Happy 2013 my fine people! This year marks my 5th year anniversary since I decided to throw caution to the wind and follow what my heart had been telling me. It is very strange thinking back to the person who I was five years ago; having gone through a very traumatic time personally I felt I had nothing to lose, as I was truly at rock bottom. I dreamed of gracing the wedding magazines, I dreamed of becoming a brand name, I dreamed of shooting those fine lavish weddings you only see in style magazines. I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude, my hard work, my diligence to the finer points have not be in vain. I know I mention it time and time again but this isn’t what makes me so proud. I am proud to have met THE most amazing people, heard the most amazing love stories, I am proud to the fact that I am now the adopted daughter/ sister of many a client families, and its genuine too. The invites I receive for dinners, birthdays, the artifacts notes and cards I receive in the post is truly overwhelming, and my simple humble words of thank you is all I can offer. 2012 was a year of growth; emotionally, mentally, photographically. I had the opportunity to travel this year, on business and leisure. Having shot just shy of 40 weddings the year prior, I had time to reflect, to evaluate and take in the magnitude how far I have come. There is a meme floating around the internet at the moment with the words YOLO (You Only Live Once) With those words echoing in my ears; it has been adopted as my new years resolution!
Ben Tomlin: ( March 27, 2013 3:31 am ) Rima - your work always astounds me.... another fab job yet again, and Ragley Hall definitely has the wow factor.
Ashley: ( March 15, 2013 3:30 pm ) This looks like it was so much fun! Beautiful colors!
shari deangelo: ( March 12, 2013 4:49 pm ) You captured all my favorite elements of a wedding with such beautiful compositions, color, emotions and with such love. It's why I love your work, Rima. XOXO
Elissa: ( March 12, 2013 3:49 pm ) Wow, this wedding is stunningly gorgeous. But I'm really amazed by your control of all the lighting situations... every frame is perfect. That couldn't have been easy. Seriously, though, amazing coverage.
Adam Ward: ( March 12, 2013 2:25 pm ) I love them all. So vibrant and full of life!
Jonathan David: ( March 11, 2013 11:32 pm ) Gorgeous colour and emotions! Love every single shot!
sachin: ( March 11, 2013 9:10 pm ) Absolutely brilliant Rima!
Veronica Varos: ( March 11, 2013 8:42 pm ) Oh, Rima, your work is always so spectacular!
Leo: ( March 11, 2013 6:54 pm ) Love it so much, Rima. I love how you really capture the excitement and happiness of their day. Love this one: http://rimadarwash.com/newblog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sana37.jpg
Dennis Pike: ( March 11, 2013 6:37 pm ) Stunning wedding. My favorite shot is the bride spinning where you can see some motion blur in her dress. Great work
Kari Bellamy: ( March 11, 2013 5:02 pm ) Lovely work Rima! What an amazing venue and STUNNING bride!
Tracy Morter: ( March 11, 2013 1:29 pm ) Oh stunning! So vibrant and happy.