Maria and I got to Trinidad after a loooong trip in the hands of American Airlines, a missing pilot (really, the man just didn’t show up for the job), a lost connection flight and 7 hours of wait in rainy Miami. But…
We were welcomed in this Caribbean Island by a warm family of Australians: Ashley’s parents and siblings made us feel part of the whole event by immediately inviting us to join the family meals and Champaign surprise toasts as the last wedding details were being sorted of.
The big day came around under a moody sky. Ashley kept glancing at the dark clouds, as Stacy was getting ready in a gorgeous apartment on the sea. But, sure enough, just as the bride entered the church, the skies decided to clear up, letting the sun brighten generously the ceremony, and our pictures. I wanted the portraits of the couple to show a “Trinidadian” flair, so I had the driver stop along the road between the church and the venue to include local backgrounds: the colors, the sea, the boats. Ashley is a very attractive man: an Australian Hugh Grant as they referred to him during the toasts, and Stacy is just an incredibly beautiful, elegant, and exotic looking woman. They were both willing to have fun with the portraits, and we certainly did. At the reception the Trinidadian part of the family posed a really tough competition to the Australian warmth…might be an islander trait? We were asked at least 10 times by different relatives if we had an opportunity to eat! We certainly hope that they are as happy with the pictures as we are with their kindness. These are people you work for with the heart in your hands…and in your camera. Thank you all Islanders!!! And thanks especially to Ashley and Stacy for choosing us to shoot your wedding, we loved it all!!!!
P.S. Maria contributed heavily to the above writing:-)
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