December 1, 2009
Esta semana Seba y yo vinimos a Buenos Aires…aunque yo estaba enfermita igual alcanzamos a ver un poco de la ciudad, comer rico y conversar con mucha gente amable en este pais. Pero lejos lo mejor de todo el viaje fue la razon por lo que vinimos –fotografiar el matrimonio de la Yael y David.
This week Seba and I came to Buenos Aires — although I was pretty sick, we still managed to see a little bit of the city, eat good food and talk with a lot of nice people in this country. But, by far the best part of the trip was the reason that we came for — to photograph Yael and David’s weddings.
Yo estaba nerviosa. Pues, nunca habia fotografiado una boda Argentina, ni tampoco una boda Judia. Pero al final parece que documentar el amor es lo mismo en el pais que sea, incluso en Argentina.
I was nervous. I’ve never photographed a wedding in Argentina, or a Jewish wedding. But, in the end it seems that documenting love is pretty much the same in any country, including Argentina.
El evento fue espectacular, tengo que decirlo. La recepcion fue en el Alvear Palace Hotel, uno de los grandes y lujosos hotels de SudAmerica, y el evento hecho por la wedding planner increible de la Yael, la Sarah Pilo. Cualquiera que se case en Argentina, la recomiendo absolutamente. Pero como es siempre el caso en todas las bodas hasta las mas grandes hasta las mas chiquitas, reitero que el mas maravilloso de todo el dia, es siempre el amor de la pareja. Estaba lloviendo en Buenos Aires pero la alegria de la Yael y el David fue como la luz del dia.
The event was spectacular, I have to say it. The reception was in the Alvear Palace Hotel, on of the big luxury hotels in South America, and the event was done by Yael’s incredible wedding planner, Sarah Pilo. To anyone who’s getting married in Argentina, I totally recommend her. But as is the case with every wedding, from the biggest, to the tiniest, the couple’s love is always the best part. It was raining in Buenos Aires but Yael and David’s joy was the light of the day.
Y bueno, ahora a ver como salieron las fotos. Voy a intentar a dar una pequena explicacion de lo que esta pasando porque las ceremonias Judias son un poco diferentes que las ceremonias Catolicas.
And now, on to see how the pictures came out. I’m going to try to explain things as I go because Jewish ceremonies are a little different than Catholic ceremonies.
Primero, la previa…
First, the pre-game…
Me gusta la simetria de una hermana en el espejo y la otra en la ventana.
I like the symmetry of one sister in the mirror and the other in the window.
El vestido y todos los detalles de la Yae fue inspirado en todo vintage de una de las ciudades mas romanticos del mundo, Bruselas.
Yael’s dress and all the details were inspired by all that’s vintage in one of the most romantic cities in the world, Brussels.
Hermosa, feliz, tranquila…
Beautiful, happy, calm…
Bueno, tal vez no tan tranquila 
Well, maybe not that calm.
Amo estas proximas dos fotos de la Yael.
I love these next two pictures of Yael.
Y listo, nos vamos para el templo.
And we’re ready and going to the temple.
…en un Merecedes Benz vintage.
…in a vintage Mercedes Benz.
En la ceremonia tradicional Judia, la novia y la familia dan siete vueltas alrededor del novio. El amor del David para la Yael me conmovio tanto a mi…y a todos los invitados yo creo, porque en ese momento nadie pudo contener las lagrimas. David no dejo de llorar lagrimas de felicidad.
In the traditional Jewish ceremony the bride and the family walk around the groom seven times. David’s happiness moved me so much…and everybody else as well, because at that moment there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. David couldn’t stop crying tears of happiness.
De ahi la nueva suegra de la Yael la da vino.
Then Yael’s new mother in law gives her wine to drink.
Y cuando termina, todos suben al escanario a felicitarles!
And when it’s over, everybody goes on stage to congratulate them!
Y de ahi, si entendi bien, la pareja sube a una pieza que representa su cuarto y tienen que entrar pisando sobre algun instrumento de casa, en este caso una cuchara, con el pie derecho que va primero.
And from there, if I understood correctly, the couple goes up to a room that represents the bedroom and they have to enter walking over a household instrument, in this case a spoon, with the right foot first.
Intentamos hacer algo como esos retratos estilo muuuuuuy viejos con todos sentados mirando directamente a la camera con caras serias. Me encanto como quedo!
We tried to do something like one of those oooooooold portrait styles where everyone sits looking directly into the camera with serious faces. I love how it came out!
Todos los detalles quedaron tan bonitos, gracias al equipo de la Sarah! Transformo el Salon Versailles del Alvear a algo magico.
All the details turned out so beautiful, thanks to Sarah’s team! She transformed the Versaille Salon at the Alvear into something magical
Las bodas Judias se hace en un formato muy divertido. El primer baile es la Tanda Jasidica, donde las mujeres y los hombres se separan a dos lados de un divisor para bailar como locos. Si te fijas bien en estas fotos, en el lado de los hombres el novio hace crowdsurfing, baila con una botella entera de vino en su cabeza, le levantan en una mesa mientras esta parado ahi, le giran en circulos en el suelo.
Despues Seba salio y me dijo, “WOAH. El novio estaba portandose como rockstar. Yo no estaba preparado para eso!” JAJA!
Jewish weddings are done in a really fun format. The first dance is the Hasidic Tanda (ummm, I have no idea what the translation for that is), where the men and women are seperated by a big divider in order to dance like crazy. If you look closely at these photos you’ll see the groom crowdsurfing, dancing with a whole wine bottle on his head, being spun in a circle on the ground and lifted in the air while standing on a table.
Afterwards Seba came out and said, “WOAH. The groom was acting like a rockstar. I was not prepared for that!”
Mientras la Yael y el David bailaron su primer baile, canto un tenor increible.
Yael and David’s first dance together was serenaded by an amazing tenor singer.
Y la fiesta continua…con todos bailando como rockstars 
And the party continues…with everyone dancing like rockstars.
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- If you don't try and keep up, you just sound like yourself, which should sound like the moment. ~Grace Jones.
- I have no competition and no rivals. Everybody's got their own pace, their own trip. I don't try to keep up. ~Grace Jones, cont'd.
- @inosherry, I can't say I am very wizzardy but I can certainly try!
- 4am and I'm not tired. But 7:30am is going to come quick. At least I got lots of editing done!
- @markdubya, it might be 2010 but we're definitely still in Michigan. Speaking of. I'm here. Let's hang!
- Planning a baby shower for my future sister in law. This is definitely NOT my forte.
These are absolutely amazing. Exquisitely gorgeous. I LOVE IT!
Comment by amanda — December 2, 2009 @ 5:39 am
I LOVE the first dance picture with the disco balls up top. and the one of her in the mirror is quite cute.
i really like the old fashioned style photo, it worked out really well. pictures dont lie- what a fun party!
Comment by lydia — December 2, 2009 @ 6:21 am
I agree with Lydia, the disco ball shot was incredible. Also, the bride in the rolls royce is classic and wonderfully done! Bravo Ms. Hepp!
Comment by JimGrainger — December 2, 2009 @ 6:26 am
Oh my god! Disco ball shot! Wow!!! The photos are beautiful, as always! What a gorgeous wedding!!!
Comment by gringagonesouth — December 2, 2009 @ 8:36 am
Kyle…amazing as usual. The pic of the bride and groom and family on the couch with the gold curtains in the back looks like the front page of Vanity Fair. Simply amazing.
Comment by CincinnatiChile — December 2, 2009 @ 9:00 am
Wow, these are gorgeous! Love them.
Comment by Ritamae39 — December 2, 2009 @ 9:19 am
WOW! What a fabulous wedding! And what fabulous photos!
Comment by clairedrennan — December 2, 2009 @ 10:21 am
Those are some amazing venues! Beautiful pictures!
Comment by Brad — December 2, 2009 @ 11:56 am
Sweet photos!! Love the old-fashioned sit-down photo. The setting looked perfect for it!!
Comment by maeskizzle — December 2, 2009 @ 12:07 pm
PS I LOVE the photo of half the faces of the two men hugging. Wow. So emotional and real.
Comment by Lucie — December 2, 2009 @ 12:18 pm
Absolutely gorgeous… I love the colors and the one of their first dance with all the little ligths twinkling around them…. beautiful pictures for a beautiful wedding.
Fned.
Comment by Fned — December 2, 2009 @ 12:35 pm
You nailed it again! I mean you really nailed this one! Breathtaking shots!
Comment by William Massey — December 2, 2009 @ 12:53 pm
Hey Kyle I really like the way you've layed these out! Much easier to scroll through and see them all. Am a fan of the one with the couple dancing and the disco ball twinkling
Comment by Gina — December 2, 2009 @ 5:26 pm
Kyle, this is awesome set! as usual, you & Seba rocks. (real rockstar, indeed)
I love the 2 close up shots of the bride. She looks confident & beautiful.So sweet.
Comment by shue — December 2, 2009 @ 6:05 pm
you have outdone yourself! i loved these
Comment by kacy123456 — December 2, 2009 @ 6:15 pm
Seriously, you are so freaking amazing!!!!!!! I've decided you WILL shoot my wedding. Don't know when and where it will be, but I can tell you it will be somewhere fabulous and I'd be honored to have you as my photographer.
Comment by GlobalButterfly — December 2, 2009 @ 6:41 pm
Beautiful! Love the colours and processing, you have done a fabulous job of capturing their wedding day. well done.
Comment by Merryn Gomez — December 2, 2009 @ 10:32 pm
I love the big photo on the dancing floor with the silver glitter balls. Georgous.
Comment by Monika Szczepaniak — December 3, 2009 @ 1:38 am
Love seeing into a Jewish wedding. I love the tradition and sense of occasion. Captured perfectly.
Comment by meaghancook — December 3, 2009 @ 2:46 am
My word Kyle you've elevated the bar on this commission, significantly. This is beautiful work, sensitive and meaningful throughout. It's imbued with empathy. I felt the journey through Yael and David's magical day, palpably :~)
Comment by Phillip Allen — December 3, 2009 @ 8:15 am
WOW!! There were so many I love I can't even begin to pick my favorite.
It's always a feast on my eyes and such an inspiration to check out your work!
OK I narrowed it down. The spiral staircase image and the one of the groom being congratulated are my top 2.
Felicidades a los novios!!
Comment by marianamaya — December 3, 2009 @ 8:51 am
Totally beautiful, Kyle! I love the colours of your images, gorgeous! And I love your party shots at the end, the party looks such fun!
Comment by elizaclaire — December 3, 2009 @ 2:22 pm
Beautiful! Love the disco ball shot! Gorgeous!
Comment by amandabasteen — December 3, 2009 @ 5:38 pm
I just love the FEEL of these images…so intimate and beautiful….fantastic artistry for sure…beautifully presented!!
Comment by teresakphotograpjy — December 3, 2009 @ 8:06 pm
These are beautiful! What an awesome wedding. I love the shot of her near the Mercedes. I love the portrait too. It reminds me of a movie.
Comment by Kathleen — December 4, 2009 @ 6:45 pm
Geez, Kyle. Amazing, as usual.
Comment by vidacarson — December 7, 2009 @ 4:16 pm
Geez, Kyle. Amazing, as usual.
Comment by vidacarson — December 8, 2009 @ 12:16 am