Charlotte & Dougie

Charlotte and Dougie brought us to Lamu, Kenya—an island where donkeys outnumber cars and the call to prayer drifts across the rooftops. They included us in everything, from the dhow trips and beach walks, to the rooftop ceremony and subsequent celebration. It was one of those weddings where we felt less like photographers and more like guests who happened to have cameras.

Lamu Island, Kenya

A black and white photo of a wedding reception with a couple dancing, the man in a white tuxedo holding the woman's hand, surrounded by guests smiling and dancing outdoors.
A white building with arched doorways and windows, surrounded by lush green trees and plants, in a tropical garden setting.
Silhouette of a person tending to a sail on a boat with a cloudy sky in the background.
A person lying on a striped bed on a boat, covered with a wide-brimmed hat, with water visible in the background.
A boat with a sail labeled 'ALILAMU' on a body of water, with several people on board, some sitting and some standing, as pink flower petals scatter through the air and cloudy sky overhead.
A man is jumping off a boat into the water, with a Kenyan flag on a pole nearby. An elderly woman is watching from the boat, and other people are visible in the background. The sky is partly cloudy over a river and distant shoreline.
Woman in a red dress sitting on the floor near a bed, holding a white curtain.
A man in a white shirt and black trousers standing on a garden pathway surrounded by lush greenery, including large trees and tropical plants, with a beige building in the background.
A man with curly hair and a mustache wearing a white dress shirt and bow tie stands indoors, while another person behind him adjusts the bow tie. The room has a table with bottles and various items, a lamp, a fan, and a decorative wall feature.
Group of women enjoying a casual gathering in a sunlit room with open windows, some sitting on a cushioned bench and others getting makeup done.
A group of people, including a man in a white shirt and black bow tie walking past a display of sugarcane and a blue board with shells, in an outdoor setting with worn walls.
A man dressed as a waiter in a white shirt, black bow tie, and cap stands at a dock with boats and several people in the background engaging in activities near the water.
People standing and sitting by a waterfront with boats, some people are looking at their phones, while others are fishing or resting. The sky is partly cloudy.
A woman sitting on a bed with her eyes closed as a makeup artist applies makeup with a brush on her face. The makeup artist is holding a palette and has a flower in her hair.
Men and children boarding a boat on a waterway, with one man in a white jacket carrying a basket, others on the boat preparing to leave, and a sailboat in the distant water under a cloudy sky.
A woman in a white dress adjusting her veil indoors, with windows and curtains in the background.
Two children lying on beds with striped sheets and pillows, one girl with blonde hair sleeping and one boy with curly hair playing, with a woman in a headscarf tending to them, in a room with open windows showing greenery outside.
An older man with a shaved head sipping from a coconut with a straw, holding a straw hat in his left hand, standing in front of a decorative black fountain with three niches filled with colorful flowers, on a white wall with green plants visible at t
A bride in a white wedding dress with a veil, standing in a corner near two black-framed windows, gazing downward with her eyes closed.
Three men standing together outdoors near a white building with small arched windows. One man is wearing a white shirt, the second man is in a white tuxedo with a black bow tie holding a glass, and the third man is dressed in traditional blue attire.
Children in floral outfits playing and throwing flower petals while adults seated on benches and chairs watch during an outdoor event near palm trees.
A bride walking toward an older man, possibly her father, during a wedding ceremony outside a white building with arched windows; the bride is smiling and holding a bouquet of purple, pink, and white flowers.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with guests seated on benches, a white building with arched windows and flowers, surrounded by palm trees and lush greenery.
A couple getting married holds hands and smiles at each other during a wedding ceremony outdoors in front of a white wall with plants. The groom wears a white tuxedo, and the bride wears a white wedding dress and veil. A person officiates the ceremon
People seated outdoors, dressed in colorful summer outfits, laughing and enjoying an event with trees and a white structure in the background.
A couple dressed in wedding attire hugging in front of a white church with flowers
A person in a white dress holding a cocktail glass with flower petals inside.
People gathering on the roof of a white building surrounded by trees, with an overcast sky in the background.
A bride and groom in wedding attire having drinks outdoors, with a white fence, trees, and a white structure in the background.
A newlywed couple sharing a kiss outdoors during sunset, dressed in wedding attire with the groom in a white tuxedo and the bride in a white wedding dress, holding cocktails.
Three women standing and talking outdoors on a terrace near a body of water, with palm trees in the background. One woman is holding a drink, and the scene appears to be between a house and a garden or waterfront area.
People descending white staircase at what appears to be a wedding or formal event, with a drummer in traditional attire standing at the base of the stairs, and lush green trees visible.
People dressed in formal and traditional attire participating in a garden wedding celebration, with musicians playing drums and women in white dresses walking along a garden path surrounded by lush green plants and trees.
Group of men dressed in traditional white attire participating in a cultural or religious procession outdoors near a swimming pool, with trees and a thatched-roof structure in the background.
Reflection of people standing in a row on a pool's surface, with trees and sky above, in black and white.
A bride and groom share a toast at their wedding reception outdoors, with a woman in a white dress smiling in the background.
People participating in a traditional outdoor cultural ceremony, dressed in white garments, holding spears, with some wearing headscarves, and a woman at the front presenting flowers. The scene is set in a lush, green area with large trees in the bac
A diverse group of people dressed in traditional and festive clothing, walking in a line outdoors on a grassy area surrounded by trees and flowering bushes, participating in a cultural or celebratory procession.
A family celebrating outdoors at a garden or park, with a young girl on her father's shoulders, touching her mother's face, all smiling and enjoying the moment.
A man wearing a patterned traditional hat plays a wind instrument outdoors, with people and trees in the background.
A group of people dancing and celebrating outdoors in a tropical setting with large palm trees in the background, some holding sticks or staffs, dressed in traditional and casual attire.
People dancing and celebrating at an outdoor wedding or cultural event, with a diverse group dressed in colorful attire, surrounded by trees and traditional decorations.
A young curly-haired boy in a white and teal patterned outfit is being lifted and celebrated by an adult male at a nighttime outdoor event, with other adults and children in the background.
A black and white photo of a man and woman dancing at a wedding reception outdoors, surrounded by other guests.
A couple sharing a kiss during a celebration, surrounded by people at an outdoor event in black and white.
A large group of people dressed in white and traditional clothing gather outdoors at night, illuminated by lanterns, in a garden area with trees and a building in the background.
A gathering of people outside during the evening, surrounded by trees and illuminated by lanterns and building lights.
A group of people hugging during an outdoor gathering at dusk.
People gathered at a nighttime outdoor event, sitting at tables with glasses and candles, engaging in conversations and smiling.
Nighttime outdoor gathering with multiple round tables decorated with flowers and candles, surrounded by people dining and socializing under string lights and tall palm trees.
People dancing and socializing indoors with a thatched roof ceiling
People dancing at a party, with one woman wearing a black dress with cutouts and a floral mask on her face.
Group of people celebrating at a party, woman in foreground holding a drink, woman in background wearing a flower crown
A woman with curly hair smiling joyfully, standing in front of a large palm leaf with pink and brown flowers, with her right arm raised behind her head.
People dancing at a party or celebration, with some individuals stepping or performing a dance move in a dimly lit room.
Night scene featuring a bright moon partially covered by clouds, illuminating a body of water. Silhouettes of boats and two people are visible near the water's edge.