Photographed By Laura + Roy

St Theresa Church of the Little Flower Comber Hall Wedding

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We believe that the customers experience with our studio is just as important as the photography! With every email, phone call and meeting ~ the attention to detail given to every aspect of the couples expectations is another opportunity to build the trust and connection with not only the Bride and Groom but their parents, family and friends! After each wedding experience we give our couples an opportunity to share their thoughts about their experience with Roy Llera Photographers and so the quotes you see in this Blog post are from Christie and John ~

“The bottom line was the fact that the pictures for both of us were such an important part of what we were going to take away from the wedding and what we would have to show for the rest of our lives. We wanted to feel 100% comfortable with our photographer and have one less thing to worry about during the wedding.”

“I think the website really helped us make our decision. The photos were well done, offered both classic and unique points of view, and overall looked very classy. With each slide show we looked at, we both felt drawn into the event in a way that surprised both of us.”

“We felt very comfortable with you and your staff from start to finish. There was no run around or confusion with anything that we were doing. The real-time look at some of the pics that were being shot was also great and a nice way to give some instant gratification. Finally, the pure attention to detail was awesome. Album images were done, re done, etc. until they were just right. This showed both of us how much you and your staff cared about what you were putting together.”

“We just got our album!! It is absolutely amazing.. Have to tell you that it was more than we could have ever asked for. What a special memory that we will have to allow us to relive our wedding day every time we open it. Thank You so much for always going the extra mile. Your professionalism and work is extraordinary.” ~ Christie

Aside from loving what we do as wedding photographers, we love hearing from our Brides and Grooms about the great experience they had with our team!  Being responsible for capturing such an important day as Christie stated ~ ““The bottom line was the fact that the pictures for both of us were such an important part of what we were going to take away from the wedding and what we would have to show for the rest of our lives.” is a huge responsibility and we relish the opportunity to take our years of experience combine with the passion we have for the weddings and create unforgettable memories!

I must say the image above has me thinking of Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble!

A Few Details:

Wedding Venue: St Theresa Church of the Little Flower

Celebration Venue: Comber Hall

Planner: Sylvia Viyella

Caterer and Decor: Sylvia’s Weddings of Distinction

Video: Utopia Video Productions

Music: DJ UBI

So if you’re looking for the perfect photographer that you know will “always go the extra mile” for you!  Call us!

Roy

Photography By Roy and Stella

St Jude Catholic Church Westin Colonnade Wedding

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So often I remind our wedding couples to enjoy their day, to slow down and just take it all in. Months of planning and the day finally gets here and before you know it along comes the last dance. But to cherish each moment with purpose, to be in that moment is important so that when viewing your photographs the moments will replay in your mind triggered by the image. As Miami wedding photographers we are passionate about capturing the many moments that comprise your wedding day as all you have after this amazing day are the photographs.

Happy anniversary to you both Elizabeth and Robert! It was a year ago today that Elizabeth took this amazing walk with her Dad to marry the love of her life, Robert in the beautiful St Jude Catholic Church on Brickell.

Happy parents expressing their obvious joy as the wedding ceremony unfolds.

The married couples first kiss ~ a most joyful start to a marriage!

One of the most touching moments in a reception is when the Bride dances with her Dad. You know that as a little girl she danced with Dad balanced on his feet as he swept her across  the floor. It’s a very emotional moment for the parents!

The ballroom at the Westin Colonnade is a unique space that as you can readily see makes for an amazing wedding experience!

A Few Details:

Ceremony Venue: St Jude Catholic Church

Reception: Westin Colonnade Coral Gables

Event Coordinator: Vivian Colls

Music: DJ UBI

Floral Decor: Flowers By Vivian Colls

Let us capture your moments for all your tomorrows!

Roy ~ Contact Me

Photographed By Cristobal and Roy

Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove Wedding

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Marriage is about love and a new beginning. The opening chapter to a life of adventure, challenges and the rewards of living a life with the love of our life. Before every newly married couple is a book yet to be filled with the story of two lives brought together. What their story is nobody knows ~ but with every anniversary, every child born, vacations taken and the ups and downs of life,  this book will develop into a marvelous story of lives lived.

For us as photographers we realize that we are illustrating this wonderful new beginning. As years pass, the images will take on a life of their own with children and grandchildren marveling with joy at seeing Mom in her wedding dress and Dad with such emotion as he married their Mother. The photos will provide an anchor to the joy, respect and love that their parents feel for each other and the love they feel for those around them.

They’ll see in the image below, their great grandmothers sharing in the joy of being witness to another chapter in their lives beginning as their grandchildren begin theirs.

Generations will understand the beginning of their marriage is anchored in love for God and their Jewish faith. The caress of Rabbi Bookman’s blessings ~ prayers ~ a foundation of strength to begin their lives together.

Just married and the exuberant expressions of “just married” across their faces says so much.

The excitement and beauty of a Bride as she is raised during a Hora with her beloved ~ in  a sense spiritually supported by the community of family and friends ~ a moment truly shared between them a she looks into his eyes with pure joy!

The moment that 2011 ended and 2012 began and I am reminded of the New Years Eve scene in “When Harry Met Sally”  “And I love that you are the last person I want to talk to before I go to sleep at night. And it’s not because I’m lonely, and it’s not because it’s New Year’s Eve. I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” Harry Burns ~When Harry Met Sally”

5,4,3,2,1 Happy New Years!!!! This moment is so indicative of the celebration that we experienced that night. Carefully look at this image ~ it’s so tells the story!

Brothers celebrating a great moment ~ I know that Mom is going to love this!

A Few Details:

Wedding Venue: Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove

Officiant: Rabbi Terry Bookman/Temple Beth Am

Dress: Monique Lhuillier at Chic Parisien

Event Coordinator: Melissa Davis Designs

Hair/Make-up: Tatjana Terzic

Florist: DalsimerAtlas Floral and Event Decorators

Music: Ceremony ~  Serenade Ensemble  Party ~  Libido

Cake: Elegant Temptations

Video: Senderey Video 

We want to illustrate your love story!

Roy ~ Contact Me

Photographed By Cristobal and Roy

Four Seasons Miami Wedding

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We are amazed with all the beautiful weddings that we get to photograph and all the amazing moments that we get to capture at each one of these events! As photographer we are so blessed to experience love, joy and your history in the making. Well Sarah and Matthew’s Jewish wedding was a joy to photograph from the beauty of  Moms, Dads and Grandparents experiencing the love of their lives take the next step in life to an intimate Ketubah signing, a joyful ceremony and one incredible party!

Love this moment between Sarah and Mom ~ a real moment captured by a sensitive eye. Quite often I ask my Brides ~ are you looking for fantasy or reality? The answer I get from those Brides that choose us is “reality”. Their looking to have captured those subtle moments, the moments that mean the most that are not so obvious.

But that doesn’t mean we can’t have a little fantasy and whimsy in the images that we create! I just love this sweeping vision of beauty ~ a lightness of being “beautiful”. Now when the above image was taken, so was the one below!

A great little detail captured by Cristobal ~ truly an intuitive stroke of artistic genius!

When I tell you anything can happen at a wedding and how we are always ready to get that moment ~ another great image by Cris!

Would you believe this is the valet parking area of the Four Seasons Miami…this hotel is one of my favorite place to photograph ~ there’s so many wonderful visuals to work with!

These guys are truly into the moments and definitely love the camera!

Flying high during the Hora ~ you go to love the exuberance and joy that this dance takes the wedding energy to!

A Few Details:

Wedding Venue ~ Four Seasons Miami

Wedding Coordinating ~ Lori Alvarez of Table 6 Productions

Music~ Tropics Entertainment ~ Flavor

Flowers and Decor ~ Dalsimer

Video~ Utopia Video Productions

Wedding Gown ~ Chic Parisien

So have a great New Year and we look forward to capturing all the real moments in your lives!

Roy ~ Contact Me!

From: Roy Llera Photographers

Here’s a glimpse of our favorite images of 2011 ~

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What a year it has been here at Roy Llera Photographers! Stella, Laura, Cristobal and myself have had the time of our lives capturing so many great wedding moments this year! Looking back ~  I can speak for the team that we are truly grateful for the privilege of being there for so many amazing couples. Looking forward ~ we look forward to telling your love story and being there for your very special day!

Happy New Year!

Roy ~ Contact me!

Ritz Carlton Fort Lauderdale Wedding

It’s always exciting when our wedding photography gets featured in a major wedding magazine! I just posted Kari and Jonathan’s wedding in my last post and now we have the latest issue of The Knot featuring their beautiful wedding! I look back fondly with amazing memories of their beautiful wedding and we are so grateful to have this wedding live on in print. So if your planning a wedding this is the Knots Winter issue and you’re going to love the inspiration and ideas that will come from perusing thru its pages!

Be inspired!

Roy ~ Give Me A Call

Photographed By Roy

Ritz Carlton Fort Lauderdale Wedding

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So often we gets notes of appreciation from the Bride but to receive one from the Groom is rare! This note was sent to Sarah Sherman (wedding coordinator at the Ritz Carlton Ft Lauderdale) and myself.

“My two best friends:

 I received the proofs today, so guess I should call my therapist and tell him its time I work on some sort of closure.  The fact remains, the most beautiful wedding in the world is over.  My experience at the Ritz, which I can now see captured in Roy’s beautiful photographs, have turned those fast fleeting minutes into moments and have made my honeymoon seem second class.  I don’t know if I should thank you both or complain because you guys made my expectations of any other hotel or event unrealistic.”

 ”In all seriousness, I just wanted to thank you guys. I wish I could take some sort of credit, but, as you know, I did absolutely nothing to for the wedding.  After seeing Roy’s pictures this afternoon, I know that I could have only messed things up so maybe it’s better that way.”

“It’s funny……I received the same advice from at least 10 people prior to coming down to Florida:  “Something will go wrong at your wedding.  Just make sure not to freak out.”  In hindsight, that was the worst advice ever.  Someone should have asked me to break in my Gucci shoes before I danced for 6 hours because Sarah, you helped make my wedding an absolute fairytale, and Roy, your pictures transformed my fairytale to a form that I will view for years to come, but my feet still hurt.”

“I don’t know how the wedding industry works, but I assume recommendations can’t hurt.  Roy, my wife (it’s still weird to say that) and I are beyond pleased with your work.  I usually hate taking pictures but you really were awesome to work with and the shots I have seen are AMAZING.  There are at least 50 pictures that I want on my coffee mug.”

Needless to say I was beyond speechless when I read this wonderful note from Jonathan! Sort of how I feel at most weddings ~ grateful for the moments that I get to capture for the Bride and Groom, their families and those future generations that have yet to arrive.

As a wedding photographer, I experience some of the most moments over and over again ~ witnessing and documenting the most important day in the lives of lovers and those that love them. Totally aware that they have trusted in me and our team to photograph all the actions and reactions between themselves, parents, family and friends ~ to document a dream of a day that is their reality!

One of my favorite experiences in a  wedding day is the recessional ~ nothing says “We’re married” so well as in this moment that they turn, face all those that are special to them and start life as husband and wife! Kari wanted a romantic, natural look, so she wore her hair down and chose a beautiful Anne Barge gown of layered tulle.

I touched briefly on the action/reaction and the image above is a wonderful example of the reaction to a toast being given in their honor.

Damn we all had a great time at this wedding!

A Few Details:

Wedding Venue: Ritz Carlton Fort Lauderdale

Officiant: Rabbi Solomon Rothstein

Gown: Anne Barge,  Shoes: Jimmy Choo

Hair and make-Up: Nikol Johnson/Fresh Beauty Studio

Decor: Xquisite Events/Jonathan Buick

Music: Marcia Mitchell Music

So guys, here’s a tip from me and Jonathan ~ break in your shoes before the big day!

Roy ~ Contact Me

Photographed By Roy + Stella

Epiphany Catholic Church Four Seasons Hotel Miami Wedding

 Once in awhile,
Right in the middle of an ordinary life,
Love gives us a fairy tale.
~ Anonymous ~

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When I read the above quote, I knew that I wanted to introduce it here. You see, on Lauren and Lou’s wedding day I kept thinking that this wedding was like a fairy tale. Lauren ~ the beautiful princess and Lou her Knight in shining armor.

Now that’s not to say that fairy tales just happen ~ they take a lot of time to visualize, plan and dream! So often I stress to our Brides and Grooms that the team that you surround yourself to implement and bring this dream to life is so important to the success of their event!

So when planning your event think of those vendors that you are considering. Lauren and Lou started off with an amazing team of event planners Cristina and Gloria of Cymbidium Events! Their tagline is “Creating Events That Inspire”! Inspiring.Timeless.Stunning describe this wedding beautifully! Combine this with the talents of the Four Seasons Hotel Miami, Avant- Gardens, DJ UBI Productions , Serendipity Video and Roy Llera Photographers and you have a classy, sophisticated event fit for a Princess and her Prince!

Lauren looked absolutely radiant in her Amsale designer wedding gown from Chic Parisien and Lou just reflects that radiance to everyone right after the ceremony at Epiphany Catholic Church in Miami

This couple evokes a timeless quality of love and romance!

“Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by every moment that takes your breath away.” ~Anonymous ~ Enough said!

You’re right…the guys are singing “You’ve Lost That Lovin Feeling” to Lauren and Lou!

An amazing send off as the guest lined the way for their exit with thousands of lovely rose petals!

Loving this getaway vehicle!

Have a great weekend and think of us when planning your fairy tale wedding!

Roy ~ Contact Me!

Photography By Roy

Four Seasons Miami Wedding

“A happy marriage is a long conversation which always seems too short.”  ~ Andre Maurois

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Moments in our lives are so fleeting ~ It was just 5years ago that Sarah and Matthew met. I have no doubts that they can recall moments as the first time they met, a first kiss, that “AHHA” moment when they realized within each other that this is the “ONE” ~

Tomorrow they’ll be getting married surrounded by loved ones of a lifetime at the beautiful Four Seasons Hotel Miami.

Moments will take place on this wonderful day and they will burn in their collective memories but as their conversations in life grow short the moments captured photographically by our passionate eyes will rekindle this day as if it were yesterday.

Here’s to a Happy Marriage!

Roy ~ Contact Me

Photographed By Roy

SOHO Beach House Miami Beach Wedding

“Remember that people will forget what you say. They may even forget what you do; but they will never forget how you made them feel.”  – Anonymous

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As I look at the, I am taken by the feelings that are reflected. The expressions of joy, laughter and song!

When planning your wedding, what you are planning is an experience not only for you and your fiance ~ but for family and friends that will be touched by this celebration of life! Maybe consciously or subconsciously you’re thinking to yourself  “I want to create an unforgettable moment in our lives and for those that we love and care for.”

Brooke and Adam created an ambiance for their wedding day that reflects that very same thought process. From the venue chosen, the food presentation, the music and the most amazing view in Miami Beach ~ this wedding invoked feelings of warmth and love to cherished family and friends.

I must say Brooke looked absolutely stunning! And below is that view I made mention of earlier ~ breathtaking!

Venue ~ SOHO Beach House ~ Miami Beach

Cherish the moments in your lives and those that you love!

Roy ~ Contact Me