Historical Venues for your Engagement Photo Shoot



Weddings have different themes to evoke different feelings and imagery of the bride and groom. As such weddings also bring different energies with it. Fantasy to Reality Bridal Services collaborated with Avanelle Boyce of Callaloo Culture, for a productive partnership. Avanelle is known for her keen sense in capturing the moments that excite and elude us through her photography. In this particular segment, we teamed up with her, as her current project involved photography of historical sites throughout Trinidad and Tobago.

Fantasy to Reality quickly seized the opportunity to be a part of this experience as this could be
beneficial to our clients when selecting venues for their wedding engagement shoot, and also beneficial to Callaloo Culture as our clients can see their work, style and portfolio. They may even request their services as a professional photographer for their wedding! They are that good!

In this blog we will showcase just a few venues as well as the photography by Avanelle, which pays attention to detail and lighting. Truly magnificent work.


Mount Saint Benedict 

Also known as The Abbey of Our Lady of Exile is a monastery following the Order of Saint Benedict. This monastery was originally a cocoa plantation that overlooked Tunapuna in East Trinidad, located in the town of St. Augustine in Trinidad and Tobago.

Mount St Benedict has become one of Trinidad and Tobago’s sacred places. There are some sturdy, well-kept buildings on the property, including the church, a convent and a seminary. The order that oversees the Mount and its ministries are Roman Catholic, but people from several faiths go there to pray, get counsel from the monks, or just to find a place of peace away from the constant whirl of life.




Now the chapel and grounds are open to the public seven days a week, with the devout lighting candles and praying in front of the sacred image of Our Lady of Exile, or just sitting on benches that overlook the panoramic views. Because of the peace, serenity and views of this wonderful place and the ideology behind the venue, Fantasy to Reality felt that this was perfect for couples wishing for a taste of  this energy, in those golden moments, during their engagement photo shoot  that connected them in silence or just for a peaceful experience.

 

The Bamboo Cathedral



Located in the Tucker Valley is a 300 metre stretch of roadway where the bamboo shoots bend towards each other above the road, tapering into the sky with their tops forming arcs  similar of those found in cathedrals. 

The impression of the sand and small pebbles under our shoes was a reminder of nature in all its natural glory, along with the fallen leaves from the trees which made a crinkling sound, almost like a rhythm with every step we made. The trees, green lush of leaves and the cool breeze sets this venue apart from others, because of its unique elements that are so carefully entwined into each other for a perfect scenery.
The shoots from the trees curve in a way that indulges one's curiosity. With beams of light streaming through the cool spaces of shade, onto the pathway, the lens of Avanelle's camera zoomed in for the picture as the lighting was perfect. The scenery is an inviting one and I highly recommend this venue for pictures that showcase natural elements of our environment with the different intensities of sunlight.




St. Chads Anglican Church 


Located on the Macqueripe Road in Tucker Valley, Chaguaramas, the remains of this church can be seen. The church was named after Saint Chad who was an English saint. The original church that was constructed in 1850 was made of wood but after 18 years it fell into a state of disrepair and had to be demolished and rebuilt. This church remained in use until the US Army was given Chaguaramas in 1941 for use as a military base.
The remains of the structure gives a sense of history and mystery to the venue which is perfect for an engagement shoot, if that's the mood. Avanelle's patience, angles and commitment for these photos were on point as she worked the venue. The church along with its history of events from an Estate, to the construction of the Church to the Military post in Trinidad, creates a wonderful sense of our times past and culture.  


There are many historical and picturesque sites in Trinidad & Tobago to do your engagement shoot. we have just mention a few here based on our collaboration with Callaloo Culture's Avanelle Boyce. A really fun and interesting collaboration and I highly recommend her services for all your photography needs. Avanelle creates an easy environment and conversation that makes anyone relaxed on their journey to marriage and moreso to take great pictures.

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