Today I want to share some images from Mel and Jorge’s wedding.  I absolutely loved working this wedding.  This is the 2nd wedding I do in that family in less than 6 months.  My connection with Melissa and Jorge was strong from day one.  Her family was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout all the photoshoots we had for Melissa and Jorge.  Before I share some of them here are some of her vitals: Church: St. Jude, Venue: Westin Colonnade, Wedding Gown: Ever After, Shoes: Jimmy Choo, Makeup: Gina Dearing, Lines: Leyani, Florist: Jorge Nevot, Entertainment: DJ Ubi, Transportation: Padrino.  Photography: Yours truly, Alain Martinez Photography, and keeping us from getting into trouble that day, Marylen Exposito.  Here are some of my favorite images.

Engagement session, click here to view again.

I wanted to try something different so I went with Melissa and her entourage to her last fitting where we got some pretty cool shots.

and here’s a picture we captured as she knelt down to talk to her niece.

And then the big day…

My absolute favorite picture of the day below.  Melissa looks soooooooooooo beautiful, and her eyes are radiating with happiness.  I captured this photo from far away through the glass of the limo as she was getting into it.

Mel and her two men….

Some details…

I hope you all enjoyed these pictures as much as I enjoyed shooting them.  Keep it locked here for more soon…

Here are a few pictures from beautiful Jocelin and Toby’s engagement session.  I’m so looking forward to their awesome wedding.  Jocelin’s smile and energetic personality are very contagious.  Toby is as sharp as they come, and together they make this awesome couple with an amazing connection.  Enjoy some of their engagement pictures.

I hope you enjoy these photos.  I literally cannot wait for this awesome wedding.  Keep it locked here for more hotness!

Today I want to share with you some images from Jessica and Carl’s wedding.  This beautiful bride, with her contagious and constant laughter, has been a fan of our work for a long time.  Today I couldn’t be happier to look at her images and see that we delivered the beautiful images that she always wanted.  She married Carl, one of the sharpest and most outgoing grooms I’ve had in a while, and definitely the best groom speech EVER.  Only those who where there will understand.  Before I share a few images here are a few vitals: Ceremony/Reception: Westin Colonnade, Officiant: Rev.  Miland Kralik, Ceremony Soloist: Tanya LaReese, Styling: Lutz Karpf, Gown: Martina Liana, Decor: Ocean Flowers, Linens: Gables Linen, Rentals: Hitched Event Rentals, Cake:  Divine Delicacies, Band: Music Machine, Dessert - Donut Divas, Videography: Clear Vision Pictures, Photography: Alain Martinez Photograph, and bringing us all together that day Jennifer J Events

Here we go…

Love this picture below…

The beautiful expressive eyes run in this family.

Suave man…

Until he saw the bride.  Then it was all down hill from there.  My man couldn’t contain his emotions, but I think it was the dust in the air.  They have to clean those AC ducts, as it’s making all the grooms cry.  Not cool!!

If you’re one of my brides, be ready to stop traffic, and don’t worry you won’t need a permit hehe

As I said before, the best speech I’ve ever heard from a groom.  Of course only Jessica will ever know if what he said at the end was true or not.  Jessica was it true???

An amazing salsa performance by the bride and groom.  Jessica you’re lucky I was working if not I would have shown you a move or two lol.

And here a few pictures from a session the day after at Vizcaya

Jessica and Carl, it was a pleasure being part of your big day.  I hope you like these images as much as I enjoyed shooting them.

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Check out these images from Rachel and Anthony’s wedding at the Ritz Carlton, Naples.    They had a beautiful intimate affair so we had a lot of fun shooting with them almost the whole day.  Her makeup and hair was done by Gloria Pelo.  Here’s a link to their engagement session.

Here we go…

Anthony’s friend is a car collector and he was nice enough to bring one of his vintage cars for them to use during portraits.

We wanted to get some sunset shots but I wanted to do something a little more, so we talked to the staff at the Ritz and they quickly set up a table for us before sunset.

Today I want to share with you some images from Alexis and Christopher’s wedding–an amazing wedding full of love from both sides.  Two big but tight families who became one in one of the most beautiful churches I’ve seen in Miami.  As I was going through the pictures I found it hard to narrow down the images to a small number for the blog.  We captured a lot of moments that I’m sure Alex and Chris will cherish for years to come.  Before I share these images, here are a few vitals first: heart rate: 120+, nerves: very high (not kidding), tears: everywhere, Church: Jesu Catholic Church, Reception Venue: Four Seasons, Decor: Jorge Nevot, Cake: Ana Paz, Hair: Emelia (786-523-3032), Makeup: Gina Dearing,  DJ: Danny Carreras, Videography: Alan Button from Artistry Wedding Films, Photography: Alain Martinez Photography, and bringing us all together the day of: Audrey Otero (786-218-8060)

A big thanks to my main man Laz for rocking this wedding with me,  even though he rushed to the Four Seasons and left me keyless at the church.  But he took some amazing detail’s pictures there.

Here we go:

this is when she saw herself after hair and makeup right as they were putting the veil on her.

meanwhile dad was being a good guy reading up on how to be a good Father of the Bride.

I guess he really didn’t need that book…see below.

This little stud was happy to be there (for a while)…

Miami Heat Street Band, which she got as a surprise for Chris since it was his birthday.

I hope you enjoyed all these pictures as much as we enjoyed shooting them.  Keep it locked here for more soon…

Today I want to share with you some pictures from Chaitra and Josh’s beautiful wedding in St. Lucia.  We feel very fortunate and grateful that our work is taking us around the world (literally) to capture these special moments, but we feel even more grateful that we have you all with whom we can share these pictures.  Chaitra and Josh tied the knot at The Jalousie Plantation (Shantal Solomon, Romance Director).  I highly highly recommend this property to anyone interested in a wedding in St. Lucia.  The property is managed by the Viceroy, so you’ll get modern high-end amenities, killer decor, mixed with warm island lifestyle, and above all, surreal views.   That’s probably why they filmed the last season of The Bachelor there.  Chaitra’s hair was done at the Hair-Rainforest  Spa at Jalousie Plantation,  makeup by Marcia Greene from DC (240-593-7999), Photography by: Alain Martinez Photography.

A special thanks to Chaitra and Josh for so flawlessly arranging all of our accommodations, transportation, and even parking at the Miami airport.  Amazing attention to detail which is greatly appreciated.   And another shout out to my beautiful wife Angie for taking some killer shots at this wedding as well.  Here are a few of them.

some of my favorite images (above and below)

Chaitra and Josh we wish you a lifetime of happiness.  You two are truly down to earth individuals who deserve nothing but the best.  Have fun sailing, and maybe we’ll see you out there soon.

Keep it locked on the blog for more hotness coming soon.

Check out these hot preggo pictures we did for one of our own.  That’s right, my studio’s manager (aka V, aka the best assistant in the world).  She’s one of my oldest brides, and now a hot mom.   Enjoy these images below.

Makeup and hair was done by Karla Lola.

One of my favorite shots from the session (below)

Mommy’s favorite picture (above right).  Natural happy moment that was captured during the session.

No words necessary for these shots below…

These soon to be happy parents have chosen NOT to know the sex of the baby, which inspired me to do the picture below.  FOR THE RECORD, I THINK IT’S A BOY!!!!

fun poll.

I hope you all enjoyed viewing these images as much as we enjoyed shooting them.

p.s., you all better hope V comes to back to work soon after she gives birth because she’s both my right and left hand…and I think my right foot too.  I’m lost without her.

Today it brings me great pleasure to share with you some images from Jackie and Robert’s wedding.  I felt so great at this wedding because I truly felt the connection between the bride and groom, and everyone involved with the wedding.  Tears everywhere, people almost fainting (not kidding), a cool groom and a beautiful bride with a contagious smile–a recipe for success.  Before I share some images, here some vitals.  Church: St. Francis De Sales, Venue: Bank of  America Tower, Styling: Evolution Salon, Entertainment: DJ Peter Balchor, Videography: Jorge Aparicio, Cake: Ana Paz, Photography: Alain Martinez Photography.

Here are some of my favorite images.

Booooooo! (at the picture below)

Love this shot below…

Jackie dancing with her father…

UM fans, I should’ve text you the coordinates for the missile drop.  For those of you that don’t know what they are doing they are doing the Gator chop.

I hope you all enjoyed these pictures.  Jackie and Robert we wish you nothing but the best in the exciting life you have ahead of you.  I’m sure I’ll see you here in around 4 months, wink wink!

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]]> http://blog.alainmartinez.com/?feed=rss2&p=3401 http://blog.alainmartinez.com/?p=3382 http://blog.alainmartinez.com/?p=3382#comments Thu, 13 May 2010 15:53:17 +0000 Alain Martinez http://blog.alainmartinez.com/?p=3382 hello bloggers…

Today I bring you a few of my favorite shots from Noelia and Nelson’s wedding.  A beautiful intimate wedding in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.  Noelia and Nelson had a two part wedding, this one being one, which took place at Sunset Da Mona Lisa, and a reception in Miami at the Spanish Monastery.  Her US planner was TC Event Design, and her planner in Cabo San Lucas was Jenny Davis from Baja Weddings.  Here are a few of my favorite shots.

The first look…

The ceremony site at Sunset Da Mona Lisa.

One of my favorite images from the day below…

Check out this spot below…

They got married in Mexico but brought Miami with them for sure.

I hope you enjoy these images as much as we enjoyed shooting them.  Keep it locked here for more hotness coming soon.

So here I am again, about to declare blog-ruptcy.  We’ve been traveling like crazy shooting weddings so I’m going to try and blog as much as I can to catch up.  Today I want to bring you some images from Rachel and Anthony’s engagement session.  We’ll be shooting their wedding in Naples (Florida, not Italy), and they came to Miami for some epix with some Miami flavor.  Here are a few of my favorites…

Then we were walking back and saw a fountain, and it looked like way too much fun not to take some wet pictures under it.  Take a look at what we got.

We get inspiration out of the most ordinary locations and with willing clients they are turned into extraordinary portraits.  Keep it locked here for more fun shots coming soon.

Rachel and Anthony we look forward to your wedding.  It’s going to be awesome.