[caption id="attachment_2679" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="Click on the images to view them larger"][/caption] We often talk about albums catching our eye... This one by Josef Isayo certainly did. He shot Porsche and Adam's wedding in early 2007. The couple, two ER doctors from San Francisco, came to Josef and asked him to shoot their wedding in Cuixmala, Mexico- an opportunity many photographers strive for. But as an experienced destination photographer who's shot several weddings in Mexico, Josef knows it's no walk in the park - you've got to be prepared. I asked Josef to share some tips and advice:

• Know the local customs and laws - especially around visa requirements.
• If you're shooting film, avoid traveling with anything faster than 400ASA. Some airpot X-Ray machines damage high speed film.
• Be sure to scout the location before the wedding date. This may mean you need to arrive a day or two early, so be sure to factor this into your schedule and budget.
• Find a couple of other great locations to shoot the bride and groom at after the wedding day. This gives you the opportunity to shoot at locations not available or feasible on the day.

• It goes without saying, but don't forget a back-up camera, lenses, strobes etc. When you're shooting away from home the chances of finding replacements or rentals in a remote location are pretty slim.
• If you shoot digital, download your CF cards to a laptop, or any device that has a hard drive as soon as possible. Keep them in separate locations to avoid losing your images if any of your gear goes missing.
• Fit in. Wear clothes that match your guests.
• Stay at touristy or well known hotels. These tend to be safer.

Josef says, "My background in newspaper and editorial photographers allows me to approach every wedding the same way no matter where I'm shooting. At the end of the day your clients just want beautiful images. Don't try too hard, just be yourself and enjoy the opportunity to document the elegance that's evident at such an emotionally charged event." Porsche and Adam received a beautiful 14x10 full Photo Front Duo album. Click the link below to see the full album. Cheers, Nigel To view a slideshow of Porsche and Adam's album click here.