Bryan Morris – Aruba’s Premier Wedding Photographer

Summer 2006 was when Eran was determined to make Kristen his wife.

Kristen went along with his wish!

They took the plunge…..

…. sealed it with a kiss!

and started on their journey of life together, hand in hand!

Out of this union came this little princess Julianna…

I was contacted by mommy a few weeks before their arrival and was informed that they were coming to Aruba and they wanted me to take a few pictures of their little bundle of joy at the beach of the Westin Aruba Resort on Palm Beach. What a bundle of joy she is, a sweet little girl loved by Mommy and Daddy. She’s no doubt Daddy’s little girl. Julianna is a little ham that loves the ocean, if you’re distracted for 1 second too long she’s no longer by your side but heading for the ocean.

Here she is showing Daddy some affection!

I’m taking the world by storm, join me on the slide!

Swoosh…..here we go!

I love mommy too!

Am I not the cutest little thing ever?

I might just be a little gymnast, I just love to swing as well in the playground at the Aruba Westin Resort on the Palm Beach in Aruba

This white sand fascinates me so, I wish I can take some home.

This is the little diva outfit that I wore to the beach to play in the sand.

And ofcourse, what do we do when were through playing in the sand, wash ourself off, right?

May God bless her and keep her.

Blessings,

Bryan Morris

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As mentioned in the previous POST, I’ve had the pleasure of documenting family Dion last year. This family and the extended part became friends and looked forward from early this year as well to another shoot. Family Dion a heartfelt thank you and continue with the great work you’re doing of returning every year and bringing new members to the island.

During this vacation Big Mike did as I’ve hoped in my post last year and popped the question. It was a very romantic plan that was disclosed to everyone (myself included)but Melissa. It was a total surprise to her and now they’re preparing for the wedding next year, unfortunately not in Aruba. You could never tell they might fly me into the US to document the wedding still. Hint, Hint…..LOL

Here are a few images of the Mike and Melissa and the extended family of the the Dion’s. I’ve had so many great images but I can only display a few of them here.

 Jason and Lil Mike just hanging loose. They’re the future surfer dudes!

Family Dion! 

Grandpa and Grandma Whalen. 

 Another portrait of the Dion family with the lighthouse in the background.

Jason and lil Mike hanging out on a rock. 

Grandma & Grandpa Whalen and their inlaws. 

Another shot of Family Dion with the sky overhead. 

The entire groupshot at the lighthouse. 

Melissa and Big Mike. 

 She’s just glowing…..

Mike is showing some affection to his fiance. 

A little ring shot has to complete the portraits. 

All the ladies! 

Grandma and Grandpa Whalen with an awesome sunset backdrop.

Jacki, Melissa and Grandma Whalen. 

 Mike showing some of his super powers.

 I just love this shot. It’s caliente!

Brianna posing with her dad. 

And now with her brothers, Lil Mike and Jason. 

 Here you have Rich and his sister Laurie.

Blessings,

Bryan Morris

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Do you remember last year I’ve mentioned that I’ve had a blog stalker? See THIS post!

Mike & Janyne met in January 2006 while he was working at a Nissan dealership in Staten Island. Janyne was was shopping for a new car with her parents when Mike approached them to offer assistance. Immediately, Mike knew he had to have her! She was scheduled to pick up the car in a few days and since Mike already had her number (which was to be used for business purposes) he called Janyne on the premise of confirming the details to pick up the vehicle. After a few minutes of casual chit-chat, he asked Janyne out for coffee to “thank her for buying the car”. Startled that the car salesman had just asked her out, she didn’t know what to say. She thought for a moment of the obvious age difference (Mike has 17 years on her) then agreed, thinking “what harm could coffee do?” and “it’s not like he’s asking me to marry him!”.

The next day, when she was about to leave her new car, Mike asked Janyne when they could go out for coffee. They decided on the following night after work and as he gave her his phone number, he said “You’re gorgeous! You have the most beautiful eyes I’ve ever seen!”.

On the night they went out for coffee, Janyne was surprised at how much they had in common, despite their age difference. They talked for so long, they didn’t realize the coffee shop was about to close. That weekend, Mike took Janyne to a romantic restaurant in Brooklyn for their ‘first date”. Afraid of starting a relationship with someone nearly twice her age, who was previously married with children close to her age, Janyne was uncertain if they wanted the same things. She set a “cut-off” of 6 months – if by then, they’re not on the same page she would walk away. She never got the chance as Mike revealed that if he were to ever marry again, it had to be her!
On December 15, 2007 at that same Brooklyn restaurant, Mike popped the big question, to Janyne “you’re gonna marry me, right?”

Since then I’ve been in contact with Janyne and we’ve built a very great relationship, I consider Mike and Janyne almost family.

Her wedding finally rolled around so after being a blogstalker for so long now it’s her time to shine.

Janyne and her family visits Aruba regularly and introduced Mike to Aruba, so when Mike proposed to Janyne it was easy to choose a spot for their Destination Wedding. Janyne didn’t just want to have her wedding on the beach so she opted for Tierra del Sol and had Ventanas del Mar cater for them. The evening started off with the cermony being officiated by Father Jacob as they wanted a more religious touch to their wedding, they’ve had a coctail hour that was entertained by Nico Conner with his Magical Steelpan. After the coctail hour there was a sitdown dinner. After dinner DJ Tino from Cyclone Promotions had the entire party family on the dance floor all night. The young and the younger were bouncing to the tunes kicking out of his speakers.

Janyne and Mike I wish you two the happiest life together.

Mrs Theresa McGann, Janyne’s mom, pinning up her dress!

Last minute touch ups before hitting the stage! 

A detail shot of the shoes. 

Mom securing the garter in place! 

Jennifer and Anthony, Bridesmaid and Groomsman walking down the aisle. 

Bestman Dominic and Maid Of Honor Kathleen making there way down the aisle. 

Charles and Janyne McGann on their way to give Janyne away. 

Mike receiving Janyne from her dad. 

 Minister Jacob conducting the wedding ceremony.

Portrait of the couple during the wedding ceremony. 

Mike saying his vows. 

Bestman Dominic, can’t seem to be getting the rings out of his pocket. 

Mike placing the ring on Janyne’s finger. 

 Janyne returning the favor.

The female part of the bridal party. 

The Kiss! 

 Janyne signing the marriage documents.

Mike’s turn. 

A portrait of the couple and wedding party. 

A detail shot of the rings.

Only in paradise would you be able to get a sweet portrait like this. 

A kiss during the portraits.

Janyne can’t seem to have enough of Mike so another….. 

And another…..

Mike showing Janyne his mad golf skillz. 

Another portrait of the wedding party. 

The cake! 

First Dance! 

Father/Daughter Dance 

This was a wild (in a good way) crowd, they can get a party started. 

Blessings,

Bryan Morris

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The “Day After” Shoot is rapidly becoming a trend especially amongst destination weddings. This is where the bride & groom go off and take images of them usually in their wedding attire after the wedding day. This is where you will not have to be  afraid to dirty your wedding gown or tux.

Remember my posts (3) of a Chicago couple from a few weeks ago?  They did just that except they were not in their wedding attire as the wedding dress was long gone.

Here are the previous posts of this wonderful couple.

Out and about before the wedding
Wedding Part I
Wedding Part II

Now here you can see what we came up with in under 1 hour during the day after shoot.

Blessings,

Bryan Morris

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As promised, here is the part 2 for Ikna & Eric Wedding. 

One portrait before heading into the reception!

Bridesmaids just chillin’ in a hammock! 

First Dance, I just love the expression of the onlookers in the background. 

Some art of the first dance. 

Daughter and father dance. 

Son & Mother Dance 

 Bride & Groom during the toast.

Bestman with the toast. 

Mother of the groom with a toast. 

Maid Of Honour with her toast. 

Father of bride with a toast. 

Bride & Groom being romantic during dinner 

Father of bride was just having a blast. 

I just love this shot! 

A cake shot 

Cake cutting! 

Cake smearing! 

And the best part, cake cleaning! 

This is the bouquet toss. 

Mission: Find The Garter 

These single guys were having fun with the garter toss. 

The departure……. 

This is not the most technically sound shot but it tells the story of the evening. 

Blessings,

Bryan Morris

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What do you get when you have a stunning bride, a hunk of a groom at a spectacular location? Fabulousity!

This is exactly what I’ve experienced on Friday at Bucuti Beach Resort where I’ve had the honor to document the wedding of Daniela & Anthony Vazquez. The celebration went off without a hitch, thanks to the wedding planner at the Bucuti, Nashette Wouters.

Daniela & Anthony a.k.a. T.J. lived very close to each other, T.J. actually lived right up the road from Daniela. They were mutually attracted to each other bu the timing was just not right, they’ve had all the patience in the world, they’ve decided if it’s meant to be it will be. Over the course of time they’ve got to know each other pretty well to the point that they’ve decided to kick up the friendship to a greater level and knew from the beginning of the relationship as lovers they’ve had something special going on. It felt so right and so natural confirmed Daniela.

They’ve started dating in 2007 and came on their first trip together as a couple  to Aruba in April 2008, they’ve gotten engaged in August 2008 and knew that they wanted a destination wedding at a safe, romantic getaway that gives the feeling of being home all tangled in one. Upon discussing plans Aruba came simultaneously to their minds for their destination wedding, since it’s very safe, a romantic getaway  and the warmth of the people make you feel at home.

Daniela and T.J. I would like to thank you for choosing me to be part of such an important milestone in your life, it’s really appreciated. I’ll also add that things will not always be honkey dorey but giving up is easiest thing you can do, be a fighter when these trying times present and don’t give up.

The things that so make us feel like twisting our heads like the little girl in the “Exorcist” today will be laughed at a few years down the road.

T.J. and Daniela making it down the sand aisle to get married.

 Daniela and T.J. listening attentively to the officiant during the ceremony.

T.J. was put on the spot to say his vows to Daniela, here you have him spilling his heart. 

Sexceptional, exceptionally sexy! This is the first kiss, I just love this shot. I’ve played up the flare with the shadows. 

They ooze love, they cuddle any chance they get. This was when the minister was announcing them to the crowd. I loved the weather conditions, it was awesome for flare.

These are the guests rejoicing along with Daniela & T.J.

Here they are walking back down the sand aisle! 

The first toast! 

 At our meeting prior to the wedding T.J. requested some timeless portraits, here you go sir!

What’s a wedding in the Caribbean without a coconut tree on the beach? It just exudes Caribbean. 

 Did I say they cuddle every chance they get?

Daniela’s dad moved everyone aside to get this shot of him and his new son in law. 

This is the new Mr&Mrs Vazquez frolicking on the Eagle Beach in Aruba as a boat pass by.

A detail shot of the rings! 

Vogue on the beach of Bucuti Beach Resort in Aruba.

A detail shot of the back of Daniela’s dress. 

The first dance under the moon and stars on the beach at the Bucuti Beach Resort in Aruba 

A close up of the first dance. What a happy couple!

Blessings,

Bryan Morris

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 This is the baby of the house, Ishaq!

This is actually an awesome shot by Shayenne who doesn’t feel photography. She’ll do quite good if she tell herself she can do it. 

 The

Blessings,

Bryan Morris

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This is long overdue, I’ve actually taken these a few months ago. I was debating if I should put them online or not. I’ve decided to bite the bullet.  I present to you Shaydee……..

Shaydee posing in some, all this was shot in heavy backlighting, natural lighting.

 Group hug!

 A little change of clothing during a off camera flash experiment.

 My two queens!

Blessings,

Bryan Morris

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We are always trying to come up with creative ideas to enjoy QT (Quality Time).
This was a spontaneous decision some time back to have a camp fire in the backyard.

Available light shot of the camp fire in the back yard.

Ishaq enjoying his roasted marshmellow, note the marshmellow on his face.

Blessings,

Bryan Morris

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All through my infancy Santa  used to faithfully visit. On Christmas morning there was always a gift under the Christmas Tree for me. Since I grew up and Santa got older I think that he bequeathed a dose of senile dementia. No matter how many notes I leave him, it just doesn’t happen. I really hope next year he would remember to stop by.

Nevertheless,  from experience I learned that I had to prepare myself in case he didn’t show up. I still have a wishlist of equipment that I need for business. Eventhough business had not been great this year I just had to put some aside to get a few things on the wish list.

I’ve got this lens and placed it under the tree for myself. (It’s a real blessing having your hobby as your job.) So my bag now has an addition to it, a wide angle zoom. I can’t wait to try it out. After the season I’ve also sent my lenses and cameras to service so everything in my bag are back to factory specification, ready for next season.

Blessings,

Bryan Morris

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