I have always been utterly fascinated by elopements; it cannot be denied that there is something irresistibly romantic and touching about the concept of two people who are so deeply in love that they bravely decide to abandon old traditions and pledge their faith and devotion to each other without a noisy audience of well-meaning friends and relatives. There are no guests, no wild parties, no laboriously organized group events – and certainly no stress! The couple can relish the magic of these unique moments with no distractions. The only other person present is their wedding photographer, whose task is to capture these precious moments forever. That’s why his role takes on special importance: he is the witness who will narrate their story through his pictures…
Christie and Ryan, from the USA, chose the breathtakingly beautiful Greek island of Santorini for their private wedding ceremony. I sensed from the very first moment the incredibly strong bond between them; they were just perfect together! So I, the lucky photographer, had all the necessary ingredients for an amazing photoshoot recipe: a beautiful, wonderfully matched couple, powerful vibes of love in the air, glorious sunny weather, and a stunning Cycladic landscape.
The ceremony took place at a terrace of Sophia Suites overlooking the sparkling waters of the Aegean, with a spectacular unobstructed view of the caldera. The bride was simply beautiful in her elegant wedding dress, and her Jimmy Choo bridal shoes, and the bridegroom was very handsome in his classical blue suit. They exchanged their marital vows and then danced their first dance as husband and wife to the sweet music played by a harpist. Every single detail, including the exquisite decoration, the rich traditional menu, the two bears symbolizing the couple on the wedding cake, and the tiny bottle with the label “We Tied the Knot,” had been perfectly organized and coordinated by the talented team of Stella and Moscha.
Dear Christie and Ryan, it was a great honor and an even greater pleasure to be there and capture the unique moments of your wedding day. I honestly have no words to thank you enough for your trust. May the sun of love always shine upon you!
Photography by Thanasis Kaiafas
Beautiful ceremony! It seems to be very intimate and emotional. Great documentation as well. I like your approach as a photographer : it is light and has its personality.
What wonderful light and, super use of depth of field and height! Lovely!
WOW – talk about the dream setting for a wedding. What a place – take me!
Well done
Ryan Breitkreutz
Great! I love the theme and the venue.
This blog and the photos attached to this were incredibly inspiring! The way you detail the things that happened that day gives me a bigger picture how fun the celebration was! Plus given the fact that all the images are glamorous! The view is breathtaking, it’s pretty obvious on your shots! Great work! The photos gave justice to how perfectly organized and coordinated the wedding was! Everything is perfect! You were able to capture perfectly the highlight of the celebration! The results were dazzling and impressive! The couple were might as well lucky to have you as their photographer! Well done, Thanasis! 🙂
Stunning! Love the natural color scheme as a back drop for this wedding.