Chris Baltazar | Blog

KRISTIN + STEPHEN | OCHO RIOS, JAMAICA | 06.28.2008

After our travels from the Northwest, we flew the next day Jamaica. We stayed at the Riu but this time, the wedding was held outside the resort at the Coyaba Gardens. Stephen and Kristin are the sweetest couple. We hung out pretty much from when we arrived until we left. They're just really sweet and oh so cool! Anyway, Stephen's dad, Carl Hart, owns one of the best catering companies in Jamaica called The Pantry Caterers. He absolutely went all out with details and our coverage of the wedding had to reflect his hard work. It was hot and I probably needed a change of shirt, but it was all fun! Good times.

The food was amazing and the decor was out of this world!

Venue: Coyaba Gardens  |  Catering: The Pantry Caterers  |  Flowers/Decor: Every Blooming Thing, Anne-Marie Wyss  |  Cake: Selina Wong  |  Videographer: Mark Dillon

Here's their Animoto Video:

Isabella

Our friend Ena and her family dropped by on Sunday. Her daughter Isabella is turning 4 next month so we thought it would be a great idea to take photos of her. Ena typically sends invitations with pictures of Isabella. Plus, the photo session was long due.

As you already know, I don't photograph kids. I've been asked a lot but there are a few that gets me to say yes. I'm avoiding the long list of kids that I'll have to take pictures of once I start, so don't even try... ; )

She already knows how to work the camera at 4y.o.

Happy July 4th!

Aren't these the cutest rain boots?

Isabella's sexy walk-off...

ANDREA + MICHAEL | CAPE COD, MA | 06.14.2008

Mao and I drove 7 hours to the Cape. We detoured to visit Mao's family in Providence along the way. We had great weather and the locations were so picturesque.  We even got a glimpse of the Kennedy's sailboat sailing the water. This was a destination wedding for Andrea and Michael who live in CA and most of their guests were from all over the globe. The ceremony was held at the historic St. Andrew's By The Sea and the reception next door at the beautiful Hyannisport Gulf Club.

Church: St. Andrew's By The Sea (I can't find the site)  |  Reception: Hyannisport Golf Club

VIDEO TEASER:

DAWN + JON | WARRENTON, VA | 06.07.08

Talk about a FUN wedding from beginning to end even through 100 degree weather. Dawn and Jon were just amazing to work with and so easy to photograph. They had their wedding at the Black Horse Inn in Warrenton, VA, about an hour west of DC. We really liked this place because it is secluded and offered a great deal of privacy. The Inn itself is decorated really well and the reception hall is just a perfect size for up to 150 guests.

I hope you two are having a great time in St. Lucia!

Venue: Black Horse Inn  |  Catering: Marco Polo Caterers  |  DJ: Player Entertainment