Category Archives: Destination Weddings

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Tuyet & Richard 01.29.10. | Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | Destination Wedding Photographer

Tuyet & Rick booked me for what seemed like a long time ago.  Their original plans were to get married here in Calgary last June.  But they both decided maybe a destination wedding was going to be more fun, so plans were made to have the wedding in Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic.  When they alerted me of the changes, they said “don’t worry, Johnny, you’re our photographer, so we’re bringing you with us!”  My first destination wedding!!  I was stoked obviously.  I was so excited it was Tuyet and Rick, that I was doing destination wedding photography for.  We get along like we were old friends so I knew I would really enjoy my week with them, their friends/family and their 2 kids Jada and Anthony.

There were 26 of us and we stayed at the beautiful and relaxing Grand Oasis Marien.  The resort was clean and well kept.  The staff were super friendly and locals were very welcoming.  Of course drinks were included and as always, the first night was the binge night!  Tuyet & Rick and their friends can drink and drink lots! The whole week I spent with them was a blast and I really got to know everyone on the trip very well.  I am sure we will all stay in touch and hopefully have some sort of reunion, because I already miss them all!

Thank you so much T&R for bringing me to the Dominican Republic to capture your incredible wedding.  I had an amazing experience that I will never forget and I am so honored to call you guys friends and not just clients.

Jillian & Rob | Banff Destination Wedding Photographer

I feel in love with both Jillian and Rob, when I did their engagement photography in Canmore back in December.  Jillian had to book me over the phone because she going to school in Ontario.  Jillian is originally from Grande Prairie, AB and Rob hails from the Netherlands.  They both wanted to get married in our beautiful backyard in Banff, AB at the gorgeous Juniper Inn.  Who can blame them?  This was my first destination wedding even though I didn’t go anywhere.  I don’t remember meeting anyone at the wedding that was from Calgary.  J&R met at a wedding in the Netherlands a few years ago and had along distance relationship since.  But we all know the bond of love is stronger than the best crazy glue.  These 2 were soooooo meant for each other.  They feed off each other’s energy and you can tell they dearly love and miss each other very much.  The connection you see between them is real.  I am so happy for the both of them, now that they can be together and inseparable for the rest of their lives.  I am excited to now say I have friends in the Netherlands that I can visit the next time I am in Amsterdam.

Thank you Jillian and Rob for having me be a part of your huge, huge, huge day!  Your wedding was spectacular down to every detail.  It was amazing to see how many people travelled such long distances to witness your marriage.  I can see why they did.  You both are amazing people.  I wish you all the success and luck in your future endeavours, as you begin your journey together.

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