My Sister’s Dominican Wedding in Photos (39 Photos)
I am not a wedding photographer, nor have I ever shot a wedding but when my sister asked me if I could photograph their wedding in the Dominican Republic how could I possibly say no? I have to say though, I was probably more nervous about photographing it than she was about getting married. Not only is it my sister’s wedding, but she is a wedding photographer!!! (Check out her site). In the end, I gained a lot from the experience. I also learned that wedding photographers work hard!
At the end of the day I couldn’t be happier with the experience. Not only did I get to test my creative edge, but I also felt much more involved in the wedding than I would have been otherwise.
My sister obviously made a beautiful bride, and I can only hope that my photos translate that beauty and the beauty of the event as a whole.
So, what do you think? Do you like them? Or should I stick to my day job as a travel photographer???
Rob, the Groom, getting ready.
My Brother was doing a improv comedy sketch on the phone... cracking everyone up.
Jen helping Mom with her makeup.
Mom helping JJ with her Jewelry.
JJ
The hankie that my Grandma used at her wedding.
Mom and JJ
Jen and my Pops
Love.
Jen about to crack from the emotions...
Jen and the Maids
My Dad's... flower thing-a-ma-bob.
That is meeeeee 
Here comes the bride, here comes the.... errrrr groom, I mean groom.
The Bridesmaids
JJ and my parents... Pops looking proud. Mom looking sexy.
Rob's a lucky dude if you ask me.
The wedding scene
The bridesmaids
The rings...
The kiss...
The couple...
Dance, dance, dance
Rob with our family... How good looking are we? Thanks to Giselle for snapping this one.
One big new family. Thanks again Giselle.
JJ with Rob's Family
The wedding party heading to the beach
Can't beat a place like that for a wedding can you?
The groomsmen and Rob
JJ and the boys
The newlyweds.
Sassy
Hands off my sister!!! .... errr wait it's ok... but only for this photo!
I hate shooting into lens flare, my sister loves it... I did this for her.
More lens flare for my sister... in this case, I think it turned out cool.
Coffee table shot...
Go on, get out of here you crazy kids!
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These pics are stunning.
Beautiful photos. You did a really great job! I vote travel photography with a side job as a destination wedding photographer =)
Thanks Val!
@Sheila – That sounds like a great idea!
YESSSS… I do love lens flare (I’m a girl ok???!). BT you did a seriously awesome job – I’m very proud of you for going out on a limb and trusting your skills. I hoped for a couple “useable” shots and I ended up with hundreds and hundreds. We love you lots and appreciate your work very much!
Love,
Jen & Rob
One word – BEAUTIFUL!
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I love all the pics, and your sister is stunning!
Sometimes I think “what if they asked me to shoot a wedding?” – well I would be very nervous (I shot a baptism off and I was super insecure even if they loved the photos!), I don’t know if it was the same with you, but I must say you did a great job
Love the pics on the beach, and…. the lens flare too.:)
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My pleasure Sis. I would have never been satisfied with just a couple “Useable” shots haha. Love you too!
Thanks Jaime!
Thanks Giulia – I think photography really is a case of knowing how to shoot. If you know how to shoot you’ll take good images. I guess in large part you have to think about the audience. Who is going to look at these images? Shoot with them in mind.
I agree, but when you shoot a wedding or a baptism you also know you don’t have a second chance. I mean you know, what if you miss the “kiss moment” or stuff like that. But yeah I know how to shoot, probably it’s all part of the excitement.:)
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Really great pics, I love the closeups. And I don’t even like weddings!
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Hi kiddo,
Well done on the wedding photo shoot. Of course I have my favorites just like you probably do. The shot “Rob’s a lucky Dude if you ask me” is among my many favorites, as well as the “the Wedding scene”, and “mom helping JJ with her Jewlery” is rather clever but effective. I also really appreciate the Black and White, “The grooms men & Rob”…. there’s more but that’s all I will remark on today. It sounds like Jen and Rob are very pleased with your work, good job Brendan.
Take Care, and happy shooting
Thanks Scott!
Thanks Lori – I think you have the same favourites as me for the most part. My favourite is the Rob’s a lucky Dude shot, there is just so much emotion captured. I also like the one of JJ peering into the mirror by herself. The grooms men and rob came out really well also. Anyways, glad you liked the wedding photos.
Very nicely done
These are beautiful photos. Every time she looks at those photos, she will think of how amazing this day was- and how her brother captured the perfect moments. Nice job
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Thank you Elise!
Brendan the photos are amazing. It was a beautiful wedding and you captured all of it! Thank you.
Thanks Karen, I’m glad to have finally gotten the chance to meet everyone finally. Had a blast out there with everyone! P.S. Jen has all the other images if you want her to lend you some
Well, you brought a lump to my throat, seriously. I think that means you did a good job when you can make a stranger do that!
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Linda, “a lump to your throat”??? I think you should head to the doctor and have him/her check that out!! Otherwise, thanks
I’m definitely employing you as my wedding photographer…if only I can find a girl first.
You can marry yourself now right? (plan)
Smashing photos mate!
xx
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Ed, if you marry yourself I will photograph the wedding for free! Hahaha, who do you think you are Dennis Rodman?