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Cafe Amano Wedding: Laura + Michael

October 5, 2015

For those that have read our posts must think that we always refer to all our “clients vs friends” as beautiful, good human beings and made for one another. And we do, because it’s true! We believe 100% that one attracts what they want in life and we have focused on attracting the best clients, friends and couples.

We will always remember Laura & Michael as the couple that made us part of their wedding from beginning to end. Ever since we met them they showed interest in getting to know us, heard our tastes, enjoyed a cup of coffee on their engagement shoot with us and even changed their wedding day so we could be a part of it…more than we could have ever expected.

Laura and Michael had a perfect wedding from beginning to end. Everything came out better than planned and photographically speaking, we had sufficient time to document everything that our couple had wished for.

For them photography and who would be sharing their big day with them was an important factor. Which is how we feel about having a happy “clients vs friends” couple that’s excited to make the pictures a part of their celebration.

The end result could not have been better, each picture reflected who they are, their true essence. A couple that is easy going, respectful, caring and full of love.

Laura & Michael, thank you for your affection and trust from day one…each word and gesture of love made this day unforgettable!

JW Marriot Wedding

Just look at them… so much love and beauty in this room! Laura picked these lovely personalized robes as gifts for her bridesmaid, sister and mom.

JW Marriot Wedding

JW Marriot Wedding

JW Marriot Wedding

Some of our favorite things on a wedding day: Laughs and Reflections!

JW Marriot Wedding

JW Marriot Wedding

JW Marriot Wedding

JW Marriot Wedding

JW Marriot Wedding

JW Marriot Wedding

 

The groomsmen (some visiting from the other side of the world) kept Michael busy and entertained during the day

JW Marriot Wedding

JW Marriot Wedding

JW Marriot Wedding

JW Marriot Wedding

JW Marriot Wedding

Laura and Mike decided to see each other before the ceremony at the beautiful staircase of the JW Marriott Hotel 

JW Marriot Wedding

JW Marriot Wedding

JW Marriot Wedding

JW Marriot Wedding

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A quick and fun walk by the Financial District with the bridal party

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So much love filled the room

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We just LOVE Navy Blue wedding details Cafe Amano Wedding

Cafe Amano Wedding

Cafe Amano Wedding

Once at Cafe Amano, the night started with romance and lots of laughs

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Cafe Amano Wedding

Cafe Amano Wedding

… The first dances, one of those moments that will bring you to tears!

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… And kids! They will (at some point) steal the spotlight :)

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The night ended with great music, AMAZING food and much happiness for the newlyweds!

Cafe Amano Wedding

Hotel: JW Marriott Hotel

Venue: Cafe Amano

Photography: Juancho SC 

Autor: Johana Londoño

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Juancho + Johana

We’re Johana and Juancho — partners in life, creativity, and capturing love stories across the globe. Juancho’s journey began with bold determination: he moved from Colombia to the U.S. with nothing but vision, passion, and a deep love for people’s stories. He bought the best lens on the market before even owning a camera, and after his first engagement session with friends, he came home glowing. That spark turned into a decade-long career rooted in emotion, connection, and purpose. Juancho has a magnetic personality — the kind that makes fast friends with strangers on planes, in grocery aisles, and even with our UPS guy. Weddings, with all their energy, humanity, and beautiful chaos, are his favorite kind of playground.

I bring a different kind of energy to the team. With a background in modeling and a career as a radio and TV host, I’ve always lived in creative spaces — and now I channel that into editorial work and wedding storytelling. Juancho likes to call my eye “the girly point of view,” but really it’s about noticing what often goes unseen: the softness, the glances, the stillness in between the big moments. Maybe it’s the journalist in me, but I’m always drawn to the why behind the image. Together, we balance each other — and we love creating with people who value that harmony of heart and art.


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