Like Attracts Like....Delray Beach Florida

When I met this couple I was delighted, overjoyed and most of all appreciative that they saw the artistic side of me. It's not everyday that people say, "We are getting married and we want an artist to be our photographer." Especially when one of them is an extremely talented architect.
I loved their vibe, their dispositions and high expectations...they challenged me, made me feel inspired and most of all showed me all the love they had which enabled me to capture these photos. It's pretty powerful when the art of photography at a wedding with an kinetic couple comes together...I fall in love with my job. Kim + John are reminders that in life and work; Like Attracts Like!
Kim and John planned their intimate wedding at one of my favorite locations; the Sundy House in Delray Beach, Florida. What a jungle. As the morning light came over the bamboo, the entire place was lit up with the sun. The emotion of their thoughtfulness and family was ever so present in this space over looking the koi pond under a tree. It is the most beautiful, luscious and exotic places I know! Enjoy!

Justin + Lindsey

Photo by Allison

Photo by Allison

Reading hand written vows, Lindsey & Justin expressed their passion for traveling the world together and how they have found new experiences not just in places, but in each other. I have never witnessed such a powerful moment that was filled with intense emotion, honesty and tears of love. In life you attract friends for different reasons. Sometimes it's their sense of adventure that you gage as exciting or their genuine disposition that makes you appreciate their thoughtfulness. As I grow up and grow into my ever changing career as a photographer, I find that the moments I love most in my life are the spontaneous ones! Like the night I met Lindsey & Justin here in Deerfield Beach just before they got engaged.

As I watched them plan their wedding over the next year I grew closer to them. So close that I feel like I am part of their family. I could spend all day writing about how much I love them! But let's get to the wedding story! The details alone could be award winning! I knew this day was going to be so special and as a friend I wanted to give them all I had. They flew my best friend and favorite photographer Allison Carenza in from Kansas City to shoot alongside me. After all, she was here the night we all met for the fist time. Allison and I confidently approached the wedding day with creative ideas. We started it off with a float down the lazy river pool side at the Pelican Grand Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale at 10 a.m. I find it hard to really describe the day, as Lindsey walked down the isle with her dad. It's just one of those moments in life that for me was so highly emotional it was like I am recalling a dream. I think this is where I will say, the pictures are worth a thousand words. On this day I truly was in another place when I was shooting. I let go and took some of my best pictures. I've been trying to write this blog post for a week (thinking about what to say...) And you know, it's never going to be perfect. I have so many words, stories and thoughts to share with the world about these two and their families. So just enjoy these pictures - take notice of the love, emotion and beauty created.

And I will say, for the first time I am truly speechless....I let my heart express itself through he photos and I hope my readers can see what I was loving to capture.

Cheers to an amazing couple that lives life to the fullest and makes every person in their life not just feel special, but become a better person.

Cinematography: Dorian Iribarren
Planner and Designer: Aviva; Kiss the Planner
Venue: the Pelican Grand Hotel
Florist: J. Morgan Flowers
Hair and Makeup: Jenny Bowen
Officiant: Rev. Ray
Music: Jason; Party Pros

View engagement Love Story movie shot by Dorian & me as a gift to feature at their wedding reception.