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Latvian Destination Wedding in Puerto Rico

Join me as we take a look at one of the most beautiful Latvian weddings I’ve ever shot as a destination wedding photographer at the gorgeous Courtyard Marriott in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico

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Francisco Alvarez Francisco Alvarez

When it comes to photography, is Generative AI a friend…or a foe?

Is Generative AI a friend…or a foe? That’s what we’re going to be discussing, specifically from the standpoint of a destination wedding photographer in Puerto Rico. On one hand, it definitely speeds up my editing workflow but it can also be detrimental to my creative process. Only the best photographers know how to walk the line between using it to your advantage and crass misuse. Choose wisely!

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Francisco Alvarez Francisco Alvarez

My Biggest Struggle As A Professional Photographer

After making the decision to become a full-time wedding photographer in Puerto Rico, what was once a part-time hobby is now my all encompassing profession. It has, however, left a void I’ve yet been able to fill. In this article I explain what that is and how I think it affects, not just myself, but other professional photographers in Puerto Rico as well.

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Francisco Alvarez Francisco Alvarez

Why Offering All Services Makes Life Easier For EVERYONE.

At Francisco Alvarez Photography, we pride ourselves in putting together a team that can cover all of the requests expected from wedding photographers in Puerto Rico. From photography and wedding albums to engagement sessions and videography, the staff offers everything you’d need to capture your wedding day with one of the best photography teams in Puerto Rico.

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Francisco Alvarez Francisco Alvarez

Wedding Photography Pricing: Public, Private…or THIS Third Option!

It’s an age old debate: should you post your photography pricing online for prospective clients to see? One side of the aisle makes the argument for transparency while the other advocates for a more customized approach. As for me, I think that the best photographers in Puerto Rico should adopt my style.

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Francisco Alvarez Francisco Alvarez

My New ‘Must-Have’ Features In All Of My Wedding Packages

For the longest time I had been opposed to putting wedding albums together for my clients as a Puerto Rico wedding photographer. I found them to be tedious and time-consuming. In 2024, my perspective changed. I now see them as a valuable addition to my packages that transcend the test of time. Here’s why.

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Francisco Alvarez Francisco Alvarez

Why Wedding Photography IS The Hardest Of Them All

When it comes to hiring someone to document your special day, the very best photographers in Puerto Rico shoot weddings. This is due to the fact that they bring their expertise of product, architecture, portraits, family and events all bundled into a 10 hour session. The mere fact of implementing all these skillsets into a single day is what makes a Puerto Rico destination wedding photographer one of the hardest jobs on the island.

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