DESTINATION PHOTOGRAPHERS—CARIBBEAN

SCOTTJUAREZ

Based Out Of: Plano, Texas

Also Serving: Texas (Austin)

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations:Caribbean

Destination Wedding Info: Scott and Tem bring their joy for photography, travel, and culture to your wedding whether on a sandy beach or the stony walls of a castle. There's nothing like a natural and unique setting to add to a wedding day and we want to be there to capture it.

Travel fees are based on location, time, and expenses (lodging, air fare, vehicle costs, etc.).

JEREMYLAWSON

Based Out Of: Springfield, Missouri

Also Serving: Oklahoma and Arkansas

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Mexico, United States, Bermuda, Bahamas, Caribbean and Europe

Destination Wedding Info: "Photos that Say Something" - This phrase most accurately represents the work of award-winning wedding photojournalist Jeremy Lawson. Jeremy's dedication to unique, personal Wedding Photography has led him to be the most sought after wedding Photographer in his region. Second only to his creative blend of popular photo techniques is Jeremy's personal connection to his clients. Jeremy's approachable down to earth personality lends itself to a laid back stress free shooting style, allowing couples to truly be themselves. Say hello to the next "Big" thing in Wedding Photography. Big Smile Photography.

Bio: Ozarks local and award-winning photojournalist, Jeremy Lawson is the founding member of Big Smile Photography and the most sought after wedding photographer in his region. Jeremy currently resides in Ozark Missouri with his wife Lindsey his son Liam and their dog Charlie Brown.

MATTADCOCK

Based Out Of: Atlanta, Georgia

Also Serving: Florida and Riviera Maya

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Caribbean and Mexico

Destination Wedding Info: Travel destinations include Jamaica, Caribbean, Bahamas, Mexico, Cayman Islands, Hawaii, and Virgin Islands.

Destination photography is subject to rates including travel and lodging expenses. Please contact the studio for information on your destination wedding.

BENCHRISMAN

Based Out Of: San Francisco, California

Also Serving: Nevada, New York City, New Mexico, Southern California, and Hawaii

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Caribbean and Mexico

Destination Wedding Info: Ben Chrisman caters to those looking to get more out of their wedding photography than what is widely available. Ben’s passport is current and he is willing to travel anywhere a plane, train or automobile will take him.

Standard travel fees apply.

Bio: Ben Chrisman is a destination wedding photographer based in San Francisco, California. Ben's travels as a wedding photographer and photojournalist have taken him around the world. His photographs have been featured in the country's leading news publications, including The New York Times, Washington Post and Los Angeles Times. He has also won numerous awards with the WPJA.

JOEDICKIE

Based Out Of: Lakeville, Minnesota

Also Serving: Iowa and Florida

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Bahamas, Mexico and Caribbean

Destination Wedding Info: Joe's approach to wedding photography is simple. Capture the story. His primary goal is to chronicle your event as it happens...documenting the day as it unfolds.

Joe will travel to: The Bahamas, the Caribbean, Europe, Mexico, Canada, and anywhere in the U.S. Client pays actual travel expenses for Joe and his assistant, in addition to regular wedding rates. Passport is current.

BRETTBUTTERSTEIN

Based Out Of: Colorado

Also Serving: Hawaii, Northern Texas, Arizona, Southern California and New Mexico

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Caribbean, Bahamas, Mexico

Destination Wedding Info: Brett Butterstein is an accomplished photojournalist who uses his skills to document weddings. His travels have enabled him to be published in publications like Outside Magazine and the New York Times. Brett has a current passport and is willing to travel most places for your wedding.

Clients should expect to pay additional costs for airfare and accomodations.

Bio: Brett Butterstein is a traveling wedding photographer who creates unique documentary images of weddings. As a photojournalist, he has worked on assignment for such publications as The New York Times, Washington Post and Outside Magazine.

GULNARASAMOILOVA

Based Out Of: New York City

Also Serving: New York (Long Island) and New York (Upstate), New Jersey and Connecticut

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Caribbean, South America, Mexico, Europe and Russia (Moscow)

Destination Wedding Info: As a photojournalist and a skier, Gulnara travels throughout the world for assignments and leisure. She loves to photograph the real spirit of adventurous couples in fun and exotic places and will capture the true soul of your special day.

Gulnara has a current passport and is available for worldwide assignments. Client pays actual travel expenses.

Bio: With more than twenty years of photography experience, my background includes fine arts, fashion and photojournalism. My photographs are widely published around the world and have received many prestigious awards, including First Prize in the World Press Photo competition and nomination for the Pulitzer Prize. I earned a diploma in photography while in Russia and hold certificates from the International Center of Photography (ICP) in New York and the Rochester Institute of Technology. My photographs are part of the collections of the New York Public Library, the Museum of the City of New York, the Museum Of Modern Art and numerous private collections. A wedding is a very significant and emotional event, and my approach is to make it as stress-free as possible.

PAULJOHNSON

Based Out Of: Panama City, Florida

Also Serving: Alabama and Georgia

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Caribbean and Bahamas

Destination Wedding Info: Photographers Paul and Mecheal Johnson are a husband and wife team available for travel in the United States and worldwide to document your wedding day.

Travel expenses are billed at cost.

MINDYBELCHER

Based Out Of: Sterling, Virginia

Also Serving: Maryland and Washington D.C.

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Caribbean

Destination Wedding Info: We are available to travel worldwide.

Bio: From my first wedding in 1991 to the present, I've looked for moments that take my breath away -- and have loved every minute of it! My father was one of my strongest influences -- he left me my most treasured possesions -- his cameras, his photography books and best of all, a love of photography. He taught me that time moves so fast -- photography stops it. My husband, David, and I share our life with our daughter, Joriana, who is quickly developing an artist's eye. Every day I see more clearly that my father's photography 'blood' flows through her veins.

JOSEPHKOHN

Based Out Of: Daly City, California

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Europe, Caribbean, Mexico, Russia, Asia and Australia

Destination Wedding Info: My passion is creating personalized pieces of fine art for a couple to commemorate the best day of their life. I don’t sleep at night until I have communed with the photographs of the day! This means your happiest moments plus my art equals a visual story for generations to come. I do what I love, and the happy couples love what I do. Isn’t that what it’s all about? My work is in high demand, and has been published in bridal and professional magazines in the US, UK, Canada and Japan. I love traveling, speak three languages, and have thrilled many dozens of couples by capturing their most magical moments. Perhaps yours will be next…

MARYKATEMCKENNA

Based Out Of: Silver Spring, Maryland

Also Serving: Washington D.C.

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Caribbean

Destination Wedding Info: Based in D.C., Mary Kate has extensive travel experience in a variety of countries- everywhere from Burma to Zambia. Mary Kate is interested in photojournalistic weddings across the globe. Recently visited countries include: Ireland, England, Brazil, Thailand, Japan, Egypt, and Taiwan.

Airfare, meals, lodging, and transportation are not included in base price.

Bio: At age ten I entered a 4-H photography competition and lost miserably. I kept shooting, getting better every day, and I haven't put the camera down since. I grew up in small town Indiana and traveled to D.C. to attend American University, studying International Communications. After graduation, I decided to stick around and began looking for photo work. A one time gig of assisting at a wedding changed my whole career. I fell in love and haven't looked back. No other type of journalism lets you tell such a beautiful story so completely.

Using my photography as a tool to help others has become a large part of what I do. I have documented the plight of AIDS orphans in Zambia, the struggle for land reform in Brazil and the life of those who live under the totalitarian regime in Burma. I hope to continue doing this work to raise awareness of issues that are not justly covered in the media. I am a proud member of the WPJA and PPA. I am a participant in the Maine Workshops and have studied photojournalism with Steve McCurry in Asia. I feel very lucky to be working in a field I am so passionate about.

JAMESTHOMPSON

Based Out Of: New York, New York

Also Serving: Connecticut, New Jersey, New York (Long Island)

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Caribbean, Mexico

Destination Wedding Info: I acquired a passion for photography from my father who loved capturing his family's memories in pictures. He taught me how to be an unobtrusive observer who anticipates and captures the rhythm and spontaneous moments of celebrations. My artistic abilities have been honored with awards from the Professional Photographers of America and the WPJA. My work has been published on TheKnot and other regional publications. While I also do some commercial work for clients such as MTV and Victoria's Secret, wedding photography is my passion and the main focus of my professional photography work.

JULIEGELFAND

Based Out Of: Rochester, New York

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Caribbean and Mexico

Destination Wedding Info: Julie Gelfand and Steve Piper have been photographing weddings together since 1986. They approach each wedding with fresh eyes, and are always eager to explore new locations and cultures.

Custom destination packages are based on travel expenses plus creative fees.

BRADWALTERS

Based Out Of: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Bahamas and Caribbean

Destination Wedding Info: Brad Walters has photographed all over the country from San Francisco to South Florida, and worldwide from the beautiful Dalmatian Coast and Bosnia, to the Korean Peninsula. There is no location too far away for a wedding. Travel expenses are only those incurred, there is no additional charge. Passport is current.

Bio: Brad Walters is an international wedding, lifestyle, and commercial photographer based out of Colorado Springs, Colorado. His work has been seen in BRIDES magazine, BRIDES.com, Coastal Weddings, Chocolate Zoom magazine New York, and M.D. NEWS, to name a few. Although weddings are Brad's true passion, his clients range from authors to international gourmet chocolatiers. Brad is known for his artful images and easy to work with, compassionate personality. He currently lives in Colorado Springs with his wife Sarah.

MEGHANHOF

Based Out Of: Bozeman, Montana

Also Serving: Wyoming

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Mexico and Caribbean

Destination Wedding Info: I have lived and worked in Costa Rica, Venezuela, Poland and Austria. I love shooting destination weddings and capturing the beauty and culture of the location as well as the emotions of the event. Travel fees and accomodation costs are an additional fee.

Bio: Meghan Hof received a degree in journalism and creative writing before focusing on photography full time. This training helped to shape her love of finding and telling a good story. Being a wedding photojournalist has certianly allowed her to do this. Meghan is passionate about getting to know each couple whose wedding she covers, while creating images which tell the story of the wedding day. She feels it is an honor to be able to document weddings and it is what she loves to do.

LAURENCOHN-FRANKEL

Based Out Of: San Francisco Bay Area, California

Favorite Destination Wedding Location: Caribbean

Destination Wedding Info: Lauren Cohn-Frankel is an international award-winning wedding photographer specializing in artistic wedding photojournalism. Lauren is thrilled to make herself available for a select number of destination wedding couples, to document their love stories in some of the most beautiful places in the world.

Lauren is fluent in Spanish, has a current passport, and is very familiar with many Carribean destinations, especially those in the Dominican Republic. Standard travel fees will apply.

Bio: Lauren began her photographic career right out of high school, documenting the local music scene in New York City. After moving to California in 1996, she devoted herself to photography full time, first earning a BFA from California College of the Arts and then eventually opening her own studio. Lauren's signature style and beautiful, compelling images have won awards in 3 cities and 2 countries. Her work has been published in The Knot and Here Comes the Guide magazines, and in many online wedding resources as well.

SAMANTHADEPOY-WARREN

Based Out Of: Western Maine

Also Serving: New Hampshire

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Europe, Caribbean

Destination Wedding Info: Award-winning wedding photojournalist Samantha DePoy-Warren has been photographing couples from around the country who come to New England to get married. Now, she's coming to you (or with you!). Envision images that will spur you to smile, stare and surely never forget your wedding day and the destination! Couples comment not just on Sam's shots but her service and her sense of humor and fun! Prices are based on current packages plus travel expenses. Passport is current and Sam is thrilled for travel worldwide!

Bio: Sam's passion for photojournalism began in 2001 when she began shooting to supplement the newspaper stories she was writing. In 2005, Sam photographed her father's wedding and that month started I Do Click. She later joined the WPJA in 2006. Her editorial photographs have been printed in publications from Maine's Morning Sentinel to the Washington Post.

DAVIDWITTIG

Based Out Of: Chicago, Illinois

Also Serving: Wisconsin

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Africa, Asia, Australia, Caribbean, Costa Rica, Dubai, Europe, Mexico, New Zealand, South America, South Pacific

Destination Wedding Info: Having spent most of my life overseas, traveling is second nature to me. I have visited over 30 countries in as many years and have shot destination weddings in places as diverse as India, Hungary, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic.

I speak English, Spanish, and Italian fluently, have dual citizenship, and my passports are always current. There is no additional charge for travel on Destination Wedding packages. Please contact me for details.

JASONBROWN

Based Out Of: Chicago, Illinois

Also Serving: Michigan

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Caribbean, Europe and the United States

Destination Wedding Info: Jason Brown's current resume of destination weddings included Toledo, Spain in 2006, and Mackinac Island, Michigan in 2005. Both were incredible experiences. Jason and Hart & Brown Photography are very interested in expanding that resume.

Travel fees are currently being waived; simply the package price plus airfare, hotel and other related expenses.

Bio: Jason is a Chicago area photojournalist, who's interest in photography began with family trips to the mountains of Montana, Wyoming and Colorado. After receiving his bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Illinois in 2000, he is going on his eighth year as a staff photographer for a Chicago area newspaper. His work has been published in both the Pioneer Press and Chicago Sun-Times, and has been honored by both the Illinois Press Photographers Association and Illinois Press Association. Specializing in news photography, his talents and experience have grown to include public relations, corporate, advertising, studio, portrait, and of course, wedding photography. Starting his sixth wedding season with Hart & Brown Photography, Jason's passion for creating meaningful and compelling images continues to define his work.

BENCHEN

Based Out Of: Azusa, California

Also Serving: Northern California and Hawaii

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: South Pacific, Mexico, Bahamas and Caribbean

Destination Wedding Info: I love photograph couples and visit new places. I traveled extensively on assignments as a photojournalist (please visit my website to see many of my images that are published world-wide); as a wedding photojournalist, I look forward to capture spectacular images from your wedding at exotic locations that will be treasured for a lifetime.

Traveling, food and lodging expenses will be added to the package price.

Bio: Ben Chen is a freelance photojournalist located in Southern California. Ben accepts photo assignments from several media clients covering major events including The Rose Bowl, The Academy Awards, Dodgers, Angels, Lakers, Clippers, WTA and PGA. Ben's photos have graced the pages of over 40 publications in the US and abroad. In 2005, while seeking new challenges, Ben made a decision to venture into wedding photography business. Ben brings the same passion and commitment to excellence to his wedding photography. Clients who set their wedding photography expectations high will see Ben exceed them.

AGNIESZKAMATUSZEWSKA

Based Out Of: Woodside, New York

Also Serving: New Jersey and New York (Long Island)

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Mexico and Caribbean

Destination Wedding Info: Aga is based in NYC and available to travel worldwide. Aga loves fun, crazy, adventurous couples who are looking for cool, bold, real photography.

Destination packages are based on current pricing and travel/lodging expenses.

KARINVONVOIGTLANDER

Based Out Of: Rochester, New York

Also Serving: New York City, Vermont and Florida

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Bermuda, Caribbean, Europe, Mexico, South Pacific and United States

Destination Wedding Info: Published photojournalist and wedding photographer Karin von Voigtlander embraces the opportunity to document destination weddings.

Reasonable travel prices, please visit Karin's website to view her portfolio and past destination wedding work. Karin is well traveled and willing to travel anywhere in the world for wedding photography. Passport is current.

JULIEAMBOS

Based Out Of: Key West, Florida

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Caribbean

Destination Wedding Info: I am a creative soul who loves capturing moments as they unfold. I love capturing emotions...which lead me to photography. My goal is to create timeless images as they happen. I want your day to flow naturally...

Couple pays actual travel expenses (consisting of airfare, hotel accommodations and car rental if necessary) in addition to regular photography rates. Passport is current.

CAMERONGILLIE

Based Out Of: Wisconsin

Also Serving: Louisiana

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Bahamas, Caribbean and Mexico

Destination Wedding Info: Cameron Gillie will photograph weddings anywhere worldwide including the Bahamas, Jamaica, the Virgin Islands, Mexico and Windward Islands. Given Cameron's photojournalism background, weddings with cultural flavor or a unique location are of special interest.

Couple pays actual travel expenses (consisting of airfare, hotel accommodations and car rental (if necessary) in addition to regular photography rates. Passport is current.

Bio: Cameron Gillie has been a full time photojournalist for 14 years, 10 years as a staff photographer for newspapers and 4 years as a wedding photojournalist. As a staff photographer for newspapers, Cameron has been recognized with over 50 awards from the National Press Photographers Association and various other journalism associations. In the past 4 years as a wedding photojournalist, Cameron has been awarded over 25 awards from the Wedding Photojournalist Association for his wedding photography.

COREYMCNABB

Based Out Of: Asheville, North Carolina

Also Serving: Hawaii, Florida and South Carolina

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Europe

Destination Wedding Info: Saying “I do” on top of a mountain or barefoot on the beach? Traveling extensively for weddings both intimate and extravagant, Corey is always excited to be a part of your destination wedding. He is adept at finding the shot in any location...no matter where your nuptials take you. Corey is ready to be right there with you to provide photojournalistic coverage of what will surely be a wedding to remember! Call or email him today to learn more.

MICHAELALBERT

Based Out Of: Comox, British Columbia, Canada

Also Serving: Washington and Hawaii

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Costa Rica, South America, Caribbean and Mexico

Destination Wedding Info: As a Destination Wedding Photographer, I combine two passions of mine: photography and travel. I am fluent in four languages (English, Spanish, French, and Norwegian) and met the love of my life while abroad, who has since become my wife.

Wedding packages are priced reasonably and according to region; I book my own travel and board. Passport is current.

JOYELLEWEST

Based Out Of: Arlington, Massachusetts

Favorite Destination Wedding Location: Caribbean

Destination Wedding Info: Joyelle's passion for lifestyle wedding photography is driven by her love of documenting people and places. Her innovative and candid approach to imagery is complemented by her outgoing yet calm personality, which allows her to fully see, experience, and capture a personality or scene.

She is based in the Boston area but will travel far and wide to document your day. Passport is current, and additional travel fees will apply.

Bio: Joyelle’s approach to wedding photography is a blend of lifestyle and documentary, giving you a seamless account of your day with real emotion, sophistication, and style. She is based in the Boston area but has travelled across the country documenting weddings. An alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania, she expanded her photography skills at the New England School of Photography in Boston, Massachusetts. Her wedding and commercial work has been published nationally, including The Knot magazine, The Boston Globe, and People magazine.

ANDREDE SAINT PHALLE

Based Out Of: Stowe/Smuggler's Notch, Vermont

Also Serving: Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York (Upstate), Massachusetts and Quebec, Canada

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Bermuda, Bahamas, Caribbean, Barbados and Dominican Republic

Destination Wedding Info: Andre and Veronique de Saint Phalle are two distinctly talented visual artists, who always work together, each providing a unique yet simultaneous point of view to your once-in-a-lifetime moments. Split coverage is also available, where Veronique will be your photographer and Andre will be your videographer, with all footage edited in uncompressed 1080 high def and delivered on Blu-Ray disc as well as standard definition DVD.

Bio: Andre is a full-time professional wedding photographer. He has trained with several of the most respected contemporary wedding photographers, including Bambi Cantrell, Cliff Mautner and Joe Buissink. Andre was awarded a 13th Place in the Shadows, Good Light and Silhouettes category of a recent WPJA contest. In an earlier phase of his career, Andre was an assistant editor at Universal Pictures in Hollywood, California.

ROBINPARROTT

Based Out Of: Sebastopol, California

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Caribbean

Destination Wedding Info: Bringing a unique style to unique weddings around the world.

Travel fees are additional and at actual cost. Passport is current. Robin will be traveling extensively in Europe and Asia in 2008. Discounts on certain destinations may be available.

RUTHRACKLEY

Based Out Of: Clinton, South Carolina

Also Serving: Georgia

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Caribbean

Destination Wedding Info: No matter the location, Ruth will document your wedding in a way that shows the real-life of your unique wedding. Combining all the special elements of your location, from the culture and architecture to the smallest of detail, Ruth will create for you a one of a kind album.

Client pays actual travel expenses for Ruth and an assistant in addition to wedding rates. Custom destination wedding packages avaiable.

Bio: Ruth is a documentary wedding photographer and also does freelance lifestyle photography. Her photographic experiences have taken her around the world and across the United States. Ruth's unique style of story telling and lifestyle photography has evolved since being formally trained and mentored by several award winning photographers. Her portrait and lifestyle work for editorial and commercial clients has been published in the US and abroad. The clients that hire her tend to be adventurous, freespirited couples who aren't afraid to let the moment sweep them away. Ruth photographs 20 weddings a year and spends the time she's not traveling with her husband on their farm.

TANIALEZAK

Based Out Of: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Also Serving: Massachusetts

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Caribbean

Destination Wedding Info: Much of Tania’s experience behind the camera began on her travels through exotic countries growing up. Her destination wedding photography combines her love for adventure and extensive travel experience with a relaxed, documentary style to create a gorgeous collection of fun, natural images.

Tania is available for weddings worldwide at reasonable fees.

KENNETHPAULSOONG

Based Out Of: Edmonton, Alberta

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Caribbean

Destination Wedding Info: High impact images. Our job is to provide the most innovative and stunning perspectives during your wedding day while capturing the real you. Exciting, action-packed wedding photojournalism by Kenneth and Elaine Soong.

Available for destination weddings worldwide.

MARCCLIMIE

Based Out Of: Atlanta, Georgia

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Africa and Caribbean

Destination Wedding Info: Climie + Co is available for wedding coverage worldwide. Each project is quoted based on scope, season and location. Our passports are current, and we've shot weddings in Nigeria, Jamaica and Turks & Caicos. Please contact us for a custom quote.

JAVONLONGIELIERE

Based Out Of: Georgia

Also Serving: Florida

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Caribbean

Destination Wedding Info: Javon and Dawn have traveled all over the United States and overseas to photograph weddings and have a blast doing it! They have shot weddings from Disney World to Maine to Paris, France. Getting to combine their love of travelng and shooting weddings has been a dream come true and it shows in the unique works of art that they produce.

Couple pays actual travel expenses (consisting of airfare, hotel accommodations and car rental if necessary) in addition to regular photography rates. Passports are current.

COOPERCARRAS

Based Out Of: Oakland, California

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Mexico, South Pacific

Destination Wedding Info: As a destination photographer and globetrotter at heart, Cooper Carras is thrilled for anyone who decides to celebrate their wedding in a unique location. There will never be a better occasion to look glamorous and have fun or a better excuse to take great photos.