Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Photographer in Profile: Elizabeth Medina Photography

Image copyright Elizabeth Medina Photography

As a long-time resident of Mexico, Elizabeth Medina brings Mexican warmth to her photography, with brilliant colors and emotional shots. Every wedding album is distinct and reflects the flavor of the special day. "I feel that photographs of your wedding should be like the day itself, beautiful and elegant, but at the same time relaxed, natural and fun. Through my fine art documentary style of wedding photography I seek to capture not only beautiful, spontaneous portraits of the bride and groom and well executed group shots, but also the true flavor, joy, action and magic of the day."

Elizabeth is located in Merida, Yucatan, close to all resorts in Cancun and the Mayan Riviera, and even closer to the Yucatan's beautiful haciendas where she has taken many photos. She is also available for hire across all of Mexico and internationally.

For more information, visit www.elizabethmedinaphotography.com or www.elizabethmedina.com/blog/

To see more photographers in Mexico, go to www.strayweddings.com/find_photographer.php

Thursday, July 26, 2007

Photographs of Marival Grand & Club Suites, Nuevo Vallarta

The following photos were taken during a June 2006 site inspection of Marival Grand & Club Suites in Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, Mexico.

General Resort Photos

Above image: Entrance sign

Above image: Lobby

Above image: Lobby

Above image: Resort exterior

Above image: Resort exterior

Above image: Resort exterior

Above image: Pool

Above image: Pool

Above image: Pool

Above image: Las Palomas Restaurant

Above image: Theatre

Weddings - Beach Site

Above image: Beach ceremony site

Above image: Beach ceremony site

Weddings - Garden Site

Above image: Garden ceremony & reception site

Above image: View from garden site

Above image: Garden ceremony

Above image: Garden ceremony

Weddings - Convention Center Site

Above image: Convention center foyer

Above image: Convention center foyer

Above image: Convention center ceremony

Above image: Convention center ceremony

Weddings - Bella Vista Restaurant Terrace Site

Above image: Bella Vista Restaurant Terrace ceremony & reception site

Above image: View from Bella Vista Restaurant Terrace

Above image: Bella Vista Restaurant Terrace ceremony

Above image: Bella Vista Restaurant Terrace reception

Above image: Bella Vista Restaurant Terrace reception

Above image: Bella Vista Restaurant Terrace reception

Weddings - La Pergola Terrace Site

Above image: La Pergola Terrace reception site

Above image: La Pergola Terrace reception site

Wedding Cakes


Photographs of Playa del Sol Grand, Nuevo Vallarta

The following photos were taken during a June 2006 site inspection of Playa del Sol Grand Hotel & Condominiums. This tropical paradise is set amidst lush gardens, in a secluded part of Flamingos Beach in Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, Mexico.

General Resort Photos

Above image: Lobby

Above image: Resort exterior

Above image: Tropical grounds

Above image: Gym and spa

Above image: Pool chairs

Wedding Sites

Above image: Beach ceremony site (by the volleyball net)

Above image: Beach patio ceremony site

Above image: Beach patio ceremony site

Above image: Palm terrace ceremony & reception site

Above image: Palm terrace ceremony & reception site

Above image: Palm terrace ceremony & reception site

Above image: La Bella Italia restaurant reception site

Above image: View from La Bella Italia restaurant reception site

Photographs copyright www.StrayWeddings.com

Photographs of Riu Jalisco

The following photos were taken during a June 2006 site inspection of Riu Jalisco in Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, Mexico.

General Resort Photos

Above image: Lobby

Above image: Lobby

Above image: Standard room

Above image: Resort exterior

Above image: Pool

Above image: Theatre

Above image: Bar

Above image: Beach

Wedding Sites

Above image: Gazebo ceremony site

Above image: Beach ceremony site (photo taken from La Botana Restaurant)

Above image: La Botana Restaurant reception site

Above image: La Botana Restaurant reception site

Above image: Pool bar reception site - good for cocktails

Above image: View from pool bar

Above image: Restaurante Nayarit reception site

Above image: Don Emiliano restaurant reception site

Photographs copyright www.StrayWeddings.com

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