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May 07 2013

To all the young girls out there

“More Beautiful You”

Little girl fourteen flipping through a magazine
Says she wants to look that way
But her hair isn’t straight, her body isn’t fake
And she’s always felt overweight

Well, little girl fourteen I wish that you could see
That beauty is within your heart
And you were made with such care, your skin, your body and your hair
Are perfect just the way they are

There could never be a more beautiful you
Don’t buy the lies, disguises and hoops, they make you jump through
You were made to fill a purpose that only you could do
So there could never be a more beautiful you

Little girl twenty one the things that you’ve already done
Anything to get ahead
And you say you’ve got a man but He’s got another plan
Only wants what you will do instead

Well, little girl twenty one you never thought that this would come
You starve yourself to play the part
But I can promise you there’s a man whose love is true
And He’ll treat you like the jewel you are

There could never be a more beautiful you
Don’t buy the lies, disguises and hoops, they make you jump through
You were made to fill a purpose that only you could do
So there could never be a more beautiful you, more beautiful you

So turn around you’re not too far
To back away be who you are
To change your path go another way
It’s not too late, you can be saved
If you feel depressed with past regrets
The shameful nights hope to forget
Can disappear, they can all be washed away

By the one who’s strong, can right your wrongs
Can rid your fears dry, all your tears
And change the way you look at this big world
He will take your dark distorted view
And with His light, He will show you truth
And again you’ll see through the eyes of a little girl

That there could never be a more beautiful you
Don’t buy the lies, disguises and hoops, they make you jump through
You were made to fill a purpose that only you could do
So there could never be a more beautiful you
There could never be a more beautiful you.

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Apr 29 2013

Melissa & Chris | The Horned Dorset Privamera

Last week we were part of a very special wedding. After traveling the entire island of Puerto Rico looking for the perfect spot to celebrate their wedding with friends and family, Chris and Melissa chose the Horned Dorset Primavera in Rincón, Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico west coast is without a doubt one of the most beautiful natural beach area of the island. Warm white sands bath by a tranquil waves of deep blue waters. Gorgeous sunsets and great warm weather makes it the perfect spot for a dream wedding.

Melissa and Chris wedding lasted three days. On wednesday they welcomed friend and family with a welcome party by the beach in one of the area’s hottest night life venues, Villa Cofresí Hotel. Then, on Thursday, the main event. The ceremony and reception took seaside at the Horned Dorset Primavera. And on friday morning they gather together again for brunch. We went to the beach to do a quick day after session.

I will be posting this wedding in three parts: First, we are going to showcase the venue, the Horned Dorset Primavera. Then, in part two we will showcase the beautiful decoration Melissa chose for her wedding. A vintage theme. Then, in the final part we will feature the wedding itself so you can experience what this wonderful couple lived.

 

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Apr 24 2013

10 secrets to having a great wedding day

Having over 300 weddings under our belt gives us enough experience to learns what things can help a bride to have a great wedding day.

 

{1} Choose a wedding planner. And choose him or her well.You will need help.  You will need someone that understand your vision, that listen to you and then make it real for you. Someone that can take care of every detail so you can enjoy your day and the time with your guest.

{2} That brings to my next tip Have fun! You have been dreaming and planning this day for a long time. Your family and guest have come a long way to be with you and your sweetie in your day. It is your day! Enjoy it! Have fun! (This is one of the main reason for having a great wedding planner. Talk to us and we will be very happy to suggest some to you).

{3} Have a Plan B.  Most of the time we have beautiful sunny days with soothing tropical breezes, perfect for beach goers and to explore the island. But being in the tropic, Puerto Rico’s weather can be a bit unpredictable at times. So make sure that when selecting a venue you ask what is their Plan B in case of rain and make sure it meets your vision.

{4} Plan your day! You want to be relaxed and be able to enjoy your day, so plan your time carefully. This is your special day and you don’t want to rush through it but savor every moment, every minute of it. Believe me, the day will go fast.

{5} Give the photographer enough time. Ok, this is self-serving, I know, but you are paying good money for your wedding photography and you should give yourself enough time to get those wonderful shots you see in our website.

{6} Choose your make-up artist well.  A good make up artist is critical. This is your day to shine like the stars. You are a celebrity for a day. It will also reflect in your wedding photography. The make up you wear every day (and you feel comfortable with) won’t do. It will be stronger because a wedding gown requires a special kind of make up. You will be dressed in white and you want your face to pop up. It can be natural but it need to have some pop too.

{7} Consider a First Glance Session.  I know, I know, is not the traditional way of doing things and if you do not want to do one, it is fine too. But consider that First Glance or First Touch sessions can be a wonderful and intimate opportunity to spend time with your husband to be just before the ceremony as well as getting great photographs. By doing this you can then relax and enjoy your cocktail hour with friends and family.

{8} Do an Engagement Session.  An engagement session is a great idea. We call them Lifestyle Sessions and we set it up as a date for you two, as a pause from all the planning and relax and enjoy each other. It has many benefits:   first, it will help you to get comfortable in front of a camera, specially for your wedding day. It helps you to bond with your photographers as you get to know them. We also get to know you better, to know your love story and capture it in photographs that naturally reflects your story on your wedding day.

{9} Create a Mood Board.  Create a mood board in Pinterest. Share it with your wedding day creative team. It helps us to see your vision and personality, your taste and priorities, what is important and what is not.

{10} Relax and have fun!  The most important thing to remember is to relax and have fun! Focus on each other and not on us or the camera. We will direct you to be where we need you and help you to know what to do. I will give you more direction if needed, but if we are not talking, just keep snugging or smooching!

{11} BONUS: Day After Session. The most difficult decision a bride faces is how to have enough time to get all the magazine style photos they want. The wedding day is not a photo shoot but a celebration with friends and family. It is a day full of joy and emotions. Still the bride wants great photos too. But great photos require time. At least an hour or more depending of what you are looking for. That is why we strongly suggest to have a Day After Session. That way you just take few great shots wedding day but leave the gross of those shots for the Day After Session. This allows you to fully enjoy your wedding day and get great shots. It is a way to have your cake and eat it too. Talk to us about the Day After Session.

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