There’s a particular kind of light that falls over Minitas Beach Club in the late afternoon — golden, low, and unmistakably Caribbean. For Elisabeth and Zachary, it became the setting for a wedding that brought together family, tradition, and a celebration entirely their own.
From the quiet moments at the villa to a sunset ceremony by the sea, the exuberance of the hora, and a night that ended with a bonfire and fireworks on the beach, their wedding unfolded with a wonderful sense of freedom and spontaneity.
Their wedding, through my lens.
A few notes from behind the camera
Some weddings give you the freedom to simply observe, and Elisabeth and Zachary’s was one of them. From the moment I arrived at the villa, Elisabeth trusted me to document the day as I saw it. They gave me the freedom to follow the moments as they unfolded.
Their celebration moved between family homes and Minitas Beach Club, where a close friend officiated their sunset ceremony. There was a ketubah signing, laughter woven through the traditions, and fifteen wonderfully unhurried minutes on the beach for portraits after the ceremony.
And then the evening took on a life of its own. Heartfelt speeches, the hora, chairs lifted high above the dancing crowd, and a celebration that eventually spilled onto the sand. By the time the bonfire was lit and fireworks illuminated the night, it was clear that nobody was quite ready for it to end.
I remember the energy, the spontaneity, and the ease with which Elisabeth and Zachary moved through it all. Exactly the kind of wedding that reminds me why I love photographing people as they are.
The Details
Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, La Romana, Dominican Republic
Getting ready & welcome party — Private villa in Casa de Campo
Ceremony & reception — Minitas Beach Club
