Stunning Cabo wedding at Pueblo Bonito Sunset

This stunning wedding took place at Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach, located on the Pacific side of Cabo San Lucas. Adriana and Mike had a beautiful and fun ceremony at the terrace of the resort officiated by Mark, Mike´s father. Adriana and Mike’s wedding was simple, classy, and included a mariachi band which is just the best thing ever. The weather on the day of the wedding was perfect, 79 degrees, lots of sun and a light breeze at night. After their photo session, dinner and speeches it was time to get the party started. There was no way this was not going to be an awesome party with this amazing group of friends and family.

Thanks Adriana and  Mike for choosing me as your  Cabo wedding photographer. Best wishes on this wonderful journey, as you build your new lives together.

HOW THEY MET

“We have known each other since High School, but started dating when we lived in San Diego. Mike was Marine stationed in camp Pendelton, and I was finishing up school at San Diego State University.  When I returned from studying abroad that winter, I asked Mike to come out with me and friends for a birthday celebration, (January 2005) and we started dating since then. We lived in San Diego for a long time and eventually moved to San Francisco where we still live. We dated for about ten years, were engaged for about three and half and now we are married,” says Adriana.

THE PROPOSAL

“Mike took me to the Top of the Mark in San Francisco, and proposed to me looking over the entire city.  It was beautiful and unexpected,” mentions Adriana.

This wedding is featured in Adriana weddings

Event Coordination: Bliss Events
Sound/Lighting/DJ: DJ Alex Alanis
Photographer: Gonzalo Verdeja
Flowers Flowers and Cakes Los Cabos
Rentals The Cabo Wedding Co
Hair and Makeup: Alma Vallejo

6 Tips for Hiring your Destination Wedding Photographer

When Hiring a Wedding Photographer 6 Things You Should Know

Are you planning a destination wedding? I believe that choosing a photographer for your destination wedding is one of the most important decisions you will make with regard to your wedding checklist. Memories of your destination wedding will be kept alive only through photographs. Photographs make memories visible. It is important to hire an experienced wedding photographer to get the best images of every special moment.

There some important elements to choose the best photographer and enjoy a magnificent destination wedding photography service. Here are some useful tips to choose your destination wedding photographer:

1. Decide what style of wedding photography you prefer. 

There are a number of different styles of wedding photography. Take some time to read up on and learn about the different styles and think about which one suits you best. Some of the main wedding photography styles are as follows: Photojournalism: this is more of a documentary-style, where the photographers will follow you and take fewer ‘posed’ pictures, instead of trying to tell the story of your wedding in a normal naturalistic style. Classic or Traditional: here a photographer will work from a ‘shot list’ to make sure that they capture all the traditional pictures, and those the couple have specifically requested. Illustrative photography: this style is a combination of the first two. It includes posed pictures, but there is more emphasis put on relaxed and informal poses, albeit still with careful composition. Fashion: this style tends to be more dramatic than the others, and will make the subjects appear more glamorous and styled.

2. Experience Matters.

In today's digital time there are so many photographers, but how do you judge if they are really worth it. A photographer's total time in the industry and their market reputation speaks for itself. When looking for a wedding photographer, the first thing that you need to consider in their experience. An experienced and highly skilled photographer has the right expertise and knowledge to capture your every special moment and creates high-quality images. The expert photographers know how to deal with the challenges and deliver an exceptional wedding photography service. Hire a local photographer.

Also as his experience is important being equipped. A wedding is not the time to run out of memory, or dead batteries or technical problems.

3. References, Reviews, and Feedback.

Did people who hired them in the past love them or hate them? Go and check out their client reviews

4. Price.

Budget plays an important role in choosing the best wedding photographer. When looking for photographers, you need to find out their charge or price. Before hiring make sure to check out or ask for any hidden prices. Choosing the best photographer within your budget can prove the right move in getting some amazing wedding images.

5. Personality, energy, education…

Are you thinking about how the personality of a wedding photographer matters while hiring him/her? If you are not thinking your wedding photographer’s personality does not matter, then it is a wrong concept. Having a well-mannered and professional wedding photographer for your special day can make your special day more pleasant. A professional and well-behaved photographer can easily gel up with your guests and comfortably work around all the time to capture the best shots in an efficient way. Having someone who can capture every moment of your special day can make your event more enjoyable and relishing.

6. Quality of the Work.

It is always important to see and go through the previous work or projects handled by the photographer before choosing him/her for your special day. You can go through their portfolios and check out the photographer’s expertise in handling the type of wedding photography style. You can find a lot of photographers that the claim they are professional but the don’t know how to shoot at night or don’t know how to shoot with hard light during a ceremony at the beach at 4 pm. This can help you find out whether the photographer is suitable for your wedding style or not.

VERY IMPORTANT

If you're at the beginning of your search for a wedding venue in Baja Sur, there are some important considerations to keep in mind. Before booking with a hotel, check if you're allowed to bring in your preferred vendors. Often, hotels may charge high fees for external vendors, and even if you opt for their in-house services, it doesn't necessarily mean they're the best, but rather the ones that bring in the highest commissions for the hotel. As a wedding photographer based in Cabo San Lucas, I understand the importance of choosing vendors that align with your vision and budget. Don't hesitate to inquire about vendor policies before finalizing any contracts, as this can significantly impact your wedding planning experience.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email myself at  info@gvphotographer.com and I will be happy to make sure you are making the right decision for your needs.

Thank you,

Gonzalo Verdeja


Cabo Wedding Photographer

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Boda Palacio Magdalena - Santander, España

Hermosa boda en el Palacio de la Magdalena, Santander

El Palacio de la Magadalena es uno de los lugares mas emblematicos y espectaculares de Santander. Que mejor sitios para que tuviera lugar la boda civil de Jose Manuel y Miriam. Boda espectacular de dos familias situadas en puntos opuestos de la peninsula española: Cantabria y Andalucia. El Norte y el Sur.

Gracias a Michael Quijorna que me invitó como segundo camara para esta boda tan bonita. Mientras los novios se preparaban para la boda en el Hotel Sardinero, los amigos y familia iban llegando al Palacio de la Magdalena para la boda civil. Entre risas, aplausoso y alguno lagrima tuvo lugar la ceremonia para luego ir a cenar y festejar al Gran Casino Sardinero. Sin ninguna duda esta bonita familia y grupo de amigos si sabe como celbrar una fiesta. Muchas felicidades Jose Manuel y Miriam, por muchisimos años de felicidad!!!

El Palacio de la Magdalena es el edificio más emblemático de Santander - Cantabria y uno de los más destacados ejemplos de la arquitectura civil del norte de España. Fue la residencia estival de los Reyes Alfonso XIII y Victoria Eugenia. En la actualidad el Palacio es sede de congresos y reuniones; durante el verano el Ayuntamiento lo cede a la Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo como centro de sus actividades. El Palacio presenta entre sus atractivos una interesante zona museística que puede visitarse y que ofrece una parte significativa del patrimonio regio en su relación con la ciudad de Santander.

Gran Casino el Sardinero: El edificio fue construido e inaugurado en el año 1916, basado en el proyecto del arquitecto Eloy Martínez del Valle

Fotografo principal: Michel Quijorna

Segundo fotografo: Gonzalo Verdeja