Noel Del Pilar, Wedding Photographer

"What should I look when I hire a photographer?"

Clients always ask this question. There is not just one thing to look for, it is a bunch of things.

One, and I hate to say... BUDGET! Sure, you need to find a photographer in your budget. So, when you are sitting down planning your wedding, plan to spend about 15-20% on your wedding photographer, at least. Some may say that is a lot of money, and it can be if you are having a large wedding. But remember this... photos are the one thing that you are going to have for years. People forget the dinner, the drinks, the flowers, the clothes for that day; but photographs are there forever. Get the best you can get.

The next thing to look at is the photographers work. You should love your photographers work, not just like it, LOVE IT!. If you love my photographs, hire me! :-) I am booking weddings for 2009! Don't miss the chance to choose me as your wedding photographer!

Last, but no least, hire a photographer you love, I am talking about "personality". You need to feel comfortable around your photographer before, during and after your wedding day.

If you want to see my recent work, go to www.noeldelpilar.com and www.destinationweddingspr.com or e-mail me as soon as you can to: info@noeldelpilar.com

WPPI 2008 Competition Results!

Here are my winner images at the Wedding & Portrait Photographers International Awards of Excellence Print Competition.

Welcome to Puerto Rico!

Hi!

Puerto Rico is the perfect place for destination weddings in the caribbean. Here are some reasons: no US passport required, US dollars accepted, just a short stop away from USA, spanish & english are the official languages and the warm caribbean climate.

See for yourself!

The Beautiful Vegas Skyline!

Hi all!

This is the beautiful view that we had from the Mandalay Bay Hotel during a latin photographer's group (www.forodefotografos.com) party. That was the night of the transformer failure and were all in the dark. But the party goes on!

More images soon!

Back from Las Vegas!

Hello everyone!

I am finally back from Las Vegas photographer's convention (www.wppinow.com). I am still tired and sleepy. But sure, I need to confess that I had a lot of fun too. I had the honor to meet the best wedding photographers from all over the world; photographers like the one that shot the wedding pictures for Tom Cruise & Katie Holmes (Robert Evans); the one that shot the wedding pictures of Eva Longoria & Tony Parker (Bob Davis) and others.

Here is a video recap from the people of Cinematic Studios.

About the print competition results: According to the WPPI office I had three prints with more than 80 points. This is good news, but I need to wait for the official announcement.

I plan to post more pictures of the event very soon.

For the brides: The results of these events will benefit you, brides & grooms. It means I am now updated with the new trends of wedding photography, wedding albums, photography style, and many more. Also, I am very excited to keep taking beautiful pictures for the rest of the year.

WPPI 2008... Vegas Baby!!!

The world's largest convention in the US is less than couple of days away, from March 15-20. I had an incredible time last year learning from the best photographers of the world. Sure, it is not about seminar only, I have many invitations to private partys and get togethers. Yeah!

Attention photographers: Anybody who has ever had the opportunity to meet Joe Photo, will love this video. Cinematic Studios and WPPI have teamed up for this video series. for thosse who don't know who Joe is, or haven't met him, he is a very talented photographer from Orange County, who has found a way to bring his inner rock star to the world of wedding photography.

Episode 1 of “Diary of a Washed Up Rock Star Wedding Photographer.” In the episode, Skip learns that his abysmal ratings from last year’s award show means WPPI has to bring back Joe Photo and Michele Celentano to host. Joe in his despair has ended up in a dead-end job.

Here is part one of the series... enjoy!

Episode 2 of “Diary of a Washed Up Rock Star Wedding" Enjoy!

Episode 3 - The Big Finale!

¡Qué Pasa!

I am very excited again! One of my images was selected to be featured in ¡Qué  Pasa!; this is the official publication of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company for visitors. Also, the selected image promotes the "Destination Weddings & Honeymoon EXPO" at the Caribbean Bridal Expo. This event will be held at the Puerto Rico Convention Center during March 29-30, 2008. For more information go to: www.caribbeanbridalexpo.com

The Wedding Album of Tonya & Greg!

Today, I like to show one of the best albums of the last year. The couple (Tonya & Greg) was awsome and they had a baby rigth now... congratulations!

The wedding was held at El Conquistador Resort in Las Croabas, Puerto Rico.

Here is the wedding album, enjoy!

Platinum List 2008 Wedding Style Magazine!

We have some great news! We are thrilled to announce our acceptance to the prestigious Grace Ormonde Platinum List for 2008.

Grace Ormonde's Wedding Style Magazine is considered to be the magazine and resource directory for the sophisticated bride. They feature the best of the best vendors across the country and now international as well. We are listed in the Puerto Rico photography directory.

There are a very select few who are invited to be part of her "Platinum List" and we are in amazing company. This is a real honor for us, so thanks Grace!

The Wedding of Vanessa & Luis Angel

On January 12, 2008 I had the privilege to photograph the wedding of Vanessa & Luis Angel. The wedding planner was Viviane Fortuño (eventospr@yahoo.com), the ceremoy was held at the Nuestra Señora de Fatima Church in Hato Rey, and the reception was held at La Casona Restaurant in Santurce.

Here are some of the beautiful images, enjoy the show! Just click play!