Yes it’s an honor. Yes it’s a big deal. And yes, I’m as giddy as a little school boy to receive such an award and to be among many great photographers around the world. Thank you Junebug Weddings! Also thanks to Leslie & Brian for being such great clients and a wonderful experience in a wonderful venue. And finally thanks to Sergio and Larisa at Cabo Azul Resort for their welcoming hospitality.
On the morning of Leslie and Brian’s engagement session, I walked out of my beautifully furnished, comfortably air-conditioned room at the Cabo Azul Resort and headed for the beach. It was 6:30 in the morning and already the temperature was in the 90′s but I really wanted to see the sunrise. Cabo Azul Resort is located on the south-east side tip of the Baja peninsula where a stretch of resorts neighbor each other; akin to beach homes in Southern California. Large waves crashed very close to the shoreline suggesting that it’s not wise to swim in the water. I stared due east and saw the glorious sun making the sky as yellow as I’ve never seen while a man with a cast net fished near the shore. His family followed behind collecting his catch. Later in the day, we met up with Leslie, Brian, along with Leslie’s parents to head to San José del Cabo, a nearby town. It took less than 10 minutes before we arrived to this sort of sleepy town. The blazing sun reflected off the vibrant colored walls set the stage. We began at a gift shop where Leslie and Brian tried on sombreros and explored the local ceramic shop. We took a walk around town and found a building that looked to me like a hacienda. It was a “cool” escape from the sun and we took advantage of the beautiful columns and archways in this little hideaway. Another treat we had was the paleta de hielo (popsicles); the mango flavored one really hit the spot. Thus began our three day photo shoot at Cabo. Stay tuned for Leslie and Brian’s wedding day!
