What a wonderful trip it was! I met so many delightful people, and was reunited with old friends as well – plus, it’s just cool to do that in a place as spectacular as Cancun!It was a busy day photographing the wedding, but everyone was in good spirits even when stressed, and the results were, of course, beautiful. It helps that Jackie and Jonathan are madly in love and this always shows through. While photographing the bridal party on the beach after the wedding, the clouds started rolling in, signaling an approaching storm. We were all a bit nervous, not being familiar with storms in Cancun, but boy, I was in love with those clouds. I think it really helps these shots just pop!I’m including several of my favorite shots from my time in Cancun, coupled with several shots of me photographing Jackie and Jonathan’s trash the dress session (kudos to John C. for taking the shots of me taking photos).Speaking of which – this was so much fun! Jackie had a second dress she used for trash the dress (and I think Jonathan had a different suit to use, too). We woke up early the morning after the wedding ceremony and hit the beach around 7:15 to catch some of the beautiful morning light.

Pelicans were diving for their fish breakfasts and crabs scurried around the pier while we set up. I know I had a blast, and I’m sure they did, too, as we all had plenty of time for fun and laughter during our shoot. Their photos, I think, are stunning, and mainly because Jackie and Jonathan were so gung-ho about doing all sorts of fun (or as some people might say, crazy) things.

I returned stateside the 30th of July and promptly shot another beautiful wedding at the Gibson Mansion in Missoula, MT, on August 1st. Ashley and Luke are a beautiful couple, and it was great to be a part of their special day as well. Friendly folks all around, and very relaxed and happy. I can’t wait to begin editing those photos, too! The Gibson Mansion is another beautiful location, and the light towards the end of the evening was just gorgeous. (Seriously, I was so giddy about the light on the cake – ooh how scrumptious-looking). I’ll post a few selected photos from their wedding as well.

Anyway, enough of the talk – let’s look at the photos! Scroll down to see a few of my favorites.

Hasta luego,
-Kristine

A storm was rolling in – but aren’t the clouds spectacular?

Poor Jackie – her dress was soaking wet and I’m sure weighing a ton! But it was pretty comical!