The Journal

Notes on destination weddings, venues, and planning.

Bride and groom embracing under an old stone archway in Cartagena's historic center at night

Elopements

Eloping in Cartagena: A Photographer's Guide

Where to elope, how to plan around the light, and why the photographer matters more when the day is just the two of you.

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Sunset wedding portrait on a rooftop terrace in Cartagena, Colombia

Venues & Planning

The Best Wedding Venues in Cartagena, Colombia

A photographer's real take on colonial courtyards, island escapes, and rooftop terraces — and how to actually choose between them.

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Editorial wedding portrait beside a vintage car against Cartagena's colonial architecture

Venues & Planning

How to Plan a Destination Wedding in Cartagena

A step-by-step planning guide — timeline, budget, legal steps, and how to build a vendor team you trust from another country.

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Cartagena wedding photography — groom embracing bride, editorial couple portrait

Proposals

How to Plan a Surprise Proposal in Cartagena

Best spots, the details that make it feel intentional, and why having a photographer there matters more than couples expect.

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Couple kissing on a colorful Cartagena street, surrounded by palenqueras in traditional colorful dress

Couples & Family

Best Photo Locations in Cartagena for Couples & Families

Where to go for a couple's vacation session or a family shoot, organized by neighborhood, plus when to go for the best light.

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Bride beneath fireworks at a Cartagena wedding reception, dramatic editorial portrait

Booking & Pricing

Cartagena Wedding Photographer Pricing: What to Expect

What actually drives photography pricing — coverage hours, travel, second shooters — and how to budget for it wisely.

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Groomsmen walking together at a Cartagena wedding in daylight

Venues & Planning

Best Time of Year to Get Married in Cartagena

Weather, seasons, and crowds — a photographer's real take on picking the best month for your destination wedding.

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