{"id":8625,"date":"2019-03-14T06:08:03","date_gmt":"2019-03-14T06:08:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/twomann-multisite.local\/2019\/03\/14\/best-of-2018\/"},"modified":"2024-01-25T00:16:24","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T00:16:24","slug":"best-of-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/twomann.com\/2019\/03\/14\/best-of-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Best of 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

2018 was like a dream. 9 unique wedding celebrations, 7 sold out\u00a0workshops<\/a>, 4 photography festivals and one\u00a0powerful little light<\/a>\u00a0brought us\u00a0(and our kids<\/a>) on a wild ride across 10 countries on 3 continents. Along the way, our lives brushed up against so many beautiful souls. We’re living a dream and this post is a tribute to that which makes it all possible\u2026 the couples and families who trust in the way we see and feel.<\/p>\n

Below are some of our (and your) favourites from our year in wedding photography. This is just the glistening tip, of course, of a deep iceberg. For a deeper, more meaningful dive into the heart and soul of these diverse weddings, strap in for the full stories here…<\/p>\n

Catherine & Evan in Canmore, Alberta<\/a>\u00a0– Our one and only local wedding this year, and\u00a0that remarkable purple dress<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Jocelyn & Sean in Maui, Hawaii<\/a> – When a scuba photographer from Hong Kong marries an architect from Dubai on a tropical island in the Pacific.<\/p>\n

Michelle & Jared on Bainbridge Island, Washington<\/a> – Down-to-Earth outdoor hippy wedding amongst nature’s organic embrace.<\/p>\n

Flossie & Keith in Hong Kong<\/a> – Extravagant awe-inspiring wedding amongst Hong Kong’s high society.<\/p>\n

Shreya & Mano in Hyderabad, India<\/a> – Multi-day Telugu wedding extravaganza in the heart of India.<\/p>\n

Anna & Brian in Baltimore, Maryland<\/a> – Fun, celebratory wedding with an emotionally wrenching story.<\/p>\n

Dee & Zack in Golden, British Columbia<\/a> – Super chill, disastrously perfect hell-of-a-heli wedding in the mountains of Canada.<\/p>\n

Michelle & Dan in Banff, Alberta<\/a> – Epic portraits amongst the grandeur of the Canadian Rockies.<\/p>\n

Beth & Chad in Emerald Isle, North Carolina<\/a> – Wedding photography super duo’s beach wedding in the wake of a hurricane.<\/p>\n

Kimmi & Dwayne in Negril, Jamaica<\/a> – When Jamaica’s top wedding photographer marries Jamaica’s top event planner and throw down the Caribbean party of the Century (Fyre Festival<\/a> eat your heart out).<\/p>\n

Our 2018 would not have been possible without a lot of help from cherished friends. Mariya Besidina<\/a>\u00a0(Two Mann Mission Control) helped us make sure each and every one of our clients received the ultimate experience, start to finish. No matter where Erika and I were in the world, Mariya had every one of our past, current, and future clients in competent, caring hands. DVLOP<\/a>\u00a0revolutionized our post-production in 2018 (these are our very own editing presets<\/a> that we actually use).\u00a0The Image Salon<\/a>\u00a0allowed us to have and enjoy our life again this year (our editor there has become an instrumental part of our team). Profoto<\/a>\u00a0brought us along on this wild adventure in India<\/a>\u00a0(every flash lit photo we made in 2018 was with their lights).\u00a0Fundy Designer<\/a>\u00a0helped us design beautiful albums for our clients (and shared wine with us in Italy, espresso with us in Portland, and a terrifying skydiving experience with us 13,000 feet above the ground). Graphi Studios<\/a>\u00a0brought\u00a0our work to life in prints and albums for our clients (and lent us their castle in Italy<\/a> for one of our workshops<\/a>). Joseph Radhik<\/a>\u00a0brought us to Mumbai for\u00a0PEP 2018<\/a>, Christiaan De Groot<\/a> brought us to Amsterdam for Masters of Wedding Photography<\/a>, and\u00a0Profoto <\/a>brought us us to Germany for\u00a0Way Up North<\/a>\u00a0and Photokina<\/a>.\u00a0Fearless Photographers<\/a>\u00a0continued to redefine wedding photography across the globe (we are honoured to be a part of that community and to have both been individually recognized as two of the Top Wedding Photographers in the World<\/a> again in 2018). Abby<\/a>,\u00a0Dave<\/a>,\u00a0Jenn<\/a>, and Jeff<\/a> helped us sift for gold<\/a>. Henry XU<\/a>\u00a0made one of our favourite photos of 2018 (it even made it in here)! Clark Lai at Motiv Studio<\/a>\u00a0built and maintained this dream website (and helped you find it on Google). And finally, most importantly, lovers and photographers around the world gifted us their trust.<\/p>\n

2018 was pretty awesome, but how could we ever forget our Best of 2017<\/a>,\u00a0Best of 2016<\/a>, Best of 2015<\/a>, our Greatest Hits<\/a>, or our\u00a0Personal Favourite Photos in the Whole Wide World<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2018 venues –\u00a0Silvertip Resort<\/a>\u00a0(Canmore), Olowalu Plantation House<\/a>\u00a0(Maui),\u00a0The Hyatte Residence<\/a>\u00a0(Maui),\u00a0IslandWood<\/a>\u00a0(Bainbridge Island),\u00a0Grand Hyatt Hong Kong<\/a>\u00a0(Hong Kong), Golkonda Resort<\/a>\u00a0(Hyderabad), Chesapeake Bay Beach Club<\/a>\u00a0(Baltimore),\u00a0Purcell Mountain Lodge<\/a>\u00a0& Kicking Horse Mountain Resort<\/a>\u00a0(Canada),\u00a0The Watson House<\/a>\u00a0(North Carolina), The Spa Retreat Boutique Hotel<\/a>\u00a0(Jamaica)<\/p>\n

2018 planners & coordinators…\u00a0White Orchid Wedding<\/a>\u00a0(Maui),\u00a0White Bridal Salon<\/a>\u00a0(Hong Kong),\u00a0Adda Events<\/a> &\u00a0Ultima Events and Celebrations <\/a>& Suma Korapati<\/a>\u00a0(Hyderabad),\u00a0Enchanting Events & Design<\/a>\u00a0(Baltimore),\u00a0M Style XP<\/a>\u00a0and Logisticsbyk2<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>(Jamaica)<\/p>\n

2018 videographers –\u00a0T. Art Videography<\/a>\u00a0(Hong Kong), Chai Motion Pictures<\/a>\u00a0(India), Wise Films<\/a>\u00a0(Maryland),\u00a0Reynaldo Martin Studios<\/a>\u00a0(Jamaica)<\/p>\n

2018 florists –\u00a0Ellermann<\/a>\u00a0(Hong Kong),\u00a0Avalon Event Floral<\/a>\u00a0(North Carolina),\u00a0Floral Fantasies<\/a>\u00a0(Jamaica)<\/p>\n

2018 Hair & Make-up artists –\u00a0Makeup by Quis <\/a>&\u00a0Kelly Mak Hair & Make Up Styling<\/a> (Hong Kong), Sue Gregg<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Rochelle the stylist<\/a> (Jamaica)<\/p>\n

2018 Bands & DJs – Pez Productions<\/a>\u00a0(Canada), IndoSoul<\/a>\u00a0&\u00a0Zinx Band<\/a>\u00a0(India), Gina Sobel<\/a>\u00a0& Spectrum<\/a>\u00a0(Baltimore), \u00a0All Events DJ<\/a>\u00a0(North Carolina),\u00a0Smoke<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Denvo<\/a>\u00a0(Jamaica)<\/p>\n

Thanks to each and every beautiful human who was a part of our life in 2018.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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