wedding in Thessaloniki.

By Nik Pekridis | Visit Photographer's Website

Dimitris and Elli is my latest couple from my town who get married and trust me as their photographer.I want to share my imagery from my latest work with you

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Teresa Beklamy - September 3, 2010 - 4:19 am

Beautiful wedding shots — especially liked the angles and lighting in #38 with an array of shades of red, rose, amber, plus the reflection of from the chandelier lights. Very nice.

Katlyn Forrest - September 3, 2010 - 4:58 am

Brilliant gallery of photographs. The lighting and colors in your last one (so, so, blue) of the bride walking down the street is captivating.

Nik Pekridis - September 3, 2010 - 5:10 am

thank you both !!!

Adam - September 3, 2010 - 11:56 pm

Beautiful work!!

Ben McIntyre - September 5, 2010 - 7:42 pm

What a gorgeous set of photographs. Especially loved the very last one with the amazing blue sky.

Candice Springgay - September 5, 2010 - 7:44 pm

Although I may be an engineer, I have taken special interest in photography, especially wedding photography (being that I was just married myself two years ago). This is an incredible collection of images — gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

Jacqui Jagt - September 5, 2010 - 7:45 pm

As usual, your work is exemplary … really enjoyed this set of photos. Thanks! Jacqui

PJ Photos - September 7, 2010 - 10:55 am

Nice ;-) i love last pictures…

Nik Pekridis - September 7, 2010 - 11:10 am

thank you all !!

e-session at Chalkidiki Greece

By Nik Pekridis | Visit Photographer's Website

Nadya & Andrei from Russia found me through web and when they visit Chalkidiki for summer holidays they deside to trust me for a 3 hours e-session.

The heat was against us …up to 38 celsius but we have lots of fun and finally the result of imagery help us to keep shooting.We make couple of shoots into the istion hotel (http://www.istionclub.com/) at Potidaia and to nerby coasts of the Potidaia village.

Teresa Beklamy - September 3, 2010 - 4:23 am

These photographs are beautiful too. Love how you captured the blue from the sky and water. And the sunset with the couple sitting on the rock is splendid.

Jacqui Jagt - September 3, 2010 - 5:02 am

Number 6 is my favorite — capturing the reflection of the bride and groom dancing. Nice!

Fred Stuart - September 5, 2010 - 7:47 pm

I have been checking out this site for several months Nik and really appreciate your talent and beauty of capturing the best moments. Thanks!

Martin Tavares - September 5, 2010 - 7:48 pm

Very, very nice work! Beautiful wedding and beautiful photography!

Megan + Max’s happy, dance-filled wedding o’ FUN

By Amelia and Dan Hale | Visit Photographer's Website

Megan + Max wanted to have FUN at their wedding, and fun they had!  They had their ceremony and reception at The Charleston Yacht Club in Charleston SC.  There was more dancing and laughing than we have ever seen in one evening.  We can see why Megan’s laugh is one of Max’s favorite things about her, it really does light up the room.  We have no doubt that these two will be laughing and cutting a rug for years to come;)

-Dan + Amelia

Dreamland Images, Inc.
Fresh Documentary Wedding Photography
Charleston, SC

Peter Hearl - August 25, 2010 - 1:23 am

some great shots, love the bride drinking out of the bottle, looks like a fun bride.

Miranda Isber - August 26, 2010 - 4:37 pm

What a nice wedding story. I really like the dramatic lighting and the perfect mood you created in your black and white photograph of the bride and groom dancing. Thanks for sharing.

Cynthia Blackstone - August 26, 2010 - 4:38 pm

What delightful photographs. I thoroughly enjoyed all of them. And great natural shots … showing the many emotions of joy, love, and fun.

Paul Cunningham - August 26, 2010 - 4:42 pm

So glad I dropped in to see the blogs at Best of Wedding today. How wonderful to see yet another fantastic photographer like Dreamland Images here. My favorite is the soft lighting used in #7 – the picture of the bride in the window. Beautiful!

Amelia + Dan - August 26, 2010 - 7:50 pm

Thank you so much for the wonderful words! It was definitely a fun bride, and day!

Shauna Dallamsphum - August 27, 2010 - 1:12 am

Amelia + Dan … absolutely wonderful wedding story for the bride and groom. You really captured it from beginning to end, and I thoroughly enjoyed it … as I can see most of the wedding party and guests did as well. Wonderful … looking forward to more of your work.

Madeline Jutras - September 3, 2010 - 4:26 am

The photo where the bride is throwing her bouquet is ‘really in the moment’ — perfect.

Paula Lucas - September 3, 2010 - 4:29 am

The lighting in the photo of the flower girl in the window is amazing.

Yvonne Dunnington - September 3, 2010 - 4:32 am

Great set of photos — so many emotions captured that will be treasured, especially the fun!

Martin Tavares - September 5, 2010 - 7:49 pm

Amazing wedding! Amazing photography! Thanks — wish I could have been there. Martin

Irene Jones - September 5, 2010 - 7:50 pm

Enjoyed this wedding series … so much fun, so much happiness, and best of all fantastic photography! Irene

Africa Photograpic Awards. Best Wedding Photographer 2010.

By Jaco Fourie | Visit Photographer's Website

We won best Wedding Photographer in the Africa Photographic Awards 2010. Thanks to the team. Danie & Daleen and Edna for letting Danie work with me every weekend. We are honoured and privileged to be selected. Thanks to my Lord and saviour for giving me the talents to do what I love.

I was told by one of the judges that all three portfolios I entered into the awards made it into the top 5. We only entered the Best Wedding photographer category.

Here are the images I entered into the awards and the award.

Sydney Wedding Photography - August 16, 2010 - 3:59 am

Like to say your wedding images are awesome. Great candid and natural photos using available light.The photography work is highly credible and stylish. Excellent creativity Cheers from Perry in Sydney

Abigail Winters - August 18, 2010 - 5:15 am

Congratulations! Excellent photography!

BOWP Editors - August 20, 2010 - 10:14 am

Jaco, This is an outstanding collection of imagery. I just wanted to let you know that the BOWP staff sends our congratulations on this well deserved reward!

Mariquita - August 20, 2010 - 10:35 am

Jaco, congratulations to you on the winning of this great award. I am loving your images so very much. They are all so very stylish and fashionable and you have captured the light so beautifully and dramatically. I especially like the one of the couple in front of the cottage.

Allison Larman - August 23, 2010 - 7:16 am

Congratulations of this very well deserved recognition! Your work is outstanding.

Jeremy Buck Photography - August 23, 2010 - 7:16 am

Congrats! Amazing imagery.

Maia Chase - August 23, 2010 - 7:18 am

I have always admired your work and can definitely understand why you have achieved such recognition. Spectacular!

Brian Holmes - August 24, 2010 - 12:49 pm

Outstanding imagery!!!! You certainly deserve this award.

Nancy Shaw - August 24, 2010 - 12:50 pm

Oh, I can’t get enough of this mesmirizing art! Bravo!

Dorothy Isber Photos - August 26, 2010 - 4:49 pm

Everytime I check out this blog, I hope to see more work from you. And today was my lucky day! It is incredible and it is nice to see such an outstanding photographer earn this prestigious award.

Shauna Dallamsphum - August 27, 2010 - 1:14 am

As usual, your work is out of this world. Fantastic … enjoying it so, so, so much, Jaco. Congrats on this most recent award/recognition. I’m thinking it is just the beginning of many more to come. I always love perusing your blogs — they make my day.

Michelle Gunton Photography - August 27, 2010 - 11:22 am

This wedding photography is awesome, thank you for sharing your artistic talent.

Lynn@ Chris+Lynn Photographers - August 27, 2010 - 3:00 pm

Stunning, catch-your-breath imagery! Congratulations – your work is simply gorgeous.

Wilma Cornelisse - September 3, 2010 - 4:36 am

Congratulations — absolutely amazing and stunning photographry — the rich colors, the details!

Julis McIntyre Photos - September 5, 2010 - 7:52 pm

A much deserved reward, Jaco — I absolutely love everything that you post. We talk about the Best of Wedding Photography photographers in the world … and I must say you deserve this … but more than that, you are way, way above most of the photographers. Keep on posting your blogs. They knock my socks off!

Matthew Lee - September 5, 2010 - 7:54 pm

Bravo Jaco! Awesome photos! Matthew

Jaco - September 6, 2010 - 12:13 pm

Thank you all for the kind words.

Jasmine Star Lens & Light Honor

By Best of Wedding Photography Editors | Visit Photographer's Website

The Lens & Light Honor is awarded to twelve photographers each year who are true leaders in the world of wedding photography. We look for photographers who produce stunning, modern, artistic imagery at the frontier of the field and for photographers who have achieved a rare level of success and recognition among brides, fellow photographers, and others in the wedding industry. We are proud to recognize Jasmine Star with the Lens & Light Honor.

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© Jasmine Star

‘One of the 10 Best Wedding Photographers in the World in 2009”

~American Photo Magazine

Since 2006, Jasmine Star has taken the industry by storm. Named as one of the ten best wedding photographers in the world in 2009 by American Photo, Jasmine has become known for her intimate and creative photo stories, her dedication to getting to know her clients personally, and her engaging blog.

With more than 12,000 Twitter followers and more than 18,000 fans on Facebook, Jasmine has also developed a strong social media presence. As she puts it, “I developed a voice and online brand by leveraging social media and developing techniques to empower clients to become the voice of my brand.”

Dedicated to shooting in natural light, Jasmine works hard to make her brides feel “beautiful and fabulous” whether the setting is a picturesque garden or a patch of radiant orange gravel. For the dance floor, though, Jasmine uses a Canon Speedlite 550EX and has a custom-designed set up for a PocketWizard Plus II, and she’ll often set up an off-camera flash near the DJ or band.

Based in Orange County, California, Jasmine travels worldwide to cover weddings and to teach courses on wedding photography, marketing and branding.

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© Jasmine Star

© Jasmine Star

© Jasmine Star

How did you get into wedding photography?

The answer to this question is quite detailed and complex, but the shortest answer could be summed up in one word: Fate.

I was at UCLA Law School in 2005 when I received news my mother had a relapse with brain cancer. The news hit me harder than I can adequately describe and I took a medical leave to be by her side. I moved back home and while I was happy to be with my mom, I felt lost, frustrated, and depressed.

I was at the lowest point in my life and I was desperately praying for deliverance. Thankfully, it came: In the form of an engagement ring. My boyfriend, JD, proposed and we decided to plan a destination wedding in Hawaii. Seven months later – against all odds – my mother walked me down the aisle with my father on my wedding day.

And the best part? My wedding photographer, David Jay, captured it all magically. His photos moved me. Challenged me. Gave me hope and allowed me to believe in dreams again. I saw his life, passion, and art, and I wanted to do the same thing.

So I did. I had never touched a digital camera in my life, but I assisted a few wedding photographers the summer of 2006, and then shot my first solo wedding in October of 2006. From there, my business grew and I ended up shooting 38 weddings in 2007.

My path to into photography is mangled, but it’s beautiful because it’s mine. And I wouldn’t change a thing about my crazy journey.

How would you describe your style?

Lifestyle Photography for Fabulous People.

Can you share some of your favorite images and tell us what went into making them and why you like them?

© Jasmine Star

Kristin and Brandon
I’m a lover of soft, natural light … and any time I can capitalize on its presence, I will. The morning sun worked its way through the trees and cast a beautiful glow around the bride and groom … all I had to do was stand back and click as they enjoyed themselves on their wedding day.

© Jasmine Star

Emily and DJ
I love the simplicity of the image and it’s indicative of my shooting style. I prefer shooting wide open (this shot was at a f/1.2) and creating a clear focal point so the viewer can see life through my eyes and feel the moment as uniquely their own.

© Jasmine Star

Stephanie
I love my brides. They’re all unmistakably fabulous. And beautiful. I shot the following bridal portraits with a 85mm at f/1.2 with allowed me to capture the ambient light and created the perfect setting. I find nothing more rewarding than watching a woman feel confident while being photographed … it’s one of life’s greatest rewards.

© Jasmine Star

Kristin and her bridesmaids
I am smitten with untraditional group formal photos and when I’m given the opportunity to work with a fabulous group of girls, I jump at the chance to have some fun!

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What cameras do you shoot with, what’s your favorite lens, and what’s your favorite accessory other than your cameras/lenses?

I shoot with the Canon 5DMII and my favorite lens is the 50mm, 1.2. I shoot with this dynamic duo more often than not, and it’s truly helped define my style.

How important is post processing in your final images?

I view post processing like salt on a really great meal. It’s merely the spice and flavor to a meal, but not the meal itself. I use minimal processing and prefer to shoot images in-camera as close as possible to the desired end product. I’m often asked about post processing, so if you’d like to read more about my preferences and techniques, you can read more about it on my blog: Jasmine Star

Who or what inspires you to create great imagery?

I know it sounds cliché, but I promise it’s the truth. My basis of inspiration is God. I photograph people because we are all reflections of something great and beautiful; something far beyond our understanding. I am inspired by people because they are merely small divisions of God.

What is the most challenging thing about photographing weddings?

The pressure. Sometimes I feel like a brussel sprout in a pressure cooker on a wedding day. There’s SO much going on in a concise duration of time and fleeting memories are hard to capture. But the good news is that I thrive on pressure … it challenges me and allows me to feel alive. That’s the best part of what I do.

If not a photographer, what would you want to be?

Realistically, I probably would have been a lawyer. Unrealistically, I’d love to be a writer. With a few books on the New York Times best sellers list!

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© Jasmine Star

© Jasmine Star

Southern California Wedding Photography - August 12, 2010 - 5:02 pm

Exceptional work! Bravo! My favorite, although there are many, is the shot of the couple in the field of flowers. The military guy. Just the expressions alone are priceless, not to mention the lighting, composition, and just the whole shot!

Lillian Cunningham - August 13, 2010 - 2:42 pm

Amazing imagery. No doubt in my mind why you were voted one of the top 10 photographers in the world and why you are a prominent photographer on Best of Wedding Photography! Kudos!

Wedding Photography Brisbane - August 15, 2010 - 5:36 am

Finally, Military wedding bring unique design in a wedding photography. I like all the pictures…Well done.

Wani - August 17, 2010 - 7:29 am

Well done Jasmine – very well deserved. Just another feather in your fabulous cap :-)

John97 - August 17, 2010 - 1:31 pm

Very nice site!

Pages - August 17, 2010 - 1:41 pm

I admire your page.

Charmaine Lowry - August 18, 2010 - 5:18 am

A great set of imagery. Your bride shots are amazing!

Mariquita - August 20, 2010 - 10:37 am

Ooh… thank you for this interview. I am always loving how much energy Ms. Jasmine Star seems to have for her work and for life. I would love to attend a workshop … maybe I can catch some of that joi de vive and use it in my own work. Are you having any workshops or seminars coming up soon?

Nora Robinson - August 23, 2010 - 7:22 am

Congratulations on being featured as one of the best photographers in the world. My favorite photo is the last one of the bridesmaids in the natural setting. Excellent!

Paula Lukas - August 23, 2010 - 7:23 am

What a great interview and wonderful photos. Thanks so much for sharing with us.

Beverly Canalab - August 24, 2010 - 12:51 pm

Kudos! Love your work.

Dani Meadows - August 24, 2010 - 12:53 pm

What a beautiful bride. You really captured the joyful moments.

Fred Stuart - August 26, 2010 - 4:51 pm

Very, very nice! Congratulations on the prestigious honor.

Shauna Dallamsphum - August 27, 2010 - 1:16 am

Nice to see you here Jasmine in the spotlight on Best of Wedding Photography. Much deserved and congratulations!

J.D. Smith Photography - September 3, 2010 - 4:38 am

Great photographs. Congratulations!

Rainy Ireland

By Shane ONeill | Visit Photographer's Website

a selection of some of my favourite images from the wedding of Michelle & Lorcan Dunphy married in Carrigaline, Co. Cork, Ireland in July 2010. Irish summers are becoming typically wet, but the show must go on!

Photography by Shane O’Neill

www.aspectphotography.net

Mariquita - August 12, 2010 - 1:23 pm

Oh… so so pretty. I am loving this blog. I learn so much from the amazing photographers here! I especially am loving the way that this gorgeous series is capturing the emotion of the day. It feels so beautiful and intimate.

… I think I may be a blog stalker now. :)

Marissa Anthony - August 13, 2010 - 2:45 pm

I have heard that rain on a wedding day brings tons of good luck and happiness to the bride and groom. What beautiful images — nobody would have guessed that is was a rainy day.

Kawi gurl - August 14, 2010 - 1:35 pm

Great site! much appreciated.

melissa - August 17, 2010 - 3:01 pm

These are fantastic. I love love the black and white…they are SO crazy rich!

Candice Springgay - August 18, 2010 - 5:20 am

The church shots are spectacular. Really liked this black and white collection of photos.

Melissa Paul - August 18, 2010 - 2:18 pm

Lovely photos! that makeup case shot is incredible! great catch!

Teresa Beklamy - August 23, 2010 - 7:24 am

I think the umbrellas added a unique touch to the wedding! Let in rain.

Deborah Edwards - August 23, 2010 - 7:25 am

Incredible photos … just love Ireland in the rain.

Dani Meadows - August 24, 2010 - 12:54 pm

Magic and romance … love these photos.

Ben McIntyre - August 24, 2010 - 12:55 pm

Great Images — especially that spectacular church. Bravo!

Germaine LaFountaine - August 26, 2010 - 4:52 pm

Oh, the luck of the Irish is all over this amazing wedding story. Beautiful photographs!

Shauna Dallamsphum - August 27, 2010 - 1:17 am

Very, very nice! Although it may have been raining, these shots of this wedding and Ireland are magnificent! Thanks so much for your continued blogs — I love them all!

J.D. Smith Photography - September 3, 2010 - 4:41 am

You did a magnificent job of including the rain in the wedding story. Nice work.

Scott Gatt Imaginations - September 3, 2010 - 4:44 am

Splendid wedding images in black and white. Great angles and light and use of natural light.

Maia Chase - September 5, 2010 - 7:56 pm

Being a lady from Grenada (which I was convinced was the most beautiful place on earth) … you have convinced me that Rainy Ireland tops paradise. Beautiful and enchanting photographs.

Fashion Bridals

By Andy Wood | Visit Photographer's Website

About half of our brides choose to do a bridal shoot before the wedding.  A few of the reasons they do this is, its a great time to test out hair and makeup to make sure they like it before their wedding.  Other reasons include just getting out and having some fun.  Jo asked us to do something out of the norm.  She didn’t want classic bridals done at a botanic gardens or at a historic manor.  This is what we came up for her.

You can see more from our colorado wedding portfolio here

You can see part I of the fashion bridals here.  Part II of the colorado bridal session can be seen here.


Wilma Cornelisse - August 8, 2010 - 7:44 pm

What a wonderful idea! Jo looks amazing. These photos are very nice.

Janelle Smitstone - August 12, 2010 - 3:55 am

Gorgeous photos … she will be an amazing bride on her wedding day … for sure.

Katyln Forrest - August 12, 2010 - 4:05 am

Gorgeous shots!!! Now I’m wondering, can you make the rest of us look as great as this bride? From what we have seen, the answer is Yes! Thanks much.

Mariquita - August 12, 2010 - 1:25 pm

So amazing! I love love love these pictures. I am wondering, how did you get the light to be so vibrant? Especially, I am thinking, in the first photo with the curtains and the red light and in the photo with the wine barrels?

Deborah Edwards - August 13, 2010 - 2:47 pm

Gorgeous bride and amazing lighting angles. I’m sure she will look just as wonderful on her wedding day.

Bernadette Kashuba - August 18, 2010 - 5:21 am

Love the amazing lighting.

Fred Stuart - August 23, 2010 - 7:27 am

Beautiful lighting. Love the last photo — where the lighting/reflection showed stars around the bride.

Germaine LaFountaine - August 23, 2010 - 7:28 am

Nice set of photographs. Beautiful bride.

Cynthia Blackstone - August 24, 2010 - 12:58 pm

I just clicked over to your blog. Adore your photography and this particular series — enjoyed the photograph of Jo in the mirror.

Dorothy Isber Photos - August 24, 2010 - 12:59 pm

What a fashionable and beautiful bride. Love your work — dramatic and bold, excellent lighting and angles.

Matthew Lee - August 26, 2010 - 4:54 pm

My wife and I just love your photographic skills. The lighting is brilliant.

Shauna Dallamsphum - August 27, 2010 - 1:19 am

So glad I stopped in to see this beautiful blog on fashionable brides. Gorgeous! Thank you — also checked out your website — love your work … and can hardly wait to see more!

Scott Gatt Imaginations - September 3, 2010 - 4:46 am

Very nice. You captured that beautiful bride beautifully.

Paul Cunningham - September 5, 2010 - 8:00 pm

Hope it is not too late to comment. I enjoyed your blog post immensely… not only the fashionable bride … just know that you can make even make the ‘unbride’ fashionable until she decides on making that ‘I Do’ that we are waiting for.

Romantic atmosphere – Wedding in Trentino Alto Adige Italy

By Luigi Rota Wedding Photographer | Visit Photographer's Website

Veronica + Federico  July 10, 2010

Wedding in Trentino Italy – location Trento

romantic atmosphere as in a fairy tale, light, colors, flavors and delicate for a wonderful wedding, surrounded by a landscape of mountains and lakes.

Photos: Luigi Rota

FOTOROTA Studio

www.luigirota.it

+39 0341.283577

Lecco (LC) Italy

Mario Caldeira - July 30, 2010 - 8:26 am

Nice Work!!!

Danilo - August 3, 2010 - 1:59 am

I miei complimenti Luigi, immagini stupende e suggestive! mi piacciono molto.

Roberta Petersen - August 3, 2010 - 5:18 pm

Beautiful photos. Love how you captured the mix of emotions,

Andreas Feusi - August 4, 2010 - 10:10 am

Very nice work. You captured so many different emotions, locations and situations, well done.

Bernadette Kashuba - August 8, 2010 - 7:46 pm

Absolutely gorgeous photos. Love how you captured the many important emotions of the day! Congrats!

Luigi Rota - August 9, 2010 - 3:39 am

Thank’s to everyone for the compliments!

Janelle Smitstone - August 12, 2010 - 3:56 am

Very nice! Love the black and white pics!

Beverly Canalab - August 12, 2010 - 4:06 am

More spectacular work. Thanks. Loved these wedding photos.

Deborah Edwards - August 13, 2010 - 2:49 pm

Absolutely love the photo of the bride sitting in front of the majestic mountains. One of your many photos that will be treasured.

Annalia Nardelli - August 13, 2010 - 2:50 pm

Bellissime foto Complimenti!

Joey Falsetti - August 18, 2010 - 5:24 am

A beautiful wedding story — especially enjoyed the two last photos in black and white with the bride’s veil blowing in the wind – such dramatic imagery.

Germaine LaFountaine - August 23, 2010 - 7:30 am

Simply gorgeous — magnificent shots — with a wonderful background of mountains and lakes. So romantic.

Fred Stuart - August 24, 2010 - 1:03 pm

Magnificent — like the natural shot where the bride has tears of joy — you really captured all the emotions of the day.

Candice Springgay - August 24, 2010 - 1:12 pm

What a terrific location — Italy — for a wedding. Great photos.

Shauna Dallamsphum - August 26, 2010 - 4:55 pm

This truly is a fairy tale wedding, thanks to your excellent photography.

Shauna Dallamsphum - August 27, 2010 - 1:21 am

No matter what anybody says, I am a romantic at heart and #11 is my absolute favorite — the soft photograph of the bride and groom kissing. Fabulous.

Luigi Rota - August 27, 2010 - 9:21 am

A REAL THANKS TO ALL for your compliments
Always, puts passion and CREATIVITY ‘IN MY WORK AND ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW IDEAS! SEE YOU ALL SOON

Isobelle Thornborough - September 3, 2010 - 4:48 am

Spectacular shots — all that greenery and natural light and beauty.

Pyramids, old markets and camels: a dream wedding in Cairo!

By Juliana Wiklund | Visit Photographer's Website

There is nothing more amazing than shooting a destination wedding on a location you have dreamed about all your life.

When Deena and Nawaf contacted me from Philly, I could never imagine I would be the one chosen to shoot their wedding in Cairo.

Both of them had a connection with Egypt and it felt just natural to organize the whole wedding at Deena’s uncle’s gardens in the outskirts of Cairo. Not an easy task to fulfill from the US, but in a matter of weeks, everything was ready to go.

My second shooter and I flew in three days before the wedding from Stockholm and we had the chance of getting to know this wonderful couple better when we shoot their couple shoots on the day they got legally married.

We spend the day in Cairo’s market place, in Old Town, as well as by the Great Pyramids, at sunset.

In Egypt, getting legally married is not the most important part of the wedding. What really matters is the religious blessing given by an Egyptian priest and the Zaffa, the famous Egyptian musical-dancing procession followed by lots of good food and dancing, dancing, dancing, all night long!

Too many wonderful pictures to be posted in only one post, so I’ve divided the four days we spent together into many smaller posts. To see them all, please visit the links given under the pictures!

Couple Shooting by the Great Pyramids:

http://www.morethanwords.se/blog/a-dream-come-true/

Their religious ceremony as well as the ZAFFA:

http://www.morethanwords.se/blog/love-dwells-on-the-shining-of-your-soul/

http://www.morethanwords.se/blog/destination-wedding-cairo-deena-nawaf-married-by-god/

Couple Shots in Cairo’s old town after the legal ceremony:

http://www.morethanwords.se/blog/destination-wedding-cairo-deena-nawaf-the-legal-wedding/

Jeremy Buck Photography - July 25, 2010 - 11:29 pm

What an amazing wedding and amazing photos!!! Cairo — such a new and diverse location for a destination wedding. Thanks so much for sharing these images, Julia.

Aaron Howe Imagery - July 26, 2010 - 12:25 am

Inspirational and beautiful, Juliana. I just checked out your profile and your website. You are an amazing photographer.

andy wood - July 29, 2010 - 2:27 pm

That is so cool. Love the pictures. Never would have thought of shooting there. Opens the mind up to the possibilities. Thank you for sharing.

Mario Caldeira - July 30, 2010 - 8:27 am

Nice Work!!!

Michael Howe - August 3, 2010 - 5:20 pm

Really enjoyed these images. Thanks for sharing.

Mariquita - August 4, 2010 - 12:17 pm

Oh, so very romantic. I am loving the emotion in these photos. I feel like I know this couple intimately after viewing just this short series. Like a novel in pictures. Beautiful.

Bernadette Kashuba - August 8, 2010 - 7:47 pm

Cairo is amazing … due to your exceptional photos! Thanks!

Paula Lukas - August 12, 2010 - 3:57 am

What a beautiful wedding story.

Beverly Canalab - August 12, 2010 - 4:08 am

OMG — amazing photo shoot. I want so much to be them — so romantic. You displayed and cpatured so much romance in the photots. Thanks for sharing.

Jennifer Summers - August 13, 2010 - 2:51 pm

Just loved the brilliant ring shot amongst the terrain. Fabulous technique.

Joey Falsetti - August 18, 2010 - 5:27 am

I was captivated by your ninth photo — black and white on one side merged with color on the other — very nice.

WraphanitiarI - August 19, 2010 - 5:05 pm

Very Interesting!
Thank You

Jacqui Jagt - August 23, 2010 - 7:34 am

The first shot looks like something from out of a fairy tale — the couple walking towards the pyramids at sunset. Lovely.

Candice Springgay - August 24, 2010 - 1:17 pm

I have never visited Cairo … and thank you so much for sharing such beautiful photos and culture of the pyramids and old town.

Shauna Dallamsphum - August 26, 2010 - 4:58 pm

My very favorite is the last photo — not only the natural joy on the bride and groom’s faces — but the amazing cultural background.

Isobelle Thornborough - September 3, 2010 - 4:51 am

Thoroughly enjoyed these wedding photos in Cairo. Wonderful background and joyful bride and groom.

Alexei+Marina=just married

By Nik Pekridis | Visit Photographer's Website

My latest couple was a young couple from New York of U.S.In fact Marina is Greek but live also in N.Y almost  a decade.They are both musicians and they decide to married in Greece in Thessaloniki.We had couple shots in preparation and after that we went to some popular locations of Thessaloniki for shooting before the ceremony. and the reception.

Thanks Marina and Alexei for your co-operation and i hope we can get also some images at N.Y in the near future.LOL.

stacy - July 19, 2010 - 12:36 pm

nice work!!! great angles

Martin Tavares - July 20, 2010 - 9:24 am

What a beautiful and perfect place for a destination wedding! You will probably have many couples interested in arranging their wedding in Greece. I just love the photos, especially the one of the bride and groom walking along the pier as the sun was setting.

Nik Pekridis - July 20, 2010 - 9:31 am

It’s not as beautyfull as the islands but yes…its prety nice i think.

Andreas Feusi - July 21, 2010 - 10:49 am

Beautiful place for a wedding. Nice details and great photos with sunset.

Jeremy Buck Photography - July 25, 2010 - 11:31 pm

Beautiful images! You really have a style that captures the full emotions.

Aaron Howe Imagery - July 26, 2010 - 12:27 am

I am captivated with your second last photo … on the dock … with the bride and groom … with the sun setting. The colors that your captured are breath taking.

Nik Pekridis - July 26, 2010 - 1:03 am

Andrea and Jeremy thanks a lot for your comments.
Aaron…new lightroom 3 and a litlle of viveza2 and voila.

Mario Caldeira - July 30, 2010 - 8:28 am

Nice!!!

Cynthia Blackstone - August 3, 2010 - 5:21 pm

Love the first photo of the shoes. What fun!

Nik Pekridis - August 4, 2010 - 12:29 am

thanks a lot Cynthia

Jonny Wedding Photographer Leeds - August 5, 2010 - 8:05 am

The quality of this wedding photography is just amazing. I am so inspired and can’t wait for the weekend for my next shoot now my head is filled with so many ideas.

Nik Pekridis - August 5, 2010 - 11:15 am

thank you all for your nice comments.Hey Jonny hope i am gonna see you next Jan in swpp convension.I have my own masterclass there.

Bethany Paris - August 8, 2010 - 7:48 pm

Makes me want to get married all over again — in Greece. Beautiful, beautiful photos!

Nik Pekridis - August 9, 2010 - 12:20 am

Just pick up the dates and we can make re-wedding day…thanks Bethany

Paula Lukas - August 12, 2010 - 3:59 am

Wow …. wonderful photo shoot .. enjoyed every pic!

Carmela Harry - August 12, 2010 - 4:03 am

My favorite place .. so much more favorite by looking at your inspirational images. Thanks so much!!

Shauna Dallamsphum - August 12, 2010 - 4:11 am

Really LOVE Photo#8 — beautiful and fun! Way to go!

Nik Pekridis - August 12, 2010 - 4:53 am

thanks Shauna

Nik Pekridis - August 12, 2010 - 8:37 am

i am start to feel…shy? !!thank you all

Jennifer Summers - August 13, 2010 - 2:57 pm

I could not help but comment on the photo with the green lighting of the bride and groom facing each other. Brilliant!

Julis McIntyre Photos - August 18, 2010 - 5:29 am

Nice work — my fav is the 2nd last picture — the sky was so spectacular.

Belinda Mango - August 23, 2010 - 7:36 am

Oh my … #8 is the best … with such vivid and amazing colors.

Candice Springgay - August 24, 2010 - 1:18 pm

I am certainly enjoying all the culture and locations from around the world. These photos in Greece are magnificent.

Shauna Dallamsphum - August 27, 2010 - 1:22 am

You know … I cannot even pick one favorite. Just loved all of your photos … and can hardly wait until your next blog.

Nik Pekridis - August 27, 2010 - 1:33 am

thank you all for your comments…i would love to make a destination wedding in Us.

Teresa Beklamy - September 3, 2010 - 4:54 am

I’m becoming of fan of your work. This is the third wedding I have enjoyed viewing. Again, very beautiful.

Nik Pekridis - September 3, 2010 - 5:00 am

thanks a lot Teresa for your comments.