Elizabeth Medina Photography

Tulum Wedding Photography, Kimberly and Farid, Dreams Tulum, Mexico 01 20 10

Elizabeth — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:41:59 +0000

Dreams Tulum…what can I say, I have never really learned too much about Feng Sui but having visited Dreams Tulum several times now I am pretty sure that this place has a special energy….maybe floating over from the Mayan ruins down the beach in nearby Tulum. Each wedding I have photographed at Dreams Tulum has truly been a dream. Kimberly and Farid’s, where to start? Such a beautiful couple and so happy together. I love it when couples choose to see each other prior to the ceremony for a “first look”, I think that somehow it can actually be even more emotional to have that moment separate from the first ceremony moments, very intimate and special. I was so happy that Lindsey and I were able to document the first moments when Kimberly and Farid saw each other as bride and groom. Time must have stood still, because there are so many photographs. I think we could make a whole sideshow of our photographs of just that sequence alone! (And in case anyone is wondering, there were still tears left for the ceremony.) :-) Kimberly and Farid, thank you for allowing Lidnsey and I to photograph your destination wedding, it was unforgettable!

Elizabeth Medina wedding photojournalist, specializing in destination wedding photography in Mexico. Elizabeth Medina photographs weddings throughout Mexico for the world’s best couples.

Playa del Carmen Wedding Photography, Loan and Mitul´s Wedding and TTD Session at the Royal 01 16 1

Elizabeth — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:11:20 +0000

Such a wonderful couple, surrounded by family, Lauren and I really enjoyed this wedding! The weather on their wedding day could not have been crazier, bright sunny skies and then a very sudden downpour just as the ceremony was ending. Group photos in a gazebo filled with 100 guests taking shelter from the rain was a first! I had to admire Mitul and Loan for taking the change in weather completely in stride and continuing to have such a great time with their wedding party and guests! It was just awesome that we had a trash the dress session scheduled for the next morning. The weather was perfect and I really loved the additional bride and groom photographs we were able to take around the resort as well as photograph Mitul and Loan with the dress (and suit!) in the ocean. Thank you so much Mitul and Loan! Can’t wait to get cracking on your album!

Wondering about the weather…

All the guys in the wedding party wore khakis and white shirts with fun white and tan tennis shoes, this little nephew was one of the guys!

This wedding party had an awful lot of personality as yoy can see in the next photo!

These two make such a great couple! While I suspect that being photographed might not be Mitul’s favorite activity he was such a great sport and never complained even thought I don’t think he had more than a few hours of sleep before having to wake up for the day after session.

Mariana y Eduardo, wedding photography, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico 01 09 10

Elizabeth — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:08:54 +0000

Mariana and Eduardo were married in early January, the wedding reception was held at Mariana’s grandparent’s home here in Merida, Yucatan. Lindsey and I were in charge of photographing this beautiful bride and groom’s portrait session prior to the wedding. “Los novios” and I have big plans for an after session (with clear skies this time we hope!) but I can’t help sharing several images of this beautiful couple on their very special day. Mariana y Eduardo, gracias por todo y nos vemos pronto!

How cool to see this vintage family wedding photograph, taken in the same location. I have such an admiration for the past generations of photographers.

Wedding photographer Elizabeth Medina, wedding photojournalism throughout Mexico.

Website, dear website, welcome back….and a cyber walk down memory lane.

Elizabeth — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:05:45 +0000

Absence make the heart grow fonder and sometimes you just don’t know what you have until it is suddenly taken away…cliché but oh so true we found out this week, when the Elizabeth Medina Photography website (along with many others) was taken offline due to damaged server hardware. Having had an online portfolio since very early in the millennium with never so much as a few hours offline, almost a week of downtime was something of a shock. Not only was our web portfolio and contact information gone, but also our couple’s sideshows, web galleries, hundreds of blog posts, not to mention that irreplaceable lifeline to the world…EMAIL. (bringing to mind another cliché… one about being careful what you wish for). We greatly apologize for the inconvenience the downtime has caused to our clients and users of the website and blog and we are happy to be back! At the moment our new emails are being being joined chaotically in the inbox with a mixture of emails from the week, so if anyone has sent an email and not received a reply we would ask that you please resend.
Such nostalgic feelings about the website brought back memories of how our life on the web began. Here are a few images from the early days, back then the muse was babies, children, maternity and family (just realizing we went kind of backwards, in ending up focused on wedding photography!) and yes, in the beginning I shot only with film (35 mm and medium format) and printed my black and white images in the darkroom!
This was the first page of the original website, I think it went live around 2002. I had been very serious about photography for quite a while but had not begin to use a computer until that time!

Elizabeth Medina is a wedding photographer located in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. She photographs weddings in Yucatan, Campeche, the Riviera Maya, Cancun, Tulum, Puerto Vallarta, los Cabos, San Miguel de Allende and throughout Mexico.

Happy Valentines Day! The Best 2009 Wedding Photography, Mexico Wedding Photography Year in Review Slideshow…

Elizabeth — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:37:25 +0000

I think it is no secret to anyone reading this blog that we love, love, love all our brides and grooms, they are the very best people! I certainly can´t imagine a sweeter job than documenting their love for each other. While the annual Elizabeth Medina Photography year in review slideshow is ready a little later than planned this year I think it is only fitting that it is here just in time to be our Valentine´s Day tribute to some of the most special people anywhere, all of the amazing couples we were privileged to photograph during 2009. To view the slideshow please click on the grey arrow below and allow a moment for loading.

Lindsey and Lauren, there is no greater gift than having you as teammates. Congratulations on a wonderful year, the best is still to come!

Destination Wedding in Mexico, Angela and Chris, Tulum Wedding Photographer

Elizabeth — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:56:03 +0000

With 2010 here for a while and it is great to be able to share one last 2009 wedding! Thank you, thank you Angela and Chris for your patience and total lack of bride (and groom) zillaness as I slowly but surely edited the many photos from your Dreams, Tulum wedding! I will stop the chatter now and let the photos of this bright and happy destination wedding at one of my very favorite locations do the talking. Congratulations, Angela and Chris, thank you so much for letting Lauren and I photograph your beautiful and very special destination wedding!

A few details: the colors of the flower’s in Angela’s bouquet really “popped” and had to love her choice of spunky purple shoes!

Getting ready and a photograph of the beautiful bride. I can’t mention enough how much I appreciate it when the bride is able to dedicate a window of time to bridal photos before the action begins.

Angela and Chris planned to meet for a “first look”, those moments are some of my favorites from the day.

Anglela and her girls pre-ceremony.

Dreams Tulum has such serene and beautiful ceremony site!

The happy groom awaiting the ceremony…

Group hug!

During the ceremony some clouds rolled in, just enough to bring a very brief shower and an amazing rainbow!

Bride and groom, sunset beach photographs, I don’t know how it could get much better.

Luego la fiesta…con muy buen ambiente!

Destination wedding photographer Tulum Mexico. Elizabeth Medina, wedding photography in the Mayan Riviera, Yucatan, Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, San Miguel de Allende and throughout Mexico.

Maria Elena and David, Hacienda Wedding Photography in Mexico at Hacienda Chichi Suarez, Merida, Yucatan

Elizabeth — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:20:30 +0000

I think it has been firmly established by now that my couples are rockstars each and every one! I truly could not feel more fortunate than to be the photographer of such beautiful and amazing people on their happiest day! Maria Elena and David are a delightful couple, just as sweet as can be. The wedding was held at the Hacienda Chichi Suarez and the details were implemented beautifully by Yucatan’s star wedding planners at BAKU. All I can say is wow, this wedding was amazing and Lindsey and I really enjoyed photographing it. As much as I LOVE LOVE LOVE photographing at new and different locations I also really find it incredibly energizing to return to favorite familiar locations because each wedding is always full of unique challenges, surprises and creative opportunities. Maria Elena y David, gracias por el honor de fotografiar tan bonita boda, les felicitamos y les deseamos lo mejor!

I love the next image. The wedding was held outdoors at night, the backdrop of the ceremony was the confessionary, which is a very unique small stone chapel.

A detail of the cross above the altar. The fireworks were timed for the bride and grooms exit from the ceremony.

I have to share some of the hacienda wedding details and decor, it was gorgeous.

Mexico wedding photographer Elizabeth Medina, hacienda wedding photography in Merida Yucatan Mexico at the Hacienda Chichi Suarez. Fotografia de boda de Elizabeth Medina, at the Hacienda Chichi Suarez, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico.

Riviera Maya Wedding Photography, Kate and PJ at the Excellence Riviera Cancun and Maroma Chapel 12 05 09

Elizabeth — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:57:19 +0000

This wedding will go down in history as a party to remember. Now if only this photographer could get a certain song out of her head! Pj and Kate were married in a Catholic ceremony at the Maroma Chapel in the Mayan Riviera. The wedding preparations as well as the coctail hour and dinner reception were held at the beatiful Excellence Riviera Cancun and the wedding was coordinated by Luxe Destination Weddings. Kate and PJ are such a fun young couple who really knew how to relax and enjoy their celebration. Muchas Gracias PJ and Kate! We hope the photographs bring back lots of memories!

Elizabeth Medina wedding photographer Riviera Maya Mexico.

Milena and Gerry, Wedding and TTD Session at the Azul Sensatori, Mayan Riviera, Mexico 12 04 09

Elizabeth — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:36:48 +0000

Hola! Slowly getting caught up with December weddings! Tt was a pleasure to finally be able to photograph Milena and Gerry´s wedding! Planned originally for a date in the very midst of the Swine Flu outbreak, Gerry and Milena´s much awaited May 2009 wedding had to be postponed at the very last minute. Fortunately they and their guests who traveled in from both North and South America were able to go with the flow and gather in Mexico for a very memorable December celebration. What a fun, fun group! Be forewarned I am including many detail photos in this blog post! Milena and Gerry, aside from being lots of fun to photograph, are a very creative couple and they incorporated many projects and a lot of style into their wedding plans, let me tell you Martha Stewart has nothing on these two!

The cermony was held on a rooftop “Sky Deck” overlooking the ocean. I was not sure what to expect of this location but was very favorably surprised, the ceremony was just lovely.

More details! The Capiz shells made the most beautiful sound all through the ceremony.

Lindsey’s photo…

The reception, more details…I had to share the children’s place settings because it was such a cute idea and something we had not seen before. I am sure it was a huge hit with the flower girls and ring bearers (and their parents!) because it kept the little ones entertained all through the reception.

A few images from the TTD session, also at the Azul Sensatori. This session was actually done the evening before the wedding and was a great chance for us to get to know the bride and groom before the big day. Non wedding day sessions are really special to me because they give an opportuntiy to really focus on the couple and their interaction with each other.

The next two images are from Lindsey’s camera… I may be a bit biased but I think they are just beautiful.

Azul Sensatori wedding photography by destination wedding photographer, Elizabeth Medina. Wedding photojournalism in the Mayan Riviera and throughout Mexico.

Coming Soon….Big News!

Elizabeth — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:48:54 +0000

Happy New Year! My hope for all my blog readers is a wonderful year, full of once in a lifetime moments and many unexpected blessings!

Although I am working out a few details I am so excited that I can´t resist popping in to mention the big news that is coming to the blog very soon! Also coming soon and are the 4 beautiful December weddings that are still in the editing stage which I can´t wait to share (the holidays sure have a way of slowing things down!).

In the meantime since its not a blog post without a photograph…Let´s start the year off with a quick sneak peek image photographed at Milena and Gerry´s trash the dress session on December 3 a the Azul Sensatori Resort in the Mayan Riviera, much more from this session as well as their gorgeous destination wedding to follow very soon!