Monthly Archives: May 2011

New York Wedding Photography: Johanna & Matthew

As a Tahoe wedding photographer, I consider myself lucky to live in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. But a destination wedding like this that reminds me that amazing weddings can, and do, happen anywhere. Johanna and Matthew were married at the Stone Tavern Farm in Roxbury, upstate New York. Their ceremony and...

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Doors of Zanzibar: Carved art of the Swahili Coast

Getting lost in Stonetown is easy. Narrow streets and alleyways intersect every 50 feet. Angles are anything but perpendicular, and cardinal directions become irrelevant as your options never seem to lead in the direction you were once headed. When the left side of your brain finally surrenders to the more intuitive aspect of navigation, you...

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Escape to Zanzibar: Exploring Stonetown, Part II

This week the adventures continue with more Zanzibar and Stonetown photography! Many thanks to all of you who have signed up for blog posts via email, and to those who have shared your comments on the blog and on the Chris Werner Photography Facebook Fan page. It’s always great to hear such positive feedback, and...

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Tanzanian Travels: On Safari in the Serengeti, Part II

When I was 6, we had a subscription to National Geographic. There are three things I haven’t forgotten about that yellow magazine: 1. Its mass. Holding a single issue, the glossy cover image was framed by sharp edges and crisp corners. It was heavy, the pages thick and shiny as I turned them. 2. The...

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How to Eat an Island Mango: Zanzibari Hedgehog Style

Mangifera indica. The common mango. First cultivated thousands of years ago in India, this royal fruit has made its way around the world and into the hearts of those who would otherwise shy away from all things sweet and sticky. They say money doesn’t grow on trees. That’s fine. Mangoes do, and if I’m on...

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