Hello everyone! It’s 11:51pm right now on Sunday, September 26, and the eve of my 29th birthday! I just wanted to kindly apologize and let you know that for the entire day of the 27th, I will be taking the day off with my girlfriend! After a fun lunch with my parents at Taco Diner, and an evening at the TX State Fair (I gained 10lbs of batter and grease), we’re heading to NOLA tomorrow to eat some more! Thank you for your patience as I spend the day away from my computer (though I can’t promise I won’t check emails and maybe respond to one or two from my phone!) I know for most of you it’s another Mundane Monday, but I hope everyone will have as great of a day as me! =)
And what’s a photo blog without a photo? Here’s Kim Le and I at the Gucci grand opening in Hanoi, right before the craziness started. You can see how much energy we still have by the slantiness of my eyes.
Link to Part 1
The day after their wedding, the four of us took a water taxi to Lover’s Beach, one of the most popular sites in Cabo. We shared the glass bottom taxi with another family and once we were dropped off at Lover’s Beach, we had approximately 90 minutes to get all the photos we wanted. Most taxis stop operating after a certain time, simply because when there’s no sunlight, it’s a lot more dangerous. As if the 100′s of other taxis, snorkelers, and rookie wave runner drivers sharing one little lagoon wasn’t dangerous enough…
So, here are the photos and a somewhat embarrassing video of me working (courtesy of Kim Le!) from Nancy and Guy’s day after portrait session at Lover’s Beach. I wish I were there right now…
It was high tide when we went so they couldn’t let us off at the actual beach at the arches, so we just had to make do from the boat. You’ll notice that I’m shooting in Live View mode mainly because I don’t want to get sea sick looking through the tiny viewfinder. Can you tell Guy is scared of being rocked off the boat? He doesn’t show it till we’re done! Also, the “light torch” photo at the end was just something silly we did while waiting for our taxi to come get us. I have no other explanation for it, haha.
Pay close attention to this next series of photos…t-r-o-o-p-e-r-s.
Enjoying the sunset off the water in Cabo after a successful day after shoot!
Now begins Guy and Nancy’s Dallas party at the Starlight Room in downtown. And quite honestly, it really was just a party. 5 hours of hors d’oeuvres, alcohol, and dancing!
Here’s their rumba again!
Nancy also teaches a Zumba class here in Dallas! That explains her super toned legs.
I’m sure Guy also has super toned legs. He was a dancing m-a-c-h-i-n-e.
I was lucky to have Brittany Oswald shoot this reception with me, which allowed me to play around a little!
I’ve also been playing around with a remote camera at some of my weddings and receptions…so here’s a test shot…
And Brittany…
And last, but not least, my super good lookin’ 2nd shooter, Kim Le.
Most couples want to share an intimate wedding day with their closest friends and family, but sometimes are unable to walk away with that feeling when there are over 50 guests in attendance. The day’s romance sometimes gets a back seat to all the catching up, staying on schedules, thank you for comings, and the rest of the wedding day festivities. Enter the destination wedding and the feel of the day is a little less hectic, and a little more enchanting. Not only are your closest friends and family celebrating with you in paradise, you get to give them a mini vacation as a thank you for coming. Nancy and Guy planned the perfect wedding weekend, making sure all their guests were well taken care of and having a good time.
They especially took care of me and my second shooter, Kim Le. After a huge visa debacle where Guy had to speak with 5 different lawyers, 2 different embassies, and a host of other “officials”, we made it safely (and legally) to Cabo to be greeted by glasses of champagne and a friendly hotel staff (if you are planning on photographing a wedding in Mexico, talk to me or Guy. We know all the legal steps required to go!).
Barcelo Los Cabos is a well groomed, modern, and family friendly beach resort. The staff is incredibly helpful, the food diverse, and the atmosphere was peaceful. During our stay, there were a mix of families and couples, both seeking relaxing summer getaways.
As for Nancy and Guy, they said their vows in a historic Catholic church in the charming little town of Cabo San Jose and celebrated their reception at the romantic Hill Top Restaurant San Jose del Cabo. Kim Le and I had a blast and I’m reminded once again why I love what I do! Congratulations Nancy and Guy! Keep an eye out for Part 2 of your wedding!
Nancy’s gorgeously elegant Melissa Sweet…
The historic and charming church in downtown Cabo San Jose. And by historic, I mean there was no A/C!
After the ceremony, we roamed the streets of old town Cabo for some quick portraits in gorgeous light!
Also found a nice abandoned hill near the restaurant…
The ladies at Baja Romance did an incredible job with the long distance coordination and decor.
Guy busting out his guitar skills with the mariachi band. This is but a preview of his musical prowess.
Some portraits with the probably the most beautiful sunset I’ve seen in a long time.
You can’t tell in this photo, but they are standing on a ledge that drops off 30 ft into the mountainside. And they look as cool as cats.
This is their first dance. Boooooring.
And now their last dance! Much more fun! Guy and nancy had been taking rumba lessons before their wedding and decided to surprise all their guests with this “Dancing with the Stars” -esque dance. This is just a preview and taste of what to come!
They actually held a second reception in Dallas for their local friends and performed this dance again. I’ll post those photos later this week, along with their sexy day after session on Lover’s Beach! In the meantime, here’s a just a tease:
A couple from Wendy and Dan’s beautiful wedding at Mary Immaculate Church in Carrollton yesterday! Check out the sexy bridesmaids dresses and GQ groomsmen! More to come soon!
Ngan (naan) and Michael celebrated their wedding at the gorgeous Hilton Anatole Hotel in downtown Dallas after their summer ceremony at Vietnamese Faith Church a few weeks ago. If that purple shoe looks familiar, you might remember them from their steaming hot engagement session, also at the Anatole.
Their day was filled with intimate moments, plenty of laughter, and some awesome performances at the reception. I only posted a few dancing photos from the reception, but if anyone can identify which song they might be dancing to, you get mad props. And since Michael is a huge techie, he and Ngan used Bump to make their marriage official!
Thanks again to the incredible Liz Leighton for 2nd shooting (and carrying making sure I didn’t lose any of my stuff)!
