Fotografo de Bodas, Santiago

May 16, 2011

I don’t even know where to begin. Sometimes I feel like I don’t know the bride and groom well enough, but this time I feel like I know Andi so well that I could write ten blog posts about her.

She is an amazing human being. That’s pretty much the bottom line. You read her blog and you go, “There’s no way this girl could actually be this nice in real life.”

And then you meet her…and she’s even nicer in person. Andi has such a giving spirit and happy energy. She believes in people and always looks for the best in them. She’s trusting. She writes my mom thank you notes. She hugs people all the time and tears up constantly because she feels so moved when other people do nice things too. When she wants something, she’s unstoppable. Above all, she loves life and lives it like very few people have the guts to do.

Andi and Lucas’ destination wedding in Buenos Aires brought people together from all over. I think it absolutely speaks volumes about Andi’s character and her kindness and her charisma that there were so many people willing to fly half way around the world to be there to celebrate with her and Lucas on their special day. And not just “so many people,” but so many awesome people.

I didn’t meet Lucas until a few days before the wedding, but I liked him instantly. He’s levelheaded and has a calm energy. He keeps Andi grounded. At the party, I was standing on a chair taking pictures of the dancing. Lucas grabbed my hand and made me join in on the dancing. Then I realized he was doing that to anyone who was on the sidelines not dancing (even the photographers).

And that made me realize, he’s a perfect fit for Andi. He’s helping her bring everybody together.

I’m so thrilled that we got to be there and be a part of this amazing event, as wedding photographers and as friends. I raise a glass of champagne tonight in honor of this incredible couple — because Andi is the only other person I know who loves the bubbly as much as I do

On another note, the wonderful Fernando from Feather & Stone joined in on the fun! We met up with him and Suzanne on Friday since they’re taking a year sabbatical to live in Buenos Aires and from there the plans were made! Thanks so much Fernando for helping out! You’ll see some of his images once we post the slideshow.

Bet Alex didn’t realize Seba was taking a picture when he was making kissy faces at himself in the mirror Kidding, that’s probably not what he’s doing (or is it?) but that’s what it looks like!

This picture is so cool I don’t even know how it’s happening.

GORGEOUS. Andi looked beyond stunning on her wedding day. So I had to half face her. Because that’s what I do. And I think this is my favorite half face image to date. I LOVE it!

Actually this below picture is by Fernando! I like how he focused on the dress as Andi walked down the aisle. The texture of the gown was really sweet, it deserves to be seen!

This is Alex’s Trying Not To Cry Face. He made it repeatedly throughout the ceremony. So cute. He’s such a good little brother to Andi!

Right after the ceremony. I love this capture.

You can barely see because the photo is so small, but Maria is crying. She’s such a good friend to Andi and such a kind person. I asked her to bring down a new camera for us, and she said yes without even blinking an eye. So nice.

And no, this is not a museum in Wisconsin! It’s a bridge called Puente de la Mujer, in Buenos Aires, by the same architect.

Cake cutting…cake tasting!

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Oh my goodness what a fantastic event. I love the pictures. Andi looks absolutely gorgeous! You’re so right this is the wedding of the year in blogs

Comment by Deidre — May 17, 2011 @ 12:24 am

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AAAAaaaaaaaaaah you’re making me emotional all these lovely words about your friends….I really should not read blog posts whilst working!Oh and the dress is AMAZING!!!!!! love love love it it’s fabulous!!!!So by the way, the session we wanted to do with you guys next time we’re in Chile is a famiy portrait Me, Chris AND BABY!!!!

Comment by Jamie — May 17, 2011 @ 1:34 am

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This wedding sounded fantastic. How wonderful to be able to connect with such gorgeous people. Great work Kyle, love the 2nd shot with the shoes.

Comment by nikki bezel — May 17, 2011 @ 1:39 am

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This is brilliant Kyle! Love that shot on the bridge.

Comment by Matthew Evans — May 17, 2011 @ 2:03 am

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You captured the night so well…all the love, all the excitement. And I love what you wrote about Andi because I feel exactly the same way. SO glad we finally got to meet in person xo

Comment by Andrea — May 17, 2011 @ 2:27 am

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This actually made me tear up! I love Andi and you did such a good job of capturing her personality in these shots and her special night!

I think my favorite is the one of them kissing with all the people’s cameras around. Something about it!

Comment by Annie — May 17, 2011 @ 2:33 am

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Thank you so much for posting these stunning photos. I almost felt I was there. I love Andi and I am thrilled that I can share in hers and Lucas’s special day through them.
What a joyful day!

Comment by Louise — May 17, 2011 @ 3:30 am

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I just love how your personality always shines through in your pictures, these are pure Kyle. Such joy and beautiful compositions.

Comment by Marianne Taylor — May 17, 2011 @ 4:07 am

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I actually got goosebumps when I saw that half face shot! Amazing! A beautiful wedding indeed– thank you for sharing with us!

Comment by Caroline — May 17, 2011 @ 5:07 am

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These are the most beautiful wedding pictures I’ve ever seen – you did an amazing job Kyle! Andi, Lucas, and all of their guests make the photos so magical, it must have been an absolutely perfect day! I love it all!!

Comment by Patricia GW — May 17, 2011 @ 5:27 am

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Stunning, Kyle! As usual

Comment by Nick Coyne — May 17, 2011 @ 6:01 am

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Beautiful as always Kyle!! So happy you had to a chance to meet the lovely Nando and Suz!

Comment by Tenielle — May 17, 2011 @ 6:10 am

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DEMASIADO BUENAS!!!! no se si es porque Andi sale hermosa, por las caras de su hermanito o porque queria estar alli pero creo que son las mejores fotos q he visto tuyas!! las del puente son increibles!!! la de su papa bailando con los ojos cerrados es divina y la de la mitad d la cara tambien!!

Comment by cata — May 17, 2011 @ 6:11 am

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Great pix Kyle- def hope to see even more! Was her dress Amsale by any chance? I love the bottom part and it looks very much like one my friend is considering. Would live to see more of the Faena- philipe starck’s designs are always so fun! Hope u had a great time!

Comment by KMinNYC — May 17, 2011 @ 6:44 am

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Love, love, love these pictures and love Andi! These pictures are so joyful and happy that you can feel the love between them.

Comment by Akila — May 17, 2011 @ 6:51 am

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awesome photographs, just simply awesome… Thank you so much for sharing.

Comment by Justin Hamlin — May 17, 2011 @ 7:01 am

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Great shots! Everything is so beautifully captured I can feel the wedding atmosphere!

Comment by Anton Chia — May 17, 2011 @ 7:48 am

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I want to go baaaaaack! Great photos of a wonderful, wonderful wedding.

Comment by Emily — May 17, 2011 @ 7:49 am

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such beautiful work. That is one of the best, if not THE best ceremony first kiss shot I have ever seen.

Comment by Dennis Pike — May 17, 2011 @ 8:17 am

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yes! so full of win kyle, great storytelling.

Comment by gabe aceves — May 17, 2011 @ 8:23 am

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beautiful! i like the shot where his collar is being adjusted.

Comment by nadine — May 17, 2011 @ 10:06 am

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Beautiful shots Kyle!!! Looks like this was a great wedding!

Comment by Brian Davis — May 17, 2011 @ 10:30 am

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Really great pictures Kyle, especially love the images with the insane flare in them. Amazing, as usual.

Comment by Joseph — May 17, 2011 @ 11:07 am

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Such an awesome story. I really enjoy your tiny excerpts, filling us in on who’s who and the sitch, it makes an already emotional image that much more powerful. I loooove the shot right after the ceremony. Such quietness and affection!!!!!!

Comment by sarah der — May 17, 2011 @ 11:17 am

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In love with these photos! one after the next – absolutely gorgeous!!

Comment by Joe Sanfilippo — May 17, 2011 @ 1:11 pm

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Que linda fotos chicos! Awesome job! Put me right back at the wedding again It was awesome to spend the day with you and Seba. Andi and Lucas where fantastic and big thanks to them too.

Comment by Fernando — May 17, 2011 @ 3:15 pm

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Love the shoes. Love the shoe shot!!! Love image 008 too. All around gorgeous set.

Comment by Rita — May 17, 2011 @ 8:31 pm

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Beautiful shots, as always, Kyle!

Comment by Camels & Chocolate — May 17, 2011 @ 8:31 pm

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Wow, these are absolutely beautiful. It looks like it was a really joyous day and you captured that perfectly. Those shoes are way hot and you did an awesome job with detailing them!

Comment by Hannah Lundberg — May 17, 2011 @ 9:15 pm

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Absolutely love these. Andi and Lucas are such an amazing couple and she looks so beautiful, like a princess. I love that picture of her in the tub and him standing over her. It kind of makes me think of an image from their future. Her relaxing but looking like she’s thinking about a few things, him standing behind her as such a tower of support. I love it.

I’m so glad you were their photographer, Kyle. The perfect photographer for their perfect day.

Comment by Ceri — May 18, 2011 @ 2:19 am

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Nice! I like the use of short focus

Comment by Robert London — May 18, 2011 @ 7:06 am

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Such an intimate peek into the wedding. I love these photos as they capture the moments not usually photographed.

Comment by Ted Nelson — May 18, 2011 @ 8:34 am

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I can’t get over how stunning these photos are!

Comment by Susan — May 18, 2011 @ 6:44 pm

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Such dreaminess to these images. Andi’s joy comes through and the love between Andi and Lucas shines in the images. What a beautiful bride and loving wedding.

Comment by Roxanne — May 22, 2011 @ 8:26 am

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That hailing a cab photo just… love. Love love love. All of the photos are love, but you capture some of the most amazing moments, Kyle!

Comment by Nessa K — May 23, 2011 @ 11:17 am

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Wow. I’m so stunned at the gorgeous-ness of the photos. It’s weird. I’ve never met Andi but I feel like I know her (from twitter, email, etc). You can tell how loved they are by their friends and family; It was nice to catch a glimpse of such an incredible day. xo

Comment by Natalie T. — May 30, 2011 @ 8:14 pm

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Wow – what incredible photos. The one of Andi dancing with her father…tear in eye!

Comment by Amy Chan — June 6, 2011 @ 3:38 pm

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Stunning blog post, Andi and her man look so beautiful and you have captured their happiness so well Kyle. As for that dress – just wow!!

Comment by Jayne — June 13, 2011 @ 12:40 pm

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Gorgeous! I adore that shot from just after the ceremony also. Well done!

Comment by Heather — June 13, 2011 @ 3:06 pm

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Beautiful wedding and I want to have a wedding as beautiful photos … congratulations …

Comment by Sara — June 21, 2011 @ 4:28 am

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