18Apr

Love in Paradise | Tropical Destination Weddings

By, April 18, 2016

Sometimes, you just can’t wait to get out in the sun :) That’s why tropical destination weddings are popular with adventurous couples and their loved ones. It doesn’t take much to get swept away in an immersive island paradise, with romance, adventure, bold colors and fun around every corner. When you’re in love and enjoying your wedding celebration, the mainland will seem very far behind.

We photograph destination weddings around the world, so contact us for tips and package recommendations for your own celebration. In the meantime, grab the sunscreen, blend up something exotic, and enjoy these tropical destination wedding photos below.

Newlyweds wearing blue sombreros in MexicoTropical, caribbean reception details.Colorful musical performers with bride and groom

Before the wedding, we suggest building in a few days to refresh, explore, and pamper yourself with all of your favorite people. We arrive prepared to capture every bit of fun you are having.

Getting ready photo of bride in Mexico.Pre-wedding entertainment for guestsBenefits of having a destination wedding0095Jessica and Dan0010Jessica and DanBeautiful architecture is utilized for destination wedding portrait.Tropical destination wedding fadhion

Depending on your style, a tropical wedding can be flip-flop casual, or chic and formal!

Detail shot of bride and groom's shoes for their caribbean destination wedding.A brides choice for wedding shoes during a tropical destination wedding

With so much abundant natural beauty, a few understated details go a long way.

Tropical destination wedding details Tropical, caribbean reception details.Lush wedding ceremony among the palm trees.Caribbean ceremony under arbor

After exchanging vows under the tropic sun, let your festivities carry through the sunset, and celebrate under the starry skies.

Outdoor reception in the CaribbeanCaribbean destination wedding in Turks and CaicosDapper men sing karaoke during a destination wedding.Tropical wedding celebration in Playa del CarmenBride and groom jump in pool for a kiss in Playa del Carmen.

We hope you enjoyed our selection of recent tropical wedding images. Stay in vacation mode, and check out more of our destination wedding photos.

06Apr

When The Sun Goes Down | Night Wedding Photos

By, April 06, 2016

As creative and technical photographers, we love being presented with challenging lighting scenarios. For example, under certain conditions, outdoor night images can be especially tricky to pull off. However, if done right, the results are unique and stylish. If you love the nighttime look as much as we do, we suggest having an extra fifteen minutes or so in your timeline, so we can sneak you away for these special shots.

Below, you will find a selection of our favorite recent night wedding photos. We hope you find inspiration in them for your own nighttime wedding. Enjoy!

Bride with veil and bride laying down during night photograph

One of our favorite times of day, from a lighting perspective, is just after the sun sets. Around 20-45 minutes after the sun dips below the horizon, the sky creates a light show, especially along San Diego’s fine coastline.

San Diego sunset with newlyweds taking night shot portraits

Many venues have evening lights that emphasize their architecture, such as the Fairmont Grand Del Mar, below.

Night shot portrait of wedding couple at Fairmont Grand Del Mar

The image below was captured with the shutter open extra long, which created a sunburst effect from the market lights.

San Diego, California wedding reception night portrait

For a fun and unique evening photo location, you can’t beat Rodeo Drive, in the middle of the street :)  To achieve this look, we lit Kelly and Julio from behind, allowing them to be the highlight of the photo.

Bride and groom walking in San Diego during night photo

Here, we flooded a corner of the ballroom with light from our flash, while also capturing the flickering lights from the city below.

San Diego city night shot overlooking city with bride and groomSan Diego, California newlyweds taking sunset portrait

Sometimes, wedding ceremonies take place at night, which creates an intimate and tranquil atmosphere.

Ceremony night shots of wedding coupleMoon light bride and groom night shotBride and groom long exposure night shot

Many venues have archways made entirely out of vines and plants. During the day, they are beautiful in their own way. At night, the lights inside the foliage create a perfect environment for portraits.

Bride and groom night shotReception wedding photo of bride and groomNewlyweds night shot next to San Diego bay

In the photo below, our flash added an extra highlight to the veil. This created more dramatic contrast between the couple, the veil, and the lights on the architecture behind them.

Foggy night shot of bride and groom

Purple sky photos are only possible at night, such as this one with the Hotel Del in the background.

Coronado, California Hotel Del newlyweds night shot with purple sky

Let’s not forget the farewell portrait at the end of the night, like the one below, where sparklers helped to create a vibrant and timeless image.

Wedding couple sparkler night shot

For more striking and dramatic nighttime wedding photos, please click here.

03Mar

Groom Style | Every Girl’s Crazy ‘Bout a Sharp Dressed Man

By, March 03, 2016

It’s time to pay tribute to the grooms! As photographers, we appreciate when a groom wears something distinctive to match his personality, and rocks it with confidence. Throw a few sharp-dressed buddies into the mix and you are ready for standout groomsmen photos.

Although the black tuxedo is a classic favorite, and never goes out of fashion, there are many additional style options available to modern guys. We’ve seen grooms in impressive tux colors such as sleek navy, white, and even red, as you will see below. We’ve also photographed grooms taking suits to the next level by pairing them with bold ties and bowties. The contemporary groom isn’t afraid to accessorize either, using accents like cufflinks, kerchiefs, pins, shoes and watches to refine the final look.

We would like to showcase some of the suave looks we’ve seen over the past year. Here is a highlight of grooms suiting up for their wedding in ultimate style.

Groomsmen wearing blue smoking sigarsGroom Style and fashion at the Fairmont Grand Del MarDetail Groom Photo of watch cufflinks and bowtieGrooms wearing stylish tuxedosGroomsmen portrait at home wearing slick grey suitsGroom style detail photoStylized Portrait Groom with Blue SuitBride and Groom with style at the beach at sunsetCool style portrait of groomsStylish fitted black tuxedosPortrait of groom in grey suit and black tieGroomsmen being silly with cool styleGroom wearing fitted slim suitsstylized portrait of groom wearing a white suitBride and groom with style and vintage furnitureModern groom fashion at weddingCool portrait of fashionable groomFun getting ready groom photoClose-up of groom bracelet cuff links and watchGroomsmen with style putting on bowtiesGroom in Beverly Hills and Louboutin ShoesClose-up of groom wearing cuff links and and monogrammed dress shirtPortrait of Happy Groom holding bowtiecolorful groom fashion and personalized cuff linksFashionable Groomsmen portrait in front of hot rodDetail photograph of Rolex Watch and cuff linksGroom on a balcony at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar wearing a classic black tuxedoSalvatore Ferragamo Groom Shoes Detail Photographfun group of stylish groomsmenClose-up of a black tuxedo and bowtieHappy groom seeing Bride for the first time in a stylish navy tuxedoGroom in Black TuxedoDancing Groom Wearing Black Tuxedo Bride wearing cowboy boots and groom wearing brown dress shoesStylized Portrait of groom on rooftop holding a cigar Groom in Stylish black tuxedo looking out the window for his brideGrand entrance with groom wearing red tuxedo jacket at the US GrantBride and groom wearing Louboutin shoes sitting at the edge of dockGroom putting on cuff links
Fitted suits for weddings

To see more sharply dressed groom photos, please click here.

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