A Nigerian groom who works as a professional photographer has sparked reactions online after he took up a camera to snap his bride during their wedding ceremony. The video, which has gone viral on TikTok, shows the groom briefly stepping away from his role as a husband to capture the perfect shots of his wife.
Groom Captures Bride on Wedding Day
In the trending clip shared by @dgstudiowarri on TikTok, the groom is first seen posing with his bride in matching wine-colored traditional outfits. Moments later, he collects a professional camera from a colleague on the dance floor and focuses intently on his wife, who smiles and dances for the camera. The audience cheers as the groom bends down to adjust his lens, capturing the best angles of his bride. The video has amassed thousands of views and comments since its publication on Monday, May 18, 2026.
Social Media Reactions
Legit.ng compiled some reactions from viewers:
- Mint Diaries said: "Abi make I find photographer for myself?"
- black_beauty9 said: "If the pictures no mad make I know y."
- Rexi said: "So cute. God bless your home."
Photographer Runs Away with Wedding Pictures
In a related story, Legit.ng reported that a Nigerian man claimed the photographer he hired for his wedding ran away with the pictures. The incident has raised concerns about trust in wedding vendors.
This article was written by Oluwadara Adebisi, a Human Interest Editor at Legit.ng, who has over seven years of experience in journalism. He graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University and completed Google News Initiative courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation.
