Claire y Esteban, Terrazas de la Reina: Fotografia de Matrimonio, Santiago, Chile

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January 3, 2010

Claire and Esteban’s wedding was an amazing way to start 2010. Claire is a Southern Belle from Tennessee and Esteban is a Southern Gentleman from the deeeeeeeep South — Chile of course. :) Their wedding was an absolute embodiment of Southern charm — they made sure their guests were taken care of, from start to finish. Miss Claire made Gringas around the world proud when she danced an incredible Cueca. Anyone who says that people from the U.S. don’t have rhythm should’ve seen her go. I was SO impressed. She danced as good or better, with as much heart and soul or more, than most Chileans I’ve seen do the Cueca. They celebrated Chile in that moment, as well as shared their life and Esteban’s culture with their guests. And then they made sure to have a rocking cover band that played plenty of killer Michael Jackson songs, 70′s music and more — songs that both Chileans and Gringos love and adore. The party was killer because nobody was scared to get out onto the dance floor.

El matrimonio de la Claire y el Esteban fue una manera increible de empezar el ano 2010. La Claire es una dama surena de Tennessee y el Esteban tambien es del Sur — America! Su boda fue una muestra total del encanto sureno — se aseguraron de que sus invitados lo pasaran bien, desde el comienzo al final. La senorita Claire nos hizo orgullosa a todas las gringuitas del mundo cuando bailo una Cueca impecable. Cualquier persona que piensa que la gente de los EEUU no tienen ritmo la deberian haber visto! Yo estaba tan impresionada! Bailo tan bien sino mejor que cualquier chileno, puso tanto corazon o mas. Ellos celebraron Chile en ese momento, compartieron su vida y la cultura de Esteban con sus invitados. Y tambien tuvieron una banda impresionante que tocaron todos los exitos del Michael Jackson, musica de los 70 y mas — canciones que ambos Chilenos y Gringos aman y adoran. La fiesta estuvo buenisimo porque nadie tenia miedo de salir a bailar en la pista.

And I know the care they put into every detail for their guests from around the world didn’t go unnoticed. I’m like a fly on the wall at every wedding I go to, and at this one in particular, I overhead so many guests talking about how much fun they were having, how thrilled they were for Claire and Esteban, and how beautiful the wedding was. Esteban came up to us at one point and said in amazement, “Everyone seems so happy!” He’s right. The entire room was in synch with the newlyweds and just radiated a powerful feeling of joy.

Y yo se que el carino que pusieron en cada detalle para sus invitados no paso desapercibido. Siempre escucho todo lo que la gente anda pelando en cada boda a la que voy en esta en particular, escuche a tanta genta hablando de como lo estaban pasando excelente, lo emocionados que estaban para la Claire y el Esteban, y lo bello que habia salido todo. Esteban me acerco en algun momento en el matrimonio y dijo, “Todos parecen estar tan contentos!” Tenia razon. El salon entero estaba celebrando la misma onda que los dos nuevamente casados y irradiaba un poderoso sentido de alegria.

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Esteban is really not much of a picture guy — that’s not to say he’s not photogenic, because he is. He just doesn’t love being in front of the camera. But he let us do our thing for a couple shots before the guests started arriving. I got the feeling that he did it for the same reason he does most things in his life — to make Claire happy.

Esteban no es muy bueno para las fotos — no es decir que no es fotogenico, porque si es. Simplemente que no ama estar en frente de las camaras. Pero nos dejo fotografiarles un rato antes de que llegaran los invitados. Me dio la sensacion que lo hizo por la misma razon por lo que hace casi todas las cosas en su vida — para hacer a la Claire feliz.

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  1. I really love your work. You really capture the happiness of the day and these photos are no exception. They're a beautiful couple and you definitely caught some beautiful moments.

    Comment by Milena Dekic — January 3, 2010 @ 11:12 pm

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  2. Kyle this is gorgeous work. I think it's really one of your best sets. I love the shot of the Esteban's hand on Claire's lap. It's so simple but expresses so much. You really have an excellent eye for important details. I'm also a fan of your work in post and much of the creative framing you did.

    Comment by Timothy E Kaldas — January 4, 2010 @ 2:07 am

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  3. I agree w/Timothy. I love that shot. It shows off the bride's boquet and ring so beautifully plus their love!

    Comment by Ritamae39 — January 4, 2010 @ 4:03 am

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  4. Holy crap! Is the bride a model?! She´s absolutely stunning! Her dress rocks! The back is sooo beautiful! I love the black and white picture of them dancing!!!

    Comment by Lucie — January 4, 2010 @ 6:51 am

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  5. Kyle, you and Seba rock!! These pictures are amazing and so COMPLETE and inclusive of each aspect of the wedding – from prep, to ceremony to partying.
    Very impressive!
    P/S – is Claire a CS? I feel like I met her once … she's very sweet!

    Comment by Andrea Gonzalez — January 4, 2010 @ 8:57 am

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  6. WOW!! These photos are amazing, truly incredible! The bride and groom are beautiful, and their wedding appears spectacular! But…it seems you captured the essence, the spirit, the soul of participants and the day. You are an rare talent! Thanks for sharing!

    Comment by Kayla — January 4, 2010 @ 9:19 am

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  7. Gotta love that 28mm lens for the aerial shot of the huasos… Heh! Hmmm, don't forget to do an occasional 2-3 second B shot, you know, the old technique of using the tripod (or monopod) to steady the camera to get a deliberate movement, and shooting with the remote plunger. Ahhh, the old days. Are you using film stock, or are you 100% digital? Got your own darkroom?

    Comment by Dave Rust — January 4, 2010 @ 10:01 am

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  8. Beautiful work Kyle! I love the tones!

    Comment by Daniel Dunlap — January 4, 2010 @ 10:48 am

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  9. You do know you're amazing, right? You definitely did yourself proud with this one!

    Comment by Kat Forsyth — January 4, 2010 @ 12:50 pm

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  10. Eek! How gorgeous is that wedding dress? (and Claire?)

    Absolutely lovely.

    Comment by Decoybetty — January 4, 2010 @ 3:31 pm

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  11. Wow…

    Comment by Adina — January 4, 2010 @ 4:18 pm

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  12. Oh, I really dig these. Very ethereal and lovely. Wonderful.

    Comment by Ali — January 4, 2010 @ 5:18 pm

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  13. I am constantly amazed at how beautiful your photography is. Every shot looks like a magazine shoot – just incredible. Beautiful work!

    Comment by Sherry — January 4, 2010 @ 9:02 pm

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  14. Thank you so much Milena, they are such a beautiful couple!

    Comment by kyleracine — January 4, 2010 @ 11:43 pm

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  15. Timothy, I am so happy you wrote that! Getting PJ shots framed in a creative way was one of my goals for this wedding!!! Thank you!

    Comment by kyleracine — January 4, 2010 @ 11:43 pm

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  16. It also shows off Claire's grandma's brooch beautifully, which she used on her bouquet. Isn't that cool?

    Comment by kyleracine — January 4, 2010 @ 11:44 pm

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  17. She should be a model, right?!? And see, not everyone in Chile wears A-line dresses, there are brides like Claire that dare to be different!

    Comment by kyleracine — January 4, 2010 @ 11:45 pm

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  18. Thank so much Andrea! Yes, Claire is in CS and yes she's sweet, I think you're talking about the right girl :)

    Comment by kyleracine — January 4, 2010 @ 11:46 pm

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  19. Thank you very much Kayla, we always do our best to try and capture the energy of the day!

    Comment by kyleracine — January 4, 2010 @ 11:46 pm

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  20. Hey Dave! That arial shot was actually taken with a 17-40mm lens, although I have no idea what length it's at for that shot. And I actually do have a couple with movement that I didn't post.

    We're 100% digital, definitely no darkroom here, although I do looooove developing in the darkroom, it's so fun! Old skool and totally impractical these days, but fun nonetheless.

    Comment by kyleracine — January 4, 2010 @ 11:48 pm

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  21. Thanks Daniel!

    Comment by kyleracine — January 4, 2010 @ 11:48 pm

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  22. Aww Kat, you are so kind, THANK YOU!

    Comment by kyleracine — January 4, 2010 @ 11:48 pm

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  23. She looking stuuuuuunning!!!

    Comment by kyleracine — January 4, 2010 @ 11:49 pm

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  24. Haha, Adina, that sums up the whole night pretty well!

    Comment by kyleracine — January 4, 2010 @ 11:50 pm

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  25. Gracias Ali!

    Comment by kyleracine — January 4, 2010 @ 11:51 pm

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  26. You're so sweet Sherry, what a big compliment! Thanks so much, but I can honestly say with such a happy lovely couple it's not hard!

    Comment by kyleracine — January 4, 2010 @ 11:52 pm

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  27. these are phenomenal kyle! so much life and warmth in these pictures. you have such a unique perspective!

    Comment by ayesha — January 5, 2010 @ 12:22 am

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  28. Stunning work Kyle! I particularly love the light in the first shot, and the tones in those outdoor shots of the happy couple.

    Comment by Lisa — January 5, 2010 @ 2:04 am

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  29. I see! That´s in part why I love it so much! And yes, she should definitely be a model!

    Comment by Lucie — January 5, 2010 @ 3:42 am

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  30. Wow Kyle. This is definitely a wedding to be proud of. Your images came out flawless and very artistic. Keep up the amazing work!

    Comment by drew — January 5, 2010 @ 10:17 am

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  31. You tell a great story here with these pictures.

    And I love, love, love her wedding dress!

    Comment by ordinarygirl — January 6, 2010 @ 11:24 am

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  32. You did an amzing job! Love the perspective on sooo many!

    Comment by Toni Clemens — January 6, 2010 @ 2:03 pm

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  33. I love the color in these pictures–I would be thrilled if these were my wedding pictures.

    Comment by Paul Rowland — January 8, 2010 @ 12:29 pm

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  34. You completely rocked this one Kyle! What a beautiful couple too!!!

    Comment by Shari — January 8, 2010 @ 1:55 pm

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  35. Beautiful work as ever Kyle and a set that truly pushes the envelope in parts. It transports me and places me amidst all the joyful action on this day.

    Comment by Phill — January 9, 2010 @ 7:21 am

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  36. kyle, these are sooooooo amazing! you rock

    Comment by emlong1027 — January 11, 2010 @ 1:56 pm

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  37. :) We are thrilled! Best decision we ever ever made.

    Comment by clairedrennan — January 14, 2010 @ 9:16 am

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  38. These are wonderful. I love the one of the bride in the car and the one of the b&g on the dance floor with the amazing flare from the speedlight. Awesome, Kyle!

    Comment by kristi wright — January 23, 2010 @ 10:22 am

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  39. These are wonderful. I love the one of the bride in the car and the one of the b&g on the dance floor with the amazing flare from the speedlight. Awesome, Kyle!

    Comment by kristi wright — January 23, 2010 @ 6:22 pm

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