Doreen & Gilbert’s Playa Del Carmen, Mexico Wedding

Hi everyone.  This is my first post on this blog.  I am the newest member of Best of Wedding Photography.  I am excited and very honored to be a part of this group.

This wedding was shot in August in Playa Del Carmen.  We did the photography over 2 days.  On the second day we rented a car and drove around looking for places to shoot.  That’s when I stumbled upon a beautiful mansion that was being built.  Using my broken Spanish, I was able to get permission to shoot inside.  It was a great shoot and one of the images scored at WPPI.

Photography by JT Images Calgary Destination Wedding Photography

Irene Jones - April 8, 2011 - 11:46 pm

Wow .. this blog site gets better every day. Stunning photography.

Yvonne Dunnington - April 8, 2011 - 11:48 pm

Your last image is spectacular!

ImranKhan - April 10, 2011 - 12:53 pm

Whenever i visit your blog i just lost myself. Your stunning photography make me feel happy. You are such a intelligent photographer.

Johnny Tran - April 11, 2011 - 4:45 pm

Thank you so much for the wonderful comments.

Zdenka Darula - April 12, 2011 - 6:11 am

This must have been great experience for you. I especially like the last photos from the whole set… really nice.

Teresa Beklamy - April 12, 2011 - 7:44 am

I love how you captured a full array of emotions that this couple will treasure forever.

fotograf Elblag - April 12, 2011 - 11:36 am

Awesome pictures!

mintasa_clippingimages - April 14, 2011 - 12:12 am

the wedding venue is just heart breaking! i just love that…..
besides, shots are taken so perfectly……

Aaron Howe - April 15, 2011 - 2:09 am

Hey there … it was a nice thing to find another amazing photographer on this incredible blog. Welcome!! You are only here because your photography is top-notch, and I must say #14 is simply beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing. Aaron

Yelhsa - April 19, 2011 - 5:56 am

I’m impressed! You’ve magnaed the almost impossible.

Miranda Isber - April 23, 2011 - 1:03 am

Really enjoyed this blog and how your images captured all the beautiful emotions. Glad you are part of this blog and thanks!

Paula Lucas - April 23, 2011 - 1:11 am

What a beautiful wedding and #14 is my very fav!

Matthew Lee - April 23, 2011 - 1:14 am

From the very first photo to the very last … beautiful photography of this wedding. Love it.

Darren Williams Photography - April 25, 2011 - 2:29 pm

What a lovely set. Thank you for posting!

Allison Larman - April 26, 2011 - 8:56 am

What a gorgeous wedding — the lighting, the angles. My you captured so many different emotions. Kudos!

Wilma - May 1, 2011 - 6:46 pm

Beautiful bride and handsome groom. This entire set of images are spectacular due to your amazing talent. I look so forward to seeing more of your work.

Johnny Tran - May 2, 2011 - 3:26 am

Wow. Thank you all for the wonderful comments. I have many weddings on my blog if you would like to see more of my work.

http://www.jtimages.ca/blog

Matthew Lee - May 3, 2011 - 5:38 pm

What a beautiful set of images. Great light and angles.

Scott Gatt - May 11, 2011 - 10:53 am

That last image is amazing. Lovely set of photos and great catch of all the emotions — laughter, joy, tears.

Martin Tavares - May 15, 2011 - 7:23 pm

I love the pictures of the wedding party on the beach — the clouds and landscape are just perfect.

Agnes of Neusse Photography - May 18, 2011 - 4:08 pm

Gorgeous couple and a beautiful set of images by Johnny Tran! Congratulations to both of the newly wed and the photographer!

sydney wedding photographer - May 22, 2011 - 8:35 pm

Totally in love with the second and third last shots of the couple standing in what looks like a partly constructed house… love them!

A Winter Wonderland Wedding in the Austrian Alps

Caroline and Russell (otherwise known as Caz & Russ) are keen snowboarders and head to the Alps on a yearly basis, their favourite resort being Mayrhofen in Austria.  Once Russell proposed to Caroline over a year ago, they decided to have a very non-traditional wedding in the sense, and create a fun day for their guests in a winter setting in Mayrhofen.  About 40 guests came in from the UK and they had a fabulous week on the slopes and in the mountain resort, with the main focus being on Caz and Russ’s special day.

Portland Oregon Wedding Photographer - April 4, 2011 - 5:39 pm

looks like it was a super fun wedding! cool shots!

Matboard - April 5, 2011 - 1:41 am

Freezing cute winter wedding! I can see everybody’s enjoying winter season and full of love.

Dean Dampney - April 5, 2011 - 8:52 pm

Your series here I found to be really connected, heart felt and fresh – thanks!

Ben McIntyre - April 6, 2011 - 10:16 am

These images are fabulous — I just love #1.

Irene Jones - April 6, 2011 - 10:25 am

Wow … the first and the second last imagery is magnificent.

Yvonne Dunnington - April 8, 2011 - 11:50 pm

An absolutely gorgeous winter wonderland. You did a magnificent job albeit the cold weather. Nobody would have guessed.

Claire Morgan - April 12, 2011 - 3:09 am

Thank you everyone for your kind comments! It was a wonderfully unique wedding!

Teresa Beklamy - April 12, 2011 - 7:46 am

Image 5 just takes my breath away — you are right — an absolutely gorgeous winter wonderland. Thanks for a beautiful set of images.

Artie Rawls - April 14, 2011 - 7:06 pm

Looks like an exhilerating experience for all of the adventurous
guests and wedding couple! Well done!!!

Aaron Howe - April 15, 2011 - 2:11 am

I never cease be amazed by this site. Another new and fantastic photographer. This really IS the Best of Wedding Photography. Claire, your images are out of this world. Please don’t every stop blogging! Aaron

Miranda Isber - April 23, 2011 - 1:05 am

Absolutely beautiful imagery — you captured a gorgeous winter wonderland for sure. Beautiful angles and lighting!

Paula Lucas - April 23, 2011 - 1:12 am

Fantastic blog — beautiful photos. I certainly know why you are here on Best of Wedding Photography. Thanks so much.

Matthew Lee - April 23, 2011 - 1:16 am

Incredible! The first photo just blew me away … and as I continued scrolling down … I continued to be impressed with your work. This is the very first time I have seen your work displayed on BOWP … and look very forward to more posts. Matthew

ImranKhan - April 24, 2011 - 5:57 pm

super fantastic wedding ceremony… You did stunning job… Your snaps take me there… My mind is going away from me…!!!

Allison Larman - April 26, 2011 - 8:57 am

You have captured winter in the most fascinating way. Sure, it may have been cold … but what spectacular beauty. Thanks for sharing this.

Wilma - May 1, 2011 - 6:54 pm

Your first image captivated me. The rest was like gravy — gorgeous and impeccable imagery.

Scott Gatt - May 3, 2011 - 5:40 pm

And what a lovely winter wonderland, especially photos 1 and 4. Amazing work!

Bellinter House Wedding, Co Meath, Ireland – Val & Rob

congratulations to Val & Rob, married at Bellinter House, Navan, Co. Meath, Ireland in March 2011. Images by Shane O’Neill www.aspectphotography.net

Jacqui - April 2, 2011 - 12:40 am

That first image is dynamite … perfection at its best, as are all your other images! Thanks so much for sharing.

Madeline - April 2, 2011 - 12:45 am

Shane: All of your photos are fantastic. Just got to let you know that your 2nd to last image just tops them all … absolutely shines. Thanks much.

clipping path - April 4, 2011 - 12:49 am

You’ve done really excellent job! what a nice photography!

[…] congratulations to Val & Rob, married at Bellinter House Navan, Co. Meath, Ireland in March 2011. More images from this wedding can be seen on the Best of Wedding blog. […]

Greyeye Wedding Photography - April 4, 2011 - 8:24 am

Absolutely stunning photos, my favourites are the outside shots, really brought out the fantastic weather well.

Portland Oregon Wedding Photographer - April 4, 2011 - 5:40 pm

great stuff–enjoyed looking at these!

Cassandra Sasse Photography - April 5, 2011 - 3:46 pm

The wedding in the mountains is amazing, very nice photos.

Ben McIntyre - April 6, 2011 - 10:18 am

Beautiful imagery — especially like the lighting and angles in #7.

Irene Jones - April 6, 2011 - 10:26 am

Images 28 and 29 just take my breath away. Stunning photography.

Yvonne Dunnington - April 8, 2011 - 11:52 pm

All of your images are beautiful. My favs are the 1st and the 2nd last. Perfection at its best.

Teresa Beklamy - April 12, 2011 - 7:49 am

Nice images, gorgeous history, and a wide variety of emotions.

Aaron Howe - April 15, 2011 - 2:14 am

Hi there Shane,

I have not been on the BOWP blog for a couple of months. My goodness, your photography is just as amazing as the last time I previewed this site. I especially love your 2nd last image. I may have said this before — don’t ever stop blogging. I always appreciate viewing your exceptional talent. Aaron

vencanice - April 15, 2011 - 6:37 am

Beautiful images. My favourite is last one.

Matthew Lee - April 23, 2011 - 1:18 am

I continue to be ‘awed’ by your artistic talent and was happy to see another blog post from you. That 2nd last image is absolutely amazing. Don’t ever stop sharing your work with us.

Allison Larman - April 26, 2011 - 8:58 am

Val and Rob must have been over the moon with these results. Superb imagery!

Wilma - May 1, 2011 - 6:58 pm

Unquestionably and undeniable brilliant photography. You had me captured from the first image, and it just kept getting better and better as I scrolled down. Lovely!

Val - May 21, 2011 - 7:06 pm

Hey Shane,
I’m only seeing this blog now. Thanks again for the amazing photos and for being so awesome on the day. I’m making a blurb book of some of the photos, I’ll have to send you on a copy.
cheers, Val. x

wedding photographer in Greece “Nick & Tania”

In the mid February a cold sunny day Nick and Tania trust me as their own storyteller-photographer  for their big day.

I wish to say a big thanks to this couple for sharing and trust me !

mariquita - March 26, 2011 - 9:42 pm

Oh my! Mr. Pekridis your photos, they take my breath away. These images are so lovely that it does not seem even possible that they are real. So beautiful. I am loving every single one. Every single one. Please post more of your weddings!

Julis - March 27, 2011 - 10:47 pm

Nik … absolutely phenomenal imagery, as usual! These are beautiful!

Nik Pekridis - March 28, 2011 - 12:51 am

thank you both !

grace @ wedding favors - March 28, 2011 - 7:01 am

Hi Nik, when I saw the picture of the bride wearing that beautiful wedding gown standing beside that curtain, I thought that she was a model of wedding gowns! Man, these are amazing photos! And I just noticed by the way, that priest kinda looks like Hugh Jackman. 😀

Mary Fabian - March 29, 2011 - 12:28 pm

These are fabulous. I just love the last two images – breath taking.

Glenn Mather Photographer - March 30, 2011 - 3:29 am

Simply stunning images!!!

Lucy - Kent Wedding Photography - March 30, 2011 - 7:35 am

Some beautiful moments captured, absolutely stunning images.

Portland Oregon Wedding Photographer - March 30, 2011 - 4:06 pm

nice imagery

Nik Pekridis - March 31, 2011 - 12:07 am

thanks guys !

Madeline - April 2, 2011 - 12:47 am

Love your 3rd image the best, but I must say, they are all great.

ImranKhan - April 2, 2011 - 5:18 pm

stunning photography… you again prove your talent. Absolute beauty of wedding were taken by your click.

wedding photographer greece - April 6, 2011 - 5:08 am

wow that is really spectacular blog and i appreciate to this

Ben McIntyre - April 6, 2011 - 10:20 am

The lighting in the two dance photos is superb. And those last two shots … I don’t even have the words to describe them … incredible!

Irene Jones - April 6, 2011 - 10:28 am

Such gorgeous imagery. And it’s great how you were able to capture so many emotions.

Nik Pekridis - April 7, 2011 - 12:21 am

thank you all

Yvonne Dunnington - April 8, 2011 - 11:54 pm

Well, lets concentrate on the groom this time .. that 3rd photo is superb. All of your photos are great … and the bride was also beautiful!

Teresa Beklamy - April 12, 2011 - 7:52 am

Another wonderful blog post. The lighting in those last two shots is spectacular.

Zdenka Darula - April 12, 2011 - 7:32 pm

I love this style of photography… clean, simple, fashionable and dreamy… very nice work.

Aaron Howe - April 15, 2011 - 2:16 am

Nik … you never cease to amaze me. Every time I view this blog, I marvel at your talent and professionalism. Beautiful work!! I dream to be like you one day. Aaron

Lydia - April 21, 2011 - 8:32 pm

You did such an amazing job, all images are just stunning. Beautiful wedding!

Matthew Lee - April 23, 2011 - 1:20 am

Nik … Wow! Your work is amazing. I’m guessing you must have won some awards for this fantastic imagery. Keep them coming!

Allison Larman - April 26, 2011 - 9:00 am

This site is quickly becoming addictive to me. The talent is amazing. And this particular blog post is awesome.

Wilma - May 1, 2011 - 7:00 pm

Nik … as mentioned in an earlier comment from me from one of your other posts (hope you don’t mind) your work is exceptional and truly stunning. Don’t ever stop. Your work is mind-blowing. Thanks so much for sharing.

Nik Pekridis - May 2, 2011 - 12:34 am

of course i don’t mind Wilma 🙂 Thanks !!

Win the Destination Wedding Photography of Your Dreams!

Planning a destination wedding? Want one of the best wedding photographers in the world to shoot your special day? Sign up now to win TWO days of destination wedding photography — anywhere in the world — from Juliana Wiklund and fabulous second shooter Victoria Carlqvist. (This destination package is available for a wedding that takes place in Winter 2011 – Spring/Summer 2012.)

In 300 words or less, tell us the story of your engagement, the date of your upcoming wedding, and give us your best plea for winning this contest. Send your story to mktillery@bestofweddingphotography.com by 11pm (Eastern Time Zone, USA) on Friday, April 8, 2011. We’ll post the top 10 stories in a blog post … and let our readership vote for the winning couple.

What’s included

-2 days of photography, one for either engagement portraits before the wedding or for a trash-the-dress the day after and one documenting the whole wedding day, including a few hours for the artistic couple shots (before or after the ceremony)

  • A blog post the day after the wedding with some of our favorite shots of the day
  • A private picture gallery the family or friends can download their favorite high-resolution negatives from anywhere in the world
  • All professionally post-processed high resolution negatives (more than 1000)

What’s not included

  • Travel and lodging expenses for the two photographers (the winning couple will be responsible for these fees)
  • Prints are not included. The couple will be able to order their prints themselves from their digital negatives, though prints and wedding books can be ordered after the wedding

View a sample of Julianna’s and Victoria’s fabulous work

About Juliana

Juliana Wiklund is an award winning destination wedding photographer who travels the world documenting the most important thing in life: love, in every language, every shape, every color.

Originally born in Brazil, Juliana has been living in Sweden for more than 10 years. Love brought her to Stockholm, and love takes her around the globe. She uses her multi-cultural experience to connect with people of different cultures, creating astonishing images with the world as her studio.

Her background as a graphic designer helps her to create one-of-a-kind images that are unique for every couple she shoots.

Fun, warm, relaxed and creative photojournalism with a touch of art!

Shawn Marie - April 13, 2011 - 6:33 pm

Im terribly sad that I missed the “Win the Destination Wedding Photography of Your Dreams!” contest as my fiance and I are paying for our wedding by ourselves out of pocket and we have 2 boys (2 1/2 and 3 1/2…we arent even having a photographer 🙁
But I just wanted to say that your work is beautiful and I wish you the best of luck in your business!

vencanice - April 15, 2011 - 6:24 am

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Haven - April 21, 2011 - 4:02 am

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Matthew Lee - April 23, 2011 - 1:22 am

Juliana .. Your work just rocks! I’m not in the market for an upcoming marriage, but if I were … working with you would be a once in a lifetime opportunity. Looking forward to seeing more of your imagery!