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David Gallardo

David Gallardo professional Turks and Caicos islands photographer, Portrait photographer, weddings, he is the master of Trash the dress photography, Underwater photography

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An awesome wedding at the Beach House

A few weeks back I had the opportunity to photograph an awesome wedding at the Beach House Resort.

Andrea and Peter had planned a few activities with their family and friends before and during the wedding.  The first day we met was at the Conch Shack where bride and groom and all their wedding guest enjoyed of a beach dinner and some of the best rum punch on the island.

On their wedding day Peter got ready at Villa del Mar, and Andra at the Beach House Resort where their wedding ceremony was taking place. Their ceremony was at Grace Bay beach just a few feet away from our beautiful turquoise waters.

Their Cocktail party and reception took place at the hotel beach deck where everyone enjoyed some great food, lots of dancing under the stars together with some traditional Greek music.

Here are some highlights from their wedding day….

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Kristin and Emmanuel’s wedding at the Somerset

Kristin and Emmanuel were married in May at one of the most photogenic hotels in the Turks and Caicos — the Somerset.

The exquisite architecture and lush gardens make the Somerset one of our favorite places to shoot weddings. And Kristin and Emmanuel clearly agreed.

The bride and groom both work in the medical industry in New Jersey. Kristin is a nurse, and Emmanuel is an anesthesiologist, but for them it’s more than work — it’s what brought them together. Once coworkers, they’re now husband and wife.

Kristin and Emmanuel wanted to share their big day with their family and close friends, and they have plenty of them, with a wedding party of 14 (seven bridesmaids and seven groomsmen). And they attracted another friend as we took photos on the beach. A potcake (the mixed-breed dogs that live here in the Turks and Caicos and the Bahamas) decided to join the photoshoot, making sure to get in as many photos as possible. Photobombed by a potcake!

Many congratulations to Kristin and Emmanuel. We hope to see you both here in Turks and Caicos again soon.

Wedding Planner : Lynne from NILA Destinations, Hair and Make up: Shenique from Sheque Perfection. Flowers by Environmental Arts.

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The Magnier Family portrait at Blue Haven Resort

The Magnier family is probably one of our favorite resident families that we photograph almost every year here in the Turks & Caicos Islands. Because we have done a few photos shoots with them over the years, it’s great to see their kids grow up and change, and to have the opportunity to capture a lifetime of memories.

I met with them a few weeks ago to do their photos again, but this time was very special as they were celebrating Pierre’s birthday with a huge party at Blue Heaven Resort.

Because the party was going to start early in the afternoon, we decided to do their family shoot at 3pm. This time of the day is usually very hot and bright at the beach, but Blue Haven Resort has some lovely shady areas that worked perfectly for us.  Toward the end of the photoshoot, we moved to the beach at the resort.

Here are a few images from the family session….

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Megan and Sergio’s wedding at Ocean Club

When we met with Megan and Sergio before their wedding day in April at Ocean Club, we knew they were just as passionate as we were about their Turks and Caicos wedding photos.

Megan told us she wanted to do a “first look” before the ceremony – a chance for the bride and groom to see each other privately before their nuptials. And Megan got teary-eyed just talking about the idea. It’s that kind of passion that makes our jobs easy.

Megan and Sergio came from Rhode Island to say their wedding vows here in the Turks and Caicos. They had their ceremony at Ocean Club West with 75 guests, with the wedding organized by Tropical Destination Management.

Not only was this couple passionate, but they were fun too. Case in point: Megan ditched the traditional white wedding gown for a light pink one instead.

Your wedding day is what you make it, and Megan and Sergio made it a festive occasion, including everyone in the fun and taking time to enjoy each other in the process. We think the photos speak for themselves.

Venue: Ocean Club Resorts.  Wedding Planner Teresa Brunner from Tropical DMC. Flowers: Environmental Arts. Hair: Geraldine from Beauty & the Beach. Restaurant: Seaside Cafe

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Wedding at the Sands Resort

After my first meeting with Lanie and Steve at the Sands Resort I knew right away this was going to be a great beach wedding to capture. Lanie and  Steve came all the way from Louisiana to the Turks & Caicos Islands wanting to have a destination wedding on the beautiful Grace Bay beach.

Family and friends had a blast celebrating this very especial day with bride and groom plus having a nice holiday at the same time.

Their wedding ceremony took place on April 10th just a few feet away from the turquoise waters of Grace bay. Cocktail Party and reception were on the upper deck of Hemingway’s Restaurant. A big thanks to Keisha Delancey from Destination TCI for all the wedding  planning and decorations.

Venue: The Sands Resort, Wedding Planner ; Keisha Delancey from Destination TCI.  Make up artist; Thea. Wedding cake by Boutique Cakery From Scratch

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A Water Escape family photo shoot

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure to do a Water Escape family photo shoot. This is one of my favorite shoots to do as we get to visit some other islands than Provo and snorkel some of the best coral reefs.

On March 27th we picked up the Braden family at Grace Bay Club and then we got into our private bot charter from Caicos Dream Tours.  After a ten minute boat ride we did a quick stop to find some conch for lunch.

After getting some conch and doing some snorkeling around the waters outside the barrier reef we went to Fort George Cay for some island exploration. This is a great place for collecting shells and swimming around it’s very shallow waters. Just before heading back to Provo we did one final stop to another reef to do some  more snorkeling.

Here are a few images from their photo shoot….

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Kyle and Seana’s Turks & Caicos wedding

Some of our favorite shoots are with clients who love to smile and laugh — so that puts Kyle and Seana’s wedding at the Gansevoort Turks and Caicos pretty high on our list. Like a lot of our wedding clients do before tying the knot, Kyle and Seana had done an engagement session with us back in October. Right off the bat, Seana told me she prefers having photographs that show her laughing and smiling. Nothing too serious. That’s how I knew she and Kyle would be a fun and easygoing couple to work with. Kyle and Seana opted to have a “first look” before the ceremony, which is a chance for the bride and groom to see each other privately before the wedding. It goes against wedding traditions, but we’re not talking about a traditional couple. After their first peek, Kyle and Seana had a small ceremony with 21 guests on the beach in front of the Gansevoort, with everything organized by Mary from NILA Destinations wedding planners. Their family and friends sat in a semicircle around them as they said their vows, giving the ceremony an intimate feeling. And instead of an arch, they opted for two palm trees. Perfect for an island wedding. Kyle and Seana, thanks for always smiling. We wish you many more years of laughter and hope you return to the Turks and Caicos soon!

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