Bryan Morris - Aruba’s Premier Wedding Photographer

Failures make you stronger!

Blessings,

Bryan Morris

If I’m ever to give a prize for my #1 blog stalker, it would be to Janyne.

I was contacted by Janyne since November 2007 enquiring about packages to shoot her wedding July 2009. After sending her the packages, she didn’t vacillate to sign the contracts and return them to me to lock in the date.

I’ve since ever so often hear from Janyne, she either sends me a message or leave a comment on the blog.

If I’m not mistaken, it was early January that she decided that on her vacation in July this year she would want me to do a session with her and Mike.

It was an honor to shoot engagement portraits for Janyne and Mike around their favorite island Aruba. Mike is the coolest cat. Normally the guys just have enough after a couple of shots because it’s not the “macho” thing to do. I must say that Mike was a great sport, he played the whole game all the way into overtime without complaining once.

I’m a big softy and I open up very quick to people, I consider Janyne a friend even before meeting her and now that I’ve met her and Mike I must say that they are my new true friends.

Mike and Janyne, I can’t wait for next year to be part of your special day.

So now I present you Janyne aka Blogstalker# 1 and Mike aka The Young Stud……..

I usually stare clear from previously shot portraits but Janyne really wanted this shot so I obliged.

Blessings,

Bryan Morris

This is one of the many natural bridges on the island. It is said that we have 6 of which one collapsed 2+ years ago. The one that collapsed was the main one. We however have a few more that can be marveled over.

Blessings,

Bryan Morris

Serendipity Videography is based in Arizona. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Jeff from Serendipity Videography last year at a wedding. The first 15 minutes  talking to Jeff I’ve noted that Jeff was a videographer of high quality and after checking his bio it really confirmed my thoughts.

Many photographers abhor working with Videographers. Some must be really obnoxious as the saying goes ”where there is smoke there is fire”  nevertheless, there are quite a few repugnant photographers as well that keep walking into the videographer’s shot. I can’t say much about videographers but all the videographers I’ve worked with were very polite, Thank God!

The best option is for a photographer and videographer is to get along as they’ll be working together the entire day. Layout the ground rules from the beginning and you shouldn’t have any problems.

A couple months ago the final edit of the wedding we did together was delivered and I must say that the edit was phenomenal.

I’ve recently received the gratifying news that they’ve won the Arizona Bride Best of Brides 2008.

Anytime you decide to look for a videographer swing over to their site and check them out.  The good thing about them is they don’t confine themselves to Arizona, they do destination videography as well. So if you’re looking for  award winning wedding videography, you’re in the right hands.

Blessings,

Bryan Morris

I have quite a few great images of Naeem’s class. I’ve repositioned myself and eliminated the battle with the other parents around with cameras to get a shot.

The show was a reenactment on a remix of 4 local kids songs.

A portrait of the fire fighter Naeem.

This little guy is such a showman. He was the MC of the entire show for his class, thus Naeem’s class.  Way before the event while all was getting on stage he got up probably first and started to pace the stage like the MC that he is. Here are a few shots of him. 

These are the ants just getting on stage.

Here is an ants on the attack with a candy.

This is another happy ant. I shake his hand everyday as I get to the school to pick up Naeem. Every fiber of his being exudes adventure in a big way. The teacher certainly earned her wages with him. Cute kid nevertheless.

This is one of the cars making an entry to the city.

Here is the sailor asking the girl in the city to marry him.

The cars moving through the city streets.

The construction team coming on site to build a house.

Construction crew at work.

This is the little fires that came to destroy the house because the MC was playing with matches.

Mikaila having fun on stage.

This little fire really put her heart in her performance, I really enjoyed her.

Firefighters approaching the scene in their firetruck of course.

Firefighters doing what they do best…….Fight fire!

Fires coming under submission to the fire fighters.

After they’ve extinguished the fire they’ve decided that things got hot so they were cooling off the crowd.

Blessings,

Bryan Morris

Arco Iris Kleuter School celebrated 55 years of existence this year. They’ve organized a show to simultaneously celebrate the school’s existence and raise funds to complete the restoration of the playground. They’ve used recycling as a theme of the show. Props were constructed from recycled material.

Shannon Bueno opened the show singing Aruba’s anthem.

This is Ishaq on his way to the stage, notice his vest mad of pop/ beer covers

Kiki ripping up the stage.

OK here, Ishaq disengaged from the show and enjoying the take off of the helium filled balloons they let go.

This is Chloe, another of Ishaq’s classmates.

Ishaq, as soon as he came off the stage.

Blessings,

Bryan Morris

You are more than peoples opinions - T.D. Jakes

Read it over and over if you have to, just make sure it sinks in.
Don’t let any man like you with all their faults and shortcomings conclude you.
You are much greater than that.

Blessings,

Bryan Morris

Filene’s basement is synonymous to bargains. They have bargains on everything from fashions to home goods. The store is most famous for it’s annual Running Of The Bride event. This is where brides to be line up hours before the stores opening time with their team to get designer bride gowns at a bargain, saving hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars.

Filene’s basement had been occasionally selling wedding gowns since 1908. This annual one day wedding gown sale dates back to 1947. Back then the event used to be much tamer than today.

On any particular event there will be anywhere between 1300 to 2500 gowns depending on the store. Discounted prices of these gowns are from $249 to $699 while original prices range from $900 to $9000 and sometimes even more. The original price are always present on the dress so clients can see the bargain instantly.

Filene’s basement get these gowns from the manufacturers of most famous labels. They’ve developed great contacts in the wedding gown industry. The dresses become available for a variety of reasons e.g. Canceled Orders, Canceled Wedding, A small shop needing space for new gowns etc…….

Upcoming Events

Baltimore (Towson) July 11, 2008
Chicago, (State, St. Store) July 25, 2008
Washington DC, (Mazza Gallerie Store) August 1, 2008
Boston, (Hynes Convention Center) August 22, 2008
Cleveland, Warrensville Heights October 17, 2008

Don’t loose out on this great event!

Blessings,

Bryan Morris

There are great schools here on the island of Aruba, but there are some that succeeds way above the other and Arco Iris Klueter School is definitely one of them. Ishaq and Naeem goes to this kindergarten.

On Friday evening they’ve had the 55 anniversary of the school and ofcourse I was there to cover this. You’ll see more of this later on in the week.

Here is one of Shayenne and Naeem giving the crazy eye. I really like how this looked.

Blessings,

Bryan Morris

Since the last weeks’s sunset was so much loved and it makes many think of the island. I’ll post another sunset shot.

This was taken from my back yard.

I must also add that this entire week we’ve been having superb sunsets. I’ll try and go out and play later today. I have an idea going around my head for some time already.

Enjoy your Sunday.

Blessings,

Bryan Morris