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Monday
Jul252011

wedding blogs...

Just seen that we were published some time ago on Island Bride Jamaica, Jamaica's Destination Wedding Specialists.

Donna and Peter's wedding coverage was our first in Jamaica - not only were the bride and groom delighted with their images, it was televised on Channel 4 in March this year.

Read what the bride and groom had to say...

 

DONNA SMOJICE & PETER LIVINGSTON in Montego Bay

Wedding date: 21 November 2009

Location: Jamaica

Venue name: Rose Hall Resort & Spa

We had planned on flying a photographer from the states with us to photograph our wedding and in the 11th hour we were offered an opportunity to have an experience of a lifetime. World renowned photographers Denise and Michael Ebanks were in the process of taping a documentary with Ricochet Productions and chose our wedding to photograph based on the location of the ceremony and reception. The documentary will air on Channel 4 in the UK sometime in the February/March time-frame of this year. So technically we had two teams of photographers and we have photos to share of them filming and photographing us if this is something of interest. Included in the link below are a highlight of photographs combined from both photographers. 

 

Enjoy!

Dnx

Monday
Mar142011

As seen on TV...

Michael's unique angle whilst we photographed Peter & Donna's wedding - Peter's Facebook profile pic and favour image from the wedding hands down!

It's finally aired, the documentary that took Michael, myself and our children to Jamaica to explore the possibilities of a life out there.

If you missed the documentary and are here in the UK, request a disk for your own viewing. If you're outside the UK, join our official facebook page where clips will be available.

One of the many questions we've had whilst the programme aired at this unholy hour was whether we are still here in the UK. The answer to that is yes, we're still here in the UK and are offering both UK and destination weddings, including Jamaica - in fact, we're off to Spain in May to photograph another beautiful wedding.

We have received a number of comments about 'the hotel guy' and his portrayal of us and wanted to be clear that he was totally supportive of us off camera, both before, during and after the wedding. Admittedly, I too was very concerned that I was being portrayed to be overbearing and upsetting to the bride, which is the total opposite of who I am. I can only think that TV is required to provide interesting viewing and this documentary required some drama and suspense, which it certainly achieved through editing.

View images from Donna & Peter's Jamaican destination wedding right here on our imageXperience blog. Whilst you're here, why not take a look at our other photo sessions from our going back to Jamaica experience: 

This morning (16 March 2011), Donna, the beautiful bride, who featured in the TV documentary said, "The only thing I remember about that scene was you coming to my side when my hair was going terribly wrong. I don't think I had any of my bridal party with me and you were the only voice of reason during that time. I remember being upset about my hair and you gave the hair dresser some feedback which in turn helped everything out. Plus, I don't remember talking to Peter at all during that scene. I think what happened is he was making assumptions for me OR he was 'playing the part'.

Denise - you and Michael did such an amazing job on our phtotos we cannot thank you enough. You made our day so much more special and I felt we had an instant bond. You also gave us some of our most special photos as a couple ever - doubly so with the shoot before the wedding!!"

Since the documentary was filmed, I have been back to Jamaica twice to photograph an intimately You™ at the Rose Hall Great House, plus the weddings of Amber & Anthony at Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa hotel and Laura & Jeff at The Great House in Rose Hall.

I'm delighted with the interest in intimately You™ - us ladies are going to have so much fun capturing these.

Again, if you missed the documentary and are here in the UK, you can request a disk for your own viewing. If you're outside the UK, join our official facebook page where clips will be available.

When will I be going back to Jamaica again? More to come...

Dnx

PS - The Groom, Peter, loved the unique angle Michael captured from behind the aqueduct and is currently using it as his profile pic on Facebook, PLUS the wedding manager asked for a copy of this image promoting the aqueduct - oh and we've got walkie talkies on order lol :) x

Monday
Jun212010

destination wedding : amber and anthony's jamaican beach wedding

Warm congratulations to Amber and Anthony on their Jamaican beach wedding at Rose Hall Resort on Friday.

Here I am again in Jamaica, honoured to capture the beautiful wedding of Amber and Anthony, as they committed to tying the knot in Montego Bay.

As we know, getting married is a special occasion and a destination wedding is truly amazing - being a destination bride myself.

The wedding was perfect and started way before sunset for me. By noon my assistant, Sandra, had arrived and we were headed down to the Salon to capture some images of Amber whilst she prepared for the most amazing day of her life.

I could go on in words about how fab the day was and Amber & Anthony's lovely friends and family; Justin, Sarah, Jessie, Trish, Olivia, Sydney and Grandma to name a few, however, sharing the images will speak volumes...

Setting the scene at Rose Hall Resort for Amber and Anthony's destination wedding, photographed by Denise Ebanks of imageXperienceIt's in the detail... photographed by Denise Ebanks of imageXperiencemeet the bride, Amber, so dignified and classy, as photographed by Denise Ebanks of imageXperiencemeet the groom, Anthony, cool and relaxed individual, as photographed by Denise Ebanks of imageXperienceThe ceremony, as photographed by Denise Ebanks of imageXperience

Introducing the signature portraits, by Denise Ebanks of imageXperienceLet the sun go down on a wonderful day...

Friday 18 June 2010 or Friday June 18 2010 - Amber and Anthony's Rose Hall Resort destination wedding, photographed by Denise Ebanks of imageXperience - specialising in destination weddings

More images to follow, however, still much to do... 

Dnx

Tuesday
Dec222009

destination wedding : shannon & zack's jamaican beach wedding

When I met Shannon & Zack on Thursday, I just knew that their wedding was going to be amazing. Despite circumstances beyond their control, four special people were unable to attend the wedding at the very last moment. It was emotional at the time, I'm sure, however, Shannon and Zack remained positive.

I was delighted to have such a laid back, relaxed couple who were happy to go with the flow and experience a wonderful destination wedding here in Jamaica.

Everything seemed to line up perfectly for Shannon and Zack on their big day; location was perfect, weather was perfect, company was perfect, they were perfect. Below is a rather large selection of images that tell their story... enjoy and share your comments...

setting the scene for Shannon and Zack in JamaicaThe preparation

capturing the details for Shannon and Zack's Jamaica wedding - this is what you can expect from your getting ready shotsShannon gets ready for her wedding with her mumThose special mother and daughter momentsZack prepares for his wedding - more details captured, images to treasureZack is chilled, takes a moment to reflect and heads off to his beach wedding

The ceremony
The ceremony is about to begin, although not before Zack sets eyes on his beautiful bride - pictures speak a thousand words...Tears of... joy, anticipation and appreciation maybeLet the images speakthe intimate ceremony is in full swingI now pronounce you... and you may kiss the bride...let the party beginCelebration timeFun with the champagne

The bride and groom wedding portrait session
Shannon and Zack work their bride and groom wedding portrait session following the ceremony

Shannon could so easily be in a bridal magazine in these imagesDenise captures Shannon and Zack in a way that expresses her vision and the couples' willingnessWedding Manager, Yulia Burova, knows the special on resort locations and Denise takes advantage of these making everything specialMoving to another location, we see more amazing images of Shannon and ZackReady for another loation? Absolutely.Moments captured in images to treasure for a lifetimeArguably my favourite image, shown above on the left - Shannon and Zack took direction so wellAdoring the rings that signify their marriage to each other

We say goodbye to the historical aquaduct and hold on to the Christmas spirit - an amazing wedding, an amazing couple.

Shannon and Zack, thank you for choosing imageXperience for your wedding photography and I trust you will absolutely love and treasure the images.

Dnx

Wednesday
Dec162009

destination wedding : carmen & wendell's jamaican gazebo wedding

On 12 December, I met Carmen and Wendell on the afternoon of their wedding.

Wendell was quite simply beaming - well, of course, he was marrying his lady that afternoon.

Carmen was amazing - so warm and welcoming, not to forget full of laughter and fun. The getting ready coverage in Carmen's suite was great, all the ladies preparing themselves for Carmen and Wendell's big day. Rosa was super - just like Carmen, she kept it real and in the spirit of the day.

I loved capturing the details, beautiful portraits of equally beautiful ladies and some truly special spontaneous moments.

The wedding itself was fun, lots of smiles, laughter and enjoyment - and I was the fortunate one who was able to capture it all - thank you Carmen and Wendell for choosing imageXperience for your wedding photography.

For those of you who haven't had the opportunity to preview the images in the private gallery, please enjoy a selection of images below...

The preparation

capturing those special detailsmore beautiful details - us girls take the time to select these special itemsThe ladies get ready and others pose for the camera, following direction oh so wellCarmen looks gorgeousBeautiful portraits prior to wedding ceremonymy favourite image of rosa and look at carmen work it!

The Ceremony

Wendell is beaming with anticipation to see his brideWendell was so delighted to see Carmen, he met her half way and walked the rest of the isle with her - loveThey doYou may kiss the bride!

The bride and groom portrait session

the married couple and their wonderful guests captured the Denise Ebanks wayI take the wedding party to another location on site and capture couple and group imagesgroup images captured for the bride and groom by Denise Ebanks of imageXperience portrait and wedding photographywedding party members captured and couple portraits at sunsetand with the Christmas spirit, I bid farewell to a beautiful couple and watch them head off to their reception

Carmen and Wendell, congratulations on your Jamaican marriage and wishing you many years of love and happiness.

Enjoy x

Dnx