Lisa + Mike...Aruba

Once you see a new place for the first time, it's never the same! I flew into Aruba for Lisa & Mike's wedding. As I few over the tiny island I felt like I was at the end of the earth...I actually knew I was at the end of the Caribbean sea...on one of the three A, B, C islands.
Aruba is one of the most beautiful places I have ever benn. Like a dessert the landscape offered itself to so many different types of pictures. The blue water and cream colored sand created such an ideal canvas for me to capture Lisa & Mike. Here are a few photos from our session. We met the day before the wedding to explore the beautiful terrain outside of the hotel.
As we explored we learned more about each other and documented some beautiful images along the way!

Thursday in Aruba

It's no wonder they call this place, "the island of happiness."

It's Thursday and I am in one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean. Aruba feels like it sits on top of the equator with its southwest feel and mild temperatures making me see why vacation seekers from all over South America and the US flock here...it's small dot on the map, located near Venezuela and a part of the ABC Islands and it's rare landscape and vast exploration of caves, beaches and culture make it my new favorite.

(Above) Lisa + Mike sitting in the Peace Labyrinth in Alto Vista.

I must say, yesterday was one of the best days of my life!...I found a tiki hut on the beach here at the hotel where the wedding is this evening at sunset, the Marriott Aruba Resort & Stellaris Casino Of course I fond a pina colada and a good magazine to compliment my desire to truly unwind and prep for todays shoot. I began to read on the beach after relaxing from our pre-wedding shoot at the Alto Vista, a little church which was actually the very first built in Aruba. It was pretty spectacular! It was my first time photographing Lisa and Mike. As we walked down toward the ocean, I couldn't help but admire the nature, the beauty of the desert and the two of them for getting married in such an amazing destination.

I wanted to post a few pictures today because while I was reading my magazine, under my tiki I was re-inspired. As I read a story by Emilio Estefan..he expressed his passion, inspiration and drive to follow his dreams, he stated, "The most important part is doing things with love. If you like what you are doing and make an effort, everything goes well. Success is defined by what makes you happy."

There just is nothing better than meeting amazing couples like Lisa and Mike from Boston, getting to know their amazing friends and genuine family. I love traveling to new places and keeping my inspiration fresh...although sometimes I have to search for it, when it comes, it is so rewarding. I can't wait to document these two on one of the happiest days of their lives. I will witness the dedication, excitement and fun they and their 80 guests are going to have tonight at the wedding on this tropical island.