Welcome to the www.StoryByPhoto.com Blog

Gino Lucadamo is the Founder and lead Photographer of the worlds leading Destination Wedding Photography company www.storybyphoto.com. With over 1200 Weddings under his belt since 1993 and the experience of shooting over 200 Destination Weddings since 2002 Gino and his team bring the strongest reputation for quality and a track record of 100% satisfaction.

Gino is also the founder of one of the Internets largest Private Wedding Photographers forum www.digitalweddingchat.com where he shares the latest with over 2800 International Wedding Photographers who consider him a friend and mentor.

Gino resides in beautiful Scottsdale, AZ with his assistant and beautiful wife Heather and 12yr old daughter Erin.

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Simply one of the best Indian Dishes we have come across lately. Indian food is right up there with Thai as one of our favorites to eat and to cook.

Try this recipe if you get a chance. Its amazing if you like Spicy Indian food!

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Hey everyone….meet Skittles!!

Meet the newest addition to the Story by Photo team.

Welcome aboard Skittles. All 2lbs of your Teacup Chihuahua self. 

Photo taken by the youngest member of our team, Erin.  Erin will be 13 this year and her newest acquisition, Skittles, will be 3.

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Elina and Alex- Westchester New York Wedding

Thank you both for inviting us out for an amazing time. What a great group you had and an awesome party. We enjoyed hanging out with you all very much. Glad you loved your images! They were just a by product of a having a good time with fun people.

Considering the fact it was 40 degrees out that day Elina was a CHAMP!!

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The Vendor Client Relationship……too funny

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2009 Destination Wedding Photographers Couples Getaway!

Whether your a Destination Wedding Photographer or a Wedding Photographer working in your own hometown, this is a grat opportunity to get away with peers that you might not know yet, network, learn and make some awesome new couples, who are in the same business!

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What did they say?? Client reviews for www.StoryByPhoto.com

Sabrena and Jeremiah

1/15/08 – This client said “Yes – I would recommend this studio.”

Absolutely, we would recommend Story By Photo! They felt just like old friends who just happened to be taking our wedding photos. The pictures came out better than I ever could have imagined. We have received nothing but complements on the photos and how amazingly beautiful they came out. I would recommend Gino and Heather to every soon to be married couple.

Marci and Casey

11/9/07 – This client said “Yes – I would recommend this studio.”

They were great to work with and our pictures turned out amazing!

Lana and Ilya

11/9/07 – This client said “Yes – I would recommend this studio.”

Would absolutely recommend — very creative…your pictures will definitely be different!

Abbie and Francis

9/24/07 – This client said “Yes – I would recommend this studio.”

Sandhya and Sanu

5/23/07 – This client said “Yes – I would recommend this studio.”

They were so personalble, creative and professional.

Monika and Eric

5/22/07 – This client said “Yes – I would recommend this studio.”

Gino and Heather at Story By Photo are incredible photographers. Our wedding photos were artistic, unique and dramatic and we highly recommend them to anyone getting married.

Rushina and Raj

5/21/07 – This client said “Yes – I would recommend this studio.”

Heather and Gino are THE BEST, hands down. They will make you look like models on the most important day of your life… trust me, it never gets old to hear how amazing your wedding photos look. You can not and will not go wrong with Story By Photo!

Lidia and Tommy

5/21/07 – This client said “Yes – I would recommend this studio.”

Truthfully we wish we could get married again, so that we could have the
opportunity to work with Story by Photo again. Our photographs are not only pictures, but works of art. We are 100% satisfied…..and HIGHLY recommend them for any special event!

Seema and Rahul

5/21/07 – This client said “Yes – I would recommend this studio.”

Planning a wedding is so stressful as everyone knows. I found making so many decisions was so difficult…..but once I met Gino and Heather I knew that they were the perfect Photographers for the most important day of our lives.

Jennifer and Randy

1/3/07 – This client said “Yes – I would recommend this studio.”

Gino and Heather from Story By Photo are amazing protographers. They are not only passionate about their work, creative and have an eye for great photographs. They also are professional, compassionate and wonderful people.

The photographs by Story by Photo do tell a story, a story that lasts a life time.

Victoria and Vladimir

10/19/06 – This client said “Yes – I would recommend this studio.”

Absolutely, the most amazing phtographers EVER. Professional and an absolute pleasure to work with. Worth every penny. The photos are amazing!!!

Tatum and Eric

7/23/06 – This client said “Yes – I would recommend this studio.”

Story by Photo captured our special day perfectly and were great to work with. We are so happy with how our pictures turned out and will continue to recommend them to friends/family.

Susan and David

7/20/06 – This client said “Yes – I would recommend this studio.”

Gino and Heather did a phenomenal job. We look at our pictures often and they clearly tell the story of the day. Our friends have told us our pictures look like a spread in a magazine, and we look like professional models – it was all in the photography! People look at our pictures and tell me they wish their own pictures had been this good. I would absolutely recommend Story By Photo!

Eva and Jim

6/27/06 – This client said “Yes – I would recommend this studio.”

We would highly recommend Story by Photo to anyone getting married. The photgraphs are all artistic and creative — each picture is a work or art. In fact, we have select some of our favorites and have them displayed throughout our house. They captured our day perfectly in a collection of photo memories that we’ll cherish forever.

Whitney and Gavin

6/27/06 – This client said “Yes – I would recommend this studio.”

Perfect arrangements, and perfect pictures. 2 years after the event you would wish that you had hired these two, the memories were captured wonderfully.

Cortnie and Eduard

6/27/06 – This client said “Yes – I would recommend this studio.”

Story by Photo not only met my expectations but they surpassed them! I was married September 10, 2004, in Florida during hurricane season. My wedding was snuggled nicely between hurricane Francis and hurricane Ivan! Talk about a stressful time. Gino and Heather did so good at keeping us focused and making the day go as smooth as possible. Being that our outdoor wedding area was condemded the week before our wedding after hurricane Francis I thought that our scenic beach photos were going to be less than appealing. Boy was I wrong. Gino and Heather have such an eye for beauty and an artistic streak that cannot be contained. I would recommend Gino and Heather at Story by Photo to anyone that will listen!

Cortnie and Eduard Vukaj

Kelly and Pete

4/14/06 – This client said “Yes – I would recommend this studio.”

Gino and Heather were the best! They made everything so relaxed and calm. They even acted as wedding coordinators, timing everything prior to the ceremony. Our pictures turned out great and the thing I liked best was they didn’t make everyone pose. It was very fluid and natural (although, some shots didn’t turn out as well — but that day, it was worth it). I would recommend them to everyone! Thanks!

Sharie and Ken

3/14/06 – This client said “Yes – I would recommend this studio.”

Very unigue style. This is not your average Wedding Photographer but takes more of an artistic approach. Made the day extra special and we loved the photo’s.

Danielle and Jason

1/31/06 – This client said “Yes – I would recommend this studio.”

I love Story By Photo! The pictures turned out just as I had hoped. They’re magical! And the # of pictures taken was astounding. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for professional images that are out of the ordinary, boring, “posed” pictures!

Jennifer and Daniel- Los Angeles

10/11/05 – This client said “Yes – I would recommend this studio.”

Story by Photo took my breath away with how they captured the most romantic moments of my wedding. In every picture I look back on, I not only hold the moment, but the exact emotions I experienced on my wedding because of the way Story by Photo captured that magic. I truly encourage EVERY bride out there to invest in the best photographer out there and from all my research, it is definitely Story by Photo!

Jennifer Diaz

Rayette and Aaron

9/29/05 – This client said “Yes – I would recommend this studio.”

My husband and I had met with several photographers and we were growing more dissappointed with each visit. We were looking for someone that we “clicked” with and had fabulous work. We met with Gino and Heather and hired them before our meeting was finished. They were so down to earth and made us feel so comfortable not to mention that their work is amazing! Everyone at my wedding loved them and at the same time you would never have known that they were there, now that’s a job well done! They are the only photographer we would refer and have done so already several times. They have clients all across the globe and travel for many of their weddings which just goes to show that Story By Photo is the best in the business.

Anne and Alastair

9/24/05 – This client said “Yes – I would recommend this studio.”

Jena and Brad

9/6/05 – This client said “Yes – I would recommend this studio.”

Amy and Lance

5/8/05 – This client said “Yes – I would recommend this studio.”

Our wedding day will surely be a memorable day thanks to Story By Photo. They worked so hard and diligently to capture every special moment, and it shows in every beautiful picture. Gino and Heather were very professional and fun to work with. I will definitely recommend them to any future bride- or groom-to-be.

Rayette and Aaron Engagement

2/19/05 – This client said “Yes – I would recommend this studio.”

When we first met with Gino & Heather we knew that they were the ones we wanted to photograph our special day. We had met with several photographers prior and researched over 30 different ones in the Valley. We were getting frustrated because we were seeing a few great photos and then the rest were just okay, and we weren’t clicking with anyone yet. Story by Photo immediately clicked with us. They are fun, take amazing photos and truely care about what you want and the quality that they represent in each photo they take. I’ve already recommended them to many brides and will continue to do so. They have it all!

Nick and Hallie

2/10/05 – This client said “Yes – I would recommend this studio.”

very professional and great quality

Kelly and Greg

2/4/05 – This client said “Yes – I would recommend this studio.”

We are extremely happy with Story By Photo. Gino is a true master of photography and a total pleasure to work with. Gino and Heather helped to make our wedding day relaxing and fun. We will cherish the memories and photos forever.

John and Donna

1/31/05 – This client said “Yes – I would recommend this studio.”

John & I would highly recommend Story by Photo. Gino and Heather are professional gifted photographers that captured the romance,laughter, and beauty of our day. We will spend many years enjoying and sharing the stunning artistry of their work. We were thilled with the incredible images of the details of my gown , the flowers, the ceremony site and the candlelight reception. But most of all Gino and Heather brought a expertise of capturing a look into our hearts displayed in our eyes, our smiles, and momentary gentle gestures of the overwhelming love and happiness felt that day. The DVD Montage is a breathtaking work of art in itself and is the perfect showcase for Gino’s romantic artistic flair. We are very happy we chose Story by Photo.

Stephanie and Victor

1/28/05 – This client said “Yes – I would recommend this studio.”

Gino is fabulous! He has a wonderful eye for getting capturing the essense of the moment and making it come alive. He’s also very flexible, very reasonable and very professional. He makes you the centerpiece and nothing else.

By far, THE best!

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Playa Del Carmen Destination Wedding

….it was great. Adventura Spa Palace is quite the awesome place to have a Wedding. Although its not quite as big as the Moon Palace its still HUGE. If quaint and chill is what your looking for, this might not be the best option for you. Walking from one end of this resort to the other will take you a good 35 minutes at least.

Sidenote for potential brides, this place has been kid free to many years however as of a couple of months ago they have gone “family friendly” and they have even opened half the resort to children and childrens activities. Food for thought.

More pics soon from an awesome shoot in Tulum!

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Her beauty was radiant. They loved. He for her and her for him.

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House of Blues baby.

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No. Actually I did’nt want to be able to see the faces.

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Cuernavaca….the Orphans.

As I posted recently I was going down to Mexico City (Cuernavaca to be exact) to shoot a Wedding for a youth pastor from Gilbert, AZ. The orphanage where he works is called Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos. The trip to the orphanage was not so much about taking pics as it was about just spending some time with the kids and handing out some clothes to them that they would probably never own on their own. Name brands were mucho appreciated.

Make no bones about it, these kids are all parentless and not wanted. Except by this orphanage.  Most have been found or dropped off by a relative who could not afford them, their parents died or the parents just could not take care of them.

If you ever go to Mexico and want to visit an orphanage (and I reccomend you do) here is a quick tip to score on a bunch of clothes for the kids. Take a trip to the clearance racks at Target! Awesome deals to be had. I picked up about 35 t-shirts for about 75 cents each.

Enjoy the pics. We will be back on track with posting wedding pics soon. We have been super busy around here and unfortunately, Blogging is not our biggest Forte’. Bare with.

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Lunch
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Me bein THAT GUY
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A few of the kids
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The infants are the only kids at this place that really get adopted out right away. Hence the reason their beds are all empty. Good news for them! Bad for the 8-15yr olds that are all over this Orphanage unfortunately.

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Where the caretakers sleep
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Breeder pig. The orphanage raises their own chickens and pigs to eat. The kids take care of them.

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Intent to Randomize

Over the next few month we will be adding various pics with little text. Blogging for us is a demon as we have hundreds of thousands of images, literally,  over the past 6 years or so. Many have been shared with photographers worldwide on forums but we want to slowly start adding some hopefully thought provoking images here for our brides to enjoy.

Some new, some old, no words, just imagery. Afterall, we’re photographers, not writers.

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