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Ceremony: La Capilla de Nuestra Senora Lourdes, Condado, Puerto Rico
Reception: Perla at La Concha Resort, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Decorator: Arquetipo, Special Events Designers
Cake Artist: Lourdes Padilla 787.798.1934
Stationary: Paper Source
Wedding Coordinator: Suzette Riutort 787.671.5347
Wedding Favors: Packaging made by mother of the bride
Wedding Dress: Reem Acra
Hair & Make-up: Bloom - Salón de Belleza 787.781.2525
Music: Joaquin Opio

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W Retreat and Spa, Vieques Island, Puerto Rico

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Guest Photographer: Samo Rovan from sLOVEnia
Ceremony & Reception: Rincon Ocean Villa, Rincon, Puerto Rico
Wedding Planner: Anita Quintana of Ocasiones Event Planning
Florist: Edwin Reina of Ocasiones Event Designer
Cake Artist: Groom’s Parents
Stationary: Magnet Street
Wedding Dress: Rivini
Hair Stylist: Jenny Sanchez of Sunset Spa 787.501.0323
Make-up Artist: Faces by Krystal
Shoes: Manolo Blanik
Catering: Chef Oscar Estrada & Co.
Band: Sabor Latino Salsa Band
DJ: DJ Jay Jimenez of Star Mix Sound 
Guitarist: Jacques Landry

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Ceremony & Reception: Four Seasons, Nevis, West Indies
Wedding Dress: Monique Lhullier
Wedding Shoes: Christian Louboutin (4300 Swarowski Crystals Stones by mother of the Bride)
Tuxedo: Canali
Stationary: Spark (The design is by Bride and Groom)
Calligraphy: Calligraphy by Carol
Wedding Coordinator: Fay Walters
Hair Style, Catering, Flowers & Music: Four Seasons, Nevis, West Indies
Rehearsal Dinner Shoes & Dress: Louis Vuitton
Rehearsal Dinner Suit & Shirt: Canali & Salvatore Ferragamo

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Ceremony & Reception: Locusts on Hudson, Staatsburg, NY
Wedding Planner: Events That Matter | Carrie Wycoff
2nd Photographer: Sebastian Kloskowski
Florist: Linda Baldwin Flowers & Event Design
Stationary: Lettuce Paper
Gown: Monique Lhuillier | Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier
Hair & Make-up : Sandra Downie Event Design
Shoes: Jimmy Choo
Videographer: Fred Marcus
Music: Hank Lane Music & Julie Berman Quartet
Catering & Cake: Oliver Kita Fine Catering
Envelopes, Escort Cards & Table Numbers: Love*Jenna Calligraphy
Tables & Chairs: Party Rentals Ltd.
Tent: Sperry Tents

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Rehearsal dinner

Greg’s grand parents have been married for 70 (SEVENTY) years!!!! When I asked the grandma what the secret was she replied with a smile- “we kiss every day”.

The wedding day!!

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Ceremony: Copper Tree at Hunter Mountain
Wedding Planner: Debbie Reilly of Hunter Mountain
Florist: Douglas Koch
Dress: Vera Wang
Cake Artist: Natasha Shewster
Stationary: Ewedding.com
Hairstylist: Spalon 518-822-9230
Shoes: Bruno Magli
Band: Big City Swing
Videography: Nathanial Armstrong

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Guest Photographers: Karin von Voigtlander
Ceremony and Reception: The Horned Dorset Primavera, Rincon, Puerto Rico
Wedding Coordinator: Maddalena Molli
Florist: Flores y Servicios
Cake: The Horned Dorset Primavera
Band: Orquesta La Criolla
Hair: Aliesha Grange
Gown: Monique Lhuillier
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Nomar’s suit: Brooks Brothers
Nomar’s shoes: Bruno Magli

The permanent link is http://www.gulnarastudio.com/Show/StephanieNomar

The next day after the wedding we started the shoot in Stephanie and Nomar’s presidential suite.

Guys met through Stephanie’s college roommate and Nomar told his friend after meeting her that he was going to marry her :-)

What incredible about Stephanie is that you feel calm and peaceful when around her.

After almost 8 years together Nomar and Stephanie are so much in love!

Nomar makes Stephanie laugh so much and it is very infectious!

On the day of the wedding gorgeous Stephanie did her own make up and got ready in her and Nomar’s presidential suite at the Horned Dorset Primavera resort.

Two fabulous ladies – Stephanie and her Mom

Handsome Nomar is ready to get married !!

Stephanie and her Dad

The couple wrote their own vows and the ceremony was very emotional.

First of all I LOVE Puerto Rico and was very excited to shoot their wedding in one of the top resorts on the island. Stephanie also went to the same photography scholl as I did- International Center of Photography ( ICP) and her Dad is a really good photographer. I was very impressed by his photos he took in Africa.

Check out the fabulous details. More to come tomorrow.

Guest Photographers: Karin von Voigtlander
Ceremony and Reception: The Horned Dorset Primavera, Rincon, Puerto Rico
Wedding Coordinator: Maddalena Molli
Florist: Flores y Servicios
Cake: The Horned Dorset Primavera
Band: Orquesta La Criolla
Hair: Aliesha Grange
Gown: Monique Lhuillier
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Nomar’s suit: Brooks Brothers
Nomar’s shoes: Bruno Magli

The day after Citla and Jimmy got married we went to the town of Puerto Morelos to take some photos. This is a good idea when you don’t have much time for portraits on the wedding day.

I really, really liked Citla’s girlfriends!

Citla and her father

The weather was perfect!!

Photo shoot by Daniel Aguilar, the oficial wedding photographer and a good friend. Check out his blog too.

Citla is a very beautiful person, inside and out.

Olga Kurylenko, James Bond’s most recent beauty, is featured on the cover:

Since I don’t have the original PDFs, the images had to be taken with a camera. Please forgive the quality.

Liza and Stepan look FABULOUS on a photo from the same magazine.

The permanent link is http://www.gulnarastudio.com/Show/LizaStepan

Where: Near Moscow, Russia

Creative portraits of Liza and Stepan from their wedding day and the day after session. Click here, to see part 1 of Liza & Stepan’s fabulous wedding.

Bride
Gown: Valentino
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Groom
Wedding Suit: Christian Dior
Riding Suit: Hermes

Wedding day portraits and Day After Session are here.

Ceremony: Aksinino, Russia
Reception: The historic Arkhangelskoe Country House, Arkhangelskoe, Russia (just 20 kilometers outside Moscow)
Florist: Tridvornova
Cake: Хлеб & Co

Bride
Gown: Valentino
Reception Dress: Lanvin
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Groom
Wedding Suit: Christian Dior
Riding Suit: Hermes

It was a very last minute wedding! Stepan and Liza hired me a week before their “much talked about in Russia” wedding celebration. Stepan is a son of one of my favorite directors and actors Nikita Mikhalkov and the great actress Anastasia Vertinskaya. Stepan also owns several high end restaurants that are an absolutely must visit when in Moscow. I ate at two and have to say the food was delicious and interior is very tastefully done. Liza is a very successful model, beautiful inside and out, and from the moment I first met her (at her birthday party two days before the wedding) I really liked her.

I want to thank Aga of Aga Images for second shooting. It was Aga’s first time in Russia and all she wanted to see was Lenin :-) (Unfortunately Red Square was closed for the Moscow Day celebration). As for me, the last time I was in Russia was six years ago when I received “The Photographer of the Year” Award in Moscow. I have got to say, a lot changed since then for sure!

Gotta love those shoes!

Grand entrance!

Live Sculptures! They were throwing flower petals at Liza and Stepan as they made their way to the reception site accompanied by the legendary gypsies.

The party started with Horonko Orchestra

Stepan’s sister Anna Mikhalkova and mom, Anastasia Vertinskaya.

Stepan’s brother, an actor Artem Mikhalkov smoking a flavored tobacco, very popular in Russia.

Liza and Stepan’s first dance was very well choreographed!!

Peter Nalitc

There were a lot of celebrities ( mostly russians that I don’t know) but I recognized Patti Smith who shared a table with Aga and me.

The band Blast is blasting with an amazing light show projected on the Museum.

It took 5 men to carry the cake made in Stepan’s bakery Хлеб & Co

Sergey Mazaev of Moral Codex is my new favorite russian singer! Here is Stepan’s son admiring Mr. Mazaev’s singing.

Grand Fireworks!

Where: Huntingdon Furnace House, PA
Gown: Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier
Coordinator: Cori Agostinelli Kalupson, Gifted by Cori
Caterer: Zola Bistro
Cake: Kim Morrison, Cakes for Occasions
Band: Pocono Event Music
Florist: Alice’s Flowers of Tyrone, PA

Shanta is admiring her dress.

Everyone was such troopers in the rain!

The rain stopped briefly during the butterfly release.

Grandmas.

Designed by the famous cake designer Kim Morrison, of Cakes for Occasions,
Shanta’s wedding cake was beautiful, elegant, and tastefully done.

Oh, so happy together.

It was a great day and everyone had a fabulous time!

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Where: Point O’Pines – Lake Brant, NY

Maria and I didn’t have to work too hard to photograph this gorgeous couple.

Breath taking views.

Watching a surprise fireworks from Erica’s Mom.

After the wedding Erica and Jared had a bonfire set up.

Favorites from Maria:

Maria is a real trooper

The result:

Maria and I with Erica

“Gulnara and Maria –

WOW!!! The first photos are absolutely fantastic! You have captured the moment! We can’t wait to see the rest of them. You two are really really special.

Peggy and Doug.”

And from Beth and Dave:

“Gulnara,

We just got back from Hawaii. Just about the first thing we did was check out your blog – we got lots of messages from our friends and family saying that the pics were great….and they are! My favorites are probably the one of Dave and Shep sleeping and the cake cutting one – cause you can see me, my mom & dad, and Dave’s mom laughing at something Dave had done. Oh, I also love the jumping one, and the one of my dad handing me off to Dave is really special.”

And more from Beth and Dave after they saw the slideshow:

Gulnara,

There are no words! Dave and I just watched the slide show you made. Thank you! It is incredible. Amazing music – wonderful choice, you have totally hit our personalities! And the pictures…wow! The second time through we paused constantly and just looked as one amazing picture appeared after another. I don’t know how we got so lucky to have you with us at our wedding, but we are grateful. You have captured our day! I couldn’t possibly begin to tell you which pictures are my favorite – it would be impossible!

Also, on another note, I was out with some of our guests from our wedding tonight, and we were reminiscing about the wedding. They mentioned specifically about how unobtrusive you and Maria were. Another friend mentioned how much she liked the types of pictures you were taking. We are lucky. Our sincerest thanks to you and Maria, both! Give a special thanks to Maria for getting the pictures with our dog…we love them…Shep is very special to us :)

Watch the slideshow here. Thank you guys!!

My second shooter Joy took a photo of me during the shoot. Hanging there on the my left shoulder is my favorite 70-200 lens and the best “shootsac” camera bag by Jessica Clare that has three more lenses. Unfortunately those are not my chiropractor’s favorite items :-(

“Thanks for the preview of the slideshow. The photos look great. It seems you’ve done a great job of creating the theme that we were looking for – a creative wedding portrait, capturing all the detail of the wedding that is easily forgotten. We’re looking forward to seeing the rest!
Also, after coming back from our honeymoon yesterday we’ve learnt that you guys were a real hit down here. All the family think you did a really great job and were very professional. So we hope you liked Trinidad because we suspect ours won’t be the last wedding you’re asked to photograph in the coming years!”

Turn on your speakers and enjoy!!
Slideshow

Enjoy!!
Slideshow

We were welcomed in this Caribbean Island by a warm family of Australians: Ashley’s parents and siblings made us feel part of the whole event by immediately inviting us to join the family meals and Champaign surprise toasts as the last wedding details were being sorted of.

The big day came around under a moody sky. Ashley kept glancing at the dark clouds, as Stacy was getting ready in a gorgeous apartment on the sea. But, sure enough, just as the bride entered the church, the skies decided to clear up, letting the sun brighten generously the ceremony, and our pictures. I wanted the portraits of the couple to show a “Trinidadian” flair, so I had the driver stop along the road between the church and the venue to include local backgrounds: the colors, the sea, the boats. Ashley is a very attractive man: an Australian Hugh Grant as they referred to him during the toasts, and Stacy is just an incredibly beautiful, elegant, and exotic looking woman. They were both willing to have fun with the portraits, and we certainly did. At the reception the Trinidadian part of the family posed a really tough competition to the Australian warmth…might be an islander trait? We were asked at least 10 times by different relatives if we had an opportunity to eat! We certainly hope that they are as happy with the pictures as we are with their kindness. These are people you work for with the heart in your hands…and in your camera. Thank you all Islanders!!! And thanks especially to Ashley and Stacy for choosing us to shoot your wedding, we loved it all!!!!

P.S. Maria contributed heavily to the above writing:-)

Favorits from Maria

That was a long drive but it was worth it. I never met the couple but when Louise walked in she lightened the room with her bright smile and laugh. The ceremony was very simple but the party was crazy!! Maria and I had fun covering the wedding. Thank you guys!!

Favorits from Maria

Here are my favorites. I wasn’t really allowed to shoot in the chapel so I pretended to be a guest :-) And the guys were insane enough to let me take them to the desert!