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Hiring a Destination Photographer for your all your event needs!

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Hiring a Destination Photographer for out of state/country weddings!

By Jenn Ross

Are you looking for a destination photographer for your wedding? Well, I can explain a little about why people sometimes ask us why we want to be photographers, and I say it usually begins first with a passion for it which then leads the way to brand new experiences. Since I’ve been working with Mark Dickinson I have come to realize that he loves to travel as much as I do. As I’ve mentioned before, photographers at heart are artists who either subconsciously or consciously want to capture moments and freeze them in their existence to live on forever. For me it’s no surprise that the love and will to travel lies within every artist because it gives us a chance to see something new, see things we’ve never seen before so we can create our art that is inspired by these new places.

Travel also presents challenges that are mostly good and never bad. You never lose anything from being presented with a new challenge, at worst you learn. And that’s not really bad is it? Being a photographer, no matter what your market, challenges make you think quickly, make you problem solve and in the end make you a better artist. You grow and learn and see amazing new places while meeting new people.

Exploring and discovering the world around me is what drives me to leave the familiar in exchange for the unknown. Also the inexperience of shooting in a new location gives you the experience you need to work fast and get the shot you expect to get every time.

So back to travel, before I began working with Mark and his wife Lindsay, they were already doing destination weddings (and I don’t mean the Florida ones, I know, our state is a destination!) in places like Nicaragua, Italy, and the Dominican Republic. I myself travel a lot photographing bands and live music at festivals across the country. I’ve recently been to LA and Sweden doing various photography projects. The most recent festival I went to was Camp Barefoot 9 in West Virginia in the beautiful blue ridge mountains. Yes, for that weekend we lived inside a John Denver tune. I invited Mark along as a guest and he was able to shoot as well, because he also loves music as much as I do! It was fun to get out of our wedding element and still take photos at an event that we could really enjoy. It never feels like work when you’re surrounded by great friends and incredible live music. But that’s not to say a wedding doesn’t feel almost the same! There’s music, and throughout a day you really get to know the Bride and Groom and their friends and family, so in the end you feel like you’re a new part of the family. And in a way, with our photos, we are!

We are now currently looking forward to a wedding in North Carolina followed by an Ohio wedding in the near future. Between these weddings I will be searching for new festivals that will hopefully say yes to us and give us more opportunities to expand our skills and portfolios.

If you’re looking for a destination photographer for your wedding, look no further–hire us!

But we aren’t just wedding photographers, we can cover any event from commercial to senior portraits, engagements, families, music festivals, sports, you name it and we’ve got it covered!

Contact Mark or Lindsay Dickinson at 386-316-0917 & 386-316-0040

Below are some photos from a recent concert taken in Wilmington, North Carolina!

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Hilton Riverside Wilmington

Basilica Shrine of St. Mary

Hazlehurst House

Kingston Resorts

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Yesabel + Nick | Paradise Cove Wedding | Mark Dickinson Photography

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Yesabel + Nick Paradise Cove Wedding

I haven’t met a couple in a while that has such a fun story about their relationship. When we met for the engagement session we hit up beach street area, while a lot of shops are in and out of business there it still gives a really great backdrop for brick and alleys. Listening to their vows, Yesabel swore that she didn’t have time for dating, due to her college schedule and dedication to her workout regiment. However, then one day in the gym she looked up and there he was…. working out at the exact same gym. You can guess what happened after that. The inseparability, growing relationship and bond these two have are admirable. You’ll never meet a more in-sync couple than this! Check out their amazing wedding! Lindsay Rachael Events was the coordinator for their wedding at Paradise cove!

Nothing like a spectacular James Bond entrance and exit for their wedding.

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Danielle + Clay | Marineland Wedding

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Danielle + Clay Marineland Wedding

Marineland was the perfect backdrop for these two active divers to tie the knot. Located along side the ocean, Marineland offers exclusive access to the habitat deck for the ceremony, bridal lounges with a view of the dolphin tank, and a tented event area for the reception. While the bride and bridesmaids were getting ready in the bridal suite, the dolphins would come by and peek through the window to see what the girls were doing, often looking as if they were smiling at everyone. Danielle’s nautical themed colors and decor matched the venue’s style and theme completely. Each table was arranged with driftwood, fishing nets and blue sea glass along with navy blue napkins and table runner.

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Florida Beach Wedding | Amanda & Nate | Daytona Beach Photographer

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Amanda & Nate’s Florida Beach Wedding

When it comes to first looks, Amanda and Nate’s was filled with so much happiness that there are no words to describe it. Their first look took place on a small wooded pathway lined with palm fronts and other native trees. The wedding ceremony followed on the deck of The Shores Resort, right alongside the beach. The wedding Party enjoyed their time getting pictures taken on the white sandy coastline. Throwing sprinkles instead of rice made for a colorful and fun photo. The reception was brought inside to the hotel’s ballroom with beautiful decor. The lily’s and mint table cloths made the reception bright, cheerful, and elegant. Please feel free to leave Amanda and Nate your congratulations and best wishes in the comments below!

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Beach Side Wedding at Hilton | Daytona Beach | Arleigh and Scott

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Arleigh + Scott got married outside the Hilton along Daytona Beach. Since they had a sunset beach side wedding, they decided to do a first look and do their formal portraits before the wedding. As the ceremony took place the Daytona lights from the boardwalk and the Ferris wheel lit up the background skyline. The reception followed shortly after with lots of food, dancing, and an amazing cake! We hope you enjoy a sneak peek at their special day, and don’t forget to leave the couple your congratulations and well wishes in the comments below!