Elegant wedding in the style of 30's Simona and Rosario are of Italian origin; but they live in the Netherlands. They chose to get married in Sicily, in the Cathedral of Taormina and celebrate the wedding with friends and family to "Casa del Grecale" to Acireale. Taormina is a favorite destination in Sicily by boyfriends who choose it from all over the world! A sma...
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Any couple would love to marry in Florence. Michelle and Andrew chose the stunning and exclusive setting of Hotel Brunelleschi facing the Cupola of Santa Maria in Fiore. An intimate and classy event. We had the chance to stroll with the couple along the streets of Florence and capture the beauty of them in Piazzale Michelangelo.
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Wedding photographers love shooting weddings in gorgeous locations. Soaring cathedrals, majestic mountains, pristine beaches, world-class hotels, and historic buildings all make for beautiful images. But ask any experienced wedding photographer and you will discover that many weddings take place in less than ideal locations. Some locations can be very meaningful for the cou...
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Engagement is not just a wearing ring, custom for two, it’s a commitment of dreams, love and feelings..... Pre Engagement Party I Chennai INDIA captured by Murali Raju Hi-Q Weddings
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We've come a long way from the old traditional shots of the wedding rings you'll find in your parents' wedding album. The traditional shot was either a close up of the hands hovering over the bouquet, or a simple close up detail shot of the rings on a pillow. Now photographers are pushing the boundaries of creativity, and looking for unique ways to showcase the wedding r...
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The ISPWP is proud to be a sponsor of The NineDots Gathering. With many of the organizers, presenters, and attendees being ISPWP members it was a no-brainer to be a part of this conference. We had a few questions for Rahul Khona, one of the organizers to tell us a bit more... Let's start with the basics. Tell us about the conference, where, when, how to register, etc. ...
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We asked our ISPWP members: “What is the best destination wedding location and why?” Here are some of their answers based on their photographic experience shooting in some of the most beautiful wedding locations in the world. Some of the locations are predictable, but there are a few surprises in there. Seychelles One of the best destination wedding locat...
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This survey was administered by the International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers (ISPWP) in August 2016. The ISPWP is a worldwide organization of the world’s best wedding photographers who have all met our minimum requirement of 50 weddings as the lead photographer, and who have submitted their portfolio for peer review and voting. Survey questions were not l...
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There is no question that wedding photographers face a lot of challenges on the job. Shooting for eight, ten, twelve hours or more, indoors and out, with every conceivable lighting condition, changing weather, mixed up schedules, missing bridal party members, multiple locations, and who knows what else. Everyone would agree that a wedding photographer must have artistic talent ...
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When very talented wedding photographers (and friends) ask you to team up with likes of the awesome Shane Deringer to shoot their wedding, you feel a little blown away, flattered and a lot scared. LOL Cortes Island is a remote island off the West Coast of British Columbia, two ferry rides from Vancouver Island. It's a magical place where Darshan & Alex call home a...
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