Treva Tribit Photography

When Sumer asked me if we wanted to photograph their destination wedding elopement in Tulum, Mexico, it was beyond a no-brainer.  I mean, its moments like these that I love my job, and not just because we were out on the Mayan Riviera at the Dreams Tulum Resort Mexico, under perfect skies, overlooking the clear Carribean waters…but because watching Sumer and Chris say their vows rivaled every bit of the backdrop they had chosen for that day.  Every couple has their own spirit, not hers and his, but THEIRS..and their spirit is SO incredibly sweet.  Its completely pure, totally genuine, and just being around them is like somebody sprinkling lovey dovey fairy dust, and we’re all left smiling.   This is just a taste of some of the fun we had running around the beach and resort, there are so many shots that I am in love with from this destination wedding, I’m struggling to not put 4,353 pictures up for your viewing pleasure, for real.  A feast for the eyes, and while we’re all longing for summer, its definitely a big fat splash of beach, sunshine, and tropical vacation right in the middle of our Spring Fever! Sumer & Chris, we loved shooting your destination wedding and elopement in Tulum, Mexico…but more importantly, we loved spending this time with you, and with your closest family and friends, we were beyond honored and felt completely brought into the fold of your group.  Stay tuned for more shots from prep to ceremony to the poolside dinner/reception!

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Bob&Treva

It was March 4th @ 0530. Our day started. It was early. All the cameras, all the equipment, and clothing, had been packed with care. We left early. Ready to start our trip. With a spring in our step. Talking about what kind of breakfast we would have at the airport with time to read the paper which we of course had time to grab off the front porch. We pulled into DFW North, grabbed the shuttle, and made our way to the terminal. Only to have trouble getting our ticket to pull up at the kiosk. A lady with Continental asked if she could assist us. And she did. Only to inform us we were at the wrong airport. We wanted Dallas – DAL NOT Dallas – DFW. So back out to the shuttles. We found one just as we were running down the escalator.  It just so happened to be the same driver that dropped us off. He was obviously curious as to why we wished to go back out to the parking lot, and we informed him we were at the wrong airport. “How does that happen?” he asked. We were curious about that ourselves but we were pretty sure we were to blame. It’s about 8:30 or so now and it’s getting to be time for Dallas rush hour to be in full swing and as any Dallas wedding photographer knows the highways are nothing to be trifled with you need to build in time, which we were running preciously short of.

Nevertheless, we made it to Dallas – DAL (or Lovefield) again with time to spare and time to pick up a Cinnabon and to finally laugh at how we almost thought about sleeping in a little extra because we didn’t want to sit around at the airport for hours, which as it turned out, wasn’t going to be a problem we were having. At least, not in Dallas.

We made our connecting flight in Houston with ease. Dutifully filled out our immigration and declaration forms ready to breeze through customs and relax on our shuttle out to paradise at Dream’s Resort Tulum, Mexico. We deplaned in Cancun and we’re presented with a somewhat long line for immigration, but nothing too unmanageable. That is until…we finished with that line and went down stairs to which we were met with…

…this picture was taken 3 hours later near the end of the line of which we made many friends as we talked about our fate and how we thought this moment would never occur, but it was actually happening, we were going to have the privilege of talking with an immigration agent.

Then it was onto customs, and then we were out the door to pick up the shuttle to the resort. They even had a bar outside, which later, we all determined the bar needed to be at the beginning of the line and not the end.

Needless to say, getting to Mexico was an adventure, but as you’ll see in a couple of days it was well worth the wait. Also, upon review we discovered the bride’s two sisters are in the crowd and later you’ll be able to play “Where’s Waldo?” when we show off the sneak peak for Sumer and Chris and their Tulum, Mexico wedding!

Yes, its an uber cheezy holiday, but I love love.  I’m a hopeless romantic, and not in the flowers and chocolates way…ok, maybe chocolates.  Godiva…yuuuumm!  I’m a hopeless romantic because I really do believe in Agape love.  I have it, I am blessed by it, my husband is truly everything I think God meant for a man to be for his wife.  And its why I absolutely love what I do.  I get to witness Agape love in others…its beautiful, intense, amazing….like when I caught Corey just staring and smiling at Sarah during the prayer while her eyes were closed.  Or when I saw Blake clasp Amy’s hand just to remind her how happy he was to be standing there in front of all their friends and family, vowing forever to her.  Or when Wes turned into the happiest, smiliest groom ever once Stacie said I DO!

And the rest?  Philia, the love between friends?  How easy it is to witness it, when a find bridesmaids on the floor in their dresses and heels, carefully steaming the wedding dress train before they oh-so carefully help the bride slip it on, or a look between the groom and his best man as the ring is gently passed from his hand, the laughs, the tears, oh how beautiful this love is to witness!

And Storge love, you say?  Again, the love between families is ever present and more often than not, brings tears to my eyes.  A sister watching the the Bride coming down the aisle to her beloved, a father as he passes his sweet little girls hand into the hand of the man about to be her husband, a grandfather’s all encompassing hug, holding HIS baby close and remembering her little voice, and reading books as she sat on his lap.  Mothers, holding their sons for that final dance, knowing her baby boy belongs to another woman now, yet remembering those little bear hugs and a sweet, small hand slipped into her own on a walk in the park.   What a blessing to capture all of this love, in one moment, in one day, for a lifetime of memories!

So, on this Valentine’s Day, while its more than permissible to enjoy flowers and candy, and Godiva, I am not only thankful for my own personal Agape, Philia, and Storge…but that I have shared in yours.  That I have seen your beautiful love, if only for a day, but it has inspired me for a lifetime!  And now I’m going to share some of those moments with you…  Happy Valentine’s Day!

Treva

He forced me, really.  Ok, I’ll really fess up.  After attending the ever fabulous Spread The Love Workshop held by Justin and Mary Marantz, they convinced me, or us, that I needed to give you my beloved internet readers a genuine description of ME.  This should be easy, but when you start thinking about the things that make up who you are, one begins to worry it will come off egotistical, or overly self-deprecating, or goofy, maybe a little (lot) LAME!  So, after putting it off, my sweetie pie husband sat down and wrote one up for me.  Seriously.  I was concerned.  I crept up behind him, not wanting to look, but needing to look…and when I read the list he typed up, I had honest-to-goodness tears in my eyes!  He gets me!  I mean, I knew he got me, but he REALLY GETS ME!   So, in getting me, he did a better job then I would have, and I thought I should share..because in some way we’re all a little alike.  A little afraid of what others will think of us, not always sure of our place in the big scheme of things, but we are known, loved, cherished, and the ultimate sacrifice was made for us, thank you Lord!  And sometimes, He sends someone who “gets us”.  Yay!

So here we go….

I proudly and humbly claim that I am Christian.

I am the mother to approximately 10 kids.

I was born and raised in Texas.

I like mildly scary movies and absolutely hate very scary movies.

I build an outfit around my Uggs instead of my shoes around an outfit.

I have a love hate relationship with my iPhone.

I actually considered selling my camera instead of starting a photography business.

I still cry at weddings.

I then edit the photos and I cry again and it’s ridiculous because it’s not even my life.

I love Starbucks peppermint mochas.

I love the Fall.

I got engaged on the top of a bridge in the middle of a lightning storm.

I eloped.

I wish I had hired a photographer.

And a few more from me…

The Notebook makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside

I could live at least a few days, off of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

The sound of my espresso machine in the morning makes me happy

My husband is the smartest, funniest, kindest person I know, and totally my best friend

I want a Brazilian blow out

I am a realty TV junky…HELLO Survivor, The Bachelor, Amazing Race, and Kardashians

Jack In The Box Taco’s..yuuummm…

Braums Strawberry Shortcake..yummmm…

I sing and play piano

THE END!

When I heard their story, I was in awe.  Sarah, going to college to work in art museums, had an internship at one of the Smithsonian art museums in Washingon DC while she and Corey were dating.  After hearing about Sarah’s mom’s visit and her getting a tour “behind the scenes” at the art museum, Corey decided he wanted one of those tours too.  So, he flew up to DC, and while on this tour, he kept texting and fiddling with his phone, annoying Sarah, but she didn’t say anything because her very favorite room in the museum was at the end of the tour.  Where all the pieces of art were stored, files upon files of them…as they entered, Corey looked around in appropriate awe and then pointed to a piece set to the side.  Sarah didn’t give it much attention, but Corey asked again and so she gave it another closer glance.   Skimming the piece, she noticed the name at the bottom…Corey’s name?  An artist with his same name?  And then it hit her, the rest of the wording sprinkled throughout the piece all came together: Sarah, will you marry me?  She turned around in excitement to find him on his knee, asking her the question she had just read.  And the rest is…history!  This piece of art was displayed proudly at their wedding so we made sure to catch it in some shots of the two of them toward the end of this sneak peek!!  Make sure you go through all 8 pages to see!!

Sarah and Corey, your love for one another seems tangible enough that I think an artist way more talented than I, could paint it on a canvas.  I’m just honored you saw beauty in our work enough to allow us to capture your beautiful day.  Thank you to your beautiful family for their graciousness extended to us throughout the day, and may God pour His blessings on your married life together!!  Here is just a sneak peek of your day!

Bob&Treva

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