Tropical Destination Wedding

Tropical Destination Wedding

I love being a second photographer because you get to have all the fun of shooting without needing to edit an entire wedding collection. Yaah! productions asked me to be a second photographer for their wedding at Las Marias of course I said yes! I think my favorite part of the wedding was getting to photograph the bride eating ice-cream from her own ice-cream cart. Icecream must be one of the best options available for a tropical beach wedding in Puerto Rico.  The officiant for the service was Rev. Gregory Ruiz.

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Photograph of a brides wearing a blush white dress and clasping her hands to show off her diamond wedding ring. Photography by Rincon Images photography, wedding photographer in Puerto Rico.

The brides wedding dress was a blush white color and really went well with her decorations. I love off white colors.

Photograph of a grooms cake with the celtics logo on it. Also in the photograph is a map of the island of puerto rico. Image created by Rincon Images wedding photographer in Puerto Rico.
The couple lives in boston and the groom is a big Celtics fan so she had a Grooms cake made for him
Photograph of a champagne glass and pink roses and white table setting. Lovely wedding decorations for an outdoor garden wedding.
Soft pink roses and baby’s breathe flowers on top of rustic wooden tables give this wedding a shabby chic feel.
Photograph of a wedding ceremony in Rincon Puerto Rico. Created by a wedding photographer in puerto rico.
The ceremony was held on the lawn overlooking the ocean at Las Marias beach house in Rincon, Puerto Rico.
Photograph of a pastel pink wedding cake with white and yellow flower decorations taken by a wedding photographer in Puerto Rico.
Soft pastel pink and yellow wedding cake. ❤ Wedding photographer puerto rico ❤
Marriage Equality Puerto Rico – Lambda Legal Press Conference

Marriage Equality Puerto Rico – Lambda Legal Press Conference

In late June I was asked to photograph the Lambda Legal Press conference in San Juan. The press conference was held to introduce the people to the couples who are currently fighting the same sex marriage ban here in Puerto Rico. I was thrilled to be a part of the movement and contribute to the cause. As a wedding photographer living in Puerto Rico it is my hope that same sex marriage in Puerto Rico will one day be legal. I have had the pleasure of photographing two gay weddings ceremonies here on the island. Take a peek at my blog post for the gay wedding I photographed in Culebra and the one I shot in Arecibo. The couples were first legally married in the main land and then held their celebrations here. I hope that more couples will courageously hold their ceremonies here and push the envelope for marriage equality here in Puerto Rico.

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Wedding photographer stands in front of the blue lambda legal back drop at a press conference in san juan.
Standing in front of the Lambda Legal back drop. Same sex wedding photographer.
Wedding at 8th and Ocean

Wedding at 8th and Ocean

This seaside wedding at 8th and Ocean was all about family. The happy couple came down from Jamestown New York with their two sons and a house full of their closest friends and family. Rev. Gregory Ruiz married the two of them during a beautiful sunset wedding in Rincon Puerto Rico.

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Bride and groom after their ceremony on the beach in Rincon, Puerto Rico. - Wedding photographer puerto rico
Bride and groom after their ceremony on the beach in Rincon, Puerto Rico.
Groom wearing a white suit and navy blue shirt fixing his white tie before the wedding. -Wedding photographer puerto rico
Groom fixing his tie before the wedding. -Wedding photographer puerto rico
Their baby son wears a gold cross and plays with the wedding rings during a tender moment before the ceremony. Wedding photographer puerto rico
Their son plays with the wedding rings during a tender moment before the ceremony. Wedding photographer puerto rico
Detail photograph of a brides hand with a tattoo that says "Family" on her ring finger. Her ring finger also has a solitaire diamond engagement ring on it. Her hand is resting on her beaded white wedding dress. Wedding photographer puerto rico.
Its all about Family! Bride shows off her tattoo and wedding ring. Wedding Photographer puerto rico
Bride suggestively plays with the garter belt while lying on her bed covered in her white wedding dress.
A little sexy getting ready shot on the big day. Wedding photographer Puerto rico.
Bride and groom are barefoot on the beach. She is wearing a white wedding dress and holding a bouquet of white flowers. he is wearing a navy shirt with a white suit. wedding photographer puerto rico
Bride and groom kick off their shoes for a walk on the beach after their ceremony. I love these early evening photographs. – wedding photographer puerto rico
Bride has fun playing with fake mustache and fake eye glasses. The props are made of paper and glued to sticks. She also has a sign that says just married. - wedding photographer puerto rico
Just married! Silly Photo Booth props. These really make for exciting pictures. – Wedding photographer puerto rico
Creative Engagement Photography – Double Exposure & Infrared Photography at the Lighthouse – Rincon, Puerto Rico

Creative Engagement Photography – Double Exposure & Infrared Photography at the Lighthouse – Rincon, Puerto Rico

Tamara and Jason met as correctional officers in the United States (Yes of course I had to ask her about Orange is the New Black!… and she told me that for the most part its pretty true to life), they were partnered together for self defense classes. We did this wonderful day before photoshoot at the Faro (lighthouse) here in Rincon. Their destination wedding was right down the beach from where we did this engagement style portrait session. I find that destination wedding photographers in puerto rico can sometimes get in a rut with coming up with creative portrait ideas since we are usually photographing on the beach. Using some creative photography tricks any place can become the perfect spot for portraits. Pre and Post photo sessions are great because there is extra time to spend focusing on making wonderful images, there also isn’t the pressure of a time line or other people around. During Tamara and Jason’s session I did some more creative photography; double exposures and I also used my infrared camera. Having the extra time and space as well as a couple who is up for making something beautiful is the best space to create amazing new pictures. I always highly highly recommend doing an additional portrait session as an add on to wedding photography. I tell my friends that most photographers will even do it at a discounted rate if they are already doing the photography for the wedding. Its always worth it and another chance to have fun in front of the camera… and if you doing a post wedding session it could be another opportunity to wear your dress!

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Unique Double exposure Couples Portrait - Creative Portrait and Wedding Photographer Puerto Rico
Unique Double exposure Couples Portrait – Creative Portrait and Wedding Photographer Puerto Rico
Double exposure from a day before session at the light house park in Rincon, Puerto Rico. Creative Portrait and Wedding Photographer Puerto Rico
Double exposure from a day before session at the light house park in Rincon, Puerto Rico.
Creative Portrait and Wedding Photographer Puerto Rico
An infrared photograph of the bridal couple the day before their wedding at the Light House park in Rincon, Puerto Rico. Creative Portrait and Wedding Photographer Puerto Rico
An infrared photograph of the bridal couple the day before their wedding at the Light House park in Rincon, Puerto Rico.
Creative Portrait and Wedding Photographer Puerto Rico
Sneaking a peek through the trees… a fun infrared photograph at the Light House park in Rincon, Puerto Rico. Creative Portrait and Wedding Photographer Puerto Rico
Sneaking a peek through the trees… a fun infrared photograph at the Light House park in Rincon, Puerto Rico. Creative Portrait and Wedding Photographer Puerto Rico
Beautiful June Brides – LGBT wedding photographer puerto rico – Same Sex weddings

Beautiful June Brides – LGBT wedding photographer puerto rico – Same Sex weddings

There is nothing more beautiful than a June Bride…. well maybe two June Brides!

I had the honor and pleasure of photographing Elizabeth and Adriana’s beautiful Arecibo destination beach wedding. I had connected with the ladies via Skype and we talked a little bit about couples style and the overall feel of their wedding. Lots of beautiful delicate details and beautiful feminine dresses. They were blessed with clear skies and a wonderful sunset. I’m thrilled to have been a part of their wedding.

Most of the weddings I photograph are more or less the same… even the same sex ones! So most of what I do is look for unique and interesting things that will bring out the individual style of the couple I am photographing. Sometimes its something with the decor, or an interesting new tradition that has been added to the ceremony. These are important things to think about when planning your wedding. How will you show your personality… what kind of things will you include in your ceremony to make it more meaningful?  For Elizabeth and Adriana it was a special Rose ceremony honoring their parents as well as a sand ceremony to symbolize their lives becoming intermixed.

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Cute Mrs. & Mrs Cake toppers -LGBT, Same Sex Wedding Photographer Puerto Rico
Cute Mrs. & Mrs Cake toppers -LGBT, Same Sex Wedding Photographer Puerto Rico
Rose Ceremony for the parents of the bridal couple -LGBT, Same Sex Wedding Photographer Puerto Rico
Rose Ceremony for the parents of the bridal couple -LGBT, Same Sex Wedding Photographer Puerto Rico
The Kiss! -LGBT, Same Sex Wedding Photographer Puerto Rico
The Kiss! -LGBT, Same Sex Wedding Photographer Puerto Rico
Elizabeth and Adriana together on the beach right after they were pronounced wife and wife. LGBT, Same Sex Wedding Photographer Puerto Rico
Elizabeth and Adriana together on the beach right after they were pronounced wife and wife. LGBT, Same Sex Wedding Photographer Puerto Rico
A gorgeous sunset makes for incredible photographs of the happy couple -LGBT, Same Sex Wedding Photographer Puerto Rico
A gorgeous sunset makes for incredible photographs of the happy couple -LGBT, Same Sex Wedding Photographer Puerto Rico
Creative High Key Portrait of the happy wives after their wedding. -LGBT, Same Sex Wedding Photographer Puerto Rico
Creative High Key Portrait of the happy wives after their wedding. -LGBT, Same Sex Wedding Photographer Puerto Rico
Elizabeth and Adrianas first dance together as Wife and Wife. - LGBT, Same Sex Wedding Photographer Puerto Rico
Elizabeth and Adrianas first dance together as Wife and Wife. – LGBT, Same Sex Wedding Photographer Puerto Rico
Rincon Destination Beach Wedding – Christopher and Rachael

Rincon Destination Beach Wedding – Christopher and Rachael

Christopher and Rachael were married by the beach in Rincon, Puerto Rico. They took extra special care to make sure that everything was perfect, that the venue was well decorated and everything fit the mood for their tropical destination wedding. Both of their families were in attendance and had a wonderful time celebrating their wedding by the beach.

The venue for this wedding was Sunset Paradise Villas, its right on the water and one of my favorite places to do wedding photography in Rincon, Puerto Rico. The planner who made sure everything went smoothly was Mary Gilmartin of Classic Events.

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Bridal Portrait with Bridesmaids, Destination wedding in Rincon, Puerto Rico
Bridal Portrait with Bridesmaids, Destination wedding in Rincon, Puerto Rico

 

Flower girl with wedding rings, Rincon, Puerto Rico
Flower girl with wedding rings, Rincon, Puerto Rico
Cute and Creative Program design for a Destination Wedding in Puerto Rico
Cute and Creative Program design for a Destination Wedding in Puerto Rico
Sunset Beach Portrait - Creative Wedding Photography
Sunset Beach Portrait – Creative Wedding Photography
Destination Wedding Aguadilla – Racquel and Franky

Destination Wedding Aguadilla – Racquel and Franky

Congrats to Raquel and Franky!

Their destination beach wedding in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico was a joy to photograph. Racquel’s selection of beautiful tropical flowers and creative and inspiring decorations set the tone for the day. Their family and friends couldn’t have been happier and everyone had a great time that their wedding.  Below are a few of the photographs from their wedding collection. The two photographs of them together as a couple and the head and shoulders portrait of Racquel were created just after the ceremony. As a wedding photographer its always important to keep trying new things, and its especially important as a destination wedding photographer in Puerto Rico since most of the time I’m photographing on the beach or similar location. To create these images I had my assistant hold the soft box behind them and shot directly into the light to get the high key effect in these portraits. Its important to experiment with lighting, and creating different kinds of images. All of my couples are so different and their wedding images should reflect some of their unique personality.

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Creative couples wedding portrait.
Creative couples wedding portrait.
Creative Bridal Portrait
Creative Bridal Portrait
Wedding Rings on top of Vows
Wedding Rings on top of Vows
Destination wedding decoration
Destination wedding decoration
Racquel Bridal Portrait
Racquel Bridal Portrait
Beautiful Wedding Rings
Beautiful Wedding Rings

 

Drunk in Love – Sexy Beach Portrait Photography, Rincon, Puerto Rico

Drunk in Love – Sexy Beach Portrait Photography, Rincon, Puerto Rico

Stephanie  came to Rincon, to escape the cold winter in New York. We had some conversations and a few drinks before we decided to hit the sand for a spur of the moment photoshoot. I’d watched Beyonces video ‘Drunk in Love’ and was mesmerized by the black and white images on the beach. I wanted to capture a little bit of that sexy mysterious vibe during my photoshoot with Stephanie. The sun had just gone down on the beach here in Rincon, so I pulled out my Alien Bee strobe to light these portraits. Beach photography can be a lot fun, especially if the subject is willing to get a little wet and sandy and really interact with the environment. Lucky for me I’m a photographer in Rincon, Puerto Rico where the water is always warm and inviting. The camera has magic, it gives us permission to be inspired and truly expressive, in ways we might not ordinarily allow ourselves to be.

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Sexy Beach portrait of Stephanie here on the beach in Rincon Puerto Rico.
Stephanie poses for the camera by the edge of the water.
Stephanie poses for the camera by the edge of the water.

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Stephanie looks like an angel in this photograph floating in the warm water around Rincon, Puerto Rico.
Stephanie looks like an angel in this photograph floating in the warm water around Rincon, Puerto Rico.

 

Vince and Suzanne – La Copa Llena Seaside wedding in Rincon, Puerto Rico

Vince and Suzanne – La Copa Llena Seaside wedding in Rincon, Puerto Rico

This wedding was absolutely gorgeous, the flowers, her dress, and all of the little details made this seaside wedding at La Copa Llena unforgettable.

Vince and Suzanne live up north but vacation often here in Rincon. Their story is filled with Rincon Romance… they met each other for the first time at Pool Bar, a hot spot in the Puntas area, and Rincon has been a special place for them ever since.

La Copa Llena is one of my favorite venues because it has such a great combination of indoor and outdoor spaces. Its perfect for any kind of weather and also a lot of fun for me as a Rincon Wedding photographer because it offers a variety of different kinds of light and backgrounds to play with.

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Creative wedding decoration hand painted on a Medalla Box - Rincon, Puerto Rico Wedding Photographer
Creative wedding decoration hand painted on a Medalla Box – Rincon, Puerto Rico Wedding Photographer
Bridal portrait of Suzanne on her balcony before the wedding - Rincon, Puerto Rico Wedding Photographer
Bridal portrait of Suzanne on her balcony before the wedding – Rincon, Puerto Rico Wedding Photographer
Sexy and Mysterious Black and White bridal portrait. Rincon, Puerto Rico Wedding Photographer.
Sexy and Mysterious Black and White bridal portrait. Rincon, Puerto Rico Wedding Photographer.
La Copa Llena at the Black eagle, a great Venue for Destination Weddings here in Rincon, Puerto Rico.
La Copa Llena at the Black eagle, a great Venue for Destination Weddings here in Rincon, Puerto Rico.
Mmmm a delicious and beautiful appetizer. Food photography is always something fun to play with as a wedding photographer when appetizers are being passed.
Mmmm a delicious and beautiful appetizer. Food photography is always something fun to play with as a wedding photographer when appetizers are being passed.
Cheers! Martini served with Olives graces the bar at La Copa Llena.
Cheers! Martini served with Olives graces the bar at La Copa Llena.
Megan & Daryl – Great Friends and Family Traditions – Rincon, Puerto Rico Wedding Photographer

Megan & Daryl – Great Friends and Family Traditions – Rincon, Puerto Rico Wedding Photographer

Megan and Daryl came to me for photography of their destination wedding here in Rincon, it was a wonderful family gathering with a delightful ceremony on the beach, a pig roast and Megans father even made some delicious southern fixings for the reception. I was also happy to hear the musical stylings of Hank Williams and other country music jams playing as their wedding songs from the stereo, and unusual thing to hear down here in Puerto Rico. I also loved their creative decorations, the beer holders made great gifts for friends and family. The couple was very open and realized on camera. My favorite Rincon weddings to photograph are the ones where genuine smiles come through and familial love and warm friendship are abundant. This crowd was great! 🙂

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Rincon Wedding Photographer
Rincon Wedding Photographer
Rincon Puerto Rico Wedding Photographer
Rincon Puerto Rico Wedding Photographer
Rincon Puerto Rico Wedding Photographer
Rincon Puerto Rico Wedding Photographer
Rincon Puerto Rico Wedding Photographer
Rincon Puerto Rico Wedding Photographer
Rincon Puerto Rico Wedding Photographer
Rincon Puerto Rico Wedding Photographer
Rincon Puerto Rico Wedding Photographer
Rincon Puerto Rico Wedding Photographer