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Higuey, Dominican Republic Trash the Dress: Tourist Market

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:36:21 +0000

I broke up the “trash the dress” session posts as we did a 3 part series. Our last stop in Higuey was to a typical tourist market. They had all sorts of pottery, carved mahogany, and colorful Caribbean style paintings. I had so much fun photographing the bride and groom perusing for various souvenirs. At one point, the shop owners brought out a purple alcohol and gave the couple a shot.

I asked the bride, Dana, about her thoughts on Trash the Dress Photography:

The best part of the trash the dress photos was just getting out of the traditional poses and backgrounds to really get a feel of the location we were in. It felt so much more intimate and meaningful to explore the local places and take pictures our wedding attire. Being at the local basilica, knowing how important it is to the Dominicans, was a great feeling, and we had an amazing time taking pictures there and at the other locations. On your wedding day, everything goes by so fast that it is hard to just ENJOY it all. Doing the trash the dress pictures was so much more laid back, that I felt so much more connected to the area and to Matt, and I think that it shows in the pictures

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Dominican Republic Destination Trash the Dress Photography

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:35:26 +0000

The day after their destination wedding at the Dreams Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Dana and Matt requested a trash the dress session on the white sand beaches. These two were tired but braved one last session in the sand. I’d HIGHLY recommend doing a trash the dress if you do a destination wedding and after you see the below photos you’ll agree!

Oh yes they did!

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Cinque Terre Wedding Photography: Vernazza

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 01:25:21 +0000

While hiking through the breathtaking villages of Cinque Terre we came across a Italian wedding ceremony in Vernazza. Being a destination wedding photographer I had to snap some shots of the lovely couple. My favorite was when they tossed handful after handful of candied almonds onto the crowd below. From grandmothers to young children everyone was grabbing candy. It reminded me a tad of how Pinatas are demolished in Guatemala and everyone lunges for the sweets. You have to be careful as you may loose a finger against grandpa!

Some Scenery from Vernazza in Cinque Terre

Ciao!

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Moon Palace Mayan Riveria Wedding Photography | Jen + Logan

admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:08:49 +0000

Where do I begin with Jen and Logan’s wedding? Located at the Moon Palace in the Mayan Riviera, from the crystal turquoise blue waters, white sand beaches, conch shells, warm sun set lighting, and a mariachi band, this wedding was a plethora of inspirational photo opportunities for me.

Jen, the radiant bride, was beyond stunning in her off shoulder gown. Her bridesmaids (3 of which were her super sweet sisters) glowed in coral cocktail dresses. The groom, Logan and his groomsman looked smart in their suits yet playful with their matching flip flops. Logan and Jen live in San Francisco and wanted to have a wedding that their family from all over the States could attend. They tied the knot a couple days after Thanksgiving and had many family and friends there to share the celebrations. This family really got down like no other family and danced, laughed, and really enjoyed the warm Mexican sunset.

Jen has killer style.. look at her rings timeless yet modern!

Here is Jen! STUNNING bride!! This photo I plan on submitting to a brides magazine as it’s too gorgeous!

The groom and his entourage chillin’ at the pool

Jen, with her radiant bridesmaids 3 of which are her sisters

I was having Jen look off into the distance and low and behold those three flower girls were being hilarious…

The 3 Amigas dropped a flower in the pond… seriously every time I turned around they were being ridiculously cute

A Mariachi played tunes while Jen glided down the aisle. Perfect touch!

We chased that falling sun in order to get a shot like this…

Their first dance to a Mariachi band who kept posing for me… funny guys…

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Thank you Jen and Logan for having me there as your wedding photographer. I had so much fun capturing your big day as well as getting to know your amazing family! ~ Stacy

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Tuscany Wedding Photography | Italy Workshop II

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:04:05 +0000

After nearly three weeks in Italy, I’m finally back home in Columbus, Indiana and going through so many amazing photos. Starting with the Italy Workshop hosted by the AMAZING Jose Villa and Gene Higa which was held at La Selva Giardino del Belvedere in the Chianti Region of Tuscany about an hour south of Florence. If you EVER wanted to do a destination wedding this is the place!

The photographers in attendance were:Kurstin Roe, Yazy Raclawski Corina de Stefani, Arkadi Fomintsev, Cathy Kovach
Troy Woods, Jen Badalamenti, Jyllian M. Victoria, Molly Michel, Laura Ivanova, Jeff Wilson, Sara Doaldsonn, Lara Hanlon, Alicia Swedenborg, me-Stacy Brogan Able, Bob Davis, Kristen Wood, Melissa Scholllaert Katie Murphy, Mireen Kierzek, and Lelia Scarfiotti.

All of the above photographers are amazing and when we had our closing slide show with some shots we took at the workshop I had shivers run down my spine at the talent. The three days we spent together everyone was so helpful, friendly, and open with each other. Answering questions, giving good critiques, and even swapping lenses, all the attendees and hosts were the best. Everyone at the workshop I miss terribly and have all touched my heart. I can not wait until our girls reunion in Chicago in December as well as WPPI next year. So refreshing to meet kind, open photographers and good, honest, crazy intelligent people!

The hair and make-up was done by the makeup goddess: Mar. Styling was done by the impeccably dressed tom shoes sporting Matthew Johns. The models: Omar, Georgia, Giordano, and Valentina all were local Italians and did an amazing job at varying their poses and expressions. The gowns worn by the women were made by Olia Zavozina out of Nashville, Tennessee.

Last but most certainly not least, Jen Curtis, Ann Hamilton and Joel Serrato we’re essential for helping Gene and Jose keeping things running smoothly and certainly mingled and answered questions with the attending photographers.

The model was given a snake skin and all the girl photographers jumped back.. laughing ensued.. those moments are the best!

Omar and Valentina… smoking! Great dress on Valentina by the way!!

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Guatemala Destination Wedding: Happy Anniversary!

admin — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:00:16 +0000

One year ago on Dia De Los Santos in Antigua, Guatemala I married the coolest guy I’ll ever know. Our wedding was in Guatemala as we wanted it to be for us rather than for everyone else. We were able to have the ones closest to us there as well as our Guatemalan families, peace corp volunteers, and even Eddie the driver attended.

Over 5 years ago, I was interning at Print Pack in Bloomington, Indiana. While enjoying the fall weather and colors in Bloomington, I attended the farmers market every Saturday with my new baby chihuahua, Lola, in tow. You are not suppose to bring dogs, but Lola was tiny enough to fit in my shopping bag without sullying the farmers market floor. One saturday, I was roaming as usual and a tall, bearded man walked towards me. Well turns out he wanted to talk with Lola (she is really quite cute, I pale in comparison) and ever since we’ve been together. There have been some tough times (another internship in New Jersey, being at Clemson, and living in Guatemala for 3 months) but we’ve gotten through it.

He proposed two years ago at the same place we’d get married one year later at the Casa Santo Domingo, an old Catholic Church converted into a museum and hotel. The grounds are worn away cathedral walls due to the earthquake in the 1600′s that crumbled and washed away the church and much of Antigua, Guatemala. What remains is this labyrinth of old walls, stunning old fountains, and macaw birds peppered in the trees.

Anyhow here are some photos of our wedding… I love you honey!!

My fabulous Grandparents were in attendance… my grandpa walked me down the aisle as I had always wanted…

Volcanoes and sunsets… can’t go wrong with that!

Casa Santo Domingo Grounds… our wedding had over 300 candles and a traditional Guatemalan Sawdust aisle… often made during holy week

We’re on our honeymoon now a year later in Italy… photos coming soon… Ciao!

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Indianapolis, Indiana Trash the Dress: Andria

admin — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:05:55 +0000

Finally, a true trash the dress. In an earlier post this year, I explained what trash the dress means. Andria posed beautifully and we found out it’s harder to hear while under the waterfall vs underwater. In shooting this, I kept thinking about the RocknRoll bride blog as if you’ve seen her blog it features the most beautiful photography with focus on creativity and “rocknroll” style.

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Indianapolis Engagement photography: Dana + Matt + Jackson

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:57:59 +0000

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