Vanessa was a bridesmaid for Reema’s wedding last year. She was a lot of fun at the wedding, so I was excited when she contacted me to shoot her wedding in Wichita, Kansas this July. Vanessa and Brenan met me in the middle in Oklahoma City’s Bricktown for their engagement session. I hadn’t shot in Bricktown before, so it was fun to walk around and get to know them as a couple while finding new and cool places to shoot. I’m definitely looking forward to their wedding and day after session this Summer!

Alice and Matt’s Riviera Maya, Mexico wedding was originally planned to take place on the beach at the beautiful Iberostar Paraiso Lindo, however it rained the entire time we were there. Despite the rain Alice and Matt were an absolute joy to photograph. A smile never left their faces, and they were thrilled to be marrying each other. As plans changed Alice and Matt, along with their friends and family were a true inspiration of love overcoming everything and having a great time with each other despite whatever circumstances came. The ceremony was moved to a traditional Mexican chapel, and the reception was changed to a hilariously amazing Star Wars themed night club! The day after the wedding as it continued to rain we went out armed with umbrellas determined to get some pool and beach photos, and the Day After session turned into more of a fun Trash the Dress session.

I am pleased to say that this wedding was also featured by Travel to I Do. Travel to I Do is a great resource for couples planning a destination wedding. They feature real destination weddings, inspiration, tips, and contests. I highly recommend that you check it out!

Venue: Iberostar Paraiso Lindo
The Dress: Maggie Sottero

Fun with beach balls

A Star Wars themed nightclub?

Wedding games!

I am always excited when wedding publications choose to feature my clients’ wedding story along with my photos. I am pleased to say that Destination I Do magazine’s blog featured Jina and Mark’s wedding last week! Make sure that you go and check out the feature.
Jina’s sister Mina had me photograph her wedding in Cancun last year. Jina spoke to me briefly while we were in Cancun saying that she was also planning a destination wedding. Short story, shorter: here are the photos from their beautiful wedding at El Dorado Seaside Suites in Riviera Maya, Mexico! It was such a pleasure to join Mark and Jina along with their closest family and friends on the beach in Mexico to witness their wedding. Jina was radiant in a dress by Aire Barcelona and Mark was dapper in his Prada suit. I can’t recommend enough for future grooms to invest in a tailored suit instead of renting a tux! It rained a bit on the wedding day, but cleared up for the ceremony. We also had gorgeous weather to shoot some day after photos around the beach and the resort.

Travel Arrangements: Destination Weddings
The Dress: Aire Barcelona
The Shoes: Jimmy Choo
Venue: El Dorado Seaside Suites

Love the look on their faces as they see each other for the first time!

Sisters make for a great destination wedding party.

A sweet dance with the father of the bride. Jina and Mark met at a Salsa dance club in Chicago, so it is only fitting that they tore it up performing an Argentine Tango as well as a little Salsa!