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~~Spanakopita~~

{I’m super lucky. My job is to travel all over and photograph people on one of the happiest days of their lives… how amazing is that? I truly believe that as photographers, the job we do is a huge privilege.  I feel particularly lucky in that my couples have blessed me with amazing beautiful places to shoot in.  My most recent wedding was no exception to this.  Later Thursday I’ll do a personal blog post of some of my personal photos from Greece, as well as my observations on the country.  But first, to Allana and Darryl.

When Allana called and asked if I’d be interested in going to Greece, I was ridiculously excited. I, obviously agreed and for the past 7 days I’ve been traveling around documenting them and creating really neat art.  Allana and Darryl are such amazing people, so kind and generous with their time and really allowed me to do basically whatever I wanted.  They also mentioned that they would like to do a Trash The Dress in Greece, something I was MORE than happy to oblige. Their wedding was very very beautiful and they picked QUITE the location to get married. Thanks SO much to all the LSBs that helped me out holding lights and lugging around my gear. An extra special thanks to Oz for being a super trooper! I do warn you, this is a HUGE huge post of images below. Enjoy.

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October 6, 2009 - 8:28 am Pat - The images literally left me speechless.. YOU, sir, are one of the real 10 wedding photographers in the world. These are nothing short of stunning.

October 6, 2009 - 8:38 am Krissy - Mind = Blown. Allana you look so beautiful.

October 6, 2009 - 8:47 am Eugen Sakhnenko - Amazing photos man, especially love the shots with the car headlights! Can't wait to see the stuff you shoot for yourself.

October 6, 2009 - 8:51 am Jessica Maindonald - These images make me want to go to Greece EVEN MOORE for our honeymoon!

October 6, 2009 - 8:53 am mel - Qoah john! you've definitely surpassed yourself on this post! These pictures are absolutely breathtaking! AMAZING!!! <3

October 6, 2009 - 8:59 am Jessica Blaine Smith - These images are ridiculously beautiful, JE! Love them!

October 6, 2009 - 9:00 am kristi wright - WOW! They really did let you do anything! I can't believe how much coverage they allowed. Talk about a dream wedding...fabulous & willing couple/wedding party and the perfect location. Love it.

October 6, 2009 - 9:16 am Laura - These pics are incredible! You are one-of-a-kind at capturing the emotion in a photo & the bride and groom are beautiful! Keep up the amazing work!!!

October 6, 2009 - 9:21 am Elena - WOW John.. stunning images! You are truly amazing!

October 6, 2009 - 9:34 am roshelk - yeah, so, i really love these, ALOT.

October 6, 2009 - 9:36 am Rebecca - There are so many amazing shots in here I don't even know what to say. You are so talented!

October 6, 2009 - 9:39 am Renee Lyons - Wow...amazing, gorgeous, brilliant!!

October 6, 2009 - 9:48 am Sydney - <3 . that is all.

October 6, 2009 - 10:20 am Lindsay - John, these pictures are gorgeous!!! Greece looks soo beautiful! Every picture has its own story!!! Amazing!

October 6, 2009 - 10:24 am jerry h. - Good luck to any photographer who ever has to shoot in Santorini after this. You've raised the bar waaay too high! :)

October 6, 2009 - 10:29 am Adam Belnap - Incredible. 100% speechless. I used to want to be like Michael Jordan....now I want to be like you. No jokes.

October 6, 2009 - 10:40 am Lauren - Shut up. These are ridiculous. I can't believe you. The b&w of the bride walking down the alleyway is breathtaking. Print that right now. They must be out of their minds excited about these!!! Well done, my friend. I'm so so so impressed!

October 6, 2009 - 10:54 am Ngoc - *picks jaw off the ground* OMG, John. These photos are absolutely amazing! I am in awe....OMG. OMG. Just, I HATE you. Really! I hate that you weren't at our wedding!

October 6, 2009 - 11:01 am E. - the shot with the headlights betwen them of the noses touching is unreal. i dont know how you did it but it love it. please never stop.

October 6, 2009 - 11:28 am Andru - As usual John, beautiful wedding photos. Way to capture the magic of a wedding even in the shots without any people in them! The ring shot, très cool.

October 6, 2009 - 11:30 am Robert Galloway - By far the best of your work I've seen yet. So much variety. Some super artsy stuff that could be seen in fashion magazines and some pure "Kodak Moment" type stuff. Amazing!

October 6, 2009 - 11:31 am Karen - oh my god, john. these are so good I think I stopped breathing.

October 6, 2009 - 11:48 am Jennifer - Gasp! Gasp! Unbelievably well done to you, John. This couple must be delighted they had you to shoot their wedding. Absolutely superb photography....just perfect! Incredibly beautiful!!

October 6, 2009 - 12:26 pm Ruby - seriously??? SERIOUSLY??? I wish I can be Peter Petrelli and absorb your talent :) Awesome work as always John :)

October 6, 2009 - 12:46 pm Sam - I usually point out my favourite image on your posts, but find myself unable to pick 6, let alone just one or two favourite images. There are simply too many 'wow' moments captured, too much beauty, too much to inspire and too much to intrigue us, here, to focus on a single image. A combination of your talent, the beauty of this couple and of sunny, dramatic Santorini, or is it an ability to push boundaries and experiment that made these so darn good...?

October 6, 2009 - 12:59 pm Konrad Czystowski - These are great! The location is unbelievable!

October 6, 2009 - 2:31 pm sara - absolutely gorgeous john - as always

October 6, 2009 - 3:07 pm Heather Kincaid - OMG! This shoot blew me away!! It's freakin' genius, beautiful, inspiring... Great job. You seriously rocked in so many ways! :)

October 6, 2009 - 3:08 pm JessK - ummmmmmm.... did you swipe these from the pages of vanity fair?? these are UNREAL... i've looked over them probably 10 times just today... AMAZING

October 6, 2009 - 3:37 pm Eugene - Wow, the absence of posts has been worth the wait! Incredible images from this wedding :). Congratulations!

October 6, 2009 - 5:08 pm Cyndal - Phenominal as always. You are one of the greats, that's for sure. :)

October 6, 2009 - 5:38 pm steven - AWESOME! Great job, John!

October 6, 2009 - 5:55 pm Travis Cossel - Wow, absolutely killer stuff. I'd comment on the images I love but that would be basically all of them!

October 6, 2009 - 6:26 pm Phyllis - adjkajdwoifirejgire....that's me being speechless! Amazing work John and what an adorable couple! You totally captured the love and joy of the day! Bravo!

October 6, 2009 - 7:07 pm Hagit - These shots are absolutely surreal! You've blown me away! This is with out a doubt ur BEST work!

October 6, 2009 - 10:30 pm Link - FAN-freakin-tastic! The colors are stunning.

October 7, 2009 - 12:51 am Michelle Moore - Um. Welll. Where to start. I mean, first you are in Greece, so how freaking amazing is that. Then, well, that is THE most gorgeous couple + bridal party EVER. And then. Each image. Is Seriously Amazing. Freaking Flawless. Serious Face. The first three detail shots captured me, and it never let go after that. Totally killer images, shots, moments, processing. I'm blown away. *hugs*

October 7, 2009 - 12:55 am Michelle Moore - Um, yes, I actually just looked through the entire blog post again. and then one more time. And had to comment AGAIN. The shot of them in the pool, wow, so cool. And then the warm image right below on the left, and then WOW the shot of her kinda blurry running up the path. *GASP*

October 7, 2009 - 2:54 am Darryl - First thing we did today on day 2 of our honeymoon is rush to see the pics on your blog and we love them!!! Cannot thank you enough for this taste of what is too come! Can you believe we even woke up in the middle of the night trying to set the alarm thinking we had a 9AM photo shoot with you?! haha too sureal! Thanks for everything John...can't wait to see the rest!!

October 7, 2009 - 3:17 am Allana - love LOVEEEEEE the pics!! i knew all the hours would be well worth it!! john, you are a truly amazing photographer! it was most so much fun, especially seeing you look at your camera with the little giggle and grin of satisfaction. =) We are soo happy with what we have seen so far and glad we have met you. There are so many aweseome pics, i don't even know which would be my favourite! =) xoxo

October 7, 2009 - 3:21 am Darryl - Thanks again to our LSBs!! We'll be your LSBs any day!!!!

October 7, 2009 - 3:48 am Sam - Oh and just to add to the kudos - BEAUTIFUL CHIC dress and EXTREMELY COOL suit on bride and groom! And actually the whole wedding party is beautifully attired....

October 7, 2009 - 5:52 am Ben - RIDICULOUS....

October 7, 2009 - 9:33 am Max - I was lucky enough to be present on this special day for Allana and Darryl. I knew the shots would be stunning when I saw how professional John is, how much attention to detail he gives and doesn't stop at anything or anyone to get the perfect shots. No words can describe how special the day was but these photos gives everyone a small glimpse of what John can give back to the newly weds for their memories. I don't think that you can put a price on that.

October 7, 2009 - 1:32 pm Cynthia - Wonderful photos...the day long shoot was worth it. A and D will have these memories documented forever thanks to you.

October 7, 2009 - 3:33 pm Micah Cordes - wow. just. wow.

October 7, 2009 - 3:54 pm Amanda - Wow John what amazing photo's they took my breath away santorini is a beautiful place simply breath taking well done John

October 7, 2009 - 4:31 pm Kerry Ann -- - You've done an amazing job, the bride is so beautiful.. her dress is great!!! I wish I could afford to have you shoot my wedding, I wish I could afford to have a wedding in Greece. Your brides are very very lucky.

October 7, 2009 - 8:19 pm Hannah Suh - These are seriously out of this world! You have no idea how jealous I am of your skills right now! You're nuts! These photos are nuts! Fantastic job.

October 7, 2009 - 9:21 pm Tony - Damn, I'm really impressed!

October 7, 2009 - 9:23 pm MYW - DISGUSTING

October 7, 2009 - 9:27 pm MYW - i need to comment again; INCREDIBLE work JE.

October 7, 2009 - 9:58 pm sokhanny - OMG!!! Absolutely stunning!! I loved each and everyone of those shots. I can't wait until you shoot our wedding!!!!

October 7, 2009 - 10:25 pm Wallace - HAIL THE MASTER! Spectacular images as always, Master J! Thanks for sharing so many pics!

October 7, 2009 - 10:38 pm Kee Sitt - FUUUUUUUUUUUUYOOOOOOOH! Great work John!

October 8, 2009 - 4:42 am Julia Nicolaou - John, you are one of the best!!! Living and working in Santorini as a wedding planner and restaurateur, I guarantee that you have captured the atmosphere, the light and the colors of a Greek island together with the love and happiness of a new couple. It is true that it was a great help for your photos that both Allana and Darryl are gorgeous, but regardless of that, your photos are the best I have seen through my 26 years of experience. A big BRAVO to you!

October 8, 2009 - 6:46 am Troy - That is bad-@$$!

October 8, 2009 - 6:52 am Lori - Amazing! These images are breath taking! Lucky couple to have you as their photographer.

October 8, 2009 - 8:30 am Lauren - Amazing AMAZING set John! You really are something else (: <3

October 8, 2009 - 9:12 am gilly - simply amazing....

October 8, 2009 - 11:38 am babyface - nicely done! these images are killer.

October 8, 2009 - 11:46 am Grace and Casey Rock - W.T.F. Insane!

October 8, 2009 - 2:12 pm Christina - Oh My God! The pictures are beautiful!!! Allana you are the PERFECT Bride! & Darryl you are the PERFECT Groom!

October 8, 2009 - 3:06 pm keith - Love the images!

October 8, 2009 - 3:13 pm Denise - These are amazing photos! Phenomenal job, John! Allana and Darryl, you make beautiful models. Can't wait to see the rest.

October 8, 2009 - 4:31 pm Hedda Cheuck - Congratulations you guys look like models! Great great photographer..such creativity! Looking forward to seeing these submitted to some magazines now!

October 8, 2009 - 4:54 pm Amanda Wilcher - Here's to 68 my friend!!! What BEAUTIFUL colors!! What fantastic moments! What great editorial work, oh my! ; )

October 8, 2009 - 5:03 pm laurahana - Wow... simply STUNNING! Love the ceremony venue... it's amazing and you photographed it so so beautifully. Great treatment on all the photos too.

October 8, 2009 - 5:44 pm Meg - OH EM GEE ... LOVE LOVE LOVE!

October 8, 2009 - 6:42 pm Mandi - Nice photos as always, the water shots are very daring on the brides' part! Love them all.

October 9, 2009 - 1:48 pm Andrew Adams - Gorgeous pics! Beautiful location! Great work John! Keep it up!

October 9, 2009 - 3:49 pm cathy - omg these photos are absolutely amazing! did that couple really get in the water for that one shot??

October 11, 2009 - 9:04 am Oz - Thanks for the shout out John but kudos to you, Darryl and Allana for the long hours of hard work. I just held a light. Photos are awesome. All my friends are showing THEIR friends, so who knows...maybe you WILL end up coming out to Oz!

October 12, 2009 - 8:18 am bEEf - Awesome pics Mr. Money Shot! A lot of ppl have asked me about your availability as a result of these sneak peeks. Can't wait to see the rest!

October 12, 2009 - 11:28 am Terry Chow - Just brilliant John! You captured them beautifully. Glad I was a part of that splendid day!

October 12, 2009 - 12:01 pm Dave & Charlotte - Freakin' Outta this World John!!

October 12, 2009 - 2:47 pm Ray Chan - Great set! I especially liked the shot of the couple on the rocks with the blue sky...absolutely amazing! Congrats to Darryl and Allana for making it all work!

October 12, 2009 - 5:43 pm Felix aka Flex - Jaw dropping pics, John you're in a league of it's own and Darryl and Allana, you guys look so amazing. (Tearing just seeing these pics). And John, every time I hear the word wedding the word John Edgar appears. I'm glad I was apart of this special day. Cheers

October 12, 2009 - 7:32 pm michelle - the photos are completely unbelievable! i too remember noticing your little giggle and grin of satisfaction after checking your shots and it made me look forward to seeing some of the weddings pics which i get to see here. everyone looks fantastic and like they're having way too much fun which is awesome. hurrah allana and darryl!

October 13, 2009 - 3:20 am Malcolm - I was at the wedding with 70 other guests armed with cameras from all generations (SLRs to mobile phones to disposables). None of them compares to what John did here. I am truly amazed.

October 13, 2009 - 3:25 am Ange - WOW! Allana & Darryl, you guys are stunning, and John, you managed to capture this perfectly! :)

October 13, 2009 - 3:53 am Jasper - john, these pictures are jaw dropping ... like WOW! allana and darryl, you both look so beautiful and cool - thank you so much for allowing us to be part of your special day.

October 13, 2009 - 6:51 am Bali - Perfect subjects (dashing couple!!), perfect setting and perfect photography!!! I LIKE!!!!!!

October 13, 2009 - 10:02 am Euro Jasper - Brilliant work. I'm interested in using the models and photographer for my Spring 2010 Couture line.

October 13, 2009 - 10:57 am Min Li - Allana & Darryl, you guys look great! The images are amazing. Wish we could have been there.

October 13, 2009 - 11:11 am Nancy - Way to go John, Allana and Darryl! You all did a great job of making it a memorable wedding. More beautiful pictures please. ;)

October 13, 2009 - 3:53 pm Howard - My rock star sis and new brother-in-law making marriage look even more beautiful. Amazing photos...can't wait to see the rest.

October 13, 2009 - 4:21 pm Patricia - Beautiful photos! glad john was there to capture all the right moments!

October 13, 2009 - 4:41 pm Jon - Wow! These pictures are truly amazing! =)

October 13, 2009 - 4:43 pm Adonica - outstanding job! love them very much <3 congrats again to my beautiful cousin + Darryl!!

October 14, 2009 - 12:54 am lydia - seriously stunning. had to ft u on my blog. just discovered you and now i'm a huge fan.

October 14, 2009 - 1:44 am John - Thank you so much for all the kind words. <3

October 14, 2009 - 11:45 am Chris - Kudos to John! Darryl and Allana, you guys look stunning. I passed by as many of these shots were being setup, but could not have imagined they would turn out as amazing as they did. Can't wait to see the rest.

October 14, 2009 - 12:06 pm Dave & Charlotte - Stunning... I mean it mate - stunning shots. I bet the couple are super stoked with every one. Love the wedding party image on the stairs... You were certainly in the zone dude. Can't wait to have you over for a bbq soon. Give us a call.

October 14, 2009 - 10:14 pm Terence - AWESOME. Fortunately these pics weren't taken in Toronto recently, as it's already gone below 0 C.

October 15, 2009 - 8:44 am Joee Wong - YO ! These are SIIIIIIIICK ! Amazing imagery man. We must have just missed each other...you must have just left as I just arrived to photograph my wedding in Santorini. Thanks for sharing with the world !

October 15, 2009 - 3:33 pm Dave - Great job John! Congrats to Darryl and Allana for such a wonderful wedding. Cheers.

October 15, 2009 - 3:37 pm Roy - Fantastic photos, guys. Congratulations on the wedding!

October 15, 2009 - 3:41 pm Alfredo - Wow, these are the best Wedding photos I've ever seen. Very Edgy, Glamorous and Editorial. I wish I was there...

October 15, 2009 - 6:47 pm Amy O - Gorgeous! Amazing!

October 15, 2009 - 8:09 pm Casia Fletcher - Pool...Pool...Pool!!! AH-Mazing!!!

October 15, 2009 - 10:29 pm Brendan & Monique - stunning images and a great party to BOOOOOOT! wish we could've been there. Congrats to Darryl & Allana!!

October 24, 2009 - 2:05 am SK - Hi John, Came across your site/blog through 40 talented photographers on OneXTRApixel. Absolutely love the tone that you get to your prints! I am guessing that this is all done post and not done through color negative, which you mentioned you had fallen in love with!:)Fantastic work!! Nice to see someone really enjoying what they do. All the best of luck for the future! Sean

October 24, 2009 - 4:48 pm Brandon M Sweet - Wow you got some truly amazing photographs! I am not surprised at how much feedback you got on this wedding. I have been browsing a lot of photographer blogs lately and have been truly inspired by lots of the photography and this is no exception. Great work!!! -Brandon M Sweet PS. I love the shot of the bouquet!

October 29, 2009 - 5:57 am fer juaristi - LOCO work dude, amazing wedding dude, cheers from MX.

November 2, 2009 - 9:10 pm Vicky - absolutely beautiful, John! i envy Allana and Darryl :-D

November 6, 2009 - 8:16 am Biz Edgar - Cool... interesting water shots.... <3

November 17, 2009 - 3:13 pm Erik - Stunning. Every blog post is so worth checking out.

December 10, 2009 - 1:00 pm Johnny Tran - Wow! Stunning set. I can't believe you got some of the shots you did!

January 18, 2010 - 6:10 pm Greg Keysar - Holy crap.

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