Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Timbaland's wedding in Aruba

Just got back last night at midnight from a week of shooting in Aruba for Timbaland's wedding.  What an experience!  I'll tell the story as soon as I get a chance to catch my breath.  I have a workshop starting tomorrow and another out of town wedding on Friday/Saturday so I might not get a chance for a couple days. US Weekly has an exclusive on this one so you should see some images in next week's issue.  There may be an InStlye feature and perhaps even a Grace Ormonde feature if we're lucky.  For now, I just want to say thanks to my trusty and talented assistants Uncleray and Rosanna who have been all over the world photographing with me, making me proud, watching my back, and nailing awesome shots all day long!  Thank you Anna for letting us take over your home Wednesday night to turn it into a lab/production house and for letting me steal your husband for a week.  Your tacos are amazing... way better than Taco Bell!  Jared, sorry for booting Rosanna off of iChat so much when you were trying to talk :)  We're going to take you guys to dinner when you get back in town.  I also want to thank Tim & Monique for trusting me with their big day, Big Rick, Sheena and the whole Timbaland team who worked so hard making this HUGE production a success and for taking such great care of us and making us feel like a part of your family!  Most of all my beautiful wife, thanks baby for taking care of my boys all by yourself and for putting up with all of the chaos and travels this month.  I'll make it up to you next month ;)

34 Comments:

Blogger eadwine said...

mike,

if US weekly gets the exclusive. does that mean you're not allowed to post images?

you make all of us envious but i'm super happy for you.

God bless.
ead.
www.plushphotography.com.sg

6/25/2008 1:02 AM  
Blogger Collins said...

That is just crazy! I've been a huge fan of his for years. I love his production work

6/25/2008 5:36 AM  
Blogger Staja Studios said...

Mike that's awesome! Can't wait to see the images. Have fun at the workshop, you all will have a great time.

Take care and it sounds like you and Julie both need a well deserved break soon.

- Jason

6/25/2008 5:38 AM  
Blogger Alex Rodriguez said...

Sweet congratulations. "Big Time!"

6/25/2008 6:02 AM  
Blogger kennykimdotcom said...

Mike congrats again! :) You are a "big time" now. I think I'm going to coin that term for you from now on. :)

Good times! See you soon!

6/25/2008 6:21 AM  
Blogger Cathy and David Photography said...

I look forward to seeing the pics and will be sure to keep my eyes open next time I'm at Target!! :-D

6/25/2008 7:05 AM  
Blogger Peter Bang said...

Very cool mike! Can't wait to see the images.

6/25/2008 7:29 AM  
Blogger Matt Hall said...

Way to go Mike! I just heard about this on Kenny Kims blog. I can't wait to see some pictures in US Weekly. Keep it up man!

6/25/2008 9:14 AM  
Blogger Rodolfo Arpia said...

Sweet!
Can't wait to see some images.

6/25/2008 9:34 AM  
Blogger Ray Santana said...

Thanks for always thinking of me for these Huge celeb weddings unclemike. 48 hrs without sleep gotta love it. I can tell you loved them taco's bro you only had 14 of them. See ya soon. MAJOR GOODTIMES bro....

6/25/2008 10:03 AM  
Blogger Katherine said...

How wonderful! I'll definitely have to look out for it! Every time I open a magazine with your name as the photo credit I tell my husband, "Hey...that's one of my mentors!"

Can't wait to see the images!

KK Tolentino

6/25/2008 12:32 PM  
Blogger MattDJ said...

Sweet! Love following your adventures Mike. Look forward to the deets on this latest one! :-)

6/25/2008 1:43 PM  
Blogger Michael Clark said...

Can't wait to see the images from this one. I know they are going to be hot.

6/25/2008 1:51 PM  
Blogger Kevin Swan said...

Looking forward to the shots. Congrats on an awesome gig. You duh man.

Kev

6/25/2008 7:07 PM  
Blogger Bob & Dawn Davis said...

Congratulations Mike.... and Ray!!! We can't wait to see the images in US Weekly. Way to go!!!

Blessed you are...!

~ Dawn & Bob

6/25/2008 7:46 PM  
Blogger Tim said...

Congrats Mike! Can't wait to see your shots in USmagazine, I already know they're gonna look sick!

6/25/2008 8:33 PM  
Blogger Corey B said...

Can't wait to see the images, sounds like a fantastic shoot!!! Now I want tacos... ;)

6/25/2008 8:39 PM  
Blogger Jasmine said...

Heck yeah! I'm so glad to hear the wedding fared well! Can't wait to see the images! :)

6/25/2008 10:24 PM  
Blogger O Grace Photography said...

I will be in line:) Can't wait to see the pictures. Good for you...you are "big time":)

6/25/2008 11:44 PM  
Blogger David Burke said...

Way cool! So happy you got this gig!! Can't wait to see the images in US Weekly.

Hopefully you get some rest soon. I talked to Ray last night about not sleeping for 48 hours! You are setting the standards high my friend. :-)

Talk to you soon.

6/26/2008 12:20 AM  
Blogger Alisha said...

Oh can't wait to see some pics. I tell ya...when they say ROCK STAR photographer...Um..YIP...Mr. Mike Colon is that FO SURE!!!!!!! You ROCK!!! You are my HERO!!!!!

6/26/2008 6:25 AM  
Blogger Cameron Clark Photography said...

too bad I have no idea who that famous person is...(mostly I get my pop culture in line at the grocery store) but sounds like a high profile client. One of the best things about you being "Big Time" is that you never forget your support team. I think that's really awesome. Never lose that. As a new mom, I know it's hard when my husband is away for just 8 hours at work so hug that wife of yours, she's a trooper. :)

6/26/2008 4:06 PM  
Blogger Cindy Meadors said...

Can't wait to get my copy of US Weekly when it comes out. My 11 year old daughter says that Timbaland is the best, but I set her straight and told her that YOU were!!!

That's so great, isn't God awesome!

6/26/2008 4:27 PM  
Blogger Garrett said...

Hey Mike,
Great to hear what's happenin' I second the praise for Julie....I have two boys also....alone with them for a month?....you're due Julie...SPA? SPA, SPA!

Congrats Mike

Garrett

6/26/2008 5:47 PM  
Blogger Shyla said...

Dude, I miss Mike Colon! :(
but you my friend are indeed BIG TIME ;)


xoxo to you and Jules and the boys!

6/26/2008 6:20 PM  
Blogger Shane Melenbacker said...

That's awesome... looking forward to seeing what they choose to print. Have a great one!

6/27/2008 5:52 AM  
Blogger Armin de Fiesta said...

Hey uncle mike & uncle ray that's awesome! Nice gig!

6/27/2008 2:40 PM  
Blogger Ray Santana said...

unclemike I just found a new JV shirt in my suitcase ?? You missing one HA :).... taco's baby.....goodtimes

6/28/2008 9:43 AM  
Blogger Eva said...

Wow! That's great!

6/28/2008 1:17 PM  
Blogger gj said...

wow awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

6/28/2008 5:23 PM  
Blogger Penny Sylvia said...

Right On! Cool Beans!

6/28/2008 7:27 PM  
Blogger Troy Woods said...

Mike congrats! I heard about the wedding a couple of weeks before it happened. Good to see you did your thing!

7/01/2008 4:06 AM  
Blogger Frank Saldana said...

That is crazy! Wow, I bet you and Ray captured some amazing images. I can't wait to see the next issue of US Weekly!

7/02/2008 9:10 AM  
Blogger Keith said...

Mike, congrats on shooting Timbaland's wedding. Tim was responsible of the success of Missy Elliott and many more!! You are so blessed to have shot such an icon in the music industry. Much love from Vabeach!!!!!!

Keith

7/04/2008 6:57 AM  

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