We just posted a set of books from a New Years Eve wedding Hannah & I shot at the Hyatt in Key West. The first is all black & white - www.jhunterphotography.com/v3/books/ricky-joanna1/book.html. The next two are all color photos - www.jhunterphotography.com/v3/books/ricky-joanna2/book.html - http://www.jhunterphotography.com/v3/books/ricky-joanna3/book.html.

        

Established in 2002, JHunter Photography.com is breathing new life into destination wedding photography by capturing and creating organic images that are both stylish & artistic.

Having lived in NYC, Los Angeles, Amsterdam, Miami Beach, Key West, founder John Hunter's mixed background in photography and music has truly influenced the way he views the world through a camera lens. A self taught photographer, John mixes photojournalistic technique with today's exciting technology to produce professional and fun wedding imagery. WIth his wife Hannah, a graduate of the School of Visual Arts in New York, they attract clients from around the world that are looking for more than just a wedding photographer.

"A couple of things that we believe makes our service unique on a personal level are that we make a point of working within our clients comfort zone and create a natural, flowing photographic environment. We don't push to have things our way and stay flexible throughout the day as wedding moments are often very unpredictable."

"Another perk for our clients is that they actually receive ALL of the photos taken throughout the day (obvious bad ones excluded), print rights and a healthy collection of color, black & white and antiqued photos presented on the web. We don't believe in holding their memories hostage."

Based in Key West and Central Florida, JHunter Photography continues to evolve with the ever growing destination wedding industry. Available to shoot anywhere in the world, visit www.JHunterPhotography.com to see something different.

        

Hannah and I are back home in Key West. We took time off to introduce our families to baby Josef and are now catching up with all things important. Give us a call if you want to talk or send an email for service information. You will get a response within two days. We will be away one more time July 24-28 (ironically to attend a wedding) then home for the rest of the year. Thanks for your patience.

        

Key West is known for it's quirky, laid back, positive attitude toward life and that certainly holds true in the wedding business. As you are planning you will notice many of the same names popping up on lists and through referrals. That's because the wedding professionals on the island work together often and provide consistent results. Whether you are planning a large event or intimate affair on the beach, be sure to call around and find the people that match your specific needs and taste (there are plenty). If by chance you run into someone that says they refuse to work with another person or company on the island, know that this is an extreme rarity and ask why. This is not an accurate reflection of the wedding business or even Key West for that matter. On an island that is only 1 1/2 by 4 miles small, most everyone coexists peacefully and that really comes across when it matters most - on your wedding day. Long distance planning can be tough so look for the names you see the most. These are the people that you can count on. For additional help you can also join the Yahoo Key West destination wedding forum or The Knot to learn from brides that have already had the experience.

        

Casa Marina 2008 - www.jhunterphotography.com/locations/casamarina-jill-brian

        

What a fantastic weekend with these two! Friday at Hogg's Breath & Saturday at the Westin. I wish you both nothing but the best and I can't wait to get your photo's on the web. You were an incredibly good time. Thank you for everything! 

        

Chad & Alicia had a Key West destination wedding last month in Key West that included a sail around the harbor, a sunset dinner event the night before the wedding and a beautiful outdoor garden ceremony. We ended up with over 600 finished photos. You can see a sampling of my pics here - www.jhunterphotography.com/v3/books/keywest/.  

        

If you are in any way associated with the growing wedding industry in Key West and the Florida Keys, you should come to this event May 21 at Beachside from 5-7pm - http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=IAMTMLGUHCSIMLBVQHSL&li=iq&src=email&trk=aei6.

        

The following is a true story from an out of town guest at a wedding - A certain an 'all in one' wedding operation in Key West recently blew up at a bride and groom immediately after their ceremony saying, "this is my f*#&ing island and how dare you bring an outside photographer to shoot your wedding when you hired me." The photographer (husband) and wife (officiate) then proceeded to storm off with the couples marriage certificate unsigned. The bride was left crying and the outside photographer, well, he was the brides uncle. How tasteless does it make a person when they can yell at a bride for such a senseless reason immediately following the ceremony? The couple and guests were left to take their own sunset photos and attempt to have a good night.

        

I find it very hard to believe that any destination wedding photographer would tell a bride & groom that nobody else in the room is allowed to have a camera much less have it stated in their contract. In this day and age of digital cameras and friends & family traveling across the country to be part of your destination wedding this seems a little ridiculous. Yes, during portraits or special circumstances, of course, this could cause some interference, but throughout the wedding? I've heard stories of Key West photographers chasing down guests and being exceptionally rude. Check your contracts ladies!