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Quote: Originally Posted by bigboponthebeach Ohhhhhhh, thank you for the info on Puerto Morales! I really just wanted some maracas, especially for the kids. I had completely forgotten about that town! I was hoping to also get our photog to take some photos of us there for our TTD. Would you recommend it for that as well? I am looking forward to cruising around one day while there and taking in the small town flavor. LOL! Go you! I'm gonna jump in here and say I find PM a great TTD/Day After location. I know the town and shot Wendy's session there. If you know where to go there are some real hidden treasures.

Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd I can't remember who asked (Bipbop maybe?) about buying OOT stuff in Mexico. We went into Puerto Morelos 3 times while we were there and each time was about a 10 minute drive. It's probably 5 min. just to get back out to the highway from the resort. PM does have some souvenirs but really not that much to speak of. I've heard of other girls buying local things for their OOT bags in Cancun/Playa, and they've found things like maracas, chocolates, local cookies, etc. I don't remember seeing anything like that in PM. PM has a few markets in town and the MX version of 7Elven, OXOX (sp).

Quote: Originally Posted by anel1987 Do you know if the hotel photographer any good? or will you be bringing an outside one?? I just got email from Eva, with photo packages I as a photographer did a site visit and met with Eva ( I believe it was her ). The information I got was that they do allow outside photographers, I am sure things are always subject to change. As others have said the place is great, I hope to shoot there soon. I am very familiar with the location, my family has a home in town there. Best wishes!

gujarwala what are the dates you are looking at, I may perhaps already be down to the area.

Congrats! I did a site visit there a few months back and found it to be very nice. Our family has a home right down the street and I am looking forward to shooting many more weddings at the resorts surrounding Puerto Morelos.

I have a Bose Soundock and while it has great sound and is a packable size it may not be enough to "fill" the space depending on the location. But if you are looking for some great quality sound in a small portable package I think it is probably you best bet. Very easy to use, just set you iPod/iPhone on and crank it up. Here is a nice portable version

Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd They're all correct, you have to contact them. There's tons of good ones on here including mine! Thanks Wendy for the shout out. I'd love to go back again and again and again.. Looking forward Merideth's wedding in November.

Quote: Originally Posted by dakotaAZ Hi!! I am new to this forum but am pretty excited because it looks like you all have a ton of great information!! We are getting married at Azul Sensatori, tentatively on April 2, 2011. I do have a couple of questions but my biggest one right now is the photographer, I would like to use someone other than the ones that are contracted through Karisma. Any suggestions I live in Phoenix and am not sure how to go about finding someone and so many of you have beautiful photos!! Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks, Alissa I have a suggestion...pick me. Congratulations Alissa, I hope all your planning goes well. You are in good hands with the girls here on BDWF, the information is endless. As Wendy mentioned I shoot her event and I will be back down in November for Merideth. I would love to offer any help I can.

Not from Cozumel, but I'd be happy to help.

Quote: Originally Posted by finleys7 We did Father Daughter by Paul Simon...so not cheesy. And it's an amazing song. That song is amazing and I hope and pray that my Emma will let me have that one at her wedding in 20+ years. I first heard it while watching a kids movie with her, it was part of the soundtrack. She used to let me dance with her, my wife would tear up watching us dance around the kitchen while it played.

Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd I feel that you get what you pay for, especially for wedding pictures. It's hard to expect spectacular, take-your-breath-away pictures if you're not willing to pay for it. Wendy, Does that mean I delievered take-your-breath-away pictures? You have certainly express your happiness with the pictures, but that is a phase I'd be happy to be attached to. Of course if you didn't mean that, then I am kinda set my self up here :0.

Quote: Originally Posted by thefuturemrslutz Hey some photographers will not charge you for the actual "package" if you fly them down and put them up at the resort. It may cost you $2000 to pay for their travel but they won't charge for anything else. Also, I remember Kittenheart's photographer had a special going on at one point (he may still have it). He didn't charge you to travel. He said as long as you purchased a package, he would not charge for travel. ALSO, email every photographer you like. A lot of photographers are trying to get into the destination wedding market, so they may give you a good deal, just to get some exposure. Just do your research! Valid points and that may be the case sometimes, but with anything buyer beware. Be careful with someone who is willing to do it on the cheap for a "free vacation". It will likely be fine, but you never know. Not trying to hate on anyone or scare anyone. I am one of those photographers trying to break into the specific area around Puerto Morelos. I am a full time photographer for the past 6 years and shoot 25+ weddings a year. I have a handful of DWs and hope to do more soon. While I am "working with" my first few clients on pricing, I am also sensitive to my peers in the area and those coming down to do the same work. There is no point in undercutting the locals and having them not happy with us. With that in mind I have taken the time to meet with one local team while down on vacation. I think communication among peers is important. I want to have someone I can possibly turn to in the event of an emergency. We are guests on their turf and should act accordingly. While I enjoy coming down to paradise to do what I love to do, I am also a full time photographer and traveling for weddings is still work. I also think it is important to be legit with the authorities and the resorts. I have heard of plenty of photographers that fly under the radar as another "guest". That may work almost every time, but I'd hate to see what happens if something goes wrong. I listened to my peers and took the time to get my FM3, it was very easy and worth the peace of mind for me and my clients. My intention is to book in Mexico where my family has a home, during the slow season here in Cleveland, November to April. Speaking of breaking into the area, I want to thank Wendy for giving me my first MX DW and I am looking forward to photographing Merideth's wedding in November. Please excuse any perceived harsh tone or negativity, it is not intended at all. I LOVE what I get to do! I am just laying out my personal opinions. Sometimes tone can not come across in writing. Congratulations and Best Wishes! I hope to get to work with more of you soon.

Quote: Originally Posted by dstinationdrmr I chose Andrew Jordan for my photographer. He just did Wendy's (taylorwd) wedding and he's really easy to work with so far. So look into him if you want to bring someone with you. Merideth, Thank you again for booking me, I am looking forward to November! I will likely be down a few days before and after if anyone else is interested during that week.

Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd Yea Meghan!!!! Wouldn't surprise me a bit Guess I should have warned you ahead of time that Rod is like the dog whisperer and can't ever leave a stray one behind! Well it's probably good he had to leave that one behind, I love dogs but the one was sketchy for sure.

Quote: Originally Posted by Maidofhonour8 I know I think its really strange! Do you (or anyone) know how far away Azul Beach is to Sensatori? Don't get me wrong I am sure it is beautiful at Azul Beach, just think its a bit of an inconvienience more than anything! We arn't bothered about it being private or anything as having a massive AHR, but just seems a bit odd!?! Wow! Down to 1 month on your ticker, bet you are really excited! They are very close, but not walking close.

Quote: Originally Posted by lalanyc labloom, that's great!! Please let us know how your trip went. I was hoping to have our welcome drinks on the pier too. Please let me know if they will be able to do this for you. How many guests are you expecting? I also met w/ Gaby on my trip but am leaning toward Euforia for now. They seemed a little more reasonably priced for my taste and also more creative? I LOOOOVE Del Sol but unfortunately, 8 hours of coverage (which is what were shooting for) was prohibitively expensive for us. so sad Ceiba is a great location from what I have seen, I get down to Puerto Morelos often, out family has a home about 5 mins walk from the resort. I will be down in November for a wedding maybe two. Congratulations!

Quote: Originally Posted by Maidofhonour8 Whooops! Thats supposed to be 22nd June 2011!! Getting too carried away wishing it was this year not next!! It will all happen sooner than you think, congratulations!

Quote: Originally Posted by dirtymartini I figured as much, so cute! Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd LOL, those are random beach dogs! Those pictures weren't taken at the resort but on a remote stretch of beach near Puerto Morelos. Random beach dogs, no way, I hired those dogs to be in the pictures for Wendy and Rod. Cause that's how I roll.

If Mayakoba is the one I am thinking of it has the most amazing entrance which is begging for a dramatic evening session. I hope to shoot there some day soon. Best wishes.

Quote: Originally Posted by dirtymartini *Gasp* wonderful pictures! Andrew, I saw your package prices online. What do you charge for flying to Mexico for everything? Sara, I sent you a message, give me a call or contact form via my website. Looks like I will already be down for another wedding that week.

Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd Are you considering Andrew?! He is AWESOME!!!!! I cannot speak highly enough about our experience with him. From the early stages of planning to actually getting to meet him and work with him, we cannot think of anyone we would rather have had as our photog. I haven't seen the pro pics yet, but he showed us some as he was taking them and they were just amazing. I'm jumping out of my skin wanting to see them!! LOL, I think I'm more excited to write my review of Andrew than I am about the resort! He's just that good of a guy. Cleveland Wedding Photographer-Andrew Jordan Photography Wow Wendy, thank you so much for the kind words. Right back at you and Rod. The two of you and your entire DW group were wonderful. It was so cool how we ran into each other on Friday night too. Any way here is the link to your proofs. I will get working on the album right away and I will also be adding those images from Friday night to the collection as well. Congratulations to you and Rod! Wendy and Rod

You are welcome. I also am up for DWF renewal, but might let it slide this time. Best wishes! Andrew

Quote: Originally Posted by dstinationdrmr Thanks! I actually looked at your site and saw your work when she recommeded you on an earlier post. I do like what you do. Problem is, we are soooo over our budget we are probably going to have to stick with the sucky options that the resort offers. I will keep an eye out for those pics tho. I understand and respect that. Keep me in mind if things change. I do have the benefit of not needing to stay at the resort, but there still is the vendor fee. If I book something else during the same time frame there is always the option of "Day After" shoot too.

Quote: Originally Posted by Mark Romine Anyone hear ever shoot at the Grand Riviera Princess in Riviera Maya? Anything out of the ordinary or unusual about the resort or staff that would be helpful to know as a photographer? Photographer to photographer type stuff. We just booked a Nov '10 wedding there and I've never shoot there. From photos on their site it looks pretty straight forward but none the less I thought I would ask. Thanks, mark Mark, I think I recognize you from the DWF forum. Anyway I hope you got the info you needed. If I can be of any help just give me a call. I am headed down this week, also my inlaws have a place down there so I am familiar with the area.

dstinationdrmr, Wow! I'm sure all your plans will come together, best wishes. I will be shooting Wendy's wedding this coming week. Watch for links to check out the images. Let me know if I can help.