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Dominican Republic wedding at Flor de Cabrera – Heike & Stephen

genekosoy — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:21:20 +0000

Destination weddings are one of my specialties, and I write a lot about them on my blogs. I’ve also written articles in such publications such as Destination I Do Magazine, Ceremony Magazine and Destination Weddin g and Honeymoons Magazine . Villa weddings in the Dominican Republic are some of the most romantic and intimate ways to tie the knot. As far as Caribbean weddings, Villa Flor de Cabrera located on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic is one of my favorite villas.

Located next to the town of Cabrera, Villa Flor de Cabrera is a fantastic choice for couples looking to get married in an exotic Dominican locale. Heike and Stephen are a lovely and quirky couple from Seattle who chose to have their close family present for their destination wedding. They and their families were the exclusive guests of the villa for the entire week, and I had the privilege of being immersed in family life for several days while I took photos of all the festivities. Different activities were arranged for everyone to enjoy, from beach picnics to outings to the local cigar maker, Babanuco. Martha Cabrera, was the officiant for the wedding and did a fabulous job as always. The villa chef, Lubin, is a master at creating delicious creations from the local food supply, as well as procuring rare spices, high-quality meet and hard to find seafood. He did not disappoint for this occasion! The staff at the villa are all top notch. For more information on Dominican wedding villas, check out our Dominican Republic destination weddi ngs guide.

Congratulations Heike and Stephen!

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Children’s Photography – Shoot with Aidan in San Francisco

genekosoy — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:21:16 +0000

Children’s photography is something I enjoy, and I want to do more of. Cute kids, really make my job easy! This little boy’s adorable looks, combined with a “joie de vivre” that only come from the young (& young at heart!), made this session a delight! His mother wanted to create an Andy Warhol-style multi-image print. We used their rooftop in San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood and a few local nooks and crannies for our shoot.

My job leads to relationships with professionals in every field imaginable. This shoot was done for trade with the mom of this little boy, an amazing stylist named Shea English. Since my wardrobe was in need of a revamp, Shea hooked me up with her assistant Amanda Massi who went through my closet and we hit the town for some serious shopping. Never thought I would talk like this, but there you have it, and i feel great not wearing jeans 350 days a year! Thank you ladies, for a fantastic trade and a fun shoot!

For more information on Shea English’s professional image consulting service in San Francisco!

Also, please check out Amanda Massi’s run for Miss California USA, https://www.facebook.com/missSF Her passion in life is to put an end to female sex slavery all over the world.

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Kim and Mike’s San Francisco Wedding

gkblog — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:45:52 +0000

September brought the union of a fantastic couple, Kim & Mike. The ceremony was held at the historic Swedenborgian Church of San Francisco in the Pacific Heights neighborhood. The church has been designated a National Historic Landmark, and with it’s amazing architecture and decorative stained glass, it was the perfect romantic setting for a wedding.

After the ceremony, we did an exclusive shoot with the newlyweds at Crissy Field in the Presidio of San Francisco. With such a joyous couple as the subjects and the Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge as a backdrop, my job as a photographer was made easy.

The reception was held at the InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel at the crest of San Francisco’s Nob Hill. Bay Area Alma Desnuda provide their acoustic grooves to set the mood for celebration. Because Mike works for a local wine distributor, there was an abundant flow of exquisite wine at the reception. Congrats Mike and Kim!

Wedding Coordinator: Jessica Goldblatt, Dreams on a Dime Events & Weddings
Music: Alma Desnuda
Catering and Venue: InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel

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Sand Art Engagement Session San Francisco

genekosoy — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:03:13 +0000

Something special happened on Ocean Beach the other day. I teamed up with a San Francisco artist, Andres Amador to capture his art on camera. He was commissioned by Rik and Lou Ann to create one of his signature art pieces on the beach, to commemorate their love. The photos will be used for the wedding invitations, and are meant to be pieces of art to share with the couple’s friends. Andres and Ember led a team of the couple and their friends, to create a unique piece on the beach. Each person chose a flower, and created their own on the beach. This was not an easy project to orchestrate, since a sufficiently low tide around sunset only happens a few times a month, and summer days are often foggy on Ocean Beach. This combined with everyone’s schedules, its a marvel that we were able to pull this off. There was a caterer on site, serving up delicious food and peach champagne jello shots. The jello shot toast is an instant classic in my book. Looking forward to the wedding. Would like this for your engagement or proposal? Check out Andres Amador on the web.

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Wedding featured on Get Married Blog!

genekosoy — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:48:07 +0000

Carly and Seth’ Dominican Republic wedding is featured on the Get Married Blog. This Dominican Republic wedding took place at Sea Horse Ranch back in December of last year. Congratulations Carly and Seth!

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Joni and Dana’s Engagement Session

genekosoy — Wed, 18 May 2011 01:42:47 +0000

It has been a while since I last posted on my blog, so I need to catch up on all the great shoots and travels I’ve been on, over the past month. This shoot with Dana and Joni took place in late March. They are a great couple, and have an electrifying chemistry between the two of them. The shoot took place a bit after 5pm in downtown San Francisco, with very little sunlight left. I had my lovely assistant, Olya, help me with the lights, which are mandatory for shooting after dark. We strolled down Grant Street, through China Town, to North Beach, coming back to Belden Place. We even managed to make our way into an apartment building in China Town for a cool balcony shot. Unfortunately, the conditions of the fire escape made it dangerous to get outside, so we kept going. We got to photograph underneath one of my favorite art installations in the city, “Language of Birds“, by Brian Goggins and Dorka Keen.

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Please donate to education in Cabrera, Dominican Republic

genekosoy — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:46:30 +0000

My friends in Cabrera, Dominican Republic are raising money to keep their school open. The Academia Internacional de Cabrera provides quality education for dozens of students of various grade levels. The tuition is made to be affordable, and the fees alone do not cover the operating costs of the school. For this reason, the school depends on donations and support from the community. Dominican Republic has one of the worst education systems in the world, and less than 2% of the GDP goes to education. Cabrera is a small rural community and needs help keeping schools like AIC going.

If you donate over $100, I am offering a complimentary 1 hour photo session. It can be head shots, family shoot, or engagement portraits. This is a great deal, and you will truly be making a difference in kids futures. Please contact me for more info.
Follow this link to donate via PayPal: http://www.friendsofcabrera.org/donate/
AIC website: http://www.aicabrera.com/

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Sheena and William’s Engagement Session

genekosoy — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:02:53 +0000

Had a great shoot with Sheena and William last week. They are high school sweethearts that have been in love since they first met. For this shoot we picked the Mission District in San Francisco for its vibrant street art and urban feel. I haven’t done too many shoots in this neighborhood, and I love the experience of getting to know a new neighborhood from behind the lens. The shoot ended with some great Ethiopian food. After the shoot I got a heart warming email from the couple, here is an excerpt:

“…For our engagement shoot, you took us to the city. It was cold, and we have never been there before. We walked around, and you would stop and see something that my fiance and I didn’t quite see. I look at the photos you have sent us, and it took my breath away. The moment you captured, what you saw, how you saw us! It was far more beautiful than what we thought we were doing. Looking at your photos you made us realize how much we love one another, and how it really shows.” -Sheena and William

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