As this post goes live I will be en route to Lima, Peru. I can’t believe it’s really happening! This summer seemed to go by on fast forward and this trip just snuck up on me. I wish I could have pressed pause on life and enjoyed just a little more time at home before leaving, but I seem to have lost my remote control.
I actually planning this departure date specifically to fit around another very special event on my calendar, the wedding of my dear travel friend Justine and her now-husband Ben. Those who have been reading since the pre-Wanderland days will remember Justine as my partner in crime on my first trip to Thailand. From the moment I first heard her sassy South African accent in Bangkok to the moment I stood up as a bridesmaid in her wedding, she’s been a special, dear friend. This wedding deserves a post of its own, at some point.
The week since has been a whirlwind of packing, post-scheduling, and preparing for departure. Believe it or not — I don’t quite seem to, yet — next week’s Photo of the Week will come to you from deep in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon.
Photo A
Fabulous shoes in a fabulous barn!
Photo B
The bride gets ready
Photo C
The father of the groom takes a quiet moment in the morning
Photo D
A special moment at the Jewish bedekken
Photo E
A stunning reception
Which photo is your favorite?
Oh wow. Stunning!!! At first I thought the shoes (amazing!) but that shot of the father of the groom in that beautifully decorated room is breathtaking (as is the bride)!! Safe travels Alex!
She really was bridal Barbie! Just stunning. (Replying to comments from Lima Airport :))
Checking-in to the “subject” with my business website π
You have a great eye for wedding story telling, Alex. Interested in switching from travel to wedding photojournalist? π
Like all the pictures. Photo C is my choice.
I worked as a photographer’s assistant in Grand Cayman one summer… and now she is one of my fave travel buddies! I would love to perhaps break into that field someday, but I’d need a lot more education, training, and equipment upgrades! Maybe when I’m ready to settle down a bit π
I like photo D. The bride looks calm and happy and shadows cast from the lighting are beautiful. She looks beautiful!
I wish I could take credit but it is pretty much impossible to take a bad photo of this girl!
I am going for C. We all need that moment to reflect and caught that brilliantly. Safe travels.
Thank you Steve! Much appreciated!
Wow, what a beautiful wedding, and stunning bride! I’m going for D this week, your friend looks absolutely amazing. Safe travels my dear xo
Thanks Hannah! It was a privilege to be a part of.
D!!!! OMG you need to become a wedding photog! Have the best freaking time in Peru!
Maybe someday π I do love being around people on their wedding days! So much love and joy and creativity!
What a stunning wedding! I absolutely love photo C and it’s caption π
Thanks Jade! Both families were SO warm and wonderful, I loved capturing these happy moments between them all.
Wow, wow, wow, these are all stunning! Agree with the “you could be a wedding photog” statments. I’ll go with C – my eyes keep exploring the image to see all the details. Hope your trip is going well. Excited to hear stories on South America.
I can’t wait to do a full post on this wedding (I mean, it was travel related… I went to Pennsylvania!) because the details were just unreal. I have such creative friends!
Amazing post and also Photo D. to look happy bride is a calm, shadow is beautiful from lighting me. I think she is beautiful!
Thank you Eitan! She is a stunning girl and was a stunning bride!
Alex your Photos are SO gorgeous!! thanks so much for capturing these moments for us. they are priceless.
Thank you for being so warm and welcoming Mim! It was a joy to get to know your family. I will have many more photos up soon!
I had a feeling you had more photos!! I’m waiting as patiently as I can to see them!!