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Hello from Jamaica Mon!

It’s always fun heading somewhere exotic to shoot, and doing so with good friends at your side is just the icing on the cake.

This week I am in Jamaica at the Gran Bahia Resort (Runaway Bay)  photographing my good friend Ryan as he ties the knot with his beau Michelle. I worked with Ryan for a number of years when I was a graphic designer, and was excited when I was invited to play the role of guest / photographer at the wedding!

I will be editing the photos from the wedding over the next few days, so stay tuned. In the meantime, I will post a pretty cool photo from the other night – a view from my hotel room, with Hurricane Rita in the background!

Runaway Bay Wedding Gran Bahia

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Around The World ~ A New Zealand Wedding

As some of you may have noticed, the blog has received little attention over the past few months… so it’s time to blow off the dust!

I was actually out of the country for the past while, in places such as the Cayman Islands, Washington DC, Australia and New Zealand. In the month of April alone, I logged over 50 hours of air time, which is a new personal record!  I will be sharing photos from these adventures over the next little while (you have already seen some of the ones from the Cayman’s) so stay tuned.

While in New Zealand, I was also honored to take part in my best friend Ian’s wedding. I was a groomsman, so I tried extra hard to keep my camera packed away for the evening (they did have a hired photographer), but I just could not help but take a few snaps when I could.

One thing that these photos prove, is that weather should never be a reason for missing out on great shots – as you can see, it’s dark and pouring out!

Ian & Claire – I had an amazing time at your wedding and am looking forward to visiting again sometime soon! Love you guys!

New Zealand Destination Wedding Photography Jon Thorpe

Puhoi New Zealand Wedding Photos Jon Thorpe

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Crazy in Cabo – Destination Wedding – Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

I had heard about Cabo Mexico before. My first majestic glimpses of this ocean-front paradise were limited to Google images, but even that was enough to win me over completely. Strikingly beautiful seaside cliffs, long stretches of sandy beach, a dry sunny climate and Cabo Wabo, the infamous bar owned by Sammy Hagar of Van Halen… what more could a photographer ask for! So when Jennifer & Vandy approached me about coming along to photograph their wedding there, I took up the offer without hesitation! The chance to travel to Cabo with this hip, stylish couple and their close-knit family was destined to sweeten the deal in ways I didn’t expect.

One of the best features of a destination wedding is the chance to spend time and share a whole week’s worth of amazing experiences – and images! Some great moments included strolling along the beach with the pounding surf striking the shoreline, a private boat cruise with the entire wedding party, ATVing across the desert, partying in town and of course, Vandy making his first comedic stage appearance.

This wedding was a very special one to not only to Jennifer, Vandy and their guests, but also special to me, as I forged new friendships and shared experiences with a loving group of close-knit family and friends. It really was a once in a lifetime experience for me to be there!

To Jenn, Vandy and everyone who attended – Muchas, muchas gracias! Thank you!

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