Newlywed couple posing next to the wedding gazebo with the beach and Caribbean horizon behind them at Copamarina Beach Resort.

Copamarina Beach Resort Weddings: A Puerto Rico Wedding Photographer’s Guide

Copamarina Beach Resort, Tips, Weddings / By Nilka Gissell

If you’re dreaming of a destination wedding in Puerto Rico surrounded by tropical gardens, Caribbean views, and an easygoing resort atmosphere, Copamarina Beach Resort & Spa is one of the places I always think of. Located on Puerto Rico’s southwest coast in Guánica, Copamarina offers something different from a wedding in San Juan. Here, the …

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Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort Wedding Guide | Puerto Rico

Marriot Isla Verde Beach Resort, Tips, Weddings / By Nilka Gissell

Marriot Isla Verde Beach Resort: Everything You Need to Know Before Planning Your Wedding Choosing where to get married is about more than finding a beautiful backdrop. The right venue should make the entire experience feel effortless, especially when you’re planning from afar. If you’re considering a Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort wedding, you’re choosing …

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Two grooms standing together on balcony overlooking Fajardo coastline

El Conquistador: A Great Venue for Micro Weddings in Puerto Rico

Hotel El Conquistador, LGBTQ+, Micro Weddings, Weddings / By Nilka Gissell

Why Couples Choose El Conquistador for Weddings El Conquistador Resort is a wedding venue in Puerto Rico that tends to attract couples looking for a setting where the landscape does most of the work. The ocean views and cliffside setting shape the entire experience, with open horizons that shift throughout the day as the light …

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First kiss couple during wedding ceremony at Aldeana mountain venue

Aldeana: A Different Look at Wedding Venues in Puerto Rico

Micro Weddings, Weddings / By Nilka Gissell

A Guide to Aldeana Cidra for Unconventional Couples Most couples looking at wedding venues in Puerto Rico get funneled into the same corporate resort track. It is a predictable loop: air-conditioned ballrooms, imported ingredients, and schedules built for tourist turnover. But for couples who want their celebration rooted in the actual land, culture and community …

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Why I Photograph Couples the Wedding Industry Overlooks

LGBTQ+, Personal Notes, Weddings / By Nilka Gissell

Before working as an inclusive Puerto Rico wedding photographer, I spent years looking at wedding magazines and vendor portfolios like everyone else. Also, the images followed a pattern that became impossible to ignore. The same body type appeared repeatedly. The same race dominated every gallery. The same version of beauty defined what weddings looked like. …

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Couple smiling at a unique wedding venue in Puerto Rico

Unique Wedding Venues in Puerto Rico for Non-Traditional Couples

Elopements, Micro Weddings, Tips, Weddings / By Nilka Gissell

If you’re searching for unique wedding venues in Puerto Rico, you’re probably not dreaming of ballrooms, packed timelines or a day that feels rushed. You’re looking for something slow and intentional. This wedding at El Pretexto was exactly that. A reminder that a wedding can feel like a weekend with friends, not a production. A …

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Lesbian couple proposal near Castillo San Cristóbal in Old San Juan Puerto Rico, LGBTQ love story with historic backdrop and inclusive wedding photography

Weddings Later in Life, Why Age Matters in Wedding Photography

LGBTQ+, Tips, Weddings / By Nilka Gissell

Why Age Matters After fifteen years photographing weddings in Puerto Rico, I’ve captured couples in their twenties and in their seventies. First marriages. Second marriages. Long-awaited vow renewals. What I’ve learned is simple: the industry often overlooks love stories that don’t fit its favorite narrative. Simply put, the wedding industry loves youth. Scroll through magazines, vendor websites …

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Hacienda Siesta Alegre Weddings in Puerto Rico

Hacienda Siesta Alegre Weddings | Puerto Rico Wedding Photographer for Romantic, Candid Moments

Hacienda Siesta Alegre, Weddings / By Nilka Gissell

Hacienda Siesta Alegre Weddings in Puerto Rico: A Photographer’s Guide If you’ve been scrolling through Pinterest and fell in love with those lush mountain views, twinkling lights, and Spanish hacienda vibes — there’s a good chance you’ve already come across Hacienda Siesta Alegre. Nestled in the hills of Río Grande, this place feels like stepping …

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Rain or Shine: A Casa de España Wedding Story in Old San Juan

Casa De España, Old San Juan Photography, Weddings / By Nilka Gissell

Casa de España is one of those venues in Old San Juan that makes you stop and stare. Its Spanish Revival architecture, rich history, and grand courtyard make it one of the most iconic places to say “I do” in Puerto Rico. Many couples dream of its dramatic arches and colorful tiles as the backdrop …

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Rain Couldn’t Stop This Royal Isabela Wedding in Puerto Rico

Beach Weddings, LGBTQ+, Micro Weddings, Weddings / By Nilka Gissell

Some wedding days are picture-perfect sunshine. Others come with rain, wind, and the kind of weather that makes you rethink the plan. But sometimes, those unexpected moments create the most unforgettable memories—just like this beautiful LGBTQ+ wedding at Royal Isabela on Puerto Rico’s northwest coast. Royal Isabela is one of those venues that takes your …

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The Best Wedding Photographer in Puerto Rico Is the One Who Gets You

Tips, Weddings / By Nilka Gissell

Let’s be real—choosing the best wedding photographer in Puerto Rico isn’t just about the prettiest portfolio or who has the most followers on Instagram. It’s about connection, trust and honestly? Definitely, it’s about finding someone who truly gets you. Someone who sees your love story for what it is: beautifully yours, with all its quirks, …

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San Cristóbal Fort After-Wedding Session: A Romantic Old San Juan Photo Adventure

Old San Juan Photography, Old San Juan Sessions, Weddings / By Nilka Gissell

A Quiet Day to Let It All Sink In with A San Cristóbal Fort After-Wedding Session The wedding day goes by fast. That’s why I love when couples carve out time after the celebration for portraits that feel relaxed, joyful, and completely them. The day after their Museo Casa Blanca wedding, we headed for their …

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