Fotografo de Bodas, Santiago

September 29, 2010

I always sit down and think about my favorite things about our clients and friends so I can then come on the blog to write really nice things about them.

However, in this case, the first thing that came to mind is that Brent is a smart-ass! I mean that in the most loving way. In fact, he has such a dry sense of humor that his email to say they had decided to hire us to shoot their wedding started out with, “Bad news, Kyle,” and my heart sunk. Then when I read further and realized that the bad news part was a joke, I got really excited. Married to a bit of a smart-ass myself, I knew we would all get along swimmingly.

I had no idea at that time that we’d end up changing our flights to stay in Michigan for way longer than originally planned and really being able to get to know Tara and Brent better because of that. They’ve been kind enough to come pick us up when we’re car-less and take us out on the town. They’ve showed us a whole new side of Grand Rapids — Fun! Shockingly cool! — and completely took the time to hang with us and get to know us in a way that I don’t think many people take the time to do with their photographers. We’ve been so appreciative of their friendship over the past couple weeks and I’m glad to say that I don’t think it’s over yet — though I can practically hear Brent reading this and saying in his sarcastic way, “Give me the rest of the pictures and it’s sayonara Kyle and Seba.” :)

If you’re wondering why I haven’t said anything about Tara, it’s actually because, much like with the ten bajillion photos in this blog post, I’m not sure I’ll be able to cut down all I have to say about her to a readable amount. She is one of the sweetest, most genuine people I have ever met. And that’s saying a lot — I have like fifty thousand facebook friends! She’s hilarious and has a good heart and she’s also one of those super hot girls who somehow never realized how super hot she is, which is a rare quality.

Brent is incredibly lucky to have found her and he knows it. When Tara opened up his gift to her on the wedding day, she started crying before she even opened the card or the present! When I asked her why she was crying already, she said, “Because I know how perfect it will be, he’s always so sweet to me.” He even thought to wrap the present in the wedding colors. If that’s not a groom that goes above and beyond I don’t know what is. Like I said, he knows what a wonderful thing he has with Tara and he always seems happy to go out of his way to make her happy. I love that.

Anyway, I knew I wouldn’t be able to keep this blog about Tara and Brent short. I couldn’t contain myself with the photos either…this is a record for most amount of pictures ever up in one post so here we go!

Tara’s dress was my favorite wedding dress I have ever seen. I LOVED it on her.

And Tara thought she wouldn’t cry at all during her wedding day…

Stunning. Rachel Zoe reference coming right up. I DIE. Ahhh, Tara looked SO beautiful!

Both Tara and Brent got so serious right before the ceremony.

They were worried it was going to start raining.

As the bridesmaids came out it started to sprinkle and I said, “It’s raining!” Tara’s ladies in waiting hushed me and told me not to say anything so that Tara wouldn’t hear. Two seconds later when Tara poked her head out to check right before walking down the aisle, sure enough, the rain had stopped.

I’ve had this picture in my head for a while now. I knew Tara and Brent would be perfect for it and I was right. That’s a nice heart squeeze there

Seba!!!!!!! Sometimes he blows my mind with the creative stuff he comes up with, like the shot below.

PS. Remember how Brent is an overachieving groom? He designed the cake too. Isn’t that awesome?!?

my favorite two pictures from this post are below. I absolutely adore these kinds of abstract photos.

Here is the list of vendors. Please read this instead of emailing me asking where she got her dress or where the ceremony was held! Info RIGHT HERE!!!

Wedding Location: The Trellis at Spring Grove Park, Jamestown, MI: http://www.co.ottawa.mi.us/ParksVI/Parks/specs/springt.htm
Florist: Designing Dreams LLC designingdreamsllc.com
Reception Venue: EVE Lounge http://www.thegilmorecollection.com/evelounge.html
Catering: Gilmore Collection http://www.thegilmorecollection.com/gilmorecatering.html
DJ: Xtreme Creative Entertainment http://xtremece.com/home.asp
Bridal Gown: Mori Lee http://www.morilee.com/
Bridesmaid Dresses: David’s Bridal http://www.davidsbridal.com
Cake: Marge’s Donut Den http://margesdonutden.com/

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25 Comments

You rock girl!!! loved it!

PD: im waiting for my CHELA! =P

Comment by GabrielR — September 29, 2010 @ 2:45 am

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Can this be my wedding? You have very creative shots Kyle. Your clients must be super thrilled!

Comment by Veronique — September 29, 2010 @ 4:07 am

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You had me at the dresses! Really beautiful photos Kyle, your creativity knows no bounds.

Comment by Marianne Taylor — September 29, 2010 @ 4:41 am

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Suprb work ! Love the dress

Comment by Deepa — September 29, 2010 @ 5:10 am

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Awesome!!!!! You’re right, her dress is awesome!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the photo on the stairs with all the architectural elements — AMAZING!!!!!

Comment by Amanda — September 29, 2010 @ 5:13 am

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Just crushed it Kyle. Your creativity is taking it to the next level these days.

Comment by Cliff — September 29, 2010 @ 5:32 am

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â™¥_â™¥ me encantan!!! son hermosas y se ven increÃblemente guapos los dos!! mis favoritas : ^^ la de ella y el espejo que parece un marco de puerta y la 14-15-16 y 17 contando desde abajo, Preciosas!!!

Comment by Cynthia — September 29, 2010 @ 7:21 am

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Solid work all around. Great job using reflections!

Comment by Jamie M Swanson — September 29, 2010 @ 7:48 am

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Not a fan of Rachel Zoe but HUGE fan of this dress. Amazing.

Comment by Andrea — September 29, 2010 @ 9:12 am

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Como siempre, un trabajo impecable y creativo; muy bonitas fotos. QuerÃa comentar que en el caso de Santiago de Chile, hay un potencial interesante en mencionar quÃ© otras personas participaron en el servicio de la boda. Si la fotÃ³grafa menciona a la florista, la florista menciona al cocinero, el cocinero recomienda un local, y el local recomienda la fotÃ³grafa, por decir algunos ejemplos, se puede potenciar la clientela de todos, supongo.

Comment by Marmo — September 29, 2010 @ 9:17 am

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Fantastic story telling Kyle. I love your ceremony coverage. Also the lighting on some of those first and second dance shots is really beautiful.

Comment by Timothy E Kaldas — September 29, 2010 @ 9:28 am

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Way to tell that story Kyle!

Comment by Jakob — September 29, 2010 @ 9:34 am

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Aaaaaaaaaw. Loved them all.

Comment by Rita — September 29, 2010 @ 10:56 am

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Very beautiful work Kyle and Seba. I love the grain and color that you have had recently in your work. Very nice on the eyes

Comment by Drew W — September 29, 2010 @ 11:33 am

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Wow. Beautiful capture and I love your processing. Excellent work.

Comment by Daniel — September 29, 2010 @ 2:20 pm

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Your work is invariably exquisite, profound and somewhat unique Kyle and this is amongst the most touching set of wedding photographs I’ve seen (and I look at a great deal of the stuff, from all over the world).

Comment by Phill — September 29, 2010 @ 3:52 pm

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I agree that her gown is gorgeous! Really beautiful wedding.

Comment by Charlotte Geary — September 29, 2010 @ 3:56 pm

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I’m loving your more abstract stuff, also. Along with everything else I love about your work, which is…well..everything.

Comment by Zack — September 29, 2010 @ 7:34 pm

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Awesome, awesome set! I can really get a feeling of how awesome this wedding was.

Comment by Razvan — September 29, 2010 @ 7:35 pm

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So much gorgeousness! I really don’t know whether that’s even a word, but I am making it one for these photos. That shot of the two of them at the alter through the chairs, just brilliant! Lovely work as always Kyle

Comment by Milena Dekic — September 29, 2010 @ 7:38 pm

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Gabriel, you’re chela is coming soon!!!

Marmo, yo creo que tienes razon. Para mi sirve mas para que la gente tenga la info disponible en el post en vez de mandarme mailes pero seria excelente si tambien sirviera como referente con la otra gente que trabaja en la industria de las bodas!

And thank you everyone, you’re all way too good to me!

Comment by Kyle — September 30, 2010 @ 12:52 pm

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Once again, amazing work. Your images have a calmness to them, the light the composition, everything just works. Those two abstract shots are also my favorite from the series but it was pretty though choosing just two favorites.

Comment by Mark Kalkwarf — October 1, 2010 @ 2:44 am

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Love the bridesmaids dresses!

I love how connected you become with your subjects kyle. When my brother got married I don’t think the photographer spent a single second getting to know them… I have to say I respect you SO much for that.

Comment by Deidre — October 3, 2010 @ 2:11 am

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Thanks Deidre. I think that’s one of my favorite parts of this job!

Comment by kyle — October 4, 2010 @ 8:20 pm

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Wonderful! I love the kiss by the big tree.

Comment by Heather — October 29, 2010 @ 3:00 pm

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