Mary + Sam – The Picton, New Zealand Wedding.
March 5, 2011
Hace casi ya unos 3 años, mientras aún trabajaba como ingeniero en mi cubículo pero estaba haciendo bodas como trabajo de medio tiempo recuerdo haber recibidio un mensaje de Fer, no recuerdo si fue por teléfono o por email, pero el asunto era este: “Wey, acabo de agendar una boda en San Miguel de Allende! Le quieres caer??!!”
Para ese entonces, solo había agendando unas cuantas bodas en Reynosa y por supuesto, no lo pense dos veces y me apunté para la boda de Analía y Sergio. Una de las aventuras mas chidas que comparti con Fer y de la que recuerdo, aprendí mucho como fotógrafo.
Acompañé a Fer a una boda más ese año, en la que conocí también a Ric de Reelove y de ahí los caminos no se volvieron a cruzar, ambos seguimos dando pasos y creciendo como fotógrafos hasta que un buen día del año pasado Fer anuncia que agendó una boda en Nueva Zelanda, el lugar mas lejando del planeta creo yo.
Mas o menos al segundo día me cae un tweet de Fer, igual que el mensaje de hace 2 años, igual de emocionante: “Dude, te late acompañarme a la boda de Nueva Zelanda?”
No se ni por donde empezar a contar lo que ese tweet de Fer ha marcado en mi vida, no se, honestamente por donde empezar a contar la aventura de esta boda, si porque Fer y la vida me dieron la oportunidad de ir hasta los confines mas lejanos del mundo a hacer lo que amo, o si porque conocer a Sam y Mary me enseño lo que es tener una calidad humana infinita, o si porque este trabajo que amo me está dando sorpresas, que ni en mis sueños mas ridículos, risibles y guajiros hubiera imaginado. Es de verdad complicado.
Solo puedo decir que estoy infinitamente agradecido con Fer, por invitarme a hechar clicks con el hasta ese punto tan lejando e igualmente con Mary y Sam por ser la pareja mas increible sobre la tierra, su gratitud hacia nosotros jamaz la olvidare, espero regresar pronto y espero que esto, solo sea el inicio de muchas grandes y nuevas aventuras en los años por venir. Gracias Fer, gracias Mary, gracias Sam.
Los clicks ridiculamente increíbles de Fer Juaristi aquí: Mary + Sam New Zealand Wedding
It’s been almost 3 years since I was still working in my cubicul as an engineer and doing weddings as a part time job when I remember I got this message from my friend Fer Juaristi: “Hey dude, I just booked a weeding in San Miguel de Allende! Do you want to come and shoot with me??!!”
By that time, I had only booked a few weddings in Reynosa (my local town) and of course I didn’t think about it much and said yes! It was Analía and Sergio’s wedding, one of the coolest adventures that I shared with Fer and one experience from which I learned a lot as a photographer.
Later that year, I shot another wedding with Fer, where I met Ric from Reelove and that was it, our paths didn’t cross again for a long time, we both kept working hard and growing as photographers until one day from last year Fer announces that he just booked a wedding in New Zealand! The furthest place on earth I believe!
So pretty much around 2 days after that, Fer sends me a tweet, very similar and exciting to the message that I received from him 2 years ago: “Dude, do you want to come and shoot with me in New Zealand?”
I don’t even know how to start telling how much that tweet from Fer has meant in my life, I honestly don’t know how to explain it. I can try by saying how unbelievable this adventure was, or by how blessed I feel that Fer and life have given me the chance to live this adventure, to go to unreal places on earth and do what I love to do. Or I can try by saying how meeting Sam and Mary taught me what human quality is or maybe I can just say that this job that I love is giving me surprises that not even in my wildest, most ridiculous dreams I have ever thought about. It is really complicated.
I can only say that my gratitude towards Fer is infinite, for inviting me to shoot with him in the furthest place on earth and also, that my gratitude is infinite to Mary and Sam, for being the most awesome couple on earth. I will never forget your gratitude towards us! I hope I can come back soon and I hope that this is the beginning of big and new adventures for the years to come. Thanks Fer, thanks Mary, thanks Sam.
The ridiculously awesome clicks from my friend Fer Juaristi here: Mary + Sam New Zealand Wedding
Ceremony: Undisclosed Location ;) Picton, NZ
Venue: Herzog Winery, Restaurant & Vineyard Cottage, Malborough, New Zealand
So I was in charge to follow Sam and tell his story all the way until he arrived to the ceremony location. Mary traveled by air from Wellington, well, we traveled by sea :)
It was a very windy day in Wellington…
Time to hop in a yacht!
Love the decorations on the yacht, they were such playful shapes to capture…
Best groom wedding shoes ever!
Sam’s sister saw something in the ocean…
Cameras ready!
We got dolphins!! How cool is that for the groom’s ride to the ceremony?!
Loved this shot of the groom and his friends…
I still remember how hard my jaw dropped when I saw the ceremony location…
Everyone was so relaxed and chilling out, love the vibe for the ceremony…
It is time Sam!
Here comes the bride!
Light was unreal
Mary’s veil was to die for, just beautiful!
Time to tell how much you love each other!
This was such a beautiful moment, so real, so emotive…
Yesss!!
Love was in the air and in the sea!
The little moments are the good ones…
Love all the colors!! By the way I realized that my baby boy has his on cider brand in New Zealand ;)
Heading back to land and to the incredible wedding reception venue!
Turns out Mary is also captain, the youngest one ever in New Zealand (she got her license at 14) so she is an expert on the sea!
The tables were unreal, every single detail was taken care of!
This is my first time shooting in a vineyard, the experience was magical!
I’m a freak for wedding dress’ details!
Time for the speeches, a very emotive part of the day…
Mary, saying thank you to mom and dad…
Sam was funny and unique on his speech!
Oh boy, I still remember Mary’s Dad speech and I want to cry, there was such a huge emotional charge of joy, gratitude, respect and melancholy. This is why I love weddings…
… and after Dad’s speech, Mary just gave him this look, no words, just this look, for a few seconds, words were not necessary:
Very emotional moments…
… and joyful ones!
It was the end of the night, an incredible and memorable one.
Time for a Day After Session baby yeah!
Love this one!
It’s not hard to do a session when the couple is so madly in love…
Mighty bride yeah!
My tribute to my friend Fer ;)
Thanks for everything Mary and Sam!!!!!
fer Juaristi posted the following on March 5, 2011 at 10:24 am.
killer bro! I just enjoyed this awesome wedding 10 time more shooting by your side brother!
kirsten posted the following on March 5, 2011 at 10:51 am.
Brilliant as always. The colors, emotions, venue, details . . . . everything was just perfect. Thanks for always motivating me to do my best by you always pushing the envelope.
Monik Pérez posted the following on March 5, 2011 at 10:58 am.
Daniel en verdad es una maravilla lo que haces, y todo aquello que transmites a través de estas imágenes y de tus palabras, nos dejan grandes enseñanzas.
muchas felicidades. excelentes fotos TODAS!!!
Mónica de Carreto.
aga posted the following on March 5, 2011 at 10:59 am.
brilliant! amazing photography and beautiful, touching wedding. story very well told, Daniel!
Valentín Gámiz posted the following on March 5, 2011 at 11:00 am.
Increíbles tus fotos. He disfrutado mucho viéndolas. Enhorabuena. ASIA 2012.
Carlos Elizondo posted the following on March 5, 2011 at 11:08 am.
Incredible pics… Congratulations!!!
Hector posted the following on March 5, 2011 at 11:18 am.
What a freaking sick post about how to compose real moments. I felt deep butterflies !!!! Daniel you Rock!!! I hope one wedding day I can be your second shooter..
Jordan McLachlan posted the following on March 5, 2011 at 11:23 am.
The Dream Team! Great to finally see this Daniel. You work so perfectly with Fer. Thanks for this great story… Beautiful piece of work.
Alberto Martínez posted the following on March 5, 2011 at 11:25 am.
Pues Daniel, después de tener cerca de 2 años siguiendo tu trabajo y ver como sigue tu calidad en ascenso, tenía muchas ganas de ver el resultado de este viaje… desde el momento en que vi la primera imagen me emocioné, después de leer el escrito que dejas me metí a la historia de tan increíble experiencia… al terminar de ver todas las imágenes la verdad refrendo mi mas sincero respeto a tu trabajo TAN profesional, elegante, emotivo, pero sobre todo apasionado y lleno calidad… muchas felicidades, es simplemente hermoso!
Saludos….
karla posted the following on March 5, 2011 at 11:29 am.
Moved to tears….
Hugo Martinez posted the following on March 5, 2011 at 11:39 am.
Espectaculares!! La narración que haces sobre este articulo deja ver la gran persona que eres y tus fotografías reflejan eso al capturar momentos tan emotivos. Felicidades a ti y a Fer por esta gran boda.
David Torres posted the following on March 5, 2011 at 11:43 am.
WOW!!! (jaw drop)
Such an inspirational work comes from the greatness of your heart and the love from the couple reflected in every shot.
Fabiano Rangel posted the following on March 5, 2011 at 11:48 am.
that was beautiful, you have a truly artistic eye for this. congratulations.
DESENFOQUEVIDEO posted the following on March 5, 2011 at 11:50 am.
Fantástico trabajo!!
Roberto Ramos posted the following on March 5, 2011 at 12:00 pm.
Que decirte man of the light and emotions…pues eso…
Omar Olvera posted the following on March 5, 2011 at 12:31 pm.
ufff. grandes pics Dany, te admiro cabron.
Raul Pageo posted the following on March 5, 2011 at 12:35 pm.
Excelente!!!
Citlalli Rico posted the following on March 5, 2011 at 12:35 pm.
Have no words… you both made me cry with the images and the story. Killing team.
davina + daniel posted the following on March 5, 2011 at 12:39 pm.
you guys are both incredible photographers. amazing stuff daniel!
Shauna posted the following on March 5, 2011 at 12:53 pm.
OMG. These are freaking amazing. Brilliant. You are simply amazing, Daniel. Thank you for capturing moments of such joy and beauty.
Jessica Vargas posted the following on March 5, 2011 at 1:25 pm.
Oh my God Dany!!! no tengo palabras estoy boquiabierta con la quijada en el suelo como tu cuando viste el lugar de la ceremonia. FELICIDADES!!! Gracias x compartir esto con el mundo :D
Tomasz Mumot posted the following on March 5, 2011 at 1:51 pm.
Lots of emotions . I Love it ! When I see your pictures I realized that I don’t know how to do good pictures ! Please teach me :)
anahi posted the following on March 5, 2011 at 1:59 pm.
beautiful! inspiring! love the story!
Sergio Barroso posted the following on March 5, 2011 at 2:20 pm.
Super chingonas man , felicidades !
danny cuevas posted the following on March 5, 2011 at 3:18 pm.
bro, no mams!!!! wow! stunning pics
Xavier Sosa posted the following on March 5, 2011 at 5:02 pm.
MEGA WOWWWWW!!!!!
Sophie Delaveau posted the following on March 6, 2011 at 12:00 am.
Perfect ! I love everything ! Great work, Daniel !
Raewyn Price posted the following on March 6, 2011 at 1:30 am.
Wow – what amazing pics. You guys certainly know how to show what love looks like. It was a beautiful day, perfect locations, fantastic people and two truely beautiful souls got married. Thanks for being part of the day. Sam’s Aunty Raewyn xx
Maria Cano posted the following on March 6, 2011 at 2:49 am.
Impresionantes pics, cargadas de magía, de románticismo, de amor…
victor posted the following on March 6, 2011 at 5:38 am.
A mejor persona, mejores fotos. Felicidades a los dos!!!!
Rafa posted the following on March 6, 2011 at 10:00 pm.
Dany boy, you did it again, impressive pics man. Love your framing. Its amazing how the same couple, the same wedding and the same story can be told so different from another perspective. You and Fer did an amazing job in NZ.
Reyes posted the following on March 7, 2011 at 1:12 am.
Desde Sevilla, y como no podía ser de otra manera, mi enhorabuena por tanta buena fotografía como muestras siempre. Un placer aprender cada día con vosotros, y también para Fer, Un saludo.
Reyes (luzneutra fotografía)
Mary Sylvia posted the following on March 7, 2011 at 1:39 am.
Thank you so, so so much for these images Daniel. Sam and I both (the two gingers up there) keep talking about how we really can’t find the words to articulate how grateful we both are. Not the least because of the way you and Fer became part of the close knit friends and family we had there, but also for the stunning photos you captured. You really nailed the looks we give each other, so many times we would see a photo and go ‘dude, that’s so YOU!’ and you even managed to make us look good in the process, which is no ordainary feat :) we can’t thank you enough for everything.
Thanks again, and if there are any future couples looking at hiring Daniel or Fer, look no further, seriously, stop looking. You’ve found your wedding photographers.
Thank you sooooo much Daniel.
Sam & Mary.
Sue Barberá posted the following on March 7, 2011 at 2:51 am.
What a nice story of friendship, and how the Universe takes you where you have to be, no matter how far. The photos are Full of Emotions, Happiness and Beauty, im sure you were breathing that on the air and inside u !! :D Congratulations to Mary+Sam!!
Horacio Arriaza posted the following on March 7, 2011 at 5:15 am.
Unas fotos preciosas Dani, para quitarse el sombrero amigo, son una autentica pasada ….
en cuanto a tus palabras hacia Fer, no tiene nombre, es increible como este Fer le esta cambiado la vida a mas de uno, a mi me paso igual que a ti, y desde que le conozco, he mejorado como fotografo y como persona … la verdad creo que es un “SER” puesto en la tierra para dar amor, paz y amistad a los seres que les rodea … me siento una persona con muchisima suerte por cruzar mi vida con él, y bueno, gracias a Mr.Fer he ido conociendo tambien a grandes personitas en mi vida .. tu por ejemplo. Un abrazo hermano.
Natan posted the following on March 7, 2011 at 2:09 pm.
Emocionante como lo vives, cómo lo captas y cómo lo cuentas…
por cierto, me encanta cómo captas siempre con elegancia en varios posts ( en este la nº20, por ejemplo ) la naturalidad tan sexy que a menudo pasa por delante de nuestros ojos, sin necesidad de manipular la escena o prepararlo…admiro muchísimo esa capacidad…
Ya sabes que estoy deseando conocerte en persona en Barcelona en pocos días…mis respetos, Mr. Aguilar.
Gera Juarez posted the following on March 7, 2011 at 3:40 pm.
Felicidades a ambos, vi las fotos en ambos blogs y tienen una calidad digna de admirar. saludos
Veronica Hernandez posted the following on March 7, 2011 at 9:58 pm.
Romanticas, intimas, divinas!!! Amo como cuentas las historias, que afortunada pareja mi amor! Atte. Tu fan #1!
Tiago Lima posted the following on March 8, 2011 at 5:03 pm.
Trabalho fantástico, te admiro muito…
Todd Laffler posted the following on March 9, 2011 at 1:58 am.
Holy crap Daniel!!!! Consider my mind officially blown!!!
You ROCK ma man! I’ll be checkin’ up on you! ;)
Paty Montañez posted the following on March 9, 2011 at 10:35 pm.
Dany… no se que me gusto mas las fotos o la historia que contaste ambas dos inspiradoras…. me pusieron la piel de gallina…. LOVE YOUR WORK!!!
Arody Sanchez posted the following on March 10, 2011 at 8:55 am.
Daniel, mi respeto hacia tu trabajo, todo lo que lo envuelve y hace posible son estos logros por tu libertad de ser y hacer… resultados increíbles. Esta experiencia seguro traerá cambios enormes.
YGuerrero posted the following on March 10, 2011 at 11:37 am.
These are so beautiful, so romantic… simply amazing!!
I love the image of the ceremony view from the water!You were getting wet right?
Morgan Lynn posted the following on March 10, 2011 at 1:42 pm.
Daniel!! This is incredible. You truly shoot from the heart and it’s exquisite. Can’t begin to list favorites but that last shot is breathtakingly romantic…
Cynthia posted the following on March 11, 2011 at 10:55 am.
Dani !!! que hermosa experiencia y tus fotos me dejaron sin palabras!!! con tus fotos senti haber estado ahi! me llevaste a las lagrimas amigo!
Nayely Cortez posted the following on March 14, 2011 at 12:56 am.
Daniel muchas felicidades, tu trabajo siempre ha sido demasiado inspirador para mi.
Dalia posted the following on March 14, 2011 at 1:30 pm.
te lo vuelvo a decir, el mejor fotografo que he visto hasta ahorita, mi favorito. Y tienes que agradecer a Dios no solo por las oportunidades que te da y la gente que pone en tu camino, si no por el talento que te dio de convertir un momento en una pieza de arte. felicidades de nuevo, todo es bien merecido :)
Leo Timoshuk posted the following on March 18, 2011 at 8:11 am.
Amazing wedding + Amazing photographer. Awesome work bro!
David Josue posted the following on March 18, 2011 at 10:59 am.
sick eye aguilar! you kill it dude, keep pushin the bar for storytelling weddings. amazing
Ari posted the following on March 18, 2011 at 11:14 am.
Amazing job. I love em all!
Angel posted the following on March 18, 2011 at 11:33 am.
wow super nice
Humberto Benavides posted the following on March 18, 2011 at 11:43 am.
Sin Palabras ! Magnificas escenas, todas parecen sacadas de una pelicula ! Bendiciones !
Miguel Valiente posted the following on March 19, 2011 at 6:41 am.
Daniel, fue imposible haberte conocido en Sevilla, pero para la siguiente seguro. No se cual puede ser mas grande, tus palabras, tus imagenes, tu forma de captarlas, no se. De tus palabras emocion, de tus imagenes mas emocion, de tu forma de captarla todavia mas emocion. Increible Daniel tus trabajos.Un saludo desde Cádiz.
Jorge Tortajada posted the following on March 19, 2011 at 12:15 pm.
Tu trabajo me parece muy bello y lindo de verdad, se nota que son fotografias hechas con el corazon. Un saludo!
Mark posted the following on March 22, 2011 at 7:56 pm.
Awesome, Dany! I love the shot of the hair puffing up in the wind and the portraits at the end. Really cool.
Marlene posted the following on March 24, 2011 at 8:11 am.
Tu trabajo es genial sin duda, me encantaron tus fotos!
Denise posted the following on March 24, 2011 at 9:43 pm.
Daniel, So crisp, so clear, so colorful – the light, the expressions caught precisely when they could only be caught by your ever watchful eyes. I don’t know how you could get better – but, Estimado Sr. Aguilar- you just keep on defying the odds.
We are so happy you could go “down under” to New Zealand – a dream come true for you— and for this couple who have these priceless images because you went.
And the last two – what can I say? Justo en el momento y bellisimas las dos. Que recuerdos! Que magia!
Nuestros respetos,
Denise por La Familia Aulie en Puebla
Steve Elmer posted the following on March 25, 2011 at 4:30 am.
EPIC! This is done so so so well Dude :)
Joaquin fotografo posted the following on March 25, 2011 at 7:31 am.
Diosss Dani que bueno eres! Lástima que no pude verte en barcelona, y solo te disfrutamos un ratito en Bodaf!
Yo fui a NZ en mi viaje de luna de miel, y juré que volvería a ir. Y lo haré!!
Arnau Dalmases posted the following on March 25, 2011 at 4:51 pm.
Hola Dani, acabo de descubrir tu trabajo a través de Fran Russo y me has enamorado con lo que transmites! Fantástico! Te seguiré de cerca!
Martín Ramis posted the following on March 27, 2011 at 2:20 pm.
Un trabajo maravilloso, que emociona al verlo. Aunque lo que de verdad me emocionó fue tu ponencia en BodaF.
Mil gracias y un fuerte abrazo!
Tomasz Mumot posted the following on March 28, 2011 at 6:26 am.
I just can’t stop waching it! Love it !
Juanlu Corrales posted the following on March 29, 2011 at 4:27 pm.
Maestro, cada dia te quiero más. Eres un fuera de serie, me encanta tu trabajo. Un abrazo desde tu España.
Ivana posted the following on March 29, 2011 at 11:57 pm.
oohh! ayer escuche el podcast y hoy tenía que ver vuestros trabajos!
David de Biasí posted the following on April 2, 2011 at 5:47 am.
Hermoso trabajo Daniel, mis felicitaciones!!
maxpell posted the following on April 2, 2011 at 3:53 pm.
un lujo poder disfrutar de estas fotos! arte en cada toma! exclente!
White Dress Photo Jesús Caballero posted the following on April 7, 2011 at 1:54 am.
Congrat!!! nice wedding! good vibra!!!! I love the couple at field pictures!!! nice!!!
Henley Bailey posted the following on May 7, 2011 at 3:30 pm.
Brilliant photos, great tones on the black and whites. New Zealand is a beautiful place I hope to one day shoot a wedding there, all the best.
Courtney posted the following on February 1, 2012 at 11:14 pm.
Hi there, amazing photos ! I am curious as to what vineyard this wedding in marlborough was at. Thanks :)
Daniel Stark posted the following on May 15, 2012 at 3:19 pm.
blows me away. awesome.