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Ok so we do tend to have the majority of grooms each year are named Ilya =) That’s ok!
Enjoy the pics. Sorry for the low resolution during the downsizing, we tried a new software for batch resizing and it failed.
This is from Brooklyn, NY at the Riviera Club














For The family: Simply log in to view the images by visiting our website www.storybyphoto.com and click online proofing. The password will be the Brides maiden name. If they are not viewable this means the bride has not yet released them.
For Photographers: All images processed using the new gFUNK Lightroom Presets from www.digitalweddingpro.com
A few quick snags from Gretchen and Bobbys fantastic Boston Wedding.
For family and friends, To view the other 700+ photos visit our website and click online proofing. The password is Gretchens maiden name.











We have been shooting Destinations now for about 6yrs and have seen a lot of good ideas, some great ideas and some ideas that seemed good but went terribly wrong.
Without getting into too many we are going to offer up a tip on Photography that we have been giving now for the better part of 2yrs and it has been extremely successful for us as a Destination Wedding company as well as for our brides.
The key to a successful Destination Wedding is to have a great time, why else would you be doing it right?!?! So the surest way to make for a great time on your days spent in the Islands or wherever you location may be is to REDUCE the stress levels.
Like I tell brides all the time, pay for the best wedding photography you can get and worry about all the extra stuff later (albums, DVDs, etc).
What is becoming more and more popular for us is brides who just use the resort photographer for the day of photos and pay the $600-1200 or whatever they charge nowadays and then hire a killer photographer with creativity for a creative session the next day that include something like a Trash the Dress etc.
A Bridal session like this can be done in 3-4hrs typically and is a very low stress situation. Why? Because the big day is already over!
It makes for a much less stressful day of your Wedding when you don’t have to worry about being whisked away to do a photo session while your guests wait for you to finish a “photo shoot”.
Food for thought….maybe a Bridal session is for you??
To your success and to a great Wedding,
Gino and Heather
www.storybyphoto.com
Want to have Story by Photo shoot your Wedding but money is a bit tight right now? Story by Photo trains and cultivates some of tomorrows finest Wedding Photographers, that are available today. We are proud to offer our associates to shoot Weddings that we can’t, or for clients who might be trying to cut a few costs.
Here is a sample of work from just 1 Wedding from one of our top associates Paul. Paul is available for travel internationally and packages with Paul as your Photographer can be had for as little as $4500!!
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!!
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!


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.

11/9/07 – This client said “Yes – I would recommend this studio.”
They were great to work with and our pictures turned out amazing!

11/9/07 – This client said “Yes – I would recommend this studio.”
Would absolutely recommend — very creative…your pictures will definitely be different!

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

5/23/07 – This client said “Yes – I would recommend this studio.”
They were so personalble, creative and professional.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!!!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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

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.

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!

2/10/05 – This client said “Yes – I would recommend this studio.”
very professional and great quality

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.

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.

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!
….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!
