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Surprise Wedding in Toronto

When I got a call from my dear friend and talented photographer Catherine asking if I would be available to photograph a small wedding for a great couple in her city of Toronto, I jumped at the opportunity. I love Toronto and any chance I can get to visit Catherine. She had me block off the date and told me the couple would be in touch with me. As the date approached and after not hearing from the couple I inquired to Catherine. She let me in on a little secret; this was actually HER wedding and it was to be a surprise to all of the guests. Since both she and Sean are from Toronto, they have a lot of family and large social networks there. Although they are both incredibly generous and friendly people, they didn’t like the idea of having a huge wedding. They wanted something simple, intimate and uncomplicated. They’d just bought a new house together and decided to have it under the trees in their backyard, which gave them a strict number to adhere by. They chose to invite their closest friends and family to a ‘birthday celebration for Catherine’, held their secret and excitedly planned. On the day of, they got ready together which I always love, and took a walk through their neighborhood to their favorite restaurant. They then hid upstairs in their house while guests arrived and were handed invitations to their wedding which was to take place shortly. It was such a wonderful event to photograph and I was honored to be awarded the task. Catherine’s friend Emma McIntyre showed up to the house thinking she was second shooting for Catherine on a different wedding that day when indeed she was to help me photograph Catherine and Sean’s wedding. She was a little nervous without warning but she did an amazing job.

Interview Sayulita Life: living and working in Mexico

Yay interview!

Sayulita Life recently did an interview on me about my wedding photography. Go check it out. If you don’t know about Sayulita, it’s a small coastal village in the jungle on the West Coast of Mexico about an hour and a half north of Puerto Vallarta. It has a special mix of jungle, sea, local, and surf cultures along with an interesting international ex-pat community. It’s an incredibly special place. Sayulita Life is the go-to resource for planning a trip to or a wedding in Sayulita.

Sayulita Wedding at Villa del Oso: Laura and Jason

I give you Laura and Jason’s awesome Sayulita wedding. Thanks to my associate photographer extraordinaire, Yanen Ali for second shooting with me. Her eye and company are a wonderful thing. Yazmin Gizeh of Sea of Dreams did an excellent job designing and coordinating it all.

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Edith Wharton Estate Wedding in Lenox, Massachusetts: Sara +Serge

It’s always an exciting honor to photograph the weddings of friends. I’ve known Serge since he was in his Freshman year at California Institute of the Arts. He is an incredibly talented graphic designer, artist, and thinker. When I met his beautiful lady Sara who is an excellent poet and a teacher, I knew immediately that they were the perfect match.

Serge and Sara had a destination wedding of sorts, bringing their close friends and family together for a few days of fun in Lenox, Massachusetts, just a few hours North of New York City. Their wedding was held at Edith Wharton’s estate, The Mount. Walking into Edith Wharton’s house makes you feel like you’re stepping back in time and transports you to another world. It was the perfect location for a wedding and I loved incorporating details of the house and grounds into their photos.

I was lucky to have my good friend and kick-ass photographer Jacklyn Greenberg of Jag Studios along for the day. Planning and details were expertly handled by the cool and classy masterminds at Glitter and Rye. The beautiful flower work was done by Crocus Hale Flowers. The event was catered by Mezze Events.

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iPhoneography

Ever since I was 17 I’ve had a thing for cameras. I’ve got quite a collection; A few 35mm film cameras, two 6x7s, a 6×4.5, Holga, Lomo, a twin lens, and my stable of digital equipment. But there’s one very small camera that I never leave home without, my iPhone. The few times that I’ve misplaced or lost my phone, my biggest fear is that I’ll miss the chance to photograph some interesting person or moment. There’s always some element that draws me in to take a picture. It may take 100 frames until the right elements align or as I put it, the magic happens. I’ve found that strapped with my iPhone, headphones, and maybe even a cup of coffee to sip on, I can really become inconspicuous.

Up until this point my iPhone photos have been like a coveted collection of miniatures in my Instagram gallery. This New Year, as a gift to myself, I worked long and hard to cull my favorites out of the thousands of photos I’ve taken with this camera over the last two years. It’s been a long time coming.

Wishing you all a wonderful 2014!

Find me on Instagram at Elizabeth Lloyd

Rangefinder – Our Pics of the Year 2013

I’m so excited to have a photo chosen for the December issue of Rangefinder Magazine in their Pics of the Year 2013.

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My shot is the one in the upper right. It’s of Caroline and Sean on the subway in New York on their wedding day. Big thanks to the great photographer and WPPI Director Jason Groupp for choosing this image among his favorites.

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Jason Groupp’s caption and the photo.
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Alex and Evita’s Wedding in Punta de Mita, Mexico

One of my favorite wedding blogs is featuring Evita and Alex’s wedding. Junebug is run by two wedding photographers that have a great appreciation for photography, so while being a great resource for couples planning their weddings, they always keep it interesting for us photographers by showcasing quality photography. It’s an honor to make it onto their blog. Click on the image below to see the feature as well as the off-the-charts videos by FortyOneTwenty. While Evita was getting dolled up, they made a legit music video with Alex.
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This is where I spend half of each year and photograph couples that know what they’re doing by getting married in this paradise…

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Wedding Venue: Casa China Blanca, Punta de Mita, Mexico (Also the house in the film ‘Limitless’)
Outrageous rockstar couple: Evita and Alex
Catering: Magic workers Plush
Design and planning: The amazing team The Dazzling Details
Second photographer: The talented Dave Getzschman of Chrisman Studios

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Killer photo by Dave:
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Congratulations Evita and Alex. It was such an honor to document your Mexico extravaganza!

Wendy and Rob’s Puerto Vallarta Wedding Featured on Style Me Pretty

I’m happy to announce that Wendy and Rob’s wedding is on Style Me Pretty’s Destination Blog today! From custom labeled hot sauce to homemade fans, Wendy went to town on the decorations of their wedding. With the help of the awesome team Vallarta Incredible Weddings, everything was perfect. Here are a few of my favorites from their day. Thanks to my right hand woman Yanen Ali for second shooting with me. Felicidades Wendy and Rob!

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Click on the image below to see Wendy’s great DYI details and the work of Vallarta Incredible Weddings: