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Wondering what the difference is between these experts, and who you really need and why? You’re not alone. Keep reading to learn who you need on your side as you plan your destination wedding in Mexico and the Caribbean.  Wedding Coordinator A wedding coordinator is a resort employee responsible for creating and managing all aspects of the wedding events taking place at the resort. Your wedding coordinator will help you schedule venues, entertainment and vendors. There is no cost for the services provided by wedding coordinators. Wedding Planner A wedding planner is an independent professional hired to organize your wedding, create the aesthetics and atmosphere for your day, and manage all vendors. A planner usually works with the resort wedding coordinator on your behalf. They are a liaison between the couple and the resort. Wedding planners can cost thousands of dollars, depending on the size and complexity of your wedding. Destination Wedding Travel Agent Let’s face it. For many, images of the old school travel agency of My Big Fat Greek Wedding come to mind when the words “travel agent” are tossed around. For years, agents have tried to break away from this dated title and instead use labels such as travel advisor, architect, engineer and designer. But at the end of the day, all are true. With today’s online technology, just about anyone can book a trip. But planning a destination wedding thousands of miles from home in a foreign country for 20-200 guests is way, WAY more complicated than just booking a trip. An experienced destination wedding travel agent is worth her weight in gold when it comes to keeping you organized, guests informed and everything moving seamlessly and smoothly. Your agent should:
 Finding and hiring a destination wedding travel agent should be the first step in your planning process. Before diving into resort options, choosing a wedding date or even picking a destination, do yourself a huge favor and spend some time talking to a few potential destination wedding travel agents. As with any professional, you may need to pay a deposit or a retainer to secure their services. You may even be asked to pay for their advice and expertise. Would you expect anything less from an expert?
So what about the wedding coordinator and planner? You definitely will want the assistance of the resort’s wedding coordinator. She knows the ins and outs of the resort itself and is able to bring your wedding vision into reality. We suggest finding several inspiration photos (Pinterest is great for this!) to share with her, along with your budget. She will help you create the vibe you’re going for and offer suggestions and tips along the way. For most destination weddings, a wedding planner is not necessary. Your travel expert and wedding coordinator should be able to handle everything for you. However, if you are planning a very large or lavish wedding with a lot of details and events to manage, a wedding planner is a good investment. As the saying goes, it sometimes takes a village! The expert wedding travel agents at Romance Travel Group do one thing and we do it well… we plan destination weddings! After nearly 25 years, our expertise, connections, processes and experience are unrivalled. We are consistently named “best” and “top” agency in the wedding and travel industry. One peek at the hundreds of 5-star reviews is proof of the attention and care that goes into each wedding we take on. We know it is a big step, but we promise that your nerves will turn to excitement after just one 30-minute call with our team. What are you waiting for? Sign up to talk to one of our wedding experts today.
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We sat down with destination wedding photographer (and past destination wedding bride!) Andrea Dobbs and asked her a ton of questions about what she does, how things work, and we got a whole lot of tips and tricks along the way. Sit back, grab your favorite hot beverage and settle in for everything you need to know about destination wedding photography! What’s the #1 question couples ask you? Honestly, it is a tie between two questions… Q1: How many hours/pictures will you photograph and how many will we get back? A1: I take pictures the day before by the pool and before the groom’s dinner & the entire wedding day. I give back between 500-700 edited images in the gallery and the couple have all the printing rights. Q2: How much time do we need for pictures? A2: To figure out your timeline, we work backwards from your ceremony time. Generally, it has been the most efficient to time things in 30 minute increments. It builds in good buffers in case a few things take longer than expected. I take pride in adjusting and making things work out on the fly. Every resort and day is different, so I try to utilize parts of the resort that are shaded during group pictures. I look for places that are beautiful but will also keep everyone semi cool and fresh for the ceremony. Again, it’s a go with the flow decision making process but I always have options ready to go and make the most of every situation. The timeline below is where the main wedding photos start if you want all the good stuff! I usually show up or go back and forth from the girls’ room to the guys’ room and get a few getting ready candids of each. 12:30: Bride Detail shots / Getting in Dress 1:30: First Look 2:00: Bride / Bridesmaids 2:30: Groom / Groomsmen 3:00: Entire Wedding Party 3:30: Family 4:00: Chill Cool Down 4:30: Ceremony 5:00: Group Picture of Everyone by Beach/Ceremony site. 5:15: Usually the best lighting by the beach also less wind. I prioritize a few more group wedding party photos and then send everyone off to enjoy the cocktail hour with the other guests. 6:00: Just the Bride and Groom. Best sunset glow and a fun time to be alone with the couple at the beach. It’s fun showing up to the cocktail hour with them and snapping candids with the newly married couple and all of the guests before the dinner. If a bride really loves pictures and likes a strict timeline, I suggest starting all of this an hour before what’s above! So instead of chill time 30 minutes before, allow an hour of chill time. Occasionally resorts run behind and if you’re a planner and want to stay on track without being stressed, start earlier. That way if you’ll have more time before the ceremony where you can hangout, have a cocktail with your friends and be super relaxed! It’s also generally very warm so a longer cool down before you walk down the aisle is always amazing. You can touch up your hair and makeup too. Q3: When do you fly in and depart? A3: I fly in two days before the wedding and leave the day after. In my package I charge $2,600 + 3 nights stay. The flight is already factored into the $2,600, along with the two days of shooting and edited images. The reason I charge separately for the 3 nights stay is because each resort has different pricing. I like to fly in two days before the wedding to ensure I’m there the day before to scout out the resort, plan where to take the best photos and assess lighting. I’m taking photos from the minute I show up and until I leave to return home. Q4: Where are the best places to take pictures? A4: Circling back to the above question, typically during the day the beach and ocean are windy and very sunny areas. These spots are best during twilight and sunset! Carve out an hour after your ceremony to use the beach and the pictures are always stunning! During the day after getting ready I like using the shadier parts of the resort where the flowers are lush and landscaping is generally pristine. These are perfect areas to keep us cool and avoiding squinting. Q5: Do you see any trends with destination weddings happening? A5: Oh yes! - Boho Aesthetic - Lighter Blush Neutral Tones - Hairstyles: Low fishtails brides, beachy wavy hair - Groom/Groomsmen Linen suits - Fun pool wear / funny suits / matching Q6: What are your top 3 pieces of advice about choosing to have a destination wedding? A6: First, do what you want as a couple and stand your ground. Family can get really get weird about their opinions right away and that can be sad and discouraging. Talk about your plan together first, be excited about what you really want and let comments slide if people need to express their “not so nice” opinions. Remember that this is your wedding and keep what you both love as your #1 priority when deciding things. Next, use communication apps! Whats App is amazing. Make different chat groups for your guests in addition to one big chat group for the entire guest list. This is fun so everyone can meet up during the day either at the same pool or bar. It’s a great tool to see if anyone wants to make a dinner reservation or meet up anywhere at night if something fun is going on. Make another chat for the wedding day. I like being in chat groups with the Bride/ Bridesmaids - Grooms / Groomsmen / & entire Wedding Party / Family. This way we can communicate where to be for pictures and if anything is running behind. Make these chat groups before you fly out. It’s also a nice communication tool for anyone flying alone. You can meet people at the airport or possibly know if they are on your shuttle to the resort. Lastly, kind of a loaded answer in general about the resort. When you’re picking a resort think about the size of the resort. Are you ok with a big resort? Do you like the idea of everyone being closer together? Do you like nightlife and entertainment. These were big factors when we chose our spot. We wanted fun entertainment and atmosphere at night and liked the idea of the resort not being super massive so we could gather together easier. Your travel agent will be a huge help with all this! Q7: Are there things couples can do to help make the most of their time with their photographer? A7: Talk and plan as much as you can before getting to the resort! Once you arrive at the resort you will be busy! You’ll be checking in with your wedding coordinator, finding your way around and greeting your guests for a day or two. The last thing you want to worry about is your photographer. Trust that when I arrive my first mission is to check out the resort and plan where pictures will be taking place. The day before I will have the details ready for you and a plan sent to the wedding chat groups. Q8: Do you have a signature shot or pose? A8: I have my go-to candid shots that I love doing with my couples and wedding party! Right away I like to be a jokester and joyful. I love keeping things exciting and try not to do any “posey” stuff right away. If you get people laughing and genuinely having fun, it’s easier to keep the morale of the group going. Spirits are usually up especially for the guys if you can incorporate some drinks, cigars, cheers and fun stuff like that. Transitioning into the more typical poses towards the end is a breeze if things start out fun and not so ordinary. If a bride has a veil I love being creative with that. A destination wedding is unlike any other. People are honestly having such a fun time it’s hard not to love every minute of it. The mood of the wedding party is typically cheery and the best kind of relaxed, at least with all of the awesome people I’ve met so far. Q9: What is the best time of day for a ceremony? A9: I would say an hour or hour and a half before sunset. We need good natural lighting! Q10: Why do you love shooting destination weddings? A10: I love traveling, the outdoors, and variety. I feel most creative in new spaces and environments. It’s the most refreshing burst of creativity walking into a resort and thinking “how can I show off this beauty”. I want to capture the candid moments from everyone engulfed in it. I love meeting new people and can call a handful of them my friends after each wedding. When the couple looks at their wedding album, I want them to instantly remember how fun it was and let the flood of emotions bring them back to one of the best vacations ever. Curious how to select wedding vendors for your destination wedding? Then, keep reading for a little inspiration and our personal recommendations!
Resort Vendors or Outside Vendors?There are 3 different kinds of "vendors" when planning a destination wedding. 1. Resort Vendors - Typically, your destination wedding resort will provide you with a list of approved vendors to choose from. From catering and photos, to makeup, music, décor and flowers - they've got you covered! The resort has already vetted these vendors and has contracted them to provide services for weddings being held at the resort. This is great if you like the vendor, as the vendor already knows the resort and there are not extra fees to work with them. You'll just pay for their services. 2. Outside Vendors - If you find another vendor who lives in the destination that needs access to the resort for the day, they are considered an Outside Vendor. Because these vendors are not approved or contracted, the resort will charge you a fee, called an Outside Vendor Fee, to allow them access. These fees can range from $500 per vendor to over $2000 per vendor. Ouch! 3. Wedding "Guest" Vendors - If you have a preferred wedding vendor back at home that you’d like to bring in for the big day, it’s totally doable! As long as the vendor is booked under your wedding group for a minimum of 3 nights, they are considered a guest, not an outside vendor. Most resorts allow this and will waive the outside vendor fee since the vendor is a guest staying at the resort. You will want to negotiate the vendor's travel costs in exchange for their services.
Types of Vendor to Bring InWhile this may vary, couples will bring in a hair stylist, make-up artist, and photographer. If you'd like to bring in another vendor, simply let your travel coordinator know and they'll work with them to make it happen! DJ's are tricky because of all the equipment, but you can still ask about it. Have additional questions for us? Then, click below to get in touch with a destination wedding specialist, today! P.S. Be sure to pin this post so you can refer to it later!
Have a vendor from home you can’t say “I do” in paradise without? Then, keep reading for some additional insight!  How do destination wedding vendors work?
Typically, your destination wedding resort will provide you with all the vendors you’ll need. However, this isn’t set in stone! If you have a preferred wedding vendor back at home that you’d like to bring in for the big day, it’s totally doable! Is there a vendor cost? As long as the vendor you’re bringing in is staying at the resort for three nights, you will not have to pay extra to use them. However, if you hire a vendor that is local to the resort and they are not on the resort’s vendor list, be prepared to pay hefty “outside vendor fees” that can range anywhere from $500 to $2000 each! What types of vendors do couples bring in? While this can vary, most couples bring in a hair stylist, make-up artist, photographer, videographer, or DJ (minus all the equipment!) How should I plan my outside vendor’s travel arrangements? Typically, the bride and groom will cover all travel expenses for their outside vendors. But be sure to ask them if they will negotiate travel costs for their services. Consider asking "if we cover your travel expenses, will you take all the photos of our destination wedding?" How will my vendors plan for the big day? Not to worry! Your onsite wedding coordinator will make sure your outside vendors are connected with her team and appropriate staff, so they know exactly what to expect. Have additional questions for us? Then, click here to get in touch with a destination wedding specialist, today! We’ve gotten to know some pretty talented wedding photographers over the years. So, now it’s your turn! Keep reading to explore some of our favorites – we promise you won’t be disappointed! Currently residing in the Twin Cities, Andrea Dobbs and her husband love the great outdoors and hanging out at the lake with her family. Her love for photography started when she was just a kid and began to take off in college when she took her first film class. Her joy was to capture people in their raw element and discovering their most genuine emotions. She began developing a freelance business centered around photographing commercial and residential properties, which later developed into the wedding photography business she has today. Andrea thrives on those “go-with-the-flow-moments” and enjoys working closely with the bride and groom throughout the entire wedding process. She also prides herself for hand-editing each and every one of her photos to ensure the best quality possible. Interested in checking her out? Then, click here to find out more! As a self-proclaimed Northerner and Southerner, Jenna Ryan grew up in the Midwest and spent a majority of her life there. Balancing both roles as ‘Mom’ and photographer, Jenna finds herself traveling often, with her camera not far from her side. With a large appreciation for art and design, she got her start in the business back in college, where she began posting photos from her photography class assignments on social media. Jenna began doing weddings for friends, which soon became a full-time photography business. She describes her photography style as a “natural space for couples to have some fun together” and loves the light and airy style of photos. Think Jenna could be your girl? Then, click here to learn more about her today! Now in Central Florida, Paige Nicole is a true Disney and beach-lover and is happy to call Florida her home. Having been involved in each and every stage of the wedding photography business, Paige has acquired a deep understanding for the industry and has proven herself an excellent resource for couples. After graduating college, Paige began working at a local wedding chapel coordinating and second shooting for her father. When the time came for doing weddings on her own, she dove right in. Paige considers herself a “documentary style wedding photographer that loves bold colors,” as well as a capturer of natural interactions as they come. She also works closely with the couple well before the wedding, so they feel completely relaxed the day of their event. “Because I work with the wedding planners on your day, I also work to keep you on track to make sure you get the most out of your day.” Want to learn more about Paige? Then, click here to get the scoop! Born in Cape Cod, Katie considers the beach her “second home.” With nearly 10 years of photography experience, she has developed a photography style that evokes fun, authentic, and honest emotions from her couples. Starting off photographing friends and taking headshots, Pietrowski landed an internship her senior in college with a phenomenal photographer. She learned the ins and outs of shooting and editing weddings and started her own business shortly after graduating. Today, Katie focuses on documenting the entire wedding day from behind-the-scenes and watching everything unravel as it naturally would –from the emotional first look to group photos with grandma and grandpa. “I think clients would say I am outgoing, funny, reliable & creative. Fortunately, a lot of my couples end up becoming friends of my fiancé and me due to how much fun we have working together!” Want to meet Katie? Then, click here to get in touch! We hope you consider checking out one of these talented photographers to capture your special day! For more information on the destination wedding planning process, feel free to reach out at hello@romancetravelgroup.com today!
 Tell us a little about you? My name is Paige, I am from Dexter, Michigan and a graduate of Albion College who absolutely loves to capture the moment. I live in Central Florida now. I love Disney and the beach so living in Florida is true perfection for me. I have been lucky to have been a part of over 100 weddings from coordinating to photographing to being an assistant, I feel that I truly understand weddings and how to keep your day on track and keep everyone having a great time. Your wedding photographer is a big part of your life on your wedding day so it is important to me that we have a connection, and that you are comfortable with me. The moments captured will be the photo on the wall that your family will see for a lifetime. My goal is to truly capture every moment for you as if they were my own. How did you get into photography? From as far back as I can remember I have always had a camera in my hand. I really started though my junior year of college when I was with my team at horse shows. When I graduated college, I began to work at The Little Wedding Chapel, coordinating and second shooting for my dad. When the opportunity presented itself for me to photograph weddings on my own, I dove right in. Why weddings? There are so many reasons why I became a wedding photographer but the main one is this; Wedding days are stressful. You have everyone in your family with you, some you haven’t seen in quite some time and everyone wants a piece of your time. I want to be that person who captures your time, your emotions, your moments. The moments you become a family. What is your favorite part of a wedding day? My favorite part of the wedding day is such a hard question to answer! But, I would have to say the moment when the bride and groom come back up the aisle right after they are married. The joy for their new life together is just incredible. Can you share a moment during a wedding that took your breath away? There is always a moment from every wedding but the one that made me cry was at Valerie & Nate's wedding. Valerie did a "first look" with her dad and her brother. She had a hand-written letter for her father that was just absolutely beautiful. Later that same morning she had me deliver a letter to her brother, and it was just as beautiful then as it was with her father. Very touching moments. You could say I love "Love." Valerie's love for her family was shining so brightly on her wedding day! How would you describe your photography style? I am a documentary style wedding photographer that loves bold colors. While I do your portrait style setups, I also love to simply capture your interactions as your own and how you are comfortable. What would your past wedding couples tell us about you? Everyone that I have worked with has been so relaxed on their wedding day. When I work with a bride and a groom for their wedding day we talk about the things that they want well in advance so that nothing is missed and there is no stress about forgetting something. They have also told me that they don't feel rushed. Because I work with the wedding planners on your day, I also work to keep you on track to make sure you get the most out of your day. Any advice for our future destination wedding couples? When traveling make sure that you don't get lost in the planning, HAVE FUN. Many people get suck in the stress of planning your wedding to perfection. No matter how the day turns out, it will be perfect, it's the start of your new beginning.  Romance Travel Group is excited to announce a new partnership with destination wedding photographer, Katie Pietrowski! Tell us a little about you? Born on Cape Cod, the beach is my second home, and a place I could photograph couples forever. After 9 years of photographing weddings, I have developed a style of shooting that is fun, authentic, and honest. My goal with each wedding is to capture the hundreds of individual moments that makeup the story of the wedding day. When you work with me, you don’t just get a photographer, you get an organizer, a hype (wo)man, and someone who genuinely cares about delivering you an outstanding product. How did you get into photography? I have always loved photography and purchased my first “professional” camera for fun in college. I started photographing friends, taking headshots for the theatre majors, and landed an internship my senior year with an incredible photographer nearby. After a 3 month long crash course in shooting weddings, editing, and creating an amazing customer experience, I started my own business shortly after graduating. Nine years later, I’ve photographed 140+ weddings, and made dozens of new close friends who were once my clients! Why weddings? Weddings are the most unique, intimate, and emotional events to photograph. You can never replicate them, never go back in time and re-do them, and they truly are the beginning of a new chapter for the couple (and all of their family and friends.) They are a mix of emotions, beauty, and chaos, and I never get tired of documenting them. What is your favorite part of a wedding day? Two favorite parts. First, the ceremony. This is the reason everyone is there. It might only last 20 minutes, but those 20 minutes are the most important part of the day. I love photographing the reactions of family members, the emotions on the couples face as they read their vows, and the passionate first kiss as a newly married duo. Second favorite part of the day; portraits with the couple. Often times this is the only time where they are able to be alone and soak it all in, so I love facilitating that time and naturally capturing them from afar. Can you share a moment during a wedding that took your breath away? Oh man. So many moments, ha! It’s very likely that at some point during your wedding day, I’m behind my camera trying to hide my watery eyes. A good father-daughter dance moment, or any time a parent gets emotional during a speech gets me good! Also, any time vows are so personal and beautifully written that everyone is crying truly does take my breath away. How would you describe your photography style? My approach is simple. I’m there to document the day from behind the scenes. I let the wedding day unravel as it naturally would, and I capture everything from the emotional first look, to the crying with your best friend on the dance floor, to the group photo with 96 year-old grandma at the center of it all. The best wedding photos are the real ones. The moments and small but important exchanges that happen all day long. And those are the photos that my clients appreciate most. What would your past wedding couples tell us about you? I think clients would say I am outgoing, funny, reliable & creative. Fortunately, a lot of my couples end becoming friends of my fiance and me due to how much fun we have working together! The biggest compliment I received from a bride’s review recently was: “My bridesmaids absolutely loved her and I joke to my husband that I really just want to be her best friend because she is just so fun and has great energy (trust me, also something you really want on your wedding).” My relationships don’t just end after the wedding day is done, and I love that! Any advice for our future destination wedding couples? Relax. Do the hard work leading up to the wedding. Hire vendors you TRUST. Delegate your budget to things that are most important to you. Throw all ideas of “what I’m supposed to do” out the window and reframe the thought as “what do my fiance and I WANT to do.” Do all of that, and when the wedding day comes, you will be in complete relaxation mode knowing that you’re working with the best, and have planned a day that is totally unique to you.                           Romance Travel Group is excited to announce a new partnership with destination wedding photographer, Jenna Ryan! Tell us a little about you? I consider myself equally a Northerner and a Southerner – I grew up in the Midwest and spent the vast majority of my years there. I loved life there and all the people in it, but always felt a pull toward the South. For the last few years, I’ve felt so fortunate to do life in South Carolina. I love my job as ‘Mom’, and I love to travel. Wherever life finds me at any given moment, you’ll usually find me with some sort of camera in my hand. There is beauty to be found in every situation, and I’m constantly channeling C.S. Lewis’ idea that “We do not want merely to see beauty, though, God knows, even that is bounty enough. We want something else which can hardly be put into words – to be united with the beauty we see, to pass into it, to receive it into ourselves, to bathe in it, to become part of it.” I’ve found photography to be an invaluable tool in this way. How did you get into photography? I’ve always appreciated how art and design can evoke such emotion or sense of peacefulness in a person. In college, I began posting photos of my photography class assignments on social media, and before I knew It a few friends had asked me to photograph their weddings. That led to more weddings, and it wasn’t long before I found myself doing photography full-time. Why weddings? I think for me, so much of what I do is about the *moment*. That look between a bride and her groom, a bride and her dad, the laugh a groom shares with is best friend. These moments happen so quickly and then they are gone. When I look back at a wedding I’ve photographed and see all those priceless moments that are now preserved forever for that couple, it’s extremely fulfilling. What is your favorite part of a wedding day? I love the couples’ portrait portion of a wedding day. Whether it’s before or after their ceremony, that sweet time I get to just laugh a little with a bride and her groom is so fun. And, because I know that these are the photos that will likely hang in frames for decades to come, I find that my creative adrenaline kicks into overdrive during this time! Can you share a moment during a wedding that took your breath away? I was recently photographing a bride in the bridal room, and as she was looking in the mirror, she began to cry happy tears. I think even she was caught off guard by how excited she was to marry her groom. It was delightful to hear her talk about how beautiful she felt, and when her 6-year-old son walked in all handsome and dressed up, I thought she might lose it completely in the best way. They were becoming a family that day, and it was beautiful. My aim is to always learn my couple’s story, because when you learn their story, suddenly the moments that need to be captured become very clear. How would you describe your photography style? My goal is to create natural space for couples to have some fun together. If they can even forget I’m there for a moment while photographing them, I’ve done my job well. Photography is a hugely important part of your wedding day, but it should not overtake the day. I gravitate toward a light & airy style of photography, but also don’t like to place myself or my clients in a box of one style. Sometimes the moment calls for more of a dark and moody feel. Overall, I like to consider myself a purveyor of beautiful moments, and each moment deserves special consideration as to how it should be captured. What would your past wedding couples tell us about you? They would tell you that I have a healthy respect for the wedding day and all that it entails. I am always available, but never obtrusive. I’m equal parts adaptable and prudent when it comes to keeping the schedule of your day. Fun during a photo shoot is a priority, and it makes me do a little happy dance every time grooms tell me how much fun it was to have their photos taken! Any advice for our future destination wedding couples? Consider that your photographer is one of the people you will spend the most time with on your wedding day. She will likely be with you while you’re getting ready, during your first look, and all throughout the day and night. Be sure to choose someone that you can enjoy spending that time with, as well as someone who cares enough to learn your unique story. If a photographer has done her job well, the candid, unforeseeable photos you receive from throughout your wedding day may just become some of your favorites.                             Romance Travel Group is excited to announce a new partnership with destination wedding photographer, Andrea White! Tell us a little about you? I am 31 years old living in the Twin Cities. I am newly married to my handy husband Ryan. Together we enjoy woodworking, painting, and traveling. Our love for the outdoors has us camping and goal setting to explore each National Park. My happy place is at the lake, enjoying the water and being with family. You can spot me out of a crowd with a camera around my neck documenting life’s beauty. How did you get into photography? My love for photography started as a kid. I was obsessed with disposable, digital ( any camera ) you name it! In college I took my first film class and began to love the dark room. From there I started to learn new techniques and bought my first Canon DSLR. I love capturing people in their element; raw, real and full of genuine emotions. Along with portrait photography I have also developed a freelance business photographing commercial + residential properties. Why weddings? Life is unexpected. One day a woman randomly reached out and said she liked a college project I had posted online and wondered if I would take her engagement photos. This was uniquely where It all started. This was pre-Pinterest craze and I remember buying a Bride Magazine studying poses and brainstorming ideas. From there, I posted a few images on Facebook and everything took off. I love the photo-journalistic approach to a wedding and how I can document step by step one of the best days of your life. Seeing friends and family enjoying life with one another is one the best things to be a part of. What is your favorite part of a wedding day? Some of my favorite moments on your wedding day happen right away. I like capturing all the behind-the-scenes memories while you’re getting ready. Once the images are delivered, you and your spouse get to relive your special day all over again. You finally get to see each other's hidden moments and of course the first-look that follows. Grab a tissue! My goal is to really move you and bring you right back to that special day. Can you share a moment during a wedding that took your breath away? That's a tough question! I feel like each wedding has those moments and it's hard to pick! Where you can usually see me shed a tear are the moments when the bride/groom walk down the aisle or at speech time when your dad, mom or grandparents get vocal about why they love you. How would you describe your photography style? I’m always striving for fun and genuine pictures. Not to posey and more go-with-the-flow moments. I love giving direction and communicate well with the bride + groom before the wedding. It’s important to know what your style is and what you want most out of your photos! Here in my one woman show, it is and will always be about quality. I don’t rush through the process. I don’t outsource my editing, and I don’t believe in slapping on a filter. Every image is selected, edited, and individually retouched. What would your past wedding couples tell us about you? My feedback generally consists of a few prided items; 1) Great with direction, friendly and funny. 2) Timely, always on track with editing deadlines and sneak peeks for those needed “Thank You” cards. 3) I can’t wait to use you again when we have babies! Any advice for our future destination wedding couples? Being a former destination bride with Romance Travel Group I have so many tips! I would love to chat more depending on what you’re wondering about. I could ramble on in this section for a few paragraphs, but If I had to say 3 things…. It’s the best decision we ever made, you and each guest will have absolutely so much fun, don’t stress about the little stuff everyone is so happy to be there! |
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