Bryan Morris - Aruba’s Premier Wedding Photographer

It’s Sunday so here you have an image of a very famous church here on the island. The St. Ann’s Catholic Church. This church has a wooden alter that was brought from Europe, very beautiful architecture.

Blessings,

Bryan Morris

This is the numismatic museum located close to the main bus terminal downtown.

Blessings,

Bryan Morris

I tip my hat to the veterans that can boastfully exclaim that they’re married for a great number of years as this is a thing of the past.

This younger generation just stay married for as long as it all runs smooth like a well oiled train, neglecting the fact that the oil that cause the train to run smooth depletes and if not serviced regularly causes friction to the point of a breakdown. Disregarding the fact if parts (bad habits) are replaced and and oil is replenished the old locomotive will continue to run like new, they just decide to disregard the promise they made at the altar and end the marriage.

I always tell my couples (read clients) that giving up on your marriage is the easisest thing to do, it however means that you did not combat with the situation long enough to overcome it and come out victorious but you just allowed the situation to twist your arm behind your back and you gave up.

Today i want to give honor where honor is due…….

On August 4th Chris and Rich celebrated their 35 th Wedding Anniversary and I was requested to pass by their hotel to take a few pictures of their family. It was a great time had with such a awesome family. I’ve had the chance to meet 4 generations of the family which was pretty cool to me.

Chris and Rich, God bless you and many more years to come.

Here is Chris and Rich posing for their portraits.

This is their daughter, Melissa with her family. (Colin and precious Emma)

Now this is Chris’s mom and dad, what a sense of humour the dad has. We don’t even want to know how long they’re married as it would make the younger quitting generation feel really bad that they didn’t stick it out.

Here you have Brian and Alyson, friends that celebrated their 2nd Wedding Anniversary on August 5th. Brian and Alyson stay close to these great people, they can offer some advise or two in getting to the 35 year mark.

Here you have Melissa and her family again with her brother Adam.

Adam enjoying the island’s past time.

Blessings,

Bryan Morris

You are who you are before God, nothing more and nothing less - Unknown

People may have their opinion about you but their opinion does not count.

Blessings,

Bryan Morris

I want to thank you faithful blog stalkers out there for checking in on the blog although I haven’t posted anything for over a week. I see you…..and I really appreciate it.

Don’t think because I wasn’t present on the blog you were not on my mind. Don’t worry, your appetite would be satisfied as I have Friday’s wedding to post and a family shoot in corporation with a 35 years wedding anniversary. I’ll be posting these within the next few days.

I’ve been swamped with a project for these last couple of weeks but these are my last few hours of this project. I’ll finally be back to my regularly scheduled programming so I will be posting and keeping things up to date.

I’ll leave you with one just because……………

Blessings,

Bryan Morris

Blessings,

Bryan Morris

Wow, its already August….

I’m so excited for what’s in store for rest of the year as I’ll be working on launching a few new projects.

This month will be a pretty busy month for me I have a few weddings and a few portrait sessions.

As you know by now that I’ve quit shooting 1 hour weddings. Even if I’m offered $1000 to shoot those I wouldn’t do them anymore. I so strongly believe in being your historian and 1 hour at your beach ceremony does not do such an important day justice.

I haven’t blogged as good as I would’ve liked in July, I’ve had a couple of days drawing a blank. It didn’t go bad but I really had planned to do much better. I’ll however try for August.

Did You Know???????????

The reason for a non refundable retainer clause in the contract………..
Once I receive your non refundable retainer, I’m yours for that day. I wouldn’t be trying to book any other wedding on that day. So any business on that day would be denied once you’re booked. Weddings are usually booked, months and most cases years in advance. It would be difficult to impossible to fill the date if you cancel just a few months out.

I want to thank you, faithful blog stalkers for visiting regularly. Every now and again you may leave some blog love (Comments), we love those.

Blessings,

Bryan Morris

My will shall shape the future. Whether I fail or succeed shall be no man’s doing but my own. I am the force; I can clear any obstacle before me or I can be lost in the maze. My choice; my responsibility; win or lose, only I hold the key to my destiny. - Elaine Maxwell

Keep this quote vivid in your mind, revisit if necessary. This is really a booster.

Blessings,

Bryan Morris

I was reading an article ”How I Want To Be Kissed” at www.happenmag.com this is Match.com’s magazine.

How I’d Like To Be Kissed 

by Christine M. Koppa

I’ve had my fair share of kisses over the years. Some, I admit, were horrible, and included things like braces, corn-chip breath, and games of tonsil hockey. But there have been some pretty sweep-me-off-my-feet kisses too, like: kissing under a sky illuminated with fireworks, a grown-up-game of spin-the-bottle (please land on green eyes — yes!), and scandalous kisses that never should have happened but felt so good. It’s no wonder, of course, that my girlfriends and I want more of the latter than the former. So listen up, guys, for some advice. Here, eight women kiss and tell…

Make sure she’s willing
“First off, does the date merit a kiss? Am I engaged in conversation with you? Am I smiling? If things seem like a go, a first kiss should be very soft. Please, no tongue! Just kiss my lips with yours. Nip at my bottom lip — just slightly tug it. Don’t be like my last first date, who licked my teeth and got my hair caught in his college ring (come to think of it — never wear a college ring on a date).”
– Alexis Derano, editorial assistant

Brush up
“I think hygiene is key. Before you attempt to kiss me ask yourself: Does your breath smell like pepperoni pizza? I don’t care if we just dined in garlic heaven — a pack of gum or tin of Altoids cost around a buck. Both fit in your pocket. Puh-lease, have fresh breath. I keep Tic-Tacs on me at all times (hint, hint)! If we go back to your place to cuddle and watch a DVD, there is nothing sexier than a guy that excuses himself to the bathroom and emerges smelling like Crest. I once kissed a guy that tasted like tuna fish. We did not go on another date.”
– Donna Tice, accessories buyer

Ration the love
“A little goes a long way, boys! A little lip, a little tongue, a little caressing of my cheekbone. For starters, give me a quick, sexy sweep. Then retreat — do not shove your tongue into my mouth. What I want now are your lips. I want long, solid smooches. Next, pull away and hold the back of my head in your palm. Look into my eyes. I’ll reciprocate — trust me.”
– Kristina Katsulous, account executive

Sneak a peck
“When just getting to know a guy, I like it when he goes in but doesn’t make it to my lips and rather dots my cheek and lip with a long, sweet, I-know-I-like-you peck. Then he pulls away and I likely blush, which is a good sign. On our next formal date, I expect full lip-on-lip contact.”
– Tina Jackson, student

Kiss me in the theater
“Take me to the movies and kiss me (just sweet pecks) at really touching moments, like when the main guy and gal realize they’re meant to be or the puppy gets saved from a burning building. It shows me you’re sensitive and totally tuned into my girly feelings. I’ll kiss you when your team scores a basket — promise.”
– Rachelle King, sales associate

Watch the hands
“Do not take my hands and put them in inappropriate places on your body while we are sharing a kiss. If I like you, my hands will be caressing your brow or tucked under your collar. And I love it if your hands are resting on my hips, holding the back of my head, sweeping my cheek with a soft, open palm, or holding my hands (personal favorite). It ruins a kiss if you take your hands and go rushing to different places. If I like you… we’ll get there.
– Willow Roberts, photographer

Sweep her off her feet — literally
“This is a little cheesy, but I love Hollywood kisses. Completely, over-the-top, theatrical kisses. Hold me, dip me, kiss me. It shows me you love to have fun (like me), and it’s so romantic. Hollywood kisses are also a great distraction from petty arguments, by the way.”
– Laura Gowzen, personal trainer

Just do it!
“My best advice is so simple: Go for it. If you get that urge, and I don’t seem that into it, who cares? Maybe I’m just zoned out for some reason, or maybe I am into you and you just aren’t picking up on my very subtle vibes. I’ve been sneak-attacked a lot with a kiss, and nine times out of ten, it turns me on!”
– Jaz Valte, publicist

Christine M. Coppa has written for Glamour, Boston Home & Garden, In Touch, etc. She has to stand on her tip-toes to kiss her boyfriend… but isn’t complaining.

This is a very great article, I’ve really enjoyed reading it. I’ve concluded that my approach to kissing was being managed well. I therefore would like to share this approach with you.

My conclusion to this story is; everyone is wired differently. What rocks my world might turn you off. So when engaging in any sensual activity, make sure this topic is discussed and that you’re informed what to do and what not to do so you don’t end up looking like a total dunce. 

Especially for the guys, but not limited to guys, our date or partner expect us to know what to do without telling us what to do. Make it your business to discuss it before hand and you should be good. If it’s a date you have to be certain where your evening is headed before you strike up the conversation though, or you might just end the night prematurely.

Communication is the key!

Bryan Morris