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I was in the middle of editing photos from my recent Mexican wedding when I realized that I don’t often share images captured during the reception (in this case it was a beach party just before the wedding, but hey - a celebration none-the-less!). I love looking at an image and smiling because I know damn well that the people captured within said image are having the time of their lives. When I’m at a wedding reception (or a Mexican beach party) I tend to forget that I’m a photographer. I feel that I’m part the larger group and that I just happen to have a camera. Click. Flash. Repeat. Life is great.
Shared here are images from the Grand Palladium White Party, held weekly by the Salt Water Pools. You’re a stone’s throw away from the Gulf of Mexico and an elbow’s length away from buff English gentlemen who will unreservedly flex their pythons for a photo-op.
Some wedding photos can be serious. Some wedding photos shouldn’t be serious. Offer ends July 1st, 2012.
This was captured just after the first ‘reveal’ (prior to the ceremony) - such a nice moment and I enjoyed how it was punctuated by shadow and light from the palms above. The past few posts have concentrated on colour, but Its time that I pay the greyscale its due.
I’m terrible, I was going to pace myself and revisit the posts tomorrow night, but then I came across this gem. There are several moments and emotions that I cherish throughout each wedding day. The sense of ‘proudness’ is definitely one of them, and in this case I think its shining brighter than the Playa del Carmen light.
Lucha libre (Spanish: Free wrestling, lit. “free fight”) is a term used in Mexico, and other Spanish-speaking countries, for a form of professional wrestling that has developed within those countries. Although the term nowadays refers exclusively to professional wrestling, it was originally used in the same style as the English term “freestyle wrestling”, referring to an amateur wrestling style without the restrictions of Greco-Roman wrestling.
Mexican wrestling is characterized by colorful masks, rapid sequences of holds and maneuvers, as well as “high-flying” maneuvers, some of which have been adopted in the United States. The wearing of masks has developed special significance, and matches are sometimes contested in which the loser must permanently remove his mask, which is a wager with a high degree of weight attached. Tag team wrestling is especially prevalent in lucha libre, particularly matches with three-member teams, called trios.
Lucha libre wrestlers are known as luchadores (singular luchador) (“fighter(s)”). They usually come from extended wrestling families who form their proper stables. One such line integrated to the United States professional wrestling scene is Los Guerreros.
Lucha libre has also transcended the language barrier to some extent as evidenced by works such as Los Luchadores, ¡Mucha Lucha!, and Nacho Libre. It also appears in other pop culture such as mainstream advertising: In Canada Telus‘ Koodo Mobile prepaid cell service uses a cartoon lucha libre wrestler as its spokesperson/mascot.
An early Super Moon, Mexican style, with a whole bunch of lovin’. Cue the sound of waves and a distant Mariachi band (Or some Don Omar for those of you in the know).
Ah, Mexico. I’ve just returned from a week of sun, sea breeze, lush flora & fauna, incredible food (Mexican Teppanyaki does exist - I have seen it with my own eyes), tequila and good company. It was a pleasure to capture Andrew & Katie’s wedding ceremony and meet some new friends along the way. Enjoy the video for now, but expect photos to follow.
We’ve had some wonderful weather, perfect for photos along the Nova Scotian coast. This was the first time I’d met Jenna and Jesse and the first time they had been to Peggy’s Cove. Lots of sun, little breeze, short on tourists - it was as if the planets had aligned!
From the granite of the Cove we worked our way into the village, managing to avoid the lighthouse and storefronts. There are some wonderful paths along the inner portion of the harbour and I highly recommend that people spend some time there! From the village we followed the coast towards Seabright and a small orchard that I’ve visited in the past. I’d love to lay claim to that apple tree - I haven’t seen anything like it since I’ve picked up a camera.
Bring on the blossoms, bring on summer.
See you soon you two!
