Saturday, October 6, 2012

Jamaica Wedding Photographers Use Nature's Backdrop

By Doris Rivas


Jamaica wedding photographers have the luxury of photographing their subjects next to some of the most beautiful natural backdrops in the world. Photographs of weddings in paradise offer memories that last a lifetime.

Jamaica is located in the Caribbean Sea and is part of the Greater Antilles. Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Haiti are situated in close maritime proximity. A creole hybrid of English and various African languages called Jamaican Patios is the home language. English is, however, the official language and is used widely.

Christopher Columbus begins the rich history of this country. In 1494, he made claim for Spain when he landed at Discovery Bay. Two centuries later, General Robert Venables and Sir William Penn made claim for England. Sugar exportation took hold as a major player in the island's economy during the first couple of hundred years of English rule.

Today tourism accounts for a significant portion of revenue for the country. There are a variety of choices when visiting this beautiful country. Montego Bay is a popular destination for tourists and for destination weddings. Montego Bay has several attractions that draw visitors to it. Rose Hall Great House is the former home of the "White Witch" of the island, Annie Palmer. The hall has been restored to its previous grandeur. Montego Bay also has all inclusive resorts, shopping and fine dining.

In addition to Montego Bay, there are many more spots to choose from for couples wishing to start their lives together on the island. A dream wedding with gorgeous sunsets and white sand beaches can be had. One must only choose their city.

Ocho Rios is fun city that is home to Dunns River Falls. Adventurous visitors like to climb the 600 foot falls. "Staircases" made of rock and situated up the falls allow this unique experience. Others want to be photographed in the pools below. Negril, in the west, offers a quieter location but just as beautiful.

Kingston is not as heavily visited by tourists as the resort cities. It is, however, where visitors can get a taste of truly authentic Jamaican culture. This bustling city is the country's largest. Kingston features the Royal Botanical Gardens at Hope. Hope Gardens is the largest of its kind in the Caribbean. It also features and adjacent zoo.

Jamaica is an active island with action happening all day and night. The southern coast does boast a quieter, more serene area for those who want a bit more peacefulness. Lover's Leap got its name from a tragic story of forbidden love between slaves. Now, it is a place of beautiful cliff views and a stunning lighthouse.

Jamaica wedding photographers have so much natural beauty at their disposal. Photographing a wedding allows for the combination of landscape photography and portraiture. Plantation settings, beach settings and gorgeous sunsets allow them to use their skills to make artful, beautiful work that is cherished for the lifetime of the bride and groom.




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