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N1 Wedding Photographer of 2017

Pavel Gomzyakov

Odessa

Photos participating in the competition

This photograph shows the typical couple with Armenian roots. High contrast is very suitable to describe their relationship. Arman groom traditionally emotional and strong in spirit, the bride Yana - submissive, gentle and very beautiful. Like all Armenians, our couple deeply respects family values and national traditions. I am sure - they will retain their bright love at the end of life!
Newlyweds Elena and Dmitry happy! Now this pair is enjoying the warmth of their feelings, youth and power! Together they firmly hold each other's hand. Let their rapid movement to the light would become infinite!
Alexander and Anastasia very sensual newlyweds. The evening lights are lit Odessa! They create a unique romantic atmosphere for beautiful couple. When these gorgeous bride and groom together as if the world around stops, there comes harmony ...
Paul and Catherine are the couple from Odessa. Bride is very gentle and devoted woman. Groom is purposeful and courageous, likes to travel. When a young sailor met the love of his life - he has a new dream - to show his Catherine the most beautiful places of our planet! Immediately after the wedding the couple went on a long journey. Ahead they have a lot of goals and victories, which they will carry out together!
Paul and Catherine are the couple from Odessa. Bride is very gentle and devoted woman. Groom is purposeful and courageous, likes to travel. When a young sailor met the love of his life - he has a new dream - to show his Catherine the most beautiful places of our planet! Immediately after the wedding the couple went on a long journey. Ahead they have a lot of goals and victories, which they will carry out together!
Azov Sea was especially romantic in the evening. Nature has created the perfect landscape for this beautiful couple! The bride Irina so tenderly embraces groom Eugene, as a beautiful sky reflected in the mirror of water.

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Participation dates

Collections13 — 24

01 Mar.2016

05 Mar.2017

Top 30 photographers of 2017

1808
27 photos, Number One
The state of nature is very good description of the feelings of this wonderful couple. Love Vasily is as strong and infinite, like the hills of the Carpathian Mountains! Catherine Love is as pure as the fresh forest air!
Newlyweds Anna and Alex are depicted in this photograph in symbolic move! They go hand in hand in the same direction. This is the path towards the light and life and endless love for each other.
This photograph shows the typical couple with Armenian roots. High contrast is very suitable to describe their relationship. Arman groom traditionally emotional and strong in spirit, the bride Yana - submissive, gentle and very beautiful. Like all Armenians, our couple deeply respects family values and national traditions. I am sure - they will retain their bright love at the end of life!
It was a fresh windy day. Seville and Eugene enjoyed the free expanses of the Crimea, he breathed in the sea air! Somewhere far below seagulls fly. A feeling that newlyweds is now fly up like a bird and will soar over the expanses of the Black Sea.
Very nice couple. Her name is Sevilla, its - Eugeny! This photo shows the dance of love and devotion. Bride hovers in the arms of the brave groom. They are extremely happy together! Let it always will be!
Wedding couple Mikhail and Tatiana. Intricate geometric designs in white create the unearthly mood in the photo. The newlyweds are now converging towards each other, now they are more interested in nothing. They are already in their space!
The photo shows the beautiful dance of the bridal couple. Tatiana Bride flies into the arms of her Michael. Sunset sky and wonderful nature of Crimea are the perfect backdrop to this action! Their love is full of vivid colors and aromas of wild flowers!
This photograph was taken on a scenic plateau Mangup Kale. Newlyweds Michael and Tatiana are high in the mountains, couple in love looking at the endless sky ... They seem to give a boost to their feelings for each other and hover over all the world.
Newlyweds Elena and Dmitry happy! Now this pair is enjoying the warmth of their feelings, youth and power! Together they firmly hold each other's hand. Let their rapid movement to the light would become infinite!
Purgatory – a mountain gorge, one of the wonders of nature in Ukraine. In the XII century, there was an ancient monastery. Whoever dares to pass through a very narrow gap between two steep rocks, he is purified from all previous sins! It was made during his honeymoon Pavel and Ekaterina. The presence in such a Holy place – the best start for a new stage in the life of newlyweds. Now their life is a white sheet of paper, and only they decide what to write...
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26 photos, TOP3
This picture was taken in Peru, on the way to one of the historical monuments in the country. The snowy ridge, planting on road laterals, the stage set looked like a picture I botaria on the wall of my room .. We had to resist this photo "called us." The couple was ready at all times for the photos and our style of photography is one where we left almost aimlessly and stopped where the spiritual plane warn us!
This image was made in the Tuscany region, Italy. We searched for hours a sunflower plantation, and at that time was already the end of the bloom .. Luckily we found those that were still open!
Not easy to convince the managers of these gôndulas to make a walk in search of Occuptional photos, they were against their will, but ta ai .. It was worth it! We left the Brazil in search of a photo in Venice and got this!
This photo was without pretense, was a play on the couple and that went very well! The groom was tennis and this not part of the costume, rsrrss.
Photo I like a lot. Made in the mountainous region of Santa Catarina, Brazil and the closing time in a big storm! Last photo of the test, with a dramatic profile, the way we like it!
Those 15 minutes the light invades the trees and almost goes unnoticed! This award is not ours, it would be selfish to say we deserve ... this award is the Great Creator, is the nature!
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20 photos, TOP3

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20 photos, TOP3

Past engagement

2201
19 photos, TOP5
Towards the end of the day when the sun was setting in beautiful Negril, Jamaica, the bride and groom and I headed down to the ocean near some cliffs to take some photos. The waves were violently crashing up against the cliffs surrounding a small cove and I decided to have the bride and groom stand on one cliff as I made my way to another cliff across from them to get the entire scene on camera. We waited a long time to get this shot, as I was perched on the very edge of the cliff to gain a different perspective and went through getting soaked a couple of times by waves before getting this image! I knew the second that I took this shot, it would be my favorite and it really is! It's everything about the warmth, beauty and excitement of being in Jamaica! Needless to say, I am soo lucky to have clients who were willing to literally put themselves on the edge of a cliff with waves crashing up on them on their wedding day. It was just such an amazing way to end the day.
When Lori & Garnett booked me for their destination wedding in Las Vegas, I was so excited! I still think Las Vegas is one of the most diversely beautiful locations for a wedding and we had so much fun on their wedding day visiting the red rocks and some of the most gorgeous hotels on the strip for their photos! It was towards the end of the day and it was extremely hot so we were happy to seek some shade in the gorgeous Paris hotel on the main Vegas strip. I spotted this one corner where the sun was shining through gloriously so we took advantage and got this amazing image! It was an fantastic end to our photo session!
Marisha and Chris were married on a beautiful day in small town Cabri Saskatchewan and we made the trip to a busy farmyard to get some shots of the wedding party! We had plans to go to a couple of different locations with the bride and groom but when the time got away from us, we started looking for options around the farm. When we came around to an open field in the back I couldn't help but take an image of them with the amazing sky as a focal point and them in the distance, it truly depicted the prairies for them and the sight they see often on the farm!
Brandon and Jenny's wedding was on a rainy and wet day in LaRonge Saskatchewan. Last year fires swept through the forests forcing many to evacuate their homes in LaRonge and around. When the groom mentioned the burned down forests I immediately knew that the forests were something I wanted in their wedding photos! They looked stunning against the black forest and new life growing from the ground up. It almost seemed symbolic as if it stood for the beginning of a new life! It was a fantastic day with two amazing and genuine people and their families, I could not have asked for and better couple to spend a rainy day in the forest with.
Ashley and Adam were such a fun and romantic couple! For their wedding day we headed out to an abandoned farm yard and the bride soon pointed out these two beautiful twin trees that just so happened to have the sun coming through them making the scene radiant!
Lauren & Mitch's wedding was in beautiful Montego Bay Jamaica! While we were roaming around looking for places to take photos we came across a beautiful late 1800's church. However, after taking a few photos in front of the church, I noticed a stunning tree beside it with some goats and animals roaming around! I loved this shot as it really showed the atmosphere of Montego Bay and Jamaica!
Katrina and Dustan were married with their family by their sides in beautiful Cabos Mexico! For this shot, the bride and groom and I took a boat out to a little island filled with soft sand, stunning rock formations and surrounded by the ocean. We got this shot just as the sun was disappearing behind the rocks and the wind was rolling in, it was truly beautiful!
Katrina & Dustan were such a fantastic couple and I truly enjoyed every moment and day of their beautiful Cabos Mexico wedding! This image was taken towards sunset on a remote island not far from the town that we had to boat out to. It was really beautiful to see this couple embrace the scenery around them for these amazing shots by the beautiful and unique rock formations on the island!
On this beautiful rainy wedding in Melville Saskatchewan I decided to take some photos of the bride laying on the ground with all of the bouquets surrounding her. She was so stunning, it would have been hard to get a bad photo of this beautiful bride!
Nikki and Evan were such a unique and amazing couple! The details and work they put into their wedding day continually amazed me and I love the vintage 50's style that accompanied them. Towards the end of their bride and groom session, we took an old car for a drive and I sat on top of the back seat to get this shot of them driving away together! I love this photo and happy to have the perfect couple to do it with :-)
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17 photos, TOP5
2697
16 photos, TOP10
Photographing this couple was very fun. He works in advertising and she is a dermatologist. For the trash the dress we decided to shoot at Parque Lage. It is a property located in Rio de Janeiro that was transformed into a public park in 1960. Its mansion was notably featured in the 2003 music video for Snoop Dogg's single "Beautiful" in 2003. With its beautiful architecture and a beautiful water mirror, was the ideal place to do this photoshoot. I asked the groom Felipe to spin the bride on the little island on this water mirror, wondering what the dress would look like the edge of the island.
This couple was a special one. Everything was prepared for their wedding. They are a very young couple and spent much of the dating time on the beach. The wedding was scheduled for early 2016 when they became pregnant, requiring advance the date in 7 months so they could get married before the baby is born and belly grow too much. They were married at her parent's home in Teresopolis, but decided to make the trash the dress at the beach Grande, Arraial does Cabo, off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. It was a very beautiful and happy day, with everybody very happy by the union of the couple and the baby who was to come.
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16 photos, TOP10
I always enjoy shooting portraits in silhouette and this one, taken in Formby in the UK, is one of my favourites. I tried to find a location where the couple could be very small in relation to the huge trees and also look for symmetry in the composition. Once I found the location I just waited for the couple to do something cool, which they did!
This photograph was taken at Sandhole Oak Barn in Cheshire, UK. The barn was lit up with hundreds of fairy lights all over the ceiling and walls and looked amazing. I lit the couple from behind and experimented with shooting through different things to get this effect - which was all achieved in camera. This was the last photograph I took at the wedding.
The bride and groom has wanted a photograph in front of their wedding venue, Knowsley Hall in Cheshire, and rather than take this during the day I thought it would be better to wait until after sunset for a more dramatic shot. This was the last photograph I took at the wedding and also my favourite!
The bride and groom has wanted a photograph in front of their wedding venue, Knowsley Hall in Cheshire, and rather than take this during the day I thought it would be better to wait until after sunset for a more dramatic shot. This was the last photograph I took at the wedding and also my favourite!
This photograph was taken at Sandhole Oak Barn in Cheshire, UK. The couple are lit by a single gelled speedlight placed behind them and I also set off a smoke bomb behind the couple, in front of the flash, to make the photograph look more dynamic.
This photograph was taken at 4am at a destination wedding in Spain. We had all had quite a lot to drink so I couldn't ask for anything too posed! I used one speedlight to light the couple from behind.
I love taking photographs in the rain and Jade and Arwel were more than happy to go outside in the evening for this shot. We started off with them being stood under an umbrella but once I had my settings correct I asked them to throw it away. I think shots like this look much better without an umbrella.
This photograph was taken at sunset at a wedding at West Tower in the North West of England. I wanted to do something different with the girl's silhouettes so asked them all to throw their flowers in the air at the same time.
I love reflections so when I saw this lake I couldn't resist a shot like this. I waited for it to go quite dark then used three speedlights for this shot. Two to light the tree and one to light the couple.
The wedding breakfast room was full of candles and fairylights so I knew that by lighting the couple and underexposing, with all the ambient lights in the room I could create something which looked really different.
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15 photos, TOP10
We are very fortunate here in Charleston to live in and around some of the most beautiful and untouched natural habitats in the U.S. On this particular afternoon I climbed onto a boat with the bride-to-be and her future groom and we headed to an island off the coast of South Carolina that you can't reach by car, no roads, only waterways. The twenty minute boat ride out to Dewees Island was beautiful. There are only two or three full time residents on the island, and the rest of the houses belong to people who only visit a couple times of year, so it's a quiet, natural place, filled with wild birds, and deer, and alligators. The future bride spent a lot of her childhood vacationing here, so it is a very special place for her. We scouted around the island on a golf cart (because there are no cars) and happened upon a dense stand of pine trees along the dirt path, with a single great oak standing by the roadside. With the sun hidden behind heavy cloud cover, the remaining light framed the couple and the tree perfectly to set up this shot.
We were going for a shot that would capture his undying devotion to her, and managed to capture this sweet moment walking down the beach.
We spent a little while taking photos around Downtown Charleston, and then headed out to the beach to catch the sunset.There is a point down towards the lighthouse where the beach meets the marsh and the sunsets are always some brilliant shade of purple.This particular night we got lucky with a great cotton candy sky and a rising tide around the rocks. Perfection.
This was one of the last photos we captured on our trip out to Dewees Island. This incredible boardwalk leads out to a completely private, natural beach. Old rotten boards had just been replaced with brand new planks, giving us a great pattern leading up to Caroline and Dustin standing in the opening of the tree tunnel.
We had just finished with all of our 'after ceremony photos' and we were heading up to the cocktail hour to rejoin the guests. When we walked around the side of the building, the sunset light came flooding through the trees. The groom turned and kissed the bride, ever so sweetly, and I snapped a couple impromptu photos. Sometimes the accidental shots are the most beautiful.
Patti and Bobby got married at the beautiful St. Lukes, in downtown Charleston.This image was captured right after their ceremony in the courtyard of the church. The suns rays were filtering through the leaves of the giant oak trees, framing the couple for this portrait.
Funny thing about this photo,I have to give credit to one of the groomsmen for helping me with the set up.My flash bracket snapped when I was setting up for the shot, so I had my willing helper hide in the background and point the flash up at Ingrid and Eric.The angle of the flash was abnormal, but perfect for the scene.Catching a peek of the sunset over the harbor and Charleston's Historic Rice Mill as the backdrop, this couples nighttime silhouette shot is one of my favorites.
One of my favorite captures from Robert and Lisa’s engagement session at one of our historical plantations right here in Charleston. These two hold a special place in my heart since the groom is my brother and only sibling. The late fall light is always so beautiful here.
A late evening shot from Andy and Amber’s wedding at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. As many weddings do, we were running a bit behind and running out of light, this was one of the last shots we got in before it was too dark to use natural light.<br />
Caught the last bit of light, coming through the oak trees as the bride and groom were exiting the church. Grabbed this shot as we were fixing her veil for her to walk and the wind picked it up.
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15 photos, TOP10
Roger and Leydi shared this moment with us on their wedding day on the way to the restaurant, a moment where their happiness did not fit in the small 600. They are an extraordinary couple with whom we had a wonderful day together with their families and friends.
Having fun while working is the best way to achieve taking a pitching like this one, that moment was quite easy for the groom, because the bride is quite slim. Marius and Tània decided to go to Vilafortuny castle for the post– wedding session, and that way, later on, end up at the beach. Nowadays they are parents to a beautiful girl.
The País Vasco (Basque Country) (Spain) is a place where a good picture is always guaranteed.<br /> Sandra and Josean decided to have their post-wedding pictures taken here because their wedding was held in a small village in Catalonia, this way, they can share images of their homelands, since the bride is Catalan and the groom is Vasco (Basque). Perfect weather, where the soft light leaves us an image full of detail. I will certainly keep it in my collection of best photos.
País Vasco (Basque Country) (Spain) Water, mountain, sea, clouds, and there they are, standing under the wooden structure, in love with each other since the first day. I love these moments where, they are the only attention when you look at the picture. The end of a post-wedding, we enjoyed ourselves like kids, and made this day a special moment to remember forever.
As many times a picture that you don’t have prepared and you don’t expect the scenary was so complet.<br /> Pre-wedding Blasi and Laura, Sant Llorenç de Montgai (Catalonia) train station.<br /> One of the scenes that I like to cause using the backlight and get an excellent final result.
The newly wed couple Juanra & Elisabeth offered me the possibility of living with them a very happy day in the restaurant La Boscana in Bellvís (Catalonia).<br /> During one of their many sweet moments, I took the advantage from inside the house achieving a fantastic backlighting and cool reflection on the floor, for a final brilliant result that they will remember forever. My gratefulness to Wedisson Awards for their great style when it comes to photo selecting.
We loved the night in Dubai after the wedding, where Gerard and Rosanna were part of a unique experience. They are a travelling couple and their purpose is to enjoy life and keeping the best memories, always to be remembered in their photos, where without a doubt, they are enjoying their best days. <br />
Marc and Lorena wedding, a couple that I will always remember with their lovely daughter. <br /> In the delivering of the bride bouquete, no one could imagine that their shy daughter would be the first to take over the bouquet, is the perfect time of the photo, in the right angle, one second earlir or one second later I couldn’t have taken the photo, it’s a pleasure to capture these memories in photographs.
When I finished the report of the wedding day I thought I was missing a photo, I decided to take advantage of the waterfall and that it was already dark to take this picture next to the small lake. Marçal and Lorena surprised us for the desire that they had to pose before the camera. The wedding day was celebrated in a restaurant of Barcelona, a cozy place wher we felt like in home. Sometimes when you take photos without having them in mind turn out one of the bests. <br /> Julian
A day that everything is perfect, the place, the clouds, the church in the heights and the just married couple decided to do it.<br /> The fact is that the couple was on the edge of a cliff, I wasn’t aware of the danger in this moment, even though Josean and Sandra wanted my work was unforgettable, I can issure it was. <br /> An incredible photo in black and White. <br />
1978
14 photos, TOP10
Long distance between Singapore and Taiwan did not stop them from loving each other. This photo was shot in Tiong Bahru, Singapro where they firstly dated. The chairs behind them are the symbol of their love embracing each other. In place where they initially met, their photo was shot for lasting love.
The photo reflects the love of newly-weds',joining hands and aiming at common goal.<br /> Obviously,the mirror image of the glasses is the key in here but let's not forget that while camera has to be as close as possible to take the shot, the trick of not having camera being filmed and adopting the idea of vignette, are also vital in the outcome of this photo.
This photo was shot in central Hong Kong. The intention of this photo was meant to tell the newly-weds that life as a journey, it has detours, turning up and down but it is important to take each step at a time. That’s the truth behind marriage and eventually, it will reach to the top, a better life. I hope their story of life will portray it to their ideal.
The symmetrical steel structure and the yellow iron chain below symbolize the protection, love, they have as well as the hindrance they will encounter in life. The newly-weds are situated in the middle with posture of holding on to each other, showing as long as they have each other, all will be overcome. The overall image is presented by lighter color , to reveal a more positive intent of the story I mean to tell them.
The making of this photo can be summarized in one word:coincidence. It's just so happen that when I was taking photo of the newly-wed, I noticed a lovely coincidence, an elderly couple and a young couple sitting on chairs in the backdrop, evenly on both sides, and with the newly-wed in the middle, it composed the idea of two people passionately dated in young age, walking on the journey of life together and accompanied each other when getting old. What else can be better to portray their life ahead?
The backdrop of this photo is in Shek O, Hong Kong. Having them situated in opening space of ocean and sky, I wish to deliver the idea that they have each other to hold on to in this whole wide world. If you notice they were standing in exact middle position of the photo, you have catch on my idea of telling them that as long as they have each other’s back, they can create a bright future.
Living in fairy tale is every bride’s dream and why don’t we make it come true during the photo section. With the castle as backdrop, and coincidently , a clock on the wall, as well as special light effect, we have achieved the mimic of the famous fairy tale story, making bride the happiest princess
The crystal ball serves as intermediate object, not only reflecting the purity of love but also capturing the moment of eternality. Keeping the proper distance while taking focus on the crystal ball is the key to take this photo successfully.
Photoshoot idea:<br /> The prince and the princess are looking for love in maze. <br /> To meet us in such a big maze.<br /> I was photoshooting down lovers, got wonderful moment.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />
Shot by different approach, pre-wedding photo can be as hip as photos on fashion magazine, nothing close to the typical ones as the couple long for.
878
14 photos, TOP10
Sepideh and Mirza had an amazing destination wedding in Croatia, with a few of their families and friends. We wanted to organize a great couple session during sunset in the small streets of Dubrovnik. While the guests were drinking refreshments at the hotel terrace with an amazing view, we walked down to the old town and took some pictures. This was an in-between moment when we were walking from one spot to another. I saw the last rays of light and I framed it very quickly while they were walking.
For this shot, we decided to climb a volcano in the high mountains of center France, during sunset. It was raining a little bit before this shot, but the sun was totally amazing so we decided to embrace it and shoot anyways!
Genevieve was getting ready at her parent's house in Cantal, and her sister just had put her veil on her. She was walking back to the room's door and I saw the light in the veil. I really like this calm moment, a few minutes before her family discovered her in her wedding dress and she was walked down the aisle by her father.
Amélie & Nicolas got married on a gloomy day of June, in an amazing castle, with their closest friends and family. We headed to the woods nearby for their wedding pictures and we stood there, in the shadow of the trees, and listened to the birds chirping. It was an amazing day.
This was the last whot taken during Anne and Pierre-Louis's wedding. They were on the dancefloor, at 2 in the morning, and as I left I realized how beautiful the sky was. I ran to them and explained how cool it would look to have a picture under the milky way. They stopped their dancing and ran under the stars with me. We listened to the grillons and watched the shooting stars. It was magical.
We decided to climb a mountain to see the world better and take pictures during the sunset. So we hiked to the Plomb du Cantal, Central France, and stood in the chilly wind, with an amazing mountain view, and watched the sun set in the clouds.
Melanie just saw her husband-to-be for the first time of the day, and after hugging and kissing they both went their own way before the ceremony. This was snapped while Melanie went back to her room and I was following her.
We were walking in the deep woods of Central France and had the fog joining us. It was softly raining but we didn't care, the light was perfect and the colors amazing!
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14 photos, TOP10
When I knew that this beautiful and lovely couple gonna get married at this lovely location, there was one particular shot I really want to make. Right after there first dance together I took them to a separate room of this beautiful location.<br /> And took this shot. Passion. Love and a little bit technique and you get this result.<br /> Exactly what I got in my mind. Proud to be picked by Wedisson! Thanks!
'When we walked trough the woods, I saw the broken trees and the green background!<br /> I knew, when placing these lovely newlyweds, that this could be an awesome picture.<br /> I love the lines and colors for this one! Thanks Wedisson for picking this out of all the many great pics!
My day was already over by the time I took this shot.<br /> But I knew that there would be a very nice sunset.<br /> So I went back took the shot and happy I did it!<br /> This was such an amazing, happy and lovely couple!
Teachers of children who travel with their parents through the country.<br /> That is what this wedding couple is.<br /> So how nice is it to do the shoot at the funfare!<br /> I just love it when people just do what they love the most for their shoot!<br />
This was shot just before I created an epic sunset picture.<br /> They needed to jump over a little pile of water. <br /> Happy I took the shot! :D<br /> Thanks Weddison for picking this one!
One of the hottest day this year! <br /> <br /> They just want to make a shot inside.<br /> Lucky for me and them they did. :)<br /> Created this awesome Black and White shot.
Creating silhouettes, One way to deal with a hot and sunny day.
After a hot and sunny day, luckily this couple wanted to take this shot at this awesome location! <br /> Thanks for selecting this shot Wedisson! <br />
Midday shoot. Awesome couple and a bit of sun flare!<br /> This shot was taken before a lovely church.<br /> I positioned my shot so the sun would hit my lens.<br /> <br /> Thanks for selecting Wedisson!
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13 photos, TOP20
After the ceremony we went in Rotterdam , in the park at the Euromast we shot this photo , the sun shone beautifully in the clearing where I photographed the wedding couple
This picture was taken in Heilo, Netherlands<br /> This couple does to rock and roll and that she wanted to show back in their reportage. We went to the salvation primeval forest and looked a nice open area where they did various elements of rock and roll for the report
This photo was taken on the estate Waterland where the couple held their ceremony outside on the beautiful estate. After the ceremony we went out with the beautiful Ford Mustang to Beck Steijn and it made a wonderful report on the hedge and the ponds in the lovely evening sun
This photo was taken on the estate Waterland where the couple held their ceremony outside on the beautiful estate. After the ceremony we went out with the beautiful Ford Mustang to Beck Steijn and it made a wonderful report on the hedge and the ponds in the lovely evening sun
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13 photos, TOP20
This Sicilian sunset really inspired me to photograph during Jose & Mariella's wedding. We were in the car driving to the wedding reception and found this typical Sicilian building, which was the perfect location for documenting a romantic moment between my clients. Thus, we stopped, they bought a few beers (because it was during the very warm 2015 summer!) and took a few shots while enjoying the very colorful sunset rays. This was one of the most pleasurable weddings I've shot.
This photo was taken during a marriage ceremony in North India. I love photographing weddings from different cultures because they inspire me to create photos that show what my soul perceives from this beautiful scenes and travels. And this was such an elegant & beautiful wedding! Rimple, my bride, was such an inspiration and the perfect muse for the 5-day event I documented. This is definitely my favorite candid portrait of her.
Emma & Nico had a beautiful wedding in Switzerland. The sunset that day amazing and painted the scenery in a unique way. I was inspired by the beauty of this Golf course, surrounded by beautiful pines and trees and the very characteristic colors from this beautiful country. We had lots of fun during this 30 minute portrait session during their wedding day and the sun helped us create some incredible imagery!
Anina & Sven celebrated their beautiful Swiss wedding in sunny Vallemaggia in Ticino. They asked their guests to write wishes on every balloon so they could send them off to the sky for good luck. Once I saw this moment was happening and that the clouds looked beautiful behind the church tower, I got on my knees to clean the background and filled the sky with the balloons, which certainly added a magical touch when capturing this moment. I loved how their family and friends cheered for them and how romantic and photogenic this rite was.
Assaf & Stephanie came from Beirut to Lake Como to celebrate their very joyful destination wedding. We had a fun boat ride in between the ceremony and the party and I came up with this image, which clearly represents the beauty of this area and what a great time they were having.
This is probably the wedding with the most suggestive view I've had in Switzerland! It was a Swiss Mexican wedding in the very famous Villa Honegg hotel in Stans and the moment we arrived to the venue I knew this view had to be part of the story. We waited until the sun was perfect and I called them for 5 minutes during the cocktail hour to take this photo. We had lots of fun taking it and were so impressed by the breathtaking views!
This photo was taken at Valentina & Daniel's wedding in an Italian castle located in Lake Maggiore, which was their wedding venue. As soon as we arrived, we were having a cocktail party just outside this door. As soon as I saw this amazing golden light I asked them to briefly stop in the middle of the doorframe and I took this photo. This is my favorite portrait from their wedding! Such gorgeous light & architecture! <br />
Rimple got married in Raipur, India and this was a photo taken during the last day of her 5 day wedding. This was such a beautiful moment and composition. Once I saw all of her female family members surrounding her I decided to stick with the composition, created the right light and waited for some minutes until there was an interaction.
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12 photos, TOP20
For this picture, we had to climb to the top of this large hill, but the view from the top was worth the trek. I knew they would be able to give a great jump scene because the bride is a basketball player, and the groom a coach. The two of them met at their local league. This image captures their bright and exciting spirit perfectly.
Monkey pod trees are very common here in Hawaii, but they are so beautiful. They can grow taller than 80 ft. and live for hundreds of years. I saw this particular tree and knew it would frame the two of them perfectly. The blue sky and yellow sun goes so well with the dark shadows from the tree hanging over the couple. It's as if the tree is protecting them from the rest of the world in this precious moment.
The entire shoot it seemed as if the sun wouldn't come out because it had been a bit rainy. I was using off camera flash as a sort of fake sun to give a dramatic feel to the images. Suddenly the clouds broke and the beautiful orange color spilled across the dark blue sky. I pointed the flash straight at the couple and ran up the hill to capture this image as a perfect ending to our long day of shooting.
This couple was filled with the joy of life. We walked around Waikiki for this shoot after the ceremony on a beautiful sunny day. A lot of people on the street congratulated the couple. They told the bride how lovely she looked, which really created a great mood. As we came up to the surfboard racks the groom immediately made this surf pose and when the bride joined him I snapped this image. I think it perfectly captures how fun it was to shoot in Hawaii and the joy they felt on their special day.
Waimanalo is a beautiful place perfect for a peaceful walk on the beach with tall trees and the sun shining down. A peaceful day where everything fell right into place. These two had met under difficult circumstances but surpassed it all earning them a meaningful present, filled with love.
The love this couple has for each other is truly inspiring. They are living apart separated by the Pacific Ocean because their work is so fulfilling, but they manage to remain as close as ever. This shot captures their brightness with a nod to how they seriously will cross oceans to be together.
It was gay pride day in Honolulu, Hawaii and these parade goers wanted to wish my couple good luck. This was a special day filled with all kinds of love.
This banyan tree in Honolulu, Hawaii is a power spot. It reeks of natural energy so I wanted to capture its presence. The couple stands together as the wise tree surrounds and blesses them.
A windy day at Waimanalo beach on Oahu, Hawaii. The bride was walking out to the beach with incredible difficulty so the groom grabbed the dress to help her. This image in black and white captures the intensity and solidarity of love these two have while expressing it through the presence of wind.
While walking through the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center in Waikiki, Hawaii I saw the light falling ever so gently on the wall. The two look off towards other shoppers passing by in amazement of the beautiful new husband and wife.
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This amazing location is just a few kilometres from where I live. The photo was taken with a lovely couple in a completely in stone, authentic village called “La Beaume” in the South of France. I "LOVE" this place because there are beautiful and cute streets where you can walk and relax, and you have a beautiful view of the rocky cliffs and river.
This photo was taken with a wonderfull couple in Marseille, beautiful cliffs that were present in the sea with a view of the cottages on the coast, the sun slowly went down…it was a special moment.
This was a littel moment before the " big day" was beginning... with the lovely bride and her daughter, she was looking at me when I took this picture and it was a special moment for all of us I think.
This photo was taken, with a lovely couple, a lovely view , and when they put their hands on the ass of each others , Soooo funny !!
Amazing place not far away from where I live .. In the Ardeche , A beautiful moment when he threw her in the air, I love that ! ❤️
This photo was take in a littel village "st marcel L'Ardèche .. <br /> with lovely littel streets... so beautiful places are there !
This photo whas taken not far away from where I live , in the Ardèche..there are so much sunflowers..and the view..it was lovely !
Yvonne & Sylvain, a lovely couple how got married in St Etiene, the south of France. <br /> this was not far away from the place everything happend, in a beautiful wood.
This place was located behind a castle, in the gardens with a magnificent view I would like to make a silhouette, and the beauty of it is that her dress light remains in the picture.
This picture I made, with a great sweet couple, in the South of France, the Sun went down, the view great between the sunflowers, ... enjoy!!
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Michelle and Peter took their marriage vows in a bandstand type gazebo outside at their hotel venue. I asked them to come out for a picture in the gazebo and afterwards I walked back towards the hotel with them and I saw how the tree and building worked against the sky. It was quick to do and it was easy but it relied on good framing and interaction to make it successful.
The picture was taken at Stanage Edge in Derbyshire UK. We delayed the engagement shoot by a day to get a better sunset. There were many shots taken on what was a fabulous shoot, but this one stood out, and the second I saw the angle I knew it was a winner!
I asked the couple to come out for a picture under a tree, then returning to the venue thought there might be another shot here. A really simple backlight and some fairy lights added in post made it a cracker but it was hard work with the camera hunting for focus in the dark. Within a couple of minutes we were quite wet, so hats off to the bride and groom for putting up with it even though she said she was loving the cool rain!!
Kelly and Dave had their wedding celebrations at a farm. The tent had emptied out as it started to get dark. It was a simple shot with a backlight flash to put a rim light around the couple and separate them from the tent.
I had asked the couple out to do a picture at a crop field opposite the house. When we turned around to head back to the party I saw what was an obvious silhouette. It took a minute, and the sky looks great as we were quite a distance from any urban light pollution.
This picture was done at a venue that doesn't deliver much backdrop on an awful winter day. With sideways rain there was no way the bride was going to go outside, and with little scope for anything too exciting indoors I made this composite image with about 7 exposures using just a speedlight on the couple.
The couple really wanted a picture with the 'Love' sign.<br /> The sign was positioned right behind the top table on a tiered seating area, so there was very little room to do much. I moved the chairs away from the table and positioned the couple at the end. I made a composite by keeping the couple still and flashed them in several places. I also multiple exposed over the sign to add foreground interest.
Wow, my 9th Wedisson award!<br /> This was just one part of what was an amazing day, working for a couple that rub shoulders with Royalty.<br /> A simple organised confetti throw, but I guess big smiles and big cheers help make it a little more special!
This is the first time I've ever stayed right until the end at a wedding.<br /> I had to wait until nearly everyone had drifted away so that the music died down and I was able to communicate with them. I saw the shot the day before when I met them, so it had to be done, and I had to wait but worth it in the end!
A fabulous day with a rainy end. The picture just had to be done, all the yellow blossom had been gently rally all day. A simple shot, that took a couple of minutes, lucky to have a bride that actually enjoyed getting a little wet in the rain!
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As Denis Waitley said: "a smile is a light in your window that tells others that there is a caring, sharing person inside.” With an early morning wedding ceremony, Roshni rose hours before dawn to prepare for her groom and we were there to capture the elaborate preparation. When Vipul began his day, there was just enough time to capture the prelude to their first look through his window three floors directly above his beautiful bride's. The light coming from their windows was the perfect illumination of the love and care they have for each other.
Meet Michelle and Matt!! This sweet, shy and fun-loving couple had their spring engagement session at two places that they hold near and dear to their hearts - Michelle's grandparent's beautiful estate in Waynesville, North Carolina and at the couple's newly purchased property nearby! They say Home is Where the Heart Is and this couple has plenty of heart! Let the building begin.
They say you can tell an angel by her halo, but for Jeff, the vibrant angel wings that miraculously appeared during their creative engagement session at a park on the Tennessee River were a sign for him that his Sarah is an angel.
"Life's a lot more fun when you aren't responsible for your actions.” ― Bill Watterson, The Complete Calvin and Hobbes<br /> This was the concept for this couple. And putting in the middle of a street in a cardboard box – also called time machine – was the right thing for their day!
Love was in the air! Inspired by the movie Casablanca, Haley-Kate's and Rafael's first half of their session was shot during a gorgeous sunrise at an Atlanta Airport with some with World War II airplanes as the background. It was shot with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III with natural light. Can you feel the love?
As Lao Tzu once said:" Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it." In this abstract style photograph, Haley-Kate – an Atlanta Falcons Cheerleader, and Rafael – a Brazilian soccer player could not resist showing their relationship behind a wall of flowing water. Love is so wonderful!
The wedding day schedule of a groomsman can be tough. In this case, Brennen had to go... Yes, this is not your traditional wedding memory, but certainly a memorable one. Congratulations to Jordan and Colby who had their beautiful wedding at the Bleckley Inn in Anderson, South Carolina.
Haley-Kate and Rafael's engagement session began at the Georgia Aquarium where this soccer player had proposed to his Atlanta Falcon cheerleader girlfriend. It wasn't long before the clouds began rolling in and just as they were finishing volleying his soccer ball back and forth, the thunder made its presence known. Nothing could stop these two from enjoying every last minute of their afternoon together though and this steamy shot was the result!
Amanda and Eric wanted a low-stress wedding, so they headed to the Dominican Republic for their destination wedding in the caribbean. After enjoying a beautiful beach ceremony, cocktail hour and fun reception at the Excellence Punta Cana, the couple enjoyed their honeymoon suite with champagne by the jacuzzi tub! The grand finale to this wonderful weekend wedding was the sunrise on their first morning as husband and wife where this breathtaking scene was captured!
It is a common belief that the darker the color the mehndi leaves on the hands of the bride, the more she will be loved by her husband. This colorful moment was captured using a Canon full-frame during the Pithi ceremony of this multi-day Indian wedding. And we have to agree: Roshni and Vip are not only a stunning couple, their love for each other runs as deep as this gorgeous design showcased on the palms of Roshni’s beautiful hands.
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We like to capture what we call a ‘kiss goodnight’ shot of our bride and groom during their reception. It usually serves as a perfect image to end their wedding album. This shot was in an unusual location. We noticed the hallway into the ladies bathroom at the reception venue had textured wallpaper and dim lighting - we knew it would be perfect for our shot. Although we got a couple of strange looks from some guests, capturing a sexy, intimate moment between our newlyweds outside the toilet, everyone was amazed at the end result. We used a couple of torch lights to give us enough light to create the image and our couple enjoyed their moment alone. We decided to finish this in a sepia tone, it matched perfectly with their classic, elegant outfits. Sometimes the most unusual locations make for amazing images - our couple loved this one, it’s a double page spread in their wedding album.
This image was captured at a wedding on a beautiful spring day here in Perth. The couple chose to have some of their wedding photos taken at a very popular location here - the University of WA. It’s popular because it has beautiful gardens and wonderful old architecture. Our couple actually had these photos taken just before their ceremony as they didn’t want a long amount of time between the ceremony and the reception. So, they chose to go against tradition and see each other before the ceremony. This shot, amongst the arches, was semi setup but we had them all chatting to each other so it had a more casual look about it. They were a fun group of people to work with. We love bringing out the texture of the limestone in our post processing and think it looks pretty good in this image.
This image was captured underneath a bridge spanning the Swan River in Perth. Our couple wanted a shot across the river showing the city skyline. Whilst we were there we kept looking at the strong lines of the underneath part of the bridge. So, we lay on the floor to see if it would work. It did, so we got our bride and groom up on the concrete wall at the river’s edge. We waited for the wind to come and ruffle the layers of her amazing, couture wedding gown and her veil and create this shot. We just love it. Our bride wanted images fit for a magazine; and that is what we gave her. We are very proud of the fact that all our wedding images submitted in competitions are of real brides and grooms on their actual wedding day.
We photographed this gorgeous couple’s wedding in March 2016. One of the venues they chose for their photo session in between the ceremony and reception was the University of WA. This is a popular choice for bridal party photography in Perth. It consists of beautiful old architecture as well as stunning gardens. This gorgeous tree is a popular meeting point for people on the grounds. The bride was keen to have some photos that showed lots of garden settings. So the tree was an obvious choice. The light was too harsh on the other side of the tree. But on this side, it filtered beautifully through the branches. so we stood them amongst the roots of the tree, surrounded by a carpet of ivy and captured this image - we love it, so do the couple, it is a feature image in their wedding album.
Our couple, Yaira + Sean had their wedding in early January on a super hot day, The heat was intense and there was no breeze to lessen the temperature effect. This did not stop our couple from enjoying every single minute of their wedding day though. The groom’s father brought 3 brand new Harley Davidson motorbikes especially for the wedding day, they were driven as an escort ahead of the wedding cars. So, we had to come up with a great photo idea to incorporate them in. <br /> <br /> The entire wedding party was in love with the idea of doing a shot under this old bridge in Fremantle, WA. They got some much needed shade from the sun’s intense heat; and the low light + concrete walls and columns were a great background to create this shot.<br /> <br /> We used 4 off camera flashes to illuminate the couple and the bikes so that we could darken everything else right down.<br /> <br /> This image is now a double page spread in their wedding album.
We were photographing Sarah + Mark for their pre wedding photo shoot. They asked if we could head to their favourite beach. It was a gorgeous afternoon, but the sky was pristine clear. Our couple were hoping for some clouds and a beautiful sunset. The sunset wasn’t too special so after a couple of shots we headed back to the car park. When we turned around there was an amazing glow in the sky, we quickly set up a couple of flashes on the ground behind our couple for some backlighting, had them stand under a little tree and captured this image. Our couple were so happy with this last shot we captured - and, so were we!
This is from a pre wedding shoot last month for our couple Nicole + Christian. He works as a volunteer fire fighter and wanted to incorporate this part of his life in the shoot. On the day we got together, we went to a stretch of parkland to capture some 'typical' pre wedding shoot images before we headed to the fire station. We were in luck as the fire truck wasn't called out to an incident so we were able to set this up in the car park outside. We put a flash in the cab, a flash behind the couple, a couple of flashes either side (all covered in plastic of course). We then waited for the sun to begin to set, turned on the fire trucks water system and had our heroic fireman rescue his lovely lady. The shot turned out great and the couple love it.
This shot is from the wedding day of Jaye + Dave, they were married in October. The shot is captured in an underground tunnel leading to a car park. Our couple were tired as this shot was at the end of their location photography on their wedding day. We quickly set up a couple of flashes and our couple quickly got in place. One of us then flicked the bride's veil up and ran out of shot whilst the other took the shot. We're really happy with this image, as is our bride and groom. We were lucky too, a security guard came to tell us to move on just as we'd captured this one.
This shot is from a pre wedding shoot we did for Michelle + Evan. The day of the shoot was raining all day, mainly just a fine mist of rain and the sky was completely grey. We LOVE shooting in the rain, but not all couples are happy about getting wet, so, we offered the couple to swap their shoot to a different day. Our bride to be had gone and had her hair and makeup done specially for the shoot so we decided 'the show must go on'. They were quite worried about whether they would get great photos, we assured them that the rain would not affect the shoot, in face they would get shots even more amazing than without rain. <br /> They absolutely LOVED the end result. This shot was taken right at the end of our shoot, they were, by now, pretty wet, so we had them play in the stream. We asked them to kiss with as much passion as they could muster and this is what came from that - gorgeous.
We captured this image of our bride and groom on the grand staircase of Peel Manor House, just south of Perth in Western Australia. We love that the black and white adds to the old world charm of the staircase. The shot was made extra fun as it was captured whilst the guests all watched as the staircase is in full view from the reception seating. Needless to say, our bride LOVES this image - and so do we.
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Tushar( Bridegroom) proposed to Amanda( Bride) at the same place which marked the onset of their fairly tale. I also had the privilege of shooting their wedding at Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. Now the love birds have relocated to Melbourne. I happened to be in Australia for an event and upon touching base with the couple, the idea of having this photo shoot was conceived. It was great fun shooting with Amanda and Tushar all over again.
Meghna(Bride) and Keith( Bridegroom) were really fun to capture. This image was shot at their reception in Mangalore, Karnataka, India. The ribbons on the ceiling looked mesmerising to my eyes and once I saw it through the lens, it just got better with them in the frame with it. My options were limited and as the venue did not have much to offer besides the decor. The decor made this happen.
This image was taken on the same day of the wedding. Tania and Elroy were really sweet and an amazing couple I’ve come across. The timing happened o be posted sunset. Location-The Sultan Battery watch tower constructed in 1784 by Emperor Tipu Sultan. It was also a naval station and was of great importance to the ruler as he used it to intercept enemy warships and prevent them from docking.
This picture happens to be from the Outdoor photo shoot of Nishelle and Aaron. It was a rainy day and the tree house looked like the perfect place for the shoot. Nishelle and Aaron was fun to work with.
The photo is from the wedding shoot of Amanda and Tushar. Another great couple, I had the opportunity to work with. This was taken outside the Abu Dhabi Palace. We hardly had anytime to prepare because of the rush it had to be done in for security reasons. This was captured in a window period of 3 mins.
This photograph was shot at a very beautiful town in coastal Karnataka, India called Kundapur. I have used flash and got in the fire work for the dramatic effect. This picture happens to be from my " Fire wool" series. The couple were great fun to work wit and we had a blast through the wedding.
This particular image created against pure white wall using Color gels to create some dramatic mood . Bridal couple Meha & Joel first met during some dance party some years ago. Their passion for dance brought them together. So I created dance pose to tell their love story in Resort , where reception was taken place.
Shot near beach in Mangalore, Karnataka,India. Dramatic Cotton clouds with awesome location gave a perfect background which i was looking for. Crazy friends of bride & groom Daphne & Denis created the mood of this image.
Perfect candid moment, this particular image tells the entire story. Shot from Bride's house's terrace during wedding day, Gorgeous Bride Adlit leaving her house for church nuptials ceremony.
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Bernard and Mitja decide to do a photoshoot, on their special day a little different as usual. Mitja had planned this wedding adventure months before the big day and we decided to take shooting of bride and groom in Slovenian mountains very close to their home but none of us expected that on this special day will be raining like hell. Fog, rain and wind create this beloved atmosphere of a couple up high.
Many photographers are against shooting at high sun, but I just Love it! It’s always a challenge to do something different in bright sun. You need to put all effort to show up the story in a different view. Andreas and Ines, a lovely couple from Austria came all over to the Croatian cost in the city Savudrija to promise eternal loyalty. Waves of the sea, hot sun, and almost 40degrees celsius created the unique moment of bride and groom walking down to the pier.
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Here is where Anton took Lara’s hand and guided her across the old ruins of Sutro Baths in San Francisco. The ocean breeze caught her red dress and the sunset mirrored their reflection into the pool in front. The birds gracefully aligned into this frame and in the heartbeat of the shutter clicking, I understood that this moment was going to be timelessly captured.
Their passion for the beauty of nature brought us here. Me and them in this dry land. It was a very hot afternoon, while they started to walk, hand by hand into the field, I kept my distance so that they could enjoy their first moments as husband and wife. This allowed me to capture them and their souls in the wild.
A painted sky behind the Golden Gate Bridge was the perfect backdrop to this awesome afternoon in San Francisco. A slightly different view of the famous bridge and a wind that embraced them with a soft touch. In that moment, I snapped this timeless photograph.
She arrived by boat. He was waiting for her on the port. Together they explored this fairytale town on the water.<br /> They found their love in Portofino.
The boats, the view, the seagulls in the sky and smell of the ocean brings me back to Sausalito. Our long, romantic walk on the pier with the golden light beaming down on us.
On a warm day of this California winter, a thin fog gave a unique and ethereal atmosphere to this couple, captured while swinging among the trees and enjoying a beautiful sunset by the ocean. They have always dreamt that for their moment to be surrounded by nature, where they felt the most at ease.
The majestic California redwoods captured the grandeur of the day and also set the backdrop of the wedding. She was happy, with her bridesmaid around she felt complete. They were her best friends, her sisters, her girls! This moment of helping her captured.
It was Christmas Eve morning, she was looking out towards Ponte dei Sospiri, taking cover in her lace hood from the crisp morning air. Her and Venice.
We were talking about inspirations to use for her in Venice. Something to compliment the epic beauty and historical wonder around her. We found the red cape and she gave it the pop we were looking for.
Let them get lost in each other and capture the moment where they forget you're there. Framed with the Autumn vineyards giving their last bit of color before retreating for the winter.
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The weather had been on & off throughout, but during the evening the clouds parted to reveal the universe in all her glory. I was super lucky to have a couple willing to brave a cornfield in the pitch black, so we went out, set up a flash and shot 3 images - this was the first; a beautiful moment which the three of us won’t forget!
I heard it long before I saw it. The infectious giggle of a little person carried across the field where I was shooting, I turned the corner to find this dude being propelled high into the sky, laughing and chattering as he sailed through the air.
Rebecca wanted to toss the bouquet, but in style! As she stands on the balcony her eager single ladies wait below, and in a split second this sensational moment was documented.
I love the little moments of calm and downtime on the wedding day. one of my favourite's is just after the wedding breakfast and before the first dance, it's relaxed. I took Anjuli & Ollie off for some early evening portraits, just as the light got scrummy :) We headed out onto a rickety bridge and soaked up the last of the light, only a stones throw from their marquee behind. I particularly love this moment, it's real. Legitimate - and it shows the beautiful connection that they had for each other.
Nikki & Ed got hitched just as summer was turning to autumn. The trees were beginning to shed their leaves and the fields, once golden and swaying with corn were now cut down completely. I saw this epic backdrop, a rolling hill which went on for as far as the eye could see - and knew instinctively it would be a beautiful place to frame my couple for a portrait shoot. On the way back in Nikki's dress was getting tangled in the corn stalks so Ed (being the true gent) picked her up. It's a legitimate beautiful moment and one I'm proud to have captured.
Who doesn't love a beautiful sunset! I invited Helen & John out just after their first dance - perfect timing as it gave them the ideal moment to cool off and take some time in together. I saw the most sensational sky peeking between 2 trees and immediately knew how my picture would go down. Helen & John have a legitimate soulful connection, and all that was required was to put them together in the same spot - the rest as they say 'is history'. This is the moment just before they kissed - a moment that will stay with me for a long time.
Most people stress about the weather on their wedding day, but not Charlotte & Chris. I got very lucky - just the right kind of rain and a willingness to create something truly original and beautiful from the end of their wedding. Using a little team of guests which I assembled we went outside, each person with their specific role (from umbrella holder, to the person who put the flash in just the right place). This was actually a 'test' shot, a REAL moment of intimacy between 2 people on their wedding day.
Fernelle really wanted a ‘tossing bouquet’ picture, and thankfully all her bridesmaids weren’t married off so we decided to make it an extra special moment featuring all of her best friends. We only had one chance to get it right so timing and position was very important to capturing this incredible beautiful moment. I found some amazing light with a blank green backdrop and set the picture up. Everything aligned perfectly and this is the resulting shot!
Emi & John’s wedding in the Amalfi Coast was special for so many reasons. Emi wanted some portraits to which she would be able to remember the feeling of not only her day but also the location. As we walked the streets of Ravello high up in the mountains looking over Amalfi I noticed this stunning view. The other side of that wall is a sheer drop! But Emi & John were more than keen to take up pose and frame this perfect view.
It was getting towards the end of a 2 day fusion wedding and everybody was feeling the love (and slight fatigue!). As we walked back from a mini portrait shoot I noticed the stunning symmetry at Hedsor House, I asked my couple to share a moment and this is what happened next!
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The Hague, The Netherlands. This photograph was shot in Grand Hotel Amrâth Kurhaus The Hague. The original plan was to do the couple shoot on an outside location. 24 hours before the shoot plans changed drastically due to bad weather forecast. September can be cold with rain and a lot of the wind in The Netherlands.Without any pre-preparation, we headed to Kurhaus.<br /> I am still amazed how well the couple dealt with the last minute changed plan an circumstances. The hotel staff helped us very well to do our job without disturbing the hotel guests. In the end, we managed to shoot a series of beautiful images for the couple.
Helmond, The Netherlands. This photograph was shot in the historical Castle Geldrop. Aneesha and Shiroj hired the entire location for two hours only for their photo shoot. The estate is located on the outskirts of Eindhoven, between the green and the ancient trees in the Castle Park. On the estate, there are beautiful locations such as the fairytale castle, English garden idyllic landscape dotted with brightly colored flowers and the charming Castle farm.
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Aloysia and Jason wanted a Derbyshire engagement shoot and where better than the Peak District. Curbar Edge is simply beautiful, even in the rain! Yes, as it normally does in Derbyshire, it rained. None the less, this didn’t stop Aloysia or Jason, their warmth, love and character shone through. As I drove to Curbar Edge, I was a little worried it would be a waste of a journey and that the rain would win…. However, what I didn’t mention is that Aloysia is my cousin. We have known each other for 34 years (there are only a few weeks between us) and I know her, as well as she knows me. We are both very competitive and won't accepts ‘no’. So, a little bit of rain was never going to stop neither of us. Aloysia and Jason are having a tipi wedding in the middle of July – let's hope for better weather. It's going to be an awesome event with award winning chef’s, cooking continuously throughout the day….! and if you didn’t know, I love food. Thanks for being ace guys – I CANNOT wait until the big day! You guys ROCK!
David and Lorraine's wedding venue was in a farmers field across the road from their house in Gopsall Hall Farm. It's normally a tipi glamping site for 6 high-quality tipi's, they also have a music festival every year (110 Above), however, for this weekend the owner allowed David and Lorraine to host their own tipi wedding. It was probably the hottest day of the year with no clouds in sight. However towards the end of the day, as the night was darkening, the clouds came down and the sky started to burst with colour. I knew it was known or never to capture some dramatic images of the sky. I also wanted to incorporate the tipi's as it is a campsite at the end of the day. This was the final result!!
Lorraine and David had a festival style wedding in a field near their house in Leicestershire, England. <br /> As being suited to each other, not many couples are as suited as these guys. Lorraine and David, the most stylish, cool and relaxed couple of the year. <br /> <br />
Lorraine and David had a festival style wedding in a field near their house in Leicestershire, England. It was the hottest day of the year so everyone was drinking to keep hydrated.... Not sure what these girls were drinking but I think it was laughing juice.... <br />
Lisa and Brian got married in Dublin on New Year's Eve. They were slightly worried when it started to rain. I told them, don't worry, I want you to look at your images and be happy it rained.... They didn't really understand what I meant. Now they do!
Lucy and Michael had their wedding at Shoreditch Studios, London. The studio setting is a fitting venue as they are both actors. They love to be in front of the camera and to be fair, the camera loves them.<br /> <br /> This image was taken outside when we had 5 minutes in between group shots. It took very little direction, all I said was 'be glam'. This is EXACTLY what I meant!<br /> <br />
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This beautiful couple's wedding took place in the Austrian province of Burgenland. On our way to the designated shooting location we came across this wheat field bathed in golden sunlight. We just had to stop and take a few pictures. A big thank you to Martina and Martin for being so spontanous and helping us capture this exquisite moment!
Thanks to Steffi and Emanuel for your great use during photoshooting, I love this picture :-)<br />   The picture was taken in Styria / Austria
...this terrific couple, Emanuel and Steffi, had told us before their wedding, that one of them rode a Harley and the other a Vespa. Guess who I assumed to be the Harley rider ;-) Naturally, after those two had set us straight, we just had to take this picture during their wedding shoot!
The Heart Cloud - This photo was taken in Voitsberg a city in Austria, the hearts in the clouds are real, a big thank to Verena and Chritoph for helping us to capture this wonderful moment.
This photo was taken in Stiwoll a place in Austria.<br /> The bridal couple told me of your favorite place where a beautiful tree is located and whether we can not make a photo,<br /> of course we drove during your wedding to this place, when we arrived we were thrilled.<br /> Thank you to our bridal couple Claudia and Patrick without whom we probably would not have found this great place.
This photo was taken in Styria a federal state in Austria.<br /> Next to the church were cows on a pasture, as the bridal couple is very natural, this was just the right place for us to create a few beautiful bridal photos.
This photo was created on a dreamy autumn day at the Weingut Thaller a great wedding location in Styria a state of Austria.<br /> Thanks to the bridal couple Barbara and Stefan for this great day.
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We paralyzed this hotel for five minutes. I was worried that guests would not take it too kindly but they were actually amused by the show. And the wedding party had a lot of fun.
This was taken at the lovely Eleven Eleven Winery. I saw this beautiful wood paneled corridor and instantly knew that this would make a romantic picture.
This is a two-seater car and I was sitting on the trunk, with the bride's veil getting tangled in my face. The first time they drove off, I almost fell off. But I had a blast!
I could not get the window open and was concerned I would not be able to capture this beautiful moment. I did everything I could to get a clear shot through the glass and it was successful! I was so happy.
There are always so many people in City Hall that I thought I wouldn't have much freedom. All of a sudden the space became empty and I was able to play around with my couple for a long time.
The evening was dark, windy, and cold with menacing clouds moving in. The dress was also ruined after this session. Despite the recipe for disaster, the couple could not have been happier with the image.
Perfect moments like these are so precious, the light, the pose, the look, and the helpful bridesmaids. I had a great time at this wedding.
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The reason this wedding couple wanted to take pictures in this lovely park, was because they fell in love in this park on a classic white bridge. The picture was inspired by Ryan Brenizer.
A great moment for this couple during the photoshoot, they where completly relaxed. At first Rian, the bride didn't want a photographer during here wedding. Now that she sees the pictures she was glad she hired us.
Two months ago a bought a drone, what a great machine it is! The sun was high in the sky and that created a great shadow on this beautiful couple. What a great car, this Rolls Royce Silver Cloud!
When we met this Bride and Groom they told use they wanted to take pictures in a hangar.<br /> The hangar was full of stuff so some flashes created this great picture.<br /> <br /> What a great idea it was!
Both the bride and the groom are professional dancers. What better then to take a picture of them when they were dancing.<br /> A few magmods helped them to create this picture. The bokeh are raindrops!
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This was almost the last photo taken at this wedding.<br /> I had an idea to use the lights and the couple was backlit from behind.<br /> Just a shot with loads of bokeh and flash.<br /> <br /> I love shooting this!
Sometimes it's better to shoot the transition then the actual shot you had in mind.<br /> This is where the couple walks down the path back at me.<br /> <br /> I loved the sky and the environment so this was it!
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Jamey & Seanna Gifford of Lawrenceville, PA chose to have their wedding photographs taken in The Gaffer District of Corning, New York. They stayed at the famous Radisson Hotel, which is a short walk to Centerway Square where this clock tower serves as a gathering place for the community since it’s reconstruction in 1989 as a city park. The clock tower was originally constructed in 1883 and was a gift of heirs of the community’s founder, Erastus Corning. This location was the perfect backdrop to document their special day and especially in the month of February in Upstate New York where the winters can be cold and gray. The beautiful lighted brick walkways make it a romantic place to capture special moments like this, moments where they walk together on their new journey as husband and wife. Thank you to you both for choosing Betsy Snyder, Simply Time Photography to capture these special memories for you! Finger Lakes Region of New York Wedding. Photographer @simplytimephotography.
The bride is model/actor Anna Elizabeth Truett, & the groom is model/actor Andy BC Johnson, taken in St. Louis, Missouri. We had planned on taking photographs outside for this model session, but it was pouring rain, however, these two were up for the challenge! We braved the rain together and were able to get some amazing shots! This Trolley happened to be parked nearby and allowed us to use it for few photos which turned out to be a lot of fun! Great chemistry is the reason for this photo because Anna & Andy just had a great time together despite the weather not being perfect! Thank you for allowing me to capture this moment, it was a pleasure working with your both!
This image was taken in St. Louis, MO at the St. Francis Xavier Church with friend and model Corrin Stellakis of Syracuse NY. I wanted to create an image that displayed the beauty of this dress (made by friend Kate Mitchem, who is also a photographer located in VA), and this church was the perfect backdrop for it! Corrin is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside and it was a lot of fun creating this special portrait for her.
The title of this artwork is "Lead Me". It is a Legacy portrait created just for Katie and Marshall Hargrave at their wedding in Woodhull, New York, to show what is so very unique to them...THEIR STORY!. I sometimes say that an image has so much story to tell that it is bursting off the page and this is certainly one of them. Grab your tissues and you will understand how God brought the bride Katie through a year of heartbreak and healing. Katie's first husband of nine months was tragically killed in an accident. It was during Katie's roughest year that God unexpectedly brought Marshall into her life to heal the wounds of loss. In this timeless image, Marshall's courage and strength are depicted in contrast to Katie's tender heart. The image was created for Katie to give to Marshall with these words, "I once took a thousand moments for granted because I was certain there would be a million more. But today ,with God's healing, I give my hand and heart to you to 'lead me' and I promise I will cherish every moment we have together." I feel honored to capture these stories and create lasting memories for clients like this.
This is a special image taken of Corrin Stellakis (Miss New York Earth United States) of Syracuse NY & Tyler Eddy (Personal Trainer & Firefighter in the National Guard) of Mesa, AZ. This image was taken at Oneida Lake where Corrin has grown up and is so dear to her heart. Here is their love story written by each other. Grab a tissue and read how God brought these two together when they live so far apart.<br /> <br /> Tylers Love Story:<br /> What is love? A feeling, an emotion, a response, hormones, a hole to fall into? …no…love is more than any of that. Its a journey. A story. And here’s mine.<br /> <br /> Growing up, I lived a simple life; something our culture has lost amidst the thirst for simplicity. My day consisted of well structured education from my mother (I was homeschooled) and as soon as the tasks for the day were completed, my brother and I would head to the ponds beside our house and spend hours, catching, identifying and recording various indigenous, ectothermic specimens. We aspired to be the next Crocodile Hunters. <br /> <br /> Time went on, Jr High, became High school, High school became a diploma, and a diploma became opportunity. I used that opportunity and joined the US Army. I joined as a firefighter, and spent a number of months traveling the country getting trained in both combat, and fire suppression. Upon my return home, my current girlfriend and I decided we were not meant for each other and broke up after a year.<br /> <br /> I enjoyed my independence, both from relationship, and the meticulous studies of school. I worked in various fields, favoring physical labor, and skilled customized wood crafting. I met many people, but most had three things in common with me. They were rough by nature. They were hard workers, married to their job. And they were men. Long story short, I knew I wouldn’t be starting a family with any of them. <br /> <br /> Because of my testosterone filled social circle and busy schedule (not to mention, the state I resided in had more head of cattle per capita than humans) I decided to try dating websites. You’ve heard of them, Tinder, Hot or Not, Plenty of Fish, Zoosk, Farmers Only… I figured, I would toss the proverbial net out there and see what turned up. I met many individuals, but none that significantly stuck out. Corrin was one of these. She was beautiful, had a profile that was put together well, and seemed very accomplished. She was what we could call “my type”. Brunette, left handed, booty, mature, 40/20 vision, God fearing…the list goes on.<br /> <br /> I connected with her; after we started messaging each other, we realized there was a 2,000 mile problem. Our homes. We lived almost as far apart as the Country allows. Realizing the enormity of the dilemma, we turned our attention elsewhere and tried not to let our minds wander about what could have been.<br /> <br /> I ended up dating casually and talking with more localized matches, while Corrin continued to day dream regularly about the mysterious hero in Arizona. A number of weeks later, Corrin finally could not stay quiet any longer, and she used my adorable german shepherd puppy I had recently gotten as a median to strike up conversation. <br /> <br /> Okay, truth is, I was a simple man, with not much to offer a gorgeous model, pageant queen, public speaking piece of perfection like Corrin. Talk about the complete package. I started talking with her more regularly and gave my puppy extra milk bones for bringing us back together. <br /> <br /> We had the cloud of distance hanging over us and decided to just get to know each other and see what happened. Our relationship was like quicksand- the more time we spent together, the deeper we got. We facetimed, called, texted, and emailed. My childhood friend heard all about her from me and I even told my parents about her so you know it was getting serious. <br /> <br /> No matter how crazy my day was or how wild my life got here in Arizona, I had a beautiful confidant waiting for me to get home (even though she was 3 hours ahead in time) and let me vent. We grew close and since I hadn’t been comfortable enough to open up and be honest with people I had only dated a few times, she became the most important woman in my life. <br /> <br /> I finally saw the need to visit her in person and spent a week with her family in New York. It was a wonderful experience and led to her coming down to spend time with me and be introduced to my life. The rest is history. Every couple of months, either her or I fly 6 hours one way to spend a few precious days with one another, and we spend the time in between reminiscing about our last visit and counting down the days to the next. <br /> <br /> I guess there is no exact definition for love. It depends on the individual, on the story. But I have my own definition…I even have a synonym: Corrin. She embodies the most caring, patient, loyal, empowering facets of love and I’ll never be complete without her. She’s my everything, forever and always. <br /> <br /> Corrin's Love Story:<br /> <br /> “Oh...he is cute, and he has a puppy in the picture. Bonus points! But, how do I have his snapchat? I know I have seem him somewhere before. Oh my gosh, this is the guy from that dating site I tried that time. How did I forget about him? Oh yeah...he is from Arizona... that is so far! But he is so handsome! It wouldn't hurt to message him, you know, see if he remembers me.”<br /> And that is how it all started! He remembered me. I can still recall his first text, “Of course! You’re the gorgeous girl from New York.”<br /> And so it began. You know how this goes. Snapchats, messages, tagging each other in posts on Facebook, face timing for hours on end, those night long phone calls, wondering why he wasn't texting me back, and then getting butterflies as soon as he did. Those long distance relationship. They are rough, but you do communicate well, and you can learn a lot about a person when all you can do is talk.<br /> I absolutely fell in love with the way that he carried on a conversation, and how he could do so many different accents, and his dorky reenactments of The Lord of the Rings, and how we dreamed together, and how hard of a worker he was. The single thing that I admired most about him though was his faith, and his desire to fulfill his life’s purpose.<br /> Months went on, and we finally were able to meet in person. He bought his tickets, and was flying to New York in the beginning of July. I stood waiting in the airport for him to walk through the gates. I was filled will nerves and excitement! What would It be like to finally meet him? Would he look the same in person? What if there is no chemistry? And then I saw him. His gold tinsel hair, his big beautiful hazel eyes, his strong stature, his white smile, and adorable dimples. He walked up to me as I ran up to him, and dropping his bag in one swift move he<br /> embraced me for the fist time. He was perfect. Everything that I had been waiting for these past few months.<br /> I have replayed that moment in my mind over and over again! Sometimes its the only thing that gets me though the long months of not seeing one another.<br /> Tyler, and I visit each other as much as we can. The last hour of our visits are heart wrenching, and its as if I can feel the seconds tick by. Letting go when its time to step through security is always the hardest part, but its never a goodbye. It’s an “Ill see you later.” People always ask me if its worth it, and nobody ever believes it could really last. Tyler and I are so blessed to have found each other, and to have such a strong love. We have gone through our fair share of ups and downs, but we have always come out stronger. Our love is extraordinary.<br /> So we end up here. Outfit changes, looking into each others eyes, laughing, falling on slippery rocks, laughing some more, and making more wonderful life long memories with every photo taken. Thank you Betsy Duell Snyder (Simply Time Photography) for being a part of our love story.<br />
This is a special image taken of Corrin Stellakis (Miss New York Earth United States) of Syracuse NY & Tyler Eddy (Personal Trainer & Firefighter in the National Guard) of Mesa, AZ. This image was taken at Chittenango Falls, a place they visited on one of their first dates. Here is their love story written by each other. Grab a tissue and read how God brought these two together when they live so far apart.<br /> <br /> Tylers Love Story:<br /> What is love? A feeling, an emotion, a response, hormones, a hole to fall into? …no…love is more than any of that. Its a journey. A story. And here’s mine.<br /> <br /> Growing up, I lived a simple life; something our culture has lost amidst the thirst for simplicity. My day consisted of well structured education from my mother (I was homeschooled) and as soon as the tasks for the day were completed, my brother and I would head to the ponds beside our house and spend hours, catching, identifying and recording various indigenous, ectothermic specimens. We aspired to be the next Crocodile Hunters. <br /> <br /> Time went on, Jr High, became High school, High school became a diploma, and a diploma became opportunity. I used that opportunity and joined the US Army. I joined as a firefighter, and spent a number of months traveling the country getting trained in both combat, and fire suppression. Upon my return home, my current girlfriend and I decided we were not meant for each other and broke up after a year.<br /> <br /> I enjoyed my independence, both from relationship, and the meticulous studies of school. I worked in various fields, favoring physical labor, and skilled customized wood crafting. I met many people, but most had three things in common with me. They were rough by nature. They were hard workers, married to their job. And they were men. Long story short, I knew I wouldn’t be starting a family with any of them. <br /> <br /> Because of my testosterone filled social circle and busy schedule (not to mention, the state I resided in had more head of cattle per capita than humans) I decided to try dating websites. You’ve heard of them, Tinder, Hot or Not, Plenty of Fish, Zoosk, Farmers Only… I figured, I would toss the proverbial net out there and see what turned up. I met many individuals, but none that significantly stuck out. Corrin was one of these. She was beautiful, had a profile that was put together well, and seemed very accomplished. She was what we could call “my type”. Brunette, left handed, booty, mature, 40/20 vision, God fearing…the list goes on.<br /> <br /> I connected with her; after we started messaging each other, we realized there was a 2,000 mile problem. Our homes. We lived almost as far apart as the Country allows. Realizing the enormity of the dilemma, we turned our attention elsewhere and tried not to let our minds wander about what could have been.<br /> <br /> I ended up dating casually and talking with more localized matches, while Corrin continued to day dream regularly about the mysterious hero in Arizona. A number of weeks later, Corrin finally could not stay quiet any longer, and she used my adorable german shepherd puppy I had recently gotten as a median to strike up conversation. <br /> <br /> Okay, truth is, I was a simple man, with not much to offer a gorgeous model, pageant queen, public speaking piece of perfection like Corrin. Talk about the complete package. I started talking with her more regularly and gave my puppy extra milk bones for bringing us back together. <br /> <br /> We had the cloud of distance hanging over us and decided to just get to know each other and see what happened. Our relationship was like quicksand- the more time we spent together, the deeper we got. We facetimed, called, texted, and emailed. My childhood friend heard all about her from me and I even told my parents about her so you know it was getting serious. <br /> <br /> No matter how crazy my day was or how wild my life got here in Arizona, I had a beautiful confidant waiting for me to get home (even though she was 3 hours ahead in time) and let me vent. We grew close and since I hadn’t been comfortable enough to open up and be honest with people I had only dated a few times, she became the most important woman in my life. <br /> <br /> I finally saw the need to visit her in person and spent a week with her family in New York. It was a wonderful experience and led to her coming down to spend time with me and be introduced to my life. The rest is history. Every couple of months, either her or I fly 6 hours one way to spend a few precious days with one another, and we spend the time in between reminiscing about our last visit and counting down the days to the next. <br /> <br /> I guess there is no exact definition for love. It depends on the individual, on the story. But I have my own definition…I even have a synonym: Corrin. She embodies the most caring, patient, loyal, empowering facets of love and I’ll never be complete without her. She’s my everything, forever and always. <br /> <br /> Corrin's Love Story:<br /> <br /> “Oh...he is cute, and he has a puppy in the picture. Bonus points! But, how do I have his snapchat? I know I have seem him somewhere before. Oh my gosh, this is the guy from that dating site I tried that time. How did I forget about him? Oh yeah...he is from Arizona... that is so far! But he is so handsome! It wouldn't hurt to message him, you know, see if he remembers me.”<br /> And that is how it all started! He remembered me. I can still recall his first text, “Of course! You’re the gorgeous girl from New York.”<br /> And so it began. You know how this goes. Snapchats, messages, tagging each other in posts on Facebook, face timing for hours on end, those night long phone calls, wondering why he wasn't texting me back, and then getting butterflies as soon as he did. Those long distance relationship. They are rough, but you do communicate well, and you can learn a lot about a person when all you can do is talk.<br /> I absolutely fell in love with the way that he carried on a conversation, and how he could do so many different accents, and his dorky reenactments of The Lord of the Rings, and how we dreamed together, and how hard of a worker he was. The single thing that I admired most about him though was his faith, and his desire to fulfill his life’s purpose.<br /> Months went on, and we finally were able to meet in person. He bought his tickets, and was flying to New York in the beginning of July. I stood waiting in the airport for him to walk through the gates. I was filled will nerves and excitement! What would It be like to finally meet him? Would he look the same in person? What if there is no chemistry? And then I saw him. His gold tinsel hair, his big beautiful hazel eyes, his strong stature, his white smile, and adorable dimples. He walked up to me as I ran up to him, and dropping his bag in one swift move he<br /> embraced me for the fist time. He was perfect. Everything that I had been waiting for these past few months.<br /> I have replayed that moment in my mind over and over again! Sometimes its the only thing that gets me though the long months of not seeing one another.<br /> Tyler, and I visit each other as much as we can. The last hour of our visits are heart wrenching, and its as if I can feel the seconds tick by. Letting go when its time to step through security is always the hardest part, but its never a goodbye. It’s an “Ill see you later.” People always ask me if its worth it, and nobody ever believes it could really last. Tyler and I are so blessed to have found each other, and to have such a strong love. We have gone through our fair share of ups and downs, but we have always come out stronger. Our love is extraordinary.<br /> So we end up here. Outfit changes, looking into each others eyes, laughing, falling on slippery rocks, laughing some more, and making more wonderful life long memories with every photo taken. Thank you Betsy Duell Snyder (Simply Time Photography) for being a part of our love story.<br /> <br />
This is a special image taken of Corrin Stellakis (Miss New York Earth United States) of Syracuse NY & Tyler Eddy (Personal Trainer & Firefighter in the National Guard) of Mesa, AZ. This image is so special to Corrin because she has grown up on a horse farm and is a very accomplished rider. Sharing this moment with her love, Tyler and her horse, Sonnet. Here is their love story written by each other. Grab a tissue and read how God brought these two together when they live so far apart.<br /> <br /> Tylers Love Story:<br /> What is love? A feeling, an emotion, a response, hormones, a hole to fall into? …no…love is more than any of that. Its a journey. A story. And here’s mine.<br /> <br /> Growing up, I lived a simple life; something our culture has lost amidst the thirst for simplicity. My day consisted of well structured education from my mother (I was homeschooled) and as soon as the tasks for the day were completed, my brother and I would head to the ponds beside our house and spend hours, catching, identifying and recording various indigenous, ectothermic specimens. We aspired to be the next Crocodile Hunters. <br /> <br /> Time went on, Jr High, became High school, High school became a diploma, and a diploma became opportunity. I used that opportunity and joined the US Army. I joined as a firefighter, and spent a number of months traveling the country getting trained in both combat, and fire suppression. Upon my return home, my current girlfriend and I decided we were not meant for each other and broke up after a year.<br /> <br /> I enjoyed my independence, both from relationship, and the meticulous studies of school. I worked in various fields, favoring physical labor, and skilled customized wood crafting. I met many people, but most had three things in common with me. They were rough by nature. They were hard workers, married to their job. And they were men. Long story short, I knew I wouldn’t be starting a family with any of them. <br /> <br /> Because of my testosterone filled social circle and busy schedule (not to mention, the state I resided in had more head of cattle per capita than humans) I decided to try dating websites. You’ve heard of them, Tinder, Hot or Not, Plenty of Fish, Zoosk, Farmers Only… I figured, I would toss the proverbial net out there and see what turned up. I met many individuals, but none that significantly stuck out. Corrin was one of these. She was beautiful, had a profile that was put together well, and seemed very accomplished. She was what we could call “my type”. Brunette, left handed, booty, mature, 40/20 vision, God fearing…the list goes on.<br /> <br /> I connected with her; after we started messaging each other, we realized there was a 2,000 mile problem. Our homes. We lived almost as far apart as the Country allows. Realizing the enormity of the dilemma, we turned our attention elsewhere and tried not to let our minds wander about what could have been.<br /> <br /> I ended up dating casually and talking with more localized matches, while Corrin continued to day dream regularly about the mysterious hero in Arizona. A number of weeks later, Corrin finally could not stay quiet any longer, and she used my adorable german shepherd puppy I had recently gotten as a median to strike up conversation. <br /> <br /> Okay, truth is, I was a simple man, with not much to offer a gorgeous model, pageant queen, public speaking piece of perfection like Corrin. Talk about the complete package. I started talking with her more regularly and gave my puppy extra milk bones for bringing us back together. <br /> <br /> We had the cloud of distance hanging over us and decided to just get to know each other and see what happened. Our relationship was like quicksand- the more time we spent together, the deeper we got. We facetimed, called, texted, and emailed. My childhood friend heard all about her from me and I even told my parents about her so you know it was getting serious. <br /> <br /> No matter how crazy my day was or how wild my life got here in Arizona, I had a beautiful confidant waiting for me to get home (even though she was 3 hours ahead in time) and let me vent. We grew close and since I hadn’t been comfortable enough to open up and be honest with people I had only dated a few times, she became the most important woman in my life. <br /> <br /> I finally saw the need to visit her in person and spent a week with her family in New York. It was a wonderful experience and led to her coming down to spend time with me and be introduced to my life. The rest is history. Every couple of months, either her or I fly 6 hours one way to spend a few precious days with one another, and we spend the time in between reminiscing about our last visit and counting down the days to the next. <br /> <br /> I guess there is no exact definition for love. It depends on the individual, on the story. But I have my own definition…I even have a synonym: Corrin. She embodies the most caring, patient, loyal, empowering facets of love and I’ll never be complete without her. She’s my everything, forever and always. <br /> <br /> Corrin's Love Story:<br /> <br /> “Oh...he is cute, and he has a puppy in the picture. Bonus points! But, how do I have his snapchat? I know I have seem him somewhere before. Oh my gosh, this is the guy from that dating site I tried that time. How did I forget about him? Oh yeah...he is from Arizona... that is so far! But he is so handsome! It wouldn't hurt to message him, you know, see if he remembers me.”<br /> And that is how it all started! He remembered me. I can still recall his first text, “Of course! You’re the gorgeous girl from New York.”<br /> And so it began. You know how this goes. Snapchats, messages, tagging each other in posts on Facebook, face timing for hours on end, those night long phone calls, wondering why he wasn't texting me back, and then getting butterflies as soon as he did. Those long distance relationship. They are rough, but you do communicate well, and you can learn a lot about a person when all you can do is talk.<br /> I absolutely fell in love with the way that he carried on a conversation, and how he could do so many different accents, and his dorky reenactments of The Lord of the Rings, and how we dreamed together, and how hard of a worker he was. The single thing that I admired most about him though was his faith, and his desire to fulfill his life’s purpose.<br /> Months went on, and we finally were able to meet in person. He bought his tickets, and was flying to New York in the beginning of July. I stood waiting in the airport for him to walk through the gates. I was filled will nerves and excitement! What would It be like to finally meet him? Would he look the same in person? What if there is no chemistry? And then I saw him. His gold tinsel hair, his big beautiful hazel eyes, his strong stature, his white smile, and adorable dimples. He walked up to me as I ran up to him, and dropping his bag in one swift move he<br /> embraced me for the fist time. He was perfect. Everything that I had been waiting for these past few months.<br /> I have replayed that moment in my mind over and over again! Sometimes its the only thing that gets me though the long months of not seeing one another.<br /> Tyler, and I visit each other as much as we can. The last hour of our visits are heart wrenching, and its as if I can feel the seconds tick by. Letting go when its time to step through security is always the hardest part, but its never a goodbye. It’s an “Ill see you later.” People always ask me if its worth it, and nobody ever believes it could really last. Tyler and I are so blessed to have found each other, and to have such a strong love. We have gone through our fair share of ups and downs, but we have always come out stronger. Our love is extraordinary.<br /> So we end up here. Outfit changes, looking into each others eyes, laughing, falling on slippery rocks, laughing some more, and making more wonderful life long memories with every photo taken. Thank you Betsy Duell Snyder (Simply Time Photography) for being a part of our love story.<br />
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Past engagement

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Past engagement

This photo was taken at sunset during a quick break of the reception speeches. The New Zealand sun is really intense and even as it was setting this day the light was still super harsh, and I wasn’t very happy with what I shot. But fortunately as we were walking back to the venue I noticed this tree which helped diffuse the sun nicely and create this interesting backdrop..
Becs and James had their wedding in a forest here in New Zealand. During their portrait shoot I let them stroll ahead into the woods and gave them a bit of space just to be themselves and fired off a few frames from a distance sniper style. On a wedding day the portrait shoot is really the only time the bride and groom get to spend alone together, so I make sure I give them an opportunity to enjoy this time.
Here in New Zealand I get to shoot a lot of weddings on family farms and homes in rural areas. It's fun to incorporate elements from the family properties into the portrait shoot.
Mrid and Aash had just changed into their second outfit of their wedding day and were about to make their entrance into the reception when we shot this quick portrait in the evening light.
The portrait session is the only time of the day when the bride and groom get to spend any time alone, so I like to take them on a bit of adventure, go for a cruise around, catch their breath and take a few snaps before returning to the party.
I try and make my portrait shoots as much fun as possible, less about posing and more about the couple being themselves and having a good time. And when a horse is involved and it's having a good time, everyone's having a good time!
Aleece and Chris took a little adventure on their wedding day up Te Mata Peak in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. An amazing view to share with the one you love.
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