Fotografo de Bodas, Santiago

December 18, 2011

I don’t even know what to say.

Thank you.

Thank you all for making me focus on the positive.

Thank you all for believing in me.

And most of all, thank you for telling me, overwhelmingly and resoundingly, that I am not alone, that I am not the only one who feels this way, that I am not the only one who takes rejection personally.

I could barely even believe the response to what I wrote. I got emails/twitter messages/Facebook messages from so many creatives — other photographers obviously, but also, a piano teacher, a painter, a writer/violin player and more. PS. I’m still going through and have only been able to respond to about half of you so far, but I promise I’ll write everybody back this week!

This afternoon I found out that we are booking a couple that I am in love with. 2012 couldn’t be looking better. I feel so passionately about Every. Single. Couple. we’re photographing for next year, so happy and excited about the weddings we have on the books. We have been hired by couples whose life and love I believe in. That’s such affirmation to me that we are on the right track. The right (for us) people are hiring us.

I wouldn’t want to do this job if I couldn’t wake up every morning and feel thrilled about the souls that are in our frames. I love photography, but I love people even more.

Then, I solidified some details and are officially accepting Junebug’s invitation into their prestigious network of World’s Best Photographers. Starting this week, we will be one of two photographers that they are promoting in all of South America. Literally all of the photographers I admire most in this industry are listed. Not just anybody can join. It’s mind-blowing to me that they even asked us to be a part of that exclusive group of talent. I’m so honored.

We also found out that I WON ANOTHER FEARLESS AWARD. That’s so insane. My mind is pretty much completely boggled!!!

And that’s a confirmation to me. Not for the ego-boost of being invited to Junebug or winning an award, though I’ll admit, I definitely had a moment of jumping up and down and dancing while singing “Junebug wants us! Junebug wants us!” and “Heeeey, hooooo, heeeey, hooooo, I’m FEARLESS!” — but it’s more confirmation of the fact that I am putting my heart and soul into this work and the industry is seeing that in the photos we take, and recognizes that as legit.

Moving on. To photos of happy people that make me happy.

Many of the photos in this post were taken at the Lavanda Casa de Te in Frutillar. It is a beautifully decorated cafe with gorgeous views overlooking Lago Llanquihue, set in fields and fields of lavender. STUNNING. We shot some photos then went inside for some delicious hot chocolate and mouth watering pastries. It was so good, the next morning, I woke up of my own free will to drag our group up there for breakfast. Anybody who knows me and my night owl ways, knows what a big deal that is. The food and hot chocolate were so good, I had to go back one more time before we left Frutillar!

Thank you so much to the owner Christina, for allowing us to photograph to our hearts content on her property!

These next four shots I actually took at Loft & Lake, our hotel in Frutillar.

I LOVE all three of these next shots with a passion.

Especially this one…

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these are RIDICULOUS!!!! holy hell girl

Comment by Kat Braman — December 18, 2011 @ 8:02 pm

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Eeeeeee, so glad you like them, you saying that means so much to me!!!!!

Comment by kyle — December 18, 2011 @ 8:06 pm

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Oh Kyle… Where to start?? These pics are awesome!! Fearless 2012!!

Comment by Max — December 18, 2011 @ 8:10 pm

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Out of control beautiful.

Comment by Kai Heeringa — December 18, 2011 @ 8:14 pm

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holyyyyyycrappppppp

Comment by alexbee — December 18, 2011 @ 8:32 pm

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lovely stuff indeed kyle! the last two pics… BAMM!

Comment by todd hunter mcgaw — December 18, 2011 @ 8:40 pm

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You’re killing it Kyle!

Comment by Mary Sylvia — December 18, 2011 @ 8:42 pm

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Like you need to hear it again, but you rock Kyle!

Comment by James Bitz — December 18, 2011 @ 9:01 pm

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SERIOUSLY? Comin’ back from a sad champagne corner with this? Killin’ it.

Comment by heather nan — December 18, 2011 @ 9:13 pm

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Oh my goodness flippin gracious that last frame is iconic Kyle!

Comment by Adam Houseman — December 18, 2011 @ 11:20 pm

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oh wow….

Comment by Tyler Branch — December 19, 2011 @ 12:24 am

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OMG!!!Kyle para de sacar fotos tan hermosas que me dan ganas de casarme otra vez!! y una tercera boda el Adri ya no me aceptaría ahahahaha!! eres Maravillosa y el Seba tambien, besitos chicos, ojala nos veamos pronto muuuuuuuuuuuuuac!!!!

Comment by Cynthia — December 19, 2011 @ 12:35 am

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Brilliant and unique. Love your work Kyle. 2nd shot is my fave!

Comment by Matt — December 19, 2011 @ 3:29 am

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AMAZINGNESSSSSSS WTF!

Comment by Sachin Khona — December 19, 2011 @ 3:33 am

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These are STUNNING. My favorite kept changing as I scrolled through. Then, I went back through, and it kept changing again. Beautiful.

Comment by Dennis Pike — December 19, 2011 @ 5:20 am

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Amazing, amazing, Amaaaaaazing!
I love them all, and like Dennis said, my fave keeps changing. The one of him jumping towards her-though-that’s magic, and so, so unique. Love!

Comment by Sally Watts — December 19, 2011 @ 6:28 am

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I especially love the ones with the lavender shadows on the face and dress. It looks like getting stranded led to some wonderful shots!

Comment by Trillia — December 19, 2011 @ 8:04 am

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These are absoultely amazing!! I honestly havent had a chance to look at your blog in a while (or any blogs for that matter) – But I am happy I came across this post today! Amazing work!

Comment by Joe Sanfilippo — December 19, 2011 @ 8:52 am

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WOW these are amazing! You rock!! Love all the colors and the background, yeah I am super jealous!

Comment by Heather — December 19, 2011 @ 9:26 am

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I’ve always loved your style. So unique but awesome with it. Most people would stick to the norm and focus on the foreground but you didn’t and those shots work so well.

Comment by Derek Christie — December 19, 2011 @ 9:41 am

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I love your use of light and scene… #5 and #21 are by far my favorites… so gorgeous.

Comment by Anne — December 19, 2011 @ 9:55 am

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well deserved indeed. the skies the limit for you.

Comment by coler — December 19, 2011 @ 10:58 am

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Stunning. All of them are STUNNING Kyle. wowzers

Comment by Shyann — December 19, 2011 @ 5:39 pm

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I <3 Kyle Hepp photography!!!! Oh my goodnes do I ever. And this session is just ONE of the many, many reasons I do.

Comment by Teresa K — December 19, 2011 @ 6:10 pm

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B-rilliant! Raising the stakes there! Solid!!

Comment by Tenielle — December 19, 2011 @ 6:22 pm

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WOW. Kyle. I am just speechless. What a beautiful set of images.

Comment by Caroline — December 19, 2011 @ 6:46 pm

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woe, this is super fantastic. so well exposed!

Comment by AdonyeJaja — December 20, 2011 @ 10:36 am

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Beautiful compositions with light and shadow.

Comment by /mariahedengren — December 21, 2011 @ 4:44 am

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These photographs are amazing. I especially love the one with the mountain in focus while the couple are holding hands and out of focus. Absolutely beautiful!

Comment by Fidel — December 21, 2011 @ 11:34 pm

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I believe in you Kyle. The Fearless award is well deserved.

Comment by Anton Chia — December 22, 2011 @ 10:11 am

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Friggin amazing. Really, these are astounding. That first shot is so sick!!!! I want.

Comment by Erik Clausen — December 22, 2011 @ 3:06 pm

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Beautiful!
All of them!

Comment by Chelsea Patricia — December 22, 2011 @ 3:36 pm

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I am so proud of you!!! As always, your photos are incredible and your recognition is so well deserved.

Comment by Rebecca — December 22, 2011 @ 7:03 pm

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i want to see that volcano!!!!!

Comment by Catalina — December 22, 2011 @ 7:08 pm

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I LOVE this! The wind playing with her dress and her hair and how you captured it. You are amazing. Feel so lucky to “know” you and maybe someday I will have the honor of being photographed by you..seriously..my dream! Feliz Navidad!

Comment by Vivian — December 24, 2011 @ 1:05 am

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Such Beautiful shots all i can say is WOW. Great job.

Comment by jim — February 3, 2012 @ 2:16 pm

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