Posts Tagged 'Melissa Wolfe Photography'
Orange You Glad Gala photographed by Melissa Wolfe
For many years I have supported the local Meals on Wheels Orange you Glad Gala. The event raises much needed funds providing free meals to many residents in the Cayman Islands.
This year the fundraising continues pass the live auction event. Purchase a copy of your image from the event and you will further contribute to the efforts of Meals on Wheels. Just follow this link!
Caribbean Beach Wedding photographed by Melissa Wolfe
I had the pleasure of capturing Mindi and Chris’s Caribbean beach wedding recently at the Westin Grand Cayman.
How did you meet?
We met on eHarmony (dating website) and were inseparable from our very 1st date. We met for dinner before a concert he was taking me to and got so caught up in each other that we forgot to order our food! It was love at first sight.
Why did we choose the Cayman Islands?
We researched so many Caribbean destinations when planning, but the pictures of the Caymans (water, vibe, beauty) truly encompassed everything we wanted for our special day and for the pictures that we would have to tell our story for the rest of our lives.
The highlight of working with Melissa on our big day was her amazing energy! From the moment she walked into the hotel room to begin our session/my bridals, I felt like I was in the company of a friend. I’m not a fan of staged photography, and without her even knowing that, her artistic eye captured so many beautiful moments I would have never remembered and even put together quite a few posed shots that were absolutely stunning. We were able to be 100% us because she made us feel so comfortable. I was so happy she was just as excited as I was to take shots with my wedding dress in the water! If I would have thought to schedule more time, I promise I would have had her do a complete romantic trash the dress session in the sand…but…that just gives us a reason to come back & celebrate our 1 year anniversary!!
Inspiration Board for Caribbean Wedding Dresses by Melissa Wolfe
Choosing the right Caribbean Wedding Dress for your Cayman Islands Destination wedding can be a fun experience but also may have some challenges. Below are some gorgeous wedding dresses from recent Cayman Islands Weddings … airy, elegant, playful and lace .. everything beautiful!
Seven Mile Beach Family Session with Melissa Wolfe
Sue and her family regularly visit the Cayman Islands. I had the pleasure to photograph their little family for the second time. This year’s Seven Mile Beach Family Session also included the grandparents. The kids had a blast frolic on the beach during our session.
Mother’s Day portraits by Melissa Wolfe
After my first ‘Mother’s Day‘ post last year, asking every mum out there to come out of hiding (behind the camera) I have to admit that I have still not taken our family portraits. Not sure I have a great excuse being a photographer and knowing a few talented ones in Cayman …
In the last year I have been honoured to photograph some amazing mothers and grandmothers from Cayman and the world around.
A playful Cayman Family Portrait Session with Melissa Wolfe
For my latest Cayman Family Portrait Session I met up with Steve and his family on West Bay Public Beach. It was great to have the grandparents join us for the session.
Steve’s sisters little son was the star of the portrait session full of energy and enjoying the playful time on the beach.
Wedding Westin Grand Cayman by Melissa Wolfe
Thi and Mike celebrated their love with a wedding Westin Grand Cayman.
We asked Thi tell us a little bit about her engagement and her Cayman Destination Wedding:
After a year of dating, Mike had secretly asked for my mum’s permission for my hand in marriage during our Christmas visit. Both our families knew and kept the secret from me for months. Having known that traveling to Paris was a dream of mine, we finally planned and booked a trip there. Everything I could ever have dreamed of happened in Paris! During our dinner, with the Eiffel Tower in the background, Mike led me outside on the balcony and dropped down on one knee and proposed! It was beautiful, magical and surreal.
I have always wanted to get married on the beach. With our perfect proposal in Paris, we wanted to find the place for our dream wedding to occur. After researching different island, Cayman offered the perfect combination of location, convenience and spectacular sunsets! We fell in love with the Westin and Seven Mile Beach and the rest is history!
Planning a destination wedding can be extremely overwhelming and stressful. However, Melissa was professional, organised and put any of our concerns to rest. She understood the venue, lighting and timing to capture our special moments.
We loved every moment of our wedding and we can’t thank Melissa enough! For years to come, we can re-live and celebrate our special day through our photographs!
One of my favourite ongoing community partnerships is with the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI). For many reasons…
#1… I am an artist and love all things creative, especially those that ignite conversation and spark thought.
Also, the NGCI was established around the time I moved to Grand Cayman (approximately 20 years ago). That same year, I met one of my best friends, who went on to become the current Director of the National Gallery. Natalie Urquhart has a vibrant passion for everything creative and is a strong advocate for local and regional arts and culture. My friends are a strong inspiration in my life. and we always have fun.
The annual Tea Party is graciously hosted by NGCI Board Member Ariane Dart in the lovingly designed gardens of her home. She invites a meaningful group of generous friends together for collaboration, fun and to raise money for education/outreach programmes. The NGCI programmes are available to all demographics, sharing an invigorating spirit of creativity. Everyone attending the Tea Party contributes directly and all actively share their love for arts and culture.
As a fellow Creative Cat… I must add that there is an Art to one’s Personal Style and Fashion. That said, I enjoyed seeking out a suitable ensemble… and strong shoes to hike the garden trails. Balancing artistic fashion with Caribbean heat… and I curated a statement of light, breezy and… absorbent. Thank you Janet Jarchow of Better Angle Photography the amazing photo of me (which I don’t often get)… as well as all the great shots as everyone arrived. simply stunning.
I did have a small wardrobe malfunction (post-event)….My kitten-heel-wedge was admitted to the Doctor at #1 Shoe Shop for repairs… that is true, I hiked that hard. I walked through the gardens at least twice, spotting new inspiration with each step. I couldn’t help myself… I was lost in the art of creating visuals.
The NGCI hosts up to six exhibitions each year, the curatorial team balances quality Caymanian artwork with imported inspiration. Thank you National Gallery for all that you. We love you!
Melissa
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Wedding Ring inspiration from Cayman Islands Weddings
As wedding photographer, I get to photographer the most gorgeous wedding rings during my Cayman Islands weddings. From glitzy to elegant and understated there is something for every taste. Enjoy!
