Bahamas Wedding Video | Abaco Rustic Chic | Corey + Ashley

Bahamas Wedding Video | Abaco Rustic Chic | Corey + Ashley from Frangipani Film on Vimeo.

The Abacos are made up of a variety of small islands each with their own close knit communities. When individuals as well loved as these two fall in love, it's no wonder the whole town comes together to celebrate.
This wedding film really shows just how much love there it between Corey + Ashely and how much their lives have meant to all the people around them. Complete with a sunset reception & fireworks sendoff. Enjoy!

Location: Marsh Harbour. Abaco, The Bahamas | Seaside Wedding Ceremony
Style: Luxury, Rustic Chic | Open air, sting light reception

Photographer: FrangipaniPhotography.com

Videographer: FrangipaniFilm.com
Venue: Snapper Point, Pelican Shores, Marsh Harbour
Music: Country & Reggae

Nassau Wedding Videographer | Mike + Connie Highlights | Bahamas Destination Wedding Video

January is a great time to get married in The Bahamas. The weather is ideal, the water is beautiful and no one gets too hot.

Enjoy our latest highlight video filmed on the Beach at Sandy Port & the Poop Deck Restaurant.

Nassau Event Videographer | Ride For Hope Bahamas Charity Bike-a-thon

Get out your bicycle and dust of your helmet. It's that time of year again. Ride for Hope is being held in Nassau Bahamas this year and the event is slated for Feb 7-8th 2015. Ride for Hope is a a local charity that 'raises hope and resources to fight cancer' Cyclists are sponsored for the event and for every mile they raise money comes in to help in the fight to treat & cure cancer. Some of the more determined riders ever peddle a grueling 100 miles. So even if you can't ride at the event you can help out by sponsoring a rider.

Ride for Hope is one of the team at Frangipani's favorite local charities.

We love people and organizations that try to make the world a better place. Therefore, we donate our time and services to the 'Make A Wish' foundation, Living Word Camp in Minnesota and several other worthwhile causes.

Learn a little bit about Ride For Hope Bahamas in the video below.

Ride for Hope - Registered Charity from Frangipani Film on Vimeo.

Learn how you can get involved at www.RideForHopeBahamas.com
Check out some of the sponsors: RideForHopeBahamas.com/Sponsors.php

Soundtrack: Sunshine by Matisyahu from the Album Spark Seeker

Special Thanks to the Thompsons of Palmetto Point for helping make this video Possible.

Filmed and Edited by Brett Davis at FrangipaniPhotography.com

Atlantis Family Photographer | Boys are fun!

Two young boys can make a photo session really busy but it can also make it a lot of fun! Playing on the beach with this family was a great way to spend an evening. Everyone ran and played and laughed in the sand and even got a little wet!

Planning the session to be close to sunset was really helpful. We had beautiful, soft evening light to work with.

If you want to see more of my work please check out FrangipaniPhotography.com

Nassau, Bahamas Children Photographer | One year old portraits

Taking pictures of this little man was the highlight of my week. Seriously. There are few things more fun to me than crawling all over the floor and playing with a child with the goal of capturing their personality with my camera.

We were also able to make a playdate out of this portrait shoot. My son, Cody, is 3 months older and they've been friends from the time they were little babies.
















I love his dark hair and dark eyes. Such a handsome little man. Quite the contrast to my blue-eyed, blonde baby. These boys go way back. These next photos were taken almost exactly a year ago.



And look at them now!





I am looking forward to watching these boys grow up together.
If you would like to get more info please check out FrangipaniPhotography.com

Paradise Island, Bahamas | The One and Only Ocean Club | Family Portraits

This past Monday didn't quite start out the way I had thought it was going to. I was just deciding what I was going to accomplish when I got a phone call. Donna and her sister and niece were staying at the One and Only Ocean Club on Paradise Island  and were leaving the next day. They really wanted to get some portraits done before they headed back to the US and were delighted to find out that I didn’t have anything scheduled for the day.



As you can see The One and Only Ocean Club has a beautiful setting. The palm trees, green grass and sparkling blue water are a captivating site. It was a perfect location to capture portraits.



When I first arrived I was assured that the little girl would be the easiest one to photograph and I quickly saw what they meant. She was irresistible. Her smile and laugh had me clicking the shutter almost faster than my camera could keep up.









Donna is home now but she just called me yesterday to say that she just received her photos she ordered through her online photo album. She was thrilled with how how quickly her photo order arrived and the quality and sharpness of the prints.

For more information on booking a session please check out my website: FrangipaniPhotography.com.

Hope Town, Abaco Family Portraits | Children on Vacation

A surprising fact about being a photographer in paradise, is that many of my clients are photographers themselves.  At first I found it odd when photographers began requesting my services. You'd think that someone who knows how to take great photos and owns all of the needed equipment would just do it themselves, right?

It turns out that photographers have a hard time taking portraits of themselves enjoying their vacation with their family. Putting your camera on a tripod with a remote isn't very easy with young children on the beach. Photographers also know the value of getting family portraits done.

Carrie, a photographer from Colorado, was no different. She first got in touch with me before Christmas. Planning to visit The Abacos in The Bahamas in Feburary, she knew that she wanted me to take photos of her and her two little girls. We chose Hopetown, a small village on Elbow Cay, Abaco as our portrait location. It couldn't have been a better choice. The brightly colored houses,  candy striped light house and gorgeous white sandy beach were a perfect back drop for portraits.

It was so much fun to watch the girls explore the beach and play in the water. It was obvious they both loved the ocean! It was also obvious that Carrie enjoyed the freedom of being on the other side of the lens for once.

Carrie also wrote a blog post on her vacation adventures to The Bahamas if you wanted to check it out.

For more information on booking a photo session with me please check out my website: FrangipaniPhotography.com

Eleuthera Videographer - Ride for Hope Bahamas 2013

If you're at all familiar with us at Frangipani Photography & Film you know that we love supporting worthwhile causes. Although we are not always able to spend as much time helping out as we would like, Brett was able to spend a weekend in October with Ride for Hope Bahamas. Ride for Hope is a a local charity that 'raises hope and resources to fight cancer'  Cyclists are sponsored for the event and for every mile they raise money comes in to help in the fight to treat & cure cancer. Some of the more determined riders ever peddle a grueling 100 miles.

If you're a cyclist or bike rider at any level we can think of no better way to spend a Saturday in October than the Ride for Hope in Eleuthera Bahamas.


Ride for Hope - 2013 - Bahamas from Frangipani Film on Vimeo.

Video description:
In it's 8th year, the annual Ride for Hope charity bike ride in Eleuthera, Bahamas was as successful as ever.
Strong wind and rains leading up to the big day threatened to put a damper on this year's event. Fortunately, the riders, volunteers and sponsors were not detered. Everyone remained in high spirits despite the weather and awoke to a beautiful sunshiny morning on Saturday, October 26th 2013.
Participants enjoyed riding up to 100 miles over all the lovely terrain the island of Eleuthera has to offer. From sleepy little fishing settlements to scenic hill top vistas & long stretches of beach, Eleuthera has it all.
Volunteers turned out in record numbers to offer enthusiastic support and encouragement for all the riders.
With each mile pedaled, dollars come in and every single one of those dollars is donated to cancer caring centers and cancer treatment programs.

Learn how you can get involved at RideForHopeBahamas.com
Check out some of the sponsors: RideForHopeBahamas.com/Sponsors.php

Soundtrack: Sunshine by Matisyahu from the Album Spark Seeker

Special Thanks to the Thompsons of Palmetto Point for helping make this video Possible.

Filmed and Edited by Brett Davis at FrangipaniPhotography.com

Eden Praire, Minnesota Wedding Video - Babatunde & Katie's Film

This couple was so much fun. The entire wedding day was filled with jokes and lots of laughter.  It was obvious that they were in love by how comfortable they were with each other. In fact both of their families already clicked so well at the wedding, I am sure they are going to be great in-laws.

Everybody seemed to have the perfect thing to say to the newlyweds all day. From their charismatic pastor delivering a one of a kind sermon, tailor made for this great couple, to the hilarious toasts given by the father of the bride and best man.  The whole day was filled with laughs and heartfelt words. So many great things were said I had a hard time cutting any out for the video.

Not only did the Tim & Katie know how to laugh but they knew how to party. They ended out the evening with a celebration at the Garden Room in Eden Praire that included a lot of lively dancing.

My words don't do this couple and their big day justice, so without further adieu please enjoy this highlight film of their wedding:

Tim & Katie Wedding Video from Frangipani Film Bahamas on Vimeo.

Date: Aug 10th 2013
Cermony: Praire Lutheran Church
Reception: Garden Room at Eden Praire Center
Photographers: Minnesota Onsite Photography
DJ: iDJMN
Soundtrack:
Hundred More Years - Francesca Battistelli
Everything - Michael Buble
Let's Get it Started - Black Eyed Peas

Foley, Minnesota Wedding Video - Matt & Kristy's Film

Although I was only with Matt & Kristy for a short time, it was still easy for me to see how much they were in love.  They are such a great match for each other. The couple was married in a quaint little church in the middle of farm country Minnesota.  Kristy did a great job of decorating the church, mostly by herself with a little help from Matt. From the intricate family portraits woven into the flower arrangements to the big crowd of family and friends, it was obvious how much love these two have for family and each other.  I had so much fun filming these two on their special day.
Despite not being a 'shotgun wedding' quite a few firearms did show up at the wedding.  You'll have to watch their video below to see what I am talking about. Enjoy.


Matt & Kristy Wedding Video from Frangipani Film Bahamas on Vimeo.

Date: August 3rd 2013 Outside Minneapolis / St. Paul Minnesota
Ceremony: Estes Brook Evangelical Free Church
Reception: Northern Lights Ballroom
Filmed and edited by Brett Davis

Nassau, Bahamas Family Photographer | Family Fun on the Beach

Looking at some of the photos of this happy family you'd think my job was easy. Although, I really enjoyed this beach session the photos don't always tell the whole back story.

This family was full of smiling faces and cheerful kids.  The hard part was getting them to all smile at the same time.  As every parent knows, two year olds are very inquisitive and very energetic. A combination that does not bode well for group photographs. Now multiply that by two. These two two-year olds loved the beach. If they weren't digging in the sand, they were running full throttle towards the ocean. They had a blast for sure.

Even though I had to run through the sand to catch these kids a few times I still I had alot of fun photographing them.  I really tried to capture some of that energy and curiosity in these images. I hope the photos below convey a little bit of their personalities to you. Enjoy.

Nassau, Bahamas Family Photographer | Beach Portraits

I’ve been photographing quite a few families on vacation recently.  The Bahamas are a great family destination with lots beaches and activities to offer visitors of all ages.  Its been fun meeting vacationers from all over the world enjoying quality family time together in The Bahamas.  Not one of them has regretted taking professional photos home as a souvenir to remember their trip after the suntans have faded.

 One of my most recent clients was a family from the West Coast who were staying at the Atlantis Resort. This family was a blast to work with. I loved their choice of bright colored clothing. It made their photos really pop.

After capturing these great shots at cabbage beach we made a quick side trip to The Cloisters, a popular wedding location near the Paradise Island beach.  I’m sure you can tell why so many couples choose to get married here once you see the photos below.












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