Few months ago I had the pleasure of traveling down to The Atlantis Paradise Island, a dreamy vacation getaway location located near Nassau Bahamas. This was my 4th time going down there so the natives consider me a Bahamian now. During the cold season, nothing beats spending a few days in paradise so I always look forward to their warm climate and friendly staff at the Atlantis resort. This is my third wedding that I got to photograph here. Joe & Jina got married here in October 2007 (their wedding was featured in the Destination Weddings & Honeymoon publication) and Jason & Riley had their beautiful wedding in December 2008.
Brent is a law enforcement officer & Monica is a lawyer so they have the whole legal system in check! They are from Atlanta, Georgia and both love coming down to the Atlantis for their vacation so they thought it only makes sense to get married there too. They wanted to their engagement session back at home around the streets of their familiar hometown. So I went down early that year to photograph their engagement session. We went all over Atlanta. Starting out at the Georgian Terrace, we explored locations like Centennial Olympic Park, Piedmont Park, Fernbank Museum of Natural History (before we got kicked out) and the Little Five Points. We had so much fun that day I knew they were going to an awesome couple to spend time with down in the Bahamas for their wedding. Here are few shots from their engagement session:
Photos from Monica & Brent's engagement session in Atlanta Georgia
Photos from Monica & Brent's engagement session in Atlanta Georgia
Photos from Monica & Brent's engagement session in Atlanta Georgia
Monica & Brent decided to get married at the Atlantis in October of 2009 and I was excited and honored to be chosen as their wedding photographer. Hopefully I can make this an annual tradition and go back there in 2010 for another amazing wedding. I feel like Atlantis is like my vacation resort spot now. This time I had the pleasure of bringing my good friend & mentor Bob Davis to assist me with the wedding. Bringing him is always an honor because he himself is a big name in the industry and to be able to shoot for another is a big privilege and I’m thankful for the opportunity.
Going back to the wedding, Monica & Brent invited close group of their family and friends and had a long weekend filled with fun and activities. We were fortunate to be down there for everything. We started out having an informal gathering at the Plato’s Lounge and Patio in the Royal Tower so that all the guests could mingle and get to know one another. We then had the rehearsal at the Cloisters located near the One & Only Ocean Club (where the James Bond Movie Casino Royale was filmed. Also many celebrities have their own weddings & events here). This was where the ceremony was going to take place. It was then followed by a cocktail hour at outside the Dig Deck overlooking the sunset and a sweeping lagoon views as the guests enjoyed some drinks before the big party. The reception was held at the Fathom’s private dining area where they had their dinner while enjoying the underwater view of ocean life and ruins. All in all, this was a special event for me to photograph. (I even got the garter from the bride since I was the only single guy there!). I hope you enjoy these 20+ collection of images that were taken by Bob Davis & myself. Please be patient as it downloads:
Conch shells are popular souvenir items at the Bahamas
One of many beatiful scenery at the One & Ocean Club
Doing some creative shots of their invitation & save-the-date cards
Atlantis has one of the biggest exotic marine life exhibits in their acquarium
Getting some creative shots at the Reef resort in Atlantis
Atlantis Paradise Island landscape view
Atlantis Paradise Island landscape view
Monica enjoying the view of the ocean and the Atlantis before her wedding
Wedding ceremony at the Cloisters, One & Only Oceans Club, Bahamas
Wedding ceremony at the Cloisters, One & Only Oceans Club, Bahamas
Wedding ceremony at the Cloisters, One & Only Oceans Club, Bahamas
Wedding ceremony at the Cloisters, One & Only Oceans Club, Bahamas
Wedding photos around The One & Only Oceans Club, Bahamas
Wedding photos around The One & Only Oceans Club, Bahamas
Wedding photos around The One & Only Oceans Club, Bahamas
Wedding photos around The One & Only Oceans Club, Bahamas
Wedding photos around The One & Only Oceans Club, Bahamas
Wedding reception at the Fathom's Lounge inside the Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas
Wedding reception at the Fathom's Lounge inside the Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas
Wedding reception at the Fathom's Lounge inside the Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas
Wedding reception at the Fathom's Lounge inside the Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas
Day after photoshoot session around the Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas
Day after photoshoot session around the Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas
Day after photoshoot session around the Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas
Day after photoshoot session around the Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas
Thank you Monica & Brent for this unforgettable weekend. Congratulations on your beautiful wedding!
If you enjoyed these photos, you can find more of them on my facebook page. Thank you for stopping by and be sure to leave a comment!
For more, visit: My Portfolio | Resources For Photographers | Twitter: KennyKim | Facebook Page
contact@kennykim.com | 800-539-1294
