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Just a few more shots from Mexico – more later!

admin — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 03:54:22 +0000

Here are just a few shots from our time at Isla Mujeres.

Dave + Amy: Riu Playacar, Playa del Carmen, Mexico – Edmonton Destination Photographer

admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:34:49 +0000

Well, here we have it folks. After living the hard life here in Mexico Dave and Amys big wedding day finally arrived. It was an amazing day, and I am very excited to share these photos. The wedding ceremony was held on the beach of the Riu Playacar resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico on the Riviera Maya, the bride and groom both looked smokin’ hot, the dinner was delicious, and topped off with the best wedding cake i’ve ever had. All and all, it was a fantastic day.

Now that im done working, I look forward to my wife joining me tonight and spending the next 5 days with her here.

Enjoy the photos!

Amy was walked down the aisle by her brother Josh.

I find it weird that people on the beach will stop everything they are doing and crowd around to watch a strangers wedding.

Xamen-Ha Bird Sanctuary

admin — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:17:53 +0000

Today I visited the Xamen-Ha bird sanctuary. It was alright. I left frustrated and angry at the birds. I definitely learned that I don’t enjoy bird photography one bit. Im a pretty patient kinda guy, but birds require more patience that I have. To much sitting and waiting, and birds don’t like to sit still for very long – unless they are in the worst spot possible for me to take a shot then they can sit there all day. They can also move far to quickly from one place to another making me look like a fool chasing them around the jungle.

Anyways – here are the few photos that I got. I had a few stiff drinks when I got back to the resort.

Also, whats with those certain older men in their 50′s or 60′s who sit around the pool bar with their friends hovering and hanging around and says to the bartender, “Hey, whats the FINEST tequila ya got?”, the bartender responds with “Jose Cuervo, it’s the best there is!”, the orangey tanned man then says, “That’s what I wan’t! Only the finest for my friends! Give me 5 shots! Here’s 5 pesos.”. Dude, you’re not impressing anyone – it’s an all-inclusive resort! And way to tip the bartender 50 cents.

Anyways…back to the photos!

Mexico – the city of Playa del Carmen

admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:12:18 +0000

Playa del Carmen is a growing and booming city in Mexico. It has developed into tourist hotspot with fancy stores and chain restaurants. It’s basically Quintana Roos Banff. But just like Banff, if you venture off into the unbeaten path you can find what you went there for – which is what I did in Playa del Carmen. It’s a very relaxed city, full of color and friendly locals. I found it very apparent the unwelcomed spotlight that Playa del Carmen has become among those who live there – probably the same way those in Banff feel.

Here are a few shots from my afternoon spent in this city.

Cerveza por favor!

My amigo here was so thrilled with me taking his portrait with his bike he invited me to his birthday party tomorrow night at a place called Coco Bongo.
Somehow I agreed to bring the birthday cake.

Mexico – City of Vallodolid

admin — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:48:10 +0000

Alright, back with some more photos from my time in mexico. Today I caught a tour bus to the city of Vallodolid, a swin in a cenote, and then to a Hacienda in the Yucatan Peninsula countryside for lunch. It was an amazing day taking photos and hanging out with the bride and groom and their family. Thanks again for stopping by!

A wild dog. The seem to be everywhere in the countryside. He later enjoyed the rest of my bottle of water.

Hammocks.