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Karia Bel Hotel Bozburun Wedding :: Kerry + Michel

September 8, 2015 ·

Arrived to Bozburun following my GPS, that was taking me to KariaBel hotel. Ended up parking a car at the end of the road, where I could not see the hotel. So I called them, and they told me they are coming to pick me up with a boat 🙂 Whaaat? How romantic is that? I knew this wedding is going to be different and beautiful. So I picked up all my gear from the car to board a little boat that will take me to the main hotel building. While moving on a boat to the hotel, wind blew my hat away, cause I did not worry for my hat as much as I did for my gear, not to get wet 🙂 luckily the man who drove a boat, did not get lost and went back to pick it up. So far the day was going smooth.

Next stop was bride room. And guess what, I had to take another boat trip to get there 🙂 Finally I met my beautiful bride Kerry. She was getting ready and helping her niece and sister to get their make up done. They had plenty of time to just enjoy each others company before it gets busy. I left the ladies to do the final touch ups and left to look for groom. Michel room was just few rooms away from Kerry. I was told the groom has identical twin 🙂 I was all stressed out, so that I do not mixed them up 🙂 But once the twin brother of the groom showed up, it was sure I would never get them confused. You will see why, in the images below. These guys are super funny, could not stop smiling all day long. You could not feel any wedding stress there.

We could not ask for any better day for such a beautiful wedding!

Thank you for having me and let me document your day!

Wedding tips for brides

May 11, 2015 ·

During these years shooting weddings I notice many things that could be enhanced or amended for better photos!
So this is why I will be sharing some tips, that you might not think off and it could make a big difference how you pictures look.
This post will be for my dear future brides. Of course these are just from my point of view, but in any case you should discuss it with your photographer, make up artist or hair stylist for best final option for that moment.

Here is a list of tips for brides to consider for your big day:
1. Couple photo session 1.5h before sunset. How you get that even and soft light in the image? It’s because it has been shot an 1.5-1h before sunset. So if you want your images to look soft, choose photo session sunset time. Or if your wedding is abroad or you have a busy wedding day schedule the next suggestion is for you.
2. Do the photo session different day than your wedding. This way will be no stress for being late. You can just get ready and enjoy the photo session, just you and your future husband. In this case you can take pictures in couple of different places, that you like, that might be a little further.
3. Keep the room tidy. This one is very important, because all the clutter and mess in the room will be captured 🙂 just assign someone to keep the room tidy where you will be getting ready. Dresses hanged, shoes nicely put together, clothing in the wardrobe, make up on the make up table, no empty bottles of water and so on.
4. Bride wearing silk bathrobe or anything that will look flattering in the image during the time of getting ready. Please, do not wear bulky hotel robe. Unless its something made out of sheer material, that is looking feminine.
5. Test try your make up and hair before wedding. I’ve seen situations when bride is not happy and need to redo the hair or make up and this cuts the time from the photo session. Which does not help a photographer at all. And if you planned a photo session in away from the reception, it might not happen, because you might be running out of time. And you don’t want to be late for your ceremony 🙂
Also if you still think that you might need more time, add an extra hour to your hair and make up timing. Means meeting earlier for it. And giving them strict time frame.
6. More make up! Even if you do not use lots of make up everyday, wedding day is the day when you need a little more of it., because camera loves contrast. I do not suggest overdoing it. If your make up artist is professional, he/she will know how to make you look flawless for photos! Of course, always stick to your style.

The wedding planners in Bodrum I had a pleasure to work with

January 20, 2015 ·

For last couple of years that I’ve spent in Bodrum I have worked with some awesome people who create beautiful things 🙂 In this post I will share the wedding planners of the Bodrum! These ladies are very creative and will deliver their best in any situation.

Istinai Projeler has organised one the weddings that I’ve shot last year in September. The bride and groom got ready in Avantagard hotel in Yalikavak and the ceremony with the party was in Xuma Beach Club in Yalikavak! So that for the groom and bride and their guests would be easy and fast traveling to the ceremony and back to the hotel after all the fun. This romantic wedding was decorated with lovely details like instant film cameras and wooden candle holders! Of-course the ceremony setting right on the beach is the winner! If the waves were bigger, they could wash all away 🙂 Luckily Bodrum sheltered beaches can provide a perfect beach wedding locations.

Best wedding images of 2014

December 17, 2014 ·

While putting this post together, I was going through all of my wedding galleries once again, choosing my favourite images. So many good memories from last summer. I am so grateful to all my dear brides, grooms, wedding planners, make up artist, hair stylists, cake master, venue administrators, flower masters, DJ’s, videographers, drivers and everyone else who I haven’t mentioned! You are the best! Thank you for doing what you do, because it all matters, your great work is the final result, that will stay on the images! Because of all of you, last summer all the wedding went very smooth. I look forward to an awesome next year! So these are the best wedding images of 2014!

Joanne and Ian is one sweet couple, that got married in Icmeler in the Hotel Casa Blanca right on the beach. An intimate wedding with the family on the beach was really cozy! Great food was served and fun music was played all night. You can find the whole post about this wedding, here!

I am so honoured to be a part of such a touching and an important day of peoples live! To see that beauty of the bride becoming a princess of the day! It is something really special! And Sevgim that day was like a princess to marry her prince! I love my job! The whole wedding post, you can find here.

Dalyan Wedding Photography | BC Spa Hotel | Damian + Tracy

August 26, 2014 ·

Family vacation turned out in a beautiful wedding and honeymoon of two lovely people! Getting married with the mountain in the back-round is one romantic location. Their cutest daughter India, was very impatient, and were asking “when is mommy and daddy going to get married?” 🙂 And Tracy was relaxed and calm sipping bubbly and got ready for her big day. Her gorgeous dress was custom hand-made in UK. Soon after we went out and joined the closest people to them. Which made the event very private and cozy. They enjoyed, laughed and waited for the boat trip on the Dalyan river to visit the combs. Lastly we cruised the river and enjoyed the setting sun. For the rest of the night they danced and drunk champagne to celebrate their love!