Yesterday I forgot to wish a happy Valentine's day to all the "amoureux" out there... but I have the best post to make up for it, a real expression of love: Valery and Kevin's fabulous wedding. The couple pronounced their vows on the pristine beach of Ocean Club, surrounded by the closest family & friends and a crowd of admirers that could not take their eyes off the stunning bride and the handsome groom. I'm serious, the resort staff, the guests and every person walking on Grace Bay beach, stop by to admire, congratulate and take a picture of the newly weds.
A special thank you to: Diane, Island Harmony, for the impeccable planning; Environmental Arts for the beautiful bouquet; Anne, Beauty and the Beach, for the bride's makeup and Jeraldine, Maxime le Salon, for the hair style.
One of the things I LOVE about being a wedding / portrait photographer is getting involved in the lives of the people I met on island over the years: when I received an email from Chanay, asking to take a few pictures for Valentine's, I was thrilled. I've known this gorgeous girl since she was a teenager and it's a pleasure to see her now as a smart, independent, happy and beautiful woman.
Women are amazing.
Recently I met Lorena: mother of 3 GORGEOUS kids, loving wife, caring doctor at InterHealth TCI and owner of La Bouquetiere. Her unique talent captured all my attention: she creates unique seashells bouquets, 100% handmade in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
As a professional photographer I'm always looking to hide a possible imperfection but, trust me, I didn't have to: I tossed and turned the bouquets in every possible way - not a single wire can be spotted!
Competition for Miss Turks and Caicos 2013 has began. The contestants describe themselves as beautiful, intelligent, sociable, and having the determination to become a beauty ambassador.
Last Sunday I had the pleasure to photograph Tye - the elegant and vibrant colours of Grace Bay Club matched the beautiful girl's personality. As Audrey Hepburn said: "the beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It's the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows...".
Give me a camera, a couple in love, a smiling kid, the vibrant colours of the Turks and Caicos... et voila, you made my day! Taking pictures is what I love to do - simple.
I spent a fantastic hour photographing Melanie, Jaime and Noah - wedding dress out of the closet, a flower in the hair, a lot of romance and the contagious smile of a wonderful kid = I just kept on asking for "just one more picture" only about 30 times :)
A present on Christmas day is often taken for granted... but when it arrives a month later, full of surprises, excitement and the best friends ever, it can only be fabulous. Chrystel and Steve invited Eric and I to share an adventurous day in North and Middle Caicos: I have been to the islands dozens of times but the pristine beaches, relaxed atmosphere, friendly people and the lush vegetation never stop to amaze me.
A little bit of rain and a lot of clouds, didn't spoil the fun - nor the pictures taking!
Shopping for the perfect gown takes time, energy, money and patience - the producers of "Say Yes to the Dress", "Girl meets Gown", "Wedding Dress Wars" certainly know it. It's a shame to wear the gown only for a day!
When I found out that Judith took her dress all the way from Hungary to the Turks and Caicos, I jumped at the idea of taking a few pictures of her and Gabo.
Only 6 more sleeps... only 3 more sleeps... one 1 more sleep... we are finally in the Turks and Caicos! I love Alyssa's counting of the days and everything else about her: she is the smart, joyful, beautiful and incredibly sweet. I'm sure mom and dad, can take most of the credit for their 6 years old's talents and personality.
Let me introduce "little miss chatterbox" (Alyssa description of herself) - I bet you will love her too!
While working on my portfolio, I had the opportunity to photograph my friend Caroline, from Toulouse, France. It was a pleasure to work with her: officially an awesome hair stylist (Maxime le Salon), she posed for the camera like a real model.
The Turks and Caicos are "Beautiful by Nature", but the inhabitants, native or not, make the island look even better!
Salt Lake City , Utah: -9°F; Providenciales, Turks and Caicos: 81°. No wonder why Megan and Tyson choose a destination wedding!
Hosted at the beautiful Villa Palermo by "Sea Feathers", this intimate event was as sweet as the newlyweds. No stress, no fuss, no worries: just the joy of saying "I do", surrounded by the immediate family and the turquoise water of the island.
