Fine Art Wedding Photography by DWP

A wedding at Soho Beach House | Miami, FL | Jon + Joey

Nearly every week, a client, or fellow photographer, or secret admirer of them, asks me if we've published Jon and Joey's wedding on our blog. Some of you may recognize them from the editorial engagement session which we did this past fall in LA. We knew after shooting their e-session that their wedding was going to be one long and incredible party. Among their friends they have a reputation for throwing legendary parties. This would be no exception, and I can't begin to go into the thought and care they put into making sure that this was an amazing experience first and foremost for their friends and family, and then for themselves.

Inviting everyone down to Miami, they began with an intimate rehearsal dinner for their families in the library at the Soho Beach House: a brilliantly decorated members club on South Beach. Having concluded dinner they invited everyone to a lively party dance party on the hotel's rooftop. The following day they had their ceremony at Soho Beach House. After which they bussed everyone to a surprise location: the Villa by Barton G for the reception. For the third day they organized an all-day beach party with face painting, volleyball, and snow cones. Today we're featuring images from their wedding ceremony at Soho House and reception at the Villa by Barton G (formerly the Versace Mansion). 

Much could be said about all sorts of fantastic details and happenings at their wedding. But what was most striking was deep love they have for each other. Their vows left not only them in tears, but a good portion of their guests. I don't know that I've ever seen that many guests crying at a ceremony. Having been there, having witnessed their vows, having seen them sober, and not so sober, and having watched their interactions in detail through my lens from one morning far into the next morning...I must believe that if those who are so adamantly opposed to the love and marriage between two men, between these two men, that if they could have seen what I saw, then gay marriage would be legally and culturally sanctioned nationwide. 

Here are just a few of our favorite images followed by the full slideshow of favorites. 

Click here to view the full slideshow of 100+ images. 

Ceremony: Soho Beach House
Reception: The Villa by Barton G
Tuxes: Gucci
Shoes: Louboutin  
Music: DJ Derek Monteiro 

Amey + Tim | Wedding | Cannon Beach, OR

One of the few things I dislike about being a wedding photographer is I usually don't get to attend my friends' weddings. Not surprisingly, it seems my clients always decide to wed long before my friends do. So I was thrilled when (through a not so minor miracle) I was able to attend one of my closest friend's wedding in Oregon. I went to school with Amey, where we found ourselves in most of the same photography classes, in fact we were the only two students in one of them. She was the better photographer, so I'm fortunate she decided to pursue Law instead. I could write a lot more about how cool Tim and Amey are, and how drinking a bottle of wine or two on their back porch is probably one of the best ways to spend a night, but I think the pictures tell you just about everything else you need to know about them, except that Tim is an artist who's work you should contemplate.

They were married on a warm and sunny afternoon on Cannon Beach. After a short ceremony, we headed back for some hilarious and heartfelt toasts (plus an awesome rap by Amey's brother) followed by some eating, drinking, and pretty great dancing. We ended the night perfectly, drinking by a bonfire on the beach in the company of beautiful people. 

I should note that I was there as a friend, and thus technically not working, but I couldn't help shooting a just a little. Here's some of my favorites:

 

  






       
   

Susanne + Mary's wedding | Slideshow | San Francisco, CA

Here is a larger selection of images from Suzanne and Mary's same-sex wedding celebration that I had the privilege of shooting in San Francisco. Enjoy!

Susanne and Mary's wedding | San Francisco, CA

I had the privilege of shooting Susanne and Mary's very intimate wedding in their beautifully landscaped backyard in the hills of the Noe Valley in San Francisco. Their joy and excitement was palpable and they shared it with their friends and family in such an honest and beautiful way. I'll resist the urge to say more, and simply let the pictures speak for themselves...

Jennifer + Jake | James J Hill Library | St. Paul, MN

Church: Central Presbyterian Church
Reception Venue: James J. Hill Library
Dress: Priscilla of Boston

Music: Taylor Armerding (and friends)

Dave and I set off on yet another mini road-trip to St. Paul, Minnesota to shoot Jake and Jennifer's wedding.  Jake is an accomplished musician/song writer and Jennifer is a dancer; their wedding was a beautiful expression of who they are and it was evident in every detail: from the basil leaves dropped down the aisle by the "flower" girl (which perfumed the entire church) to the orchata and hot apple cider served at the reception. Their reception took place at the stunning and historic James J. Hill Library amid floors and floors of bookshelves. Jake's dad (a renowned bluegrass musician) along with Jen's father and several friends provided an awesome concert that kept everyone dancing. Of course, here are some of our favorite images of the day:

Melanie + Emiliano's wedding | Buenos Aires, Argentina

Recently, I had the opportunity to travel 6,000 miles to photograph Melanie and Emiliano's wedding outside of Buenos Aires. Given that I was born and raised in Argentina but had never been back for any wedding work, it was wonderful to be there and join two separate parts of my life. They planned a beautiful traditional Argentine wedding on an estancia (an Argentine ranch). I've now done wedding shoots in 9 different countries on 4 different continents - only 3 more to go. But I reckon I might have a hard time booking a wedding in Antarctica.

Congratulations Melanie and Emiliano!!

Melanie and her dad take a short trip in an antique car to arrive at the wedding. The wide open sky reminds me of driving through the Pampas (the Argentine Great Plains).

I really liked the shafts of light filtering in through the smoke as the cooks prepare the amazing asado we would later share.

The dog curiously peeking around the corner makes this photograph of Emiliano's exuberant kiss after the wedding.

The guests were treated to a series of traditional dances performed by this couple.

Despite being exhausted at the end of their long wedding day, Melanie and Emiliano wanted a few pictures at the beautiful 19th century mansion turned boutique hotel where they were spending the first night of their honeymoon. I like the quiet romance of this parting shot as they check into their hotel.

-Dave

Tricia and Joe's wedding | Azul Blue Hotel | Riviera Maya, Mexico

In the past two years we've had a lot of clients from New York, and they've all been great to work with. Tricia and Joe were no exception. They had their destination wedding at the beautiful Azul Blue Beach Hotel near Playa del Carmen. I think everyone who had previously stayed at larger resorts really appreciated its small size and intimate feel. Their beachside ceremony ended right after sunset, making it perfect to photograph. Nancy and I had a great time working with them and really enjoyed getting to know their families and friends (oh did I mention that this group knows how to party!). Here are some of our favorite photos from this destination wedding:

-Dave

Because there were two of us shooting I was able to catch this funny picture during the cake cutting while Nancy focused on the main action.