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Hi, My name is Greer Rivera.

       This blog documents my life as a professional photographer, it includes photos from recent shoots, offers helpful tips for your wedding, island info, as well as my personal and travel imagery.

My business is based on St.John, US Virgin Islands where I spend my winters, and Martha's Vineyard where I grew up and still return for summers. 

       I believe photography should be natural, classic, clean and simple.  Whether photographing weddings, kids, families, or commercial assignments, I create organic editorial imagery with a genuine life-stylistic approach that is full of energy.

More of my work can be viewed by checking out my website: greerrivera.com

To view images from your session please visit our Client Proofing section. 

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09.01.2009
Here's a few more of baby Peter.  I'm so in love with this kid! 


Just adorable! 
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Look at those lips! 
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And those eyes! 
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His big sister Emma LOVES her little brother!

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I have tons of photos to post... but trying to find the time to put them up is proving nearly impossible.. 


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Here are a just a couple photos of the many I took of my Cousin's new baby, Peter.  He was born on 7/8/09! These were taken when he was about 2 weeks old. 

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tiana says:

i love your style! i bet they proud parents love these photos.

(09.02.09 @ 08:35 PM)
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Barbara and Rob were married on July 3rd on St.John in the beautiful Villa, Poseidon's secret.
  
This wonderful event was coordinated by the fabulous Jen Johnson from Jen Events, Catered by Mathayom at St.John Caterers, and entertainment supplied by Greg Kinslow with In the Sand Band. 
 
Barbara and Rob started dating 6 years ago after meeting in NYC and a year long friendship.  Then while on a vacation to Tahiti Rob proposed to Barbara giving her a gorgeous diamond and tahitian pearl necklace. 

This couple is seriously cool, I loved everything about them and enjoyed working with them very much... I'm glad this feeling was mutual, Barbara just sent me the sweetest email: 

Hey Greer, 

Well, thanks again for being a part of our wedding. You were so great and fun to work with.  We really enjoyed our alone time with you and all the time before and during the wedding.  During all the crazy make up and hair, you were a big anti-stress factor for me.  You just have  this super calming effect about you! You are also super sweet and down to earth as well as take amazing pictures.  You have such a wonderful eye and style.  Along with hiring Jen, deciding to work with you was the best decision we made.  Seriously! 

Everybody who has seen your blog wants to use you somehow - even though everybody lives all over the place.  So don't know if that will actually happen.  But it is a great compliment when Andres, the most particular guy in the world, rants and raves about your pictures! 

OK, well hope Martha's Vineyard is great and you are having some good clam bakes and lobster rolls out in the open sky. 

Thanks!!!
Barbara

--
MAHALO 


Her exquisite dress by Monique Lhuillier was to die for!  
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I also loved her shoes! 
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Both of their rings were actually 3 rings, his was connected Barbara's was 2 diamond bands with a large one  in the center.
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Heading down the stairs to see Rob for the first time. 
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Ready to be married, Barbara with her Mom and Dad about to walk her down the aisle.
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Look at those smiles!
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Aww..
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Finally Married!! Look at all that paparazzi!

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Two of my favorites of them! 

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It was a beautiful view up there.

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So passionate!

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Barbara wore her "engagement necklace" on the wedding day.

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The ceremony was at the wonderfully breezy Peace Hill. 

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Leaving the ceremony.

Immediately after the cake cutting carnival dancers led the guests to a lower level complete with a tent, dance floor, bar, live band and crepe station with every topping imaginable! 

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To see more photos from Barbara and Rob's amazing wedding check out this slideshow. The song is Sea of Love by Cat Powers which was their wedding song. 
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tiana says:

greer. you must here this all the night, but forgive me for saying it again, these photos are amazing! amazing! so inspiring, i know this couple is doubly impressed. Don't tell anyone, at all but i want to be married in anguilla. will you be there? lol. thanks for sharing these.

(08.23.09 @ 09:46 PM)
cindy says:

smoking hot images! what a gorgeous bride and i LOVE your attention to detail and light. Gorgeous job!

(08.11.09 @ 01:55 PM)
amanda thiessen says:

these are beautiful! her dress is gorgeous!

(08.10.09 @ 12:54 AM)
Cathy (and David) says:

I love the shot of them kissing passionately with that gorgeous, gooey sunlight coming in. Great job!

(07.15.09 @ 09:34 PM)
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Don't even get me started on Barbara and Rob's wedding... It was amazing!  There's plenty more photos but we're flying out to the Vineyard today and while glancing through the photos as I was downloading them this one stood out.  I think it describes their love pretty well... Sunny. Sweet. Pure. 

I had so much fun last night, I can't wait to look through all the photos.  I'm sure there will be plenty more up here soon. 


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Shirley Bumatay says:

The pictures are so lovely. They look like pictures from a magazine layout. You did a great job.

(08.13.09 @ 11:40 AM)
Jennifer Johnson says:


What an amazing event. Fantastic working with you. Cannot wait to see the pictures. Hope you are loving the Vineyard.
Email when you have time.
Jen Johnson

(07.05.09 @ 05:57 PM)
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Barbara and Rob are so laid back and easy going.  They should be...they live in Hawaii.  I shot their engagement photos on St.Thomas a few days ago and I'm very excited for their wedding in a few days on July 3rd!  Rob is originally from St.Thomas, so all the pre-wedding festivities are over there, but the wedding will be on St.John. 

Here are a few of my favorites! 


See what I mean about laid back...
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And so in love...
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With a great sense of humor...
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Instead of a traditional engagement ring, Rob chose to give Barbara this necklace with matching Tahitian pearls.  He proposed in Tahiti and they chose the pearls together. 
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This dog was walking with its owner as we were leaving... He's only 8 months old! We thought he was more like 8.

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Photos of their wedding coming soon! 

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Wendy R says:

WOW - Amazing pictures!
She is so stunning!!!

(09.01.09 @ 04:33 PM)
priscilla Gragg says:

beautiful session greer! your style is authentic and real...me likey! : )

(07.10.09 @ 09:37 PM)
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