I've shot destination weddings in Punta Cana, Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, Bali, Marfa, and several other places outside of the US.

visiting bali was magical. bali is magical. traveling with great friends, in a new part of the world was experience that i will never forget. from meeting great friends across the world in singapore, then finding out a good friend runs a BEAUTIFUL bed in breakfast in the heart of ubud named ByDorry. I almost died on a moped multiple times, and oh yah, I ate durian.

we went to cozumel. no words needed.

2012 was amazing. yes, it took me 5 months to post this; but so what. i still love these photos equally ;). thanks to all my friends who continue to support me through this endeavor; its been quite a ride. love you all.

This is Qayem.

two wonderful people.

Over the past few years, I've heard so many photographer friends preach how important personal work is. How important it is to continue to define your style through shooting your life. Pushing your passion further and further.

There is a certain part of this state of Texas that is quite magical to me. Recently, Laura and Warren's wedding brought me out this magical area to witness two of the most genuine humans I've photographed. Events like these make realize just how lucky I am to have the ability to gift what I can. To capture meaningful moments with my vision and they be liked is..well..really awesome. I appreciate every second of it.A wedding like this also makes me realize how important our friends and family around us are. Take some time, tell your wife, girlfriend, best friend that you love them. Hug them. Tell someone they look nice today. I know I will.

I truly fell into what I'm doing. It wasn't planned; nor thought out. It just happened. One of the most rewarding things I get to experience while photographing weddings is simple..LOVE. I know it sounds cliche, but its true. It's fing powerful. There was a moment during Lauren and Rian's wedding..after the ceremony that was one of most powerful moments I've seen shared between two people. Almost an out of body experience asking myself.."are you really shooting this?" All of me wanted to stop shooting..and just watch. Watch and take in. Experience it. Instead, I kept shooting..that personal moment was mine..and now I get to give it to Lauren & Rian. And THAT is why I do this.

Coming to the blog very soon. Becky + Ike in Telluride, Colorado.

contax 645 | 400Htelluride, colorado

When Laura and Omar approached me about their wedding at the Las Brisas Hotel in Ixtapa, Mexico; I just couldn't say no. A small, private celebration in a little bit of paradise? Yes, please. Their happiness shines through..

Since I missed Black and White Thursday this week; I thought I'd throw out a few of my favorite colors from a recent wedding. Girl can spin a dress!