

    Mwarv……very, very, great shots!

  13. angela

    October 17, 2012 at 5:50 pm

    These photos left me breathless!! So creative!!!!

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