Matt Adcock

Thanks Ya'll. We are very excited to start the trend with UW TTD in the riviera maya.... watched many competitors follow the trend.....and we have pushed and pushed to make our results different.... so stoked to have some new equipment, specifically underwater lights and new housings (now we have 3) so we can have multiple lenses used UW at the same time. this year is going to be a fun challenge! thanks to all our clients for trusting our vision Matt

This video package was "Included in the package" for our client. she never asked what kind of coverage he would be doing. Imagine how many times this guy has ruined the wide angle scene setter (standing on first row) and blocked others guests intrusively, the entire ceremony. Personally, I would not wish this kind of coverage on anybody, wanna talk about a lifeless wedding video? Interesting thing is, she paid $5000 for the photos. If this video operator never moves throughout the entire ceremony... it may be tougher for dynamic photo results. First row + stationary may be a bit intrusive. I try to communicate with all videographers prior to the ceremony, and usually we "work together" or at least make an effort to work together. .... There has been so many occasions though where the is not chemistry between whoever is shooting video and who is shooting stills (usually minimally 2 photogs with our studio). For video, it allways changes It all depends on who you hire, how intrusive they are going to be, weather or not they will be using LAPEL microphones for wireless transmitting CLEAN AND USABLE audio to the camera as Professional Audio is important and may limit the distance they need to be away from the B+G during the ceremony so they aren't relying on ambient sound recording (LAME). Also, a style choice of the videographer is important, are they photojournalistic, are they team players? Working with videographers is something we have grown to get use to, although there are always situations that happen that I never expected... Regardless, I'm going to try my best to shoot NO MATTER what challenge OH, one last thing., and kinda a rant...sorry. Working with the videographer is tough enough, especially if they are a team of 2. Imagine if your hotel "INCLUDES A PHOTOGRAPHER WITH YOUR WEDDING PACKAGE" and that guy/gal is there snapping away at the same time we are..... = bad. please dismiss these photographers folks. Seriously, having a resort photographer there at the same time as another contracted professional photog is a conflict of interest for the paid photographer and your photos will suffer as we compete for the shot...not fun at all, the last thing you want a photojournalist doing is hesitating because someone else is in the frame... I know the same goes for the video guys, bothered by the photogs running in their shots, but when there are multiple teams of togs, all hell breaks loose. please don't try to do this, just release the "with the package" photographers, they are no use on the wedding day when you already have another contracted photographer and likely a violation of your contracted photographers contract as in our case. Perhaps that "included in the package" photographer can be traded for a day after or day before shoot, just sayin. good luck, hope this helps! matt

this location is absolutely insane, carla these are so beautiful! Thank you for this amazing review! Sol, you did an amazing job! saludos y vamos a Al Cielo!

I just wanted to say thank you Araceli for posting your review amiga Very helpful for lots of brides, I'm sure of that! Saludos from Me hi co. -mateo

Gracias for the mention here Tammy, happy to be a part of one of the world's foremost leaders in destination wedding planning, BDWF. Its nice to be a part of this special place! Congrats to Daniel! Saludos, mateo

great advice Tammy!

here is one: http://delsolphotography.com/blog/content/galleries/?gal=55 bottom line, the beach wins, 100%. Shooting inside a walled in gazebo at the beach is not our idea of the most fun. Read this thread about "gazebo" thoughts to learn more why shooting inside a gazebo is technically challenging for photographers to capture light in both inside and outside.... http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/thread/58731/the-royal-pdc-gazebo-ceremony-recommendations-by-del-sol-photography My thoughts inside that post can be related to most gazebo's... Bottom line, your traveling thousands of miles to look at this beautiful ocean, why get married inside a room 200 yards away from the shore? good luck

welcome back!!!

the resort and locations are "that beautiful" and with the proper professional behind a camera, magic happens and these places SHINE. We love this about our jobs... thanks for the comments

i like that last frame dude. actually, i dropped a 5d on a jobi tripod in the water in that waterfall. My lens 35L was totally screwed up..

HOLA Leanne! We welcome you, we recommend you and 100% support your mission! Thanks for helping BDW be a huge resource and for offering a service to our clients, they have all raved about you! Cheers! matt

In My Opinion, Moon Palce Beach wins, over the gazebo...

I really love the colors here, just amazing details. I think this was a pretty difficult wedding to photograph, way to go Sol. Shooting something like 10+ hours in high humidity and heat is a tough one to pull off, as well for the B&G. Everybody worked hard! Great photos, thanks for posting. Hopefully, very helpful for future Barcelo brides. cheers! matt

Kelly, me thinks this can work out for you amiga..... I sent you a PM

Keellin, thank you for posting here, your wedding photo in the rain that started this thread was an amazing photo moment for me, seriously loving that. Just FYI, scored a 2nd place in the Wedding Photojournalism Association's contest recently with this image.... pretty rockin shot I think and apparently some pretty super judges with outstanding photojournalism accolades think that too http://www.wpja.com/wedding_photography_galleries/contest/?contest=47&category=12&placing=2&tie_order=0 when it rains, embrace the rain!

GRACIAS! How about rain during your first dance?

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Valerie, we LOVE your photos, thanks for inspiring other BDW brides and thanks everybody for the positive comments on the photos! In continuing support for the BDW and its huge resource, Here is a new Royal Slideshow from del Sol, photography by Vincent. BDWF User: Beth Heppert: http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/user/bethheppert (beth's review) http://delsolphotography.com/blog/content/galleries/?gal=368 - Royal Cancun. saludos and abrazos for the new year!

Vanessa had 3 hours, if I remember correctly.

SUPER Thank you for the amazing comments amiga Glad to be of service, wow "Pay double" incredible level to get a groom to admit to thank you for allowing us to chase our dream job! matt

Amiga, Thank you for the kind words, we always aim to under promise and over deliver, if possible I'd say you certainly look UHHHAMAZING here, not sure about that 10 pound comment, I think you are gorgeous! Vincent and Rodrigo did well, they are thankful you allow us to keep living our dream jobs Saludos and feliz ano nuevo... here are a few of my quick personal favs Doesn't every guy want his dream wife to look this HOT, seriously, this is a beautiful snapshot in time amiga, you are PERFECT 10! I LOVE this one of you and your mom, just a classic! wow. amazing sky, unbelievable. This is a timeless first dance moment, the expressions on BOTH of your faces are perfect! WOW. Shot through the wine glasses of your first dance, just an amazing angle from Vincent! thank you again for the mention here amiga, abrazos from del sol

Hola! My best advice to reach gals on the forum is to go to the La Luna Vendor page and actually check out he reviews, there you can PM brides if you wish to seek references, pretty cool thing about this new format (thanks Admin Tammy for this)!! perhaps, its a start: http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/products/la-luna-photography/reviews Also, I'm thinking Melissa isn't available for your date... I'd advise you contact the studio manager (Melissa Mercado -different than Melissa Photographer)...i know, confusing right? Sorry She can best advise of their availability. she is info @ lalunaphotographers.com, but something tells me you have already been chatting it up with her. Check in again, see for sure if its just Jonathan and Rachel. They both can really kill it for you. Offices reopen on the 3rd Saludos, mateo

WOOT WOOT!

Thanks for posting the review Natalie! Here was the link if you care to see, great honest feedback that we are sure will be appreciated by future brides! http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/products/tulum-cabanas-la-luna/reviews#4064 Saludos! matt