A Weekend On The Island
the Arches
Crane Cottage looks like a house in Italy that got lost on the Georgia coast. White arches, red tile roofs and a courtyard with a fountain, all in open shade.
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the Jekyll Island Wedding photographer and filmmaker
The Islands
Jekyll Island gives you white arches, oaks full of moss and a long river sunset. My job is to put you in the right light at the right hour.
The Lowcountry coast is my specialty. I lived on Hilton Head for many years, and about 400 of my 450 weddings have been in the Lowcountry, under moss draped oaks and in that golden hour light. About 10 of them were on Jekyll Island. It is one of my favorite places to film and photograph, from Crane Cottage to the beach.
450Weddings photographed in 14 years
400Of them in the Lowcountry, about
10Weddings on Jekyll Island, about
Your Photographer
hi, I am Vitor
The Lowcountry is my specialty. In 14 years I have photographed 450 weddings, about 400 of them on this coast, and about 10 on Jekyll Island. I lived on Hilton Head for many years, so moss, marsh and golden hour are home to me. Photography and film are available together or separately, so one team can plan your whole weekend on the island.
I will make you look beautiful, and I will get you back to your people.
In Motion
the Films
Then
the Oaks
The live oaks on Jekyll are so full of moss that the light goes soft even at noon. That is where I take the portraits and the bridal party.
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Or
the Beach
No permit needed to say your vows on a Jekyll Island beach. Driftwood Beach at sunset is the one everyone has saved, and it has its own rules.
Beach rules and sunset times
And Finally
the Vows
A formal garden, a floral arch and the house behind you. Everything you need is a short walk apart, so you never spend your wedding in a car.
See a whole Crane Cottage weekend
About 400 Lowcountry weddings taught me that every venue on this coast has different light and its own rules. I already know Jekyll's, so on your wedding day you never have to think about any of it.
Where I Would Look First
the Venues
- Crane CottageA 1917 Italian Renaissance house at the Jekyll Island Club
- The Jekyll Island ClubThe Riverfront Lawn under its oldest oaks
- Jekyll Island Convention CenterWatch the wedding films
- Driftwood BeachNo permit needed, turtle friendly lights only
- Sea IslandThe Cloister, The Lodge, the Beach Club and the Retreat
Plan Around The Light
when is your Date
In April the sun sets around 7:55 PM on Jekyll Island. I would start your portraits around 6:55 PM, while the light is still soft under the moss.
Kind Words
"He has a wonderful and artistic eye, and we love his use of natural light."
Mallory Jones
"He was great at telling us how to pose because I'm normally so awkward, and in the pictures, I didn't look awkward at all."
Rachel Verbeke
"He is very good with people."
Mary Evelyn Gunn
Your Date On Jekyll Island
Tell me where you are getting married and I will tell you how I would photograph it.