Whew hoo! We had a blast in Mexico this past weekend with Laurie, Sam, and their wonderful family! The event started out with a fabulous dinner under the stars with some very yummy and interesting food… beach play time, bacce ball, snorkeling with barracuda, para sailing with Sam’s 80 year old uncle!, and then the ceremony, oh boy the ceremony! I have to say that sometimes I shed a tear witnessing ceremonies for our couples, after all we do get pretty close over the planning stage. This time I think I cried a river! I guess that’s what happens when you spend 2 very long days with people who hug and kiss you all the time! (this is a loving Italian family) Several Family members had readings that were very touching, including the infamous Lear’s The Owl and the Pussy Cat, which is when Sam and Laurie started dancing in the light of the moon.. sigh…I am right back there again today. After the ceremony they had dinner in these quaint dinner under two private cabanas on the edge of the Caribbean Sea. By the end of the night they had all pulled up a chair to one table and reminisced, laughed, cried, and drank a lot of wine! We had a fabulous time. The next day we took Laurie and Sam out for a few more shots around the fabulous Ritz Carlton. What a great weekend, Laurie and Sam, you and your family are fantastic! much love, Paul & Mecheal
Snorkeling makes you hungry! This is the red snapper that was caught moments before we arrived…
We stopped off at an old Catholic Church for an afternoon prayer
This native war dance brought tears to my eyes, man I was a cry baby this weekend!
Now, the wedding, the Caribbean Sea’s breeze was great!
Here are a few from the day after session…
WOW MR PAUL JOHNSON PHOTOGRAPHER! You ARE ONE ROCKING DUDE! Your PHOTOS are HEAVENLY
incredible.
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They are absolutely beautiful. They take us right back to Mexico. What an incredible time! We had so much fun with you; welcome to the family! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Laurie and Sam
Incredible…no other words are needed. I am soooo sad that we missed this special day. We were with you in thought. CONGRATULATIONS
WOW…I am crying just looking at the beautiful photos…
WOW
You two are incredible! All that planning, and the photos are wonderful! Laurie you are s beautiful!! Sam you are handsome too. I felt like I was there in some of the photos, they are so good! You guys did EVERYTHING! How fun! We are so happy for you both and the rings are gorgious!
Laurie…what a beautiful bride you are. You and Sam look so happy and looks like you guys had so much fun. What a pleasure it was working with you and we will all miss you coming into the store. Would love to have the picture of you and Sam in the fountain to display above our dresses. Take care…love Elaine and the staff at “Elaine’s”
wow, lots’o’nice frames in there Paul!! i especially like the veil frame, the frame right after the ring shot with the blue light under the table, and the portrait of the bride in the day after session… her eyes are crazy gorgeous! nice stuff…. as someone that has been to the yucatan many many times, i’d say you did great capturing the feel of the area…
The photos are beautiful and fantastic…but knowing the couple is even more beautiful and fantastic!
Looks like you had a fantastic time. Hope all the best for you and that you stay in love forever.
OMG Lauri & Sam these pictures are so freakin Beautiful i wish the both of you a HAPPY LONG LIFE TOGETHER, i wish i was there:)
LAuri i love the last Pic of you by the fountian, i also love all the pics of you and Sam you guys look BEautiful.
Laurie & Sam…thank you for allowing us to live this “fairy tale” wedding with you through these magnificent pictures that say it all! Two beautiful people, two beautiful hearts & a memorable event to start your journey together! Lauri, Sam…with all that joy and “family” surrounding you…how could you possible be anything but blessed! Char
WOW! Quite an amazing vision, I love all your images, your style, selection of lens, and sharpness. Way to go Paul!!
Oh Laurie and Sam, the photo are gorgeous. I love the two of you in the fountain, Laurie in the mask, Sam and the guys on the boat, and the two of you at the open doors over looking the water, they are all great. Thanks for sharing them with us. It’s so heart warming, hopeful and wonderful to see two such great people together. You really were made for each other. Love you. Annie
Yayy for Mexico, I was born 4 hour away from Cancun (Chetumal) and I must say I loved hoew you really captured the beauty of my state. Your work inspires me tons and tons!
Art in motion. That is truly what love is and should remain….. a well-framed picture to last a lifetime and then some. Wishing you all the best and thank you for sharing in your love. Your Y buddy…. Michele
Can I call you “P” for PERFECT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER? WHOA dude, your shots are completely off-the-hook. Go paul. Go Paul. Its your birthday. Shake your canon.