BRIDAL PORTRAIT AT JW MARRIOTT

This is Cara at the JW Marriott Resort and Spa in Las Vegas!

We stayed on the Resort grounds for some photos after the ceremony. There were some really pretty areas. We loved this spot with these unique trees. We decided to do some solos with Cara for this. We had Cara stand in a simple pose with her flowers. Then glance over her shoulder. It all works very well together with the lines of the trees and where she is looking. Sometimes the simplest of poses can create a beautiful bridal portrait.

-Danielle 

We were given about 20 minutes for portraits before the reception started so that meant that we had to work FAST!! It was best that we stayed in one area to do the portraits. We had never been to this location before but once I saw this tree that's when I knew that this was "the spot". We did Cara solo, then all the girls, the girls solos with Cara and then we brought her husband in for a few shots. We got about 30 minutes worth of photos done within 5 minutes. That gave us time to work around the grounds a little bit more. We got Cara and Kevin back just in time for their introductions.

-Neal

Destination Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Destination Wedding Ceremony, Photo Location, Reception: JW Marriott Resort and Spa Las Vegas

FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE

A father and daughter dance can be so emotional! (well all dances are emotional)

Here, Silvia is dancing with her father in Puerto Vallarta Mexico.You can feel the emotion just by look at them. You can see Dad embracing the moment by closing his eyes. Even though you can't see Silvia's face, you can tell she is doing the same thing, by the way her face is pressed so closely to her father.

The lens flare cast from the lights just makes this even more beautiful! 

-Danielle

Neal here, Danielle mentioned the lights so I thought I'd chime in to let you know how I got this effect. Like we always do we discuss what the game plan is with the DJ and videographers so that we're all on the same page with the rundown of events. Luckily everyone spoke enough English for me to get the information I needed! I noticed that the DJ had a smoke machine, since the reception was outside and we didn't have to worry about setting off smoke alarms. I requested that he really pumped up the smoke during the first dances. The smoke plus the lights is how you get those light rays & lens flares just like you see at concerts. I found my spot to shoot from and waited for the moment where the emotion was perfect and I got my shot! I loved this effect so much that I got the same effect for the Groom & Mother dance.

-Neal

Destination Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Destination Wedding Ceremony: Our Lade of Guadalupe Parish

Destination Wedding Photo Session: Downtown Puerto Vallarta Mexico

Destination Wedding Reception: NOW Amber Puerto Vallarta

FATHER, DAUGHTER, MOTHER MOMENT

Here is Cara in Las Vegas with her mother and father.

This was Cara's first look with her father, after she was dressed. What a wonderful and emotional moment. After all of the laughs and tears, we did a more artistic image. We had Cara's mom fix her veil. Then we brought dad in for a kiss with his daughter.

The light pouring in from the room at the JW Marriott was amazing. It gave a nice light and airy feel. It was perfect for the moment! 

-Danielle

Destination Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Destination Wedding Ceremony, Photo Location, Reception: JW Marriott Resort and Spa, Las Vegas

PUERTO VALLARTA POST BRIDAL

Yes, I know we are showing another image from Silvia and Joe's wedding in Puerto Vallarta Mexico. But, look how beautiful this is!

When we photograph destination weddings, our clients usually hire us more than just the wedding day. We're at unique locations so why not take advantage of us being there!? Most of the time, we have at least 2 or more days of shooting. That is why you are seeing so much of this lovely couple. We got so many amazing images that we want to share.

This was from the last day of shooting. We got this at the NOW Amber Hotel right before we were to catch our flight home. This is in the main lobby area. There are tables for the guests to hang out at that open up right to the outside. You can see all the way down to the beach. It is an amazing view. We had Silvia and Joe at the edge of the lobby (there is also an infinite water pond that lines the entire lobby). 

I think this image is so pretty. I love how Neal chose to shoot through the seating area and include it in the photo. If we cropped it in, it took away from the overview feel of the image. He also got very low to the ground so that he could take advantage of the reflection from the marble floor. And obviously Silvia and Joe look amazing!

-Danielle

Destination Post Bridal Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Destination Post Bridal Photo Session: NOW Amber Hotel Puerto Vallarta

MOTHER AND DAUGHTER

This is one of my favorite moments from Silvia and Joe's wedding in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Here is a very beautiful moment between Silvia and her mother. You can see how much love they have for each other. Silvia and her mother had such an amazing bond. You can't help but get teary eyed when there are moments like this. It is so heart warming.

-Danielle

Destination Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Destination Wedding Ceremony Location: Our Lady of Guadalupe Church

Destination Wedding Photo Session: City of Puerto Vallarta

Destination Wedding Reception: NOW Amber Puerto Vallarta

Hanging out with the locals of Puerto Vallarta!

Isn't this just too cool! Silvia and Joe in the middle of downtown Puerto Vallarta, Mexico!

After we finished up with the wedding party, we walked around the city a bit to see what fun things we could find. We put them right in the middle of everyday living of the city. It was awesome! The corner market was busy with people and full of bright and colorful merchandise. Why not put Silvia and Joe in there somewhere. 

We wanted to see how the locals were going to react when we added Joe and Silvia into the mix. They were great! They clapped and gave their congratulations, then pretty much went about their day haha. But you have to love the man in the background waving! We did not notice that during the actual shot. So, it was so great to see it while going through the images. And Silvia and Joe were in their own world, not getting distracted. Perfect!

It was so much fun being in the mix of Puerto Vallarta and capturing Silvia and Joe's wedding, as well as the culture of the city.

-Danielle

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Destination Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Destination Wedding Ceremony: The Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Destination Wedding Photo Location: City of Puerto Vallarta Mexico

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Destination Wedding Reception: NOW Amber Puerto Vallarta

GOLFING WITH THE GUYS IN MEXICO

While shooting a wedding in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Neal was invited to play golf with the guys at the Vista Vallarta Golf Club. It was designed by Jack Nicklaus.

Neal brought his camera to document the round of golf. A few action shots and some portraits too. Look at how awesome this course was! The mountains in the background were amazing! This was such a great experience for Neal. As you know, one of his passions is golf. So, he was in heaven!

Here is a shot of the group of guys that golfed. The groom, his dad, and some of his guys. What a great way to kick off the wedding events. Even though it was scorching hot, the guys still look fabulous on the course!

-Danielle

Buffalo Destination Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Destination Golf Course Photo Location: Vista Vallarta Golf Club

HAPPY SHOE SATURDAY

It is Christian Louboutin shoe Saturday! This is from Cara and Kevin's wedding in Las Vegas at the JW Marriott.

If you know me well, you know I love shoes! Especially fun shoes. So when Christian Louboutin's show up, I am in heaven! It's even better when we add diamonds to them! We love incorporating the ring into shoe shots. I think it is so pretty. In this case, it looked amazing! 

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Details Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Destination Wedding Ceremony, Reception, Photo Location: JW Marriott, Las Vegas

While we were waiting....

Here is Cara! This was taken at the JW Marriott Resort and Spa in Las Vegas!

This was late after the reception had ended, close to midnight. Neal, myself and majority of the wedding party were waiting to catch a shuttle to the hotel on the strip. While we were waiting, Cara was dancing around the hotel in the hallway. The hallways were very long with some nice lighting from above. We had packed up all of our gear but Neal put together one of the cameras and used the natural lighting in the hallway. He directed Cara to stay close to the wall and had her walk like she was on the catwalk back and forth! Her bridesmaids were telling her to "strut her stuff!" and Cara was having a great time with it. This was one of the images he took! It looks like it was planned, but it was spur of the moment and happened within the matter of 30 seconds. Great job strutting your stuff Cara! :-)

-Danielle

Destination Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Destination Wedding Ceremony Location, Photo Session, Reception: JW Marriott Resort and Spa

WHEN DOVES FLY (IN LAS VEGAS)

Cara and Kevin got married at the JW Marriott Resort and Spa in Las Vegas! Right after their first kiss, they did a dove release.

 This was some heavy duty dove releasing too! Not only were there doves in the basket that Cara and Kevin opened, but 2 other baskets from each side behind them. There were doves everywhere! This is when you set the camera to burst mode and click away like crazy. It was all over in a matter of seconds. We managed to get some great images though!

Cara and Kevin had no idea what to expect either. Reactions from them and their guests were great! It is crazy, that the doves return back to their owner after a few minutes too!

-Danielle

Destination Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Destination Wedding Ceremony Location: JW Marriott Resort and Spa

Destination Reception: JW Marriott Resort and Spa