Family: This is what life is about. At Grand Colony, Belize

I always look forward to go back at Grand Colony.. such an amazing location with a great vibe. Family Photos in their last day was all they were hoping for and was my absolute pleasure to offer them an unforgettable experience!

Melanie, Ray, Keegan, Brittanie, Mason, Ron & Andrea, Renita & Cindy, togetherness is the main ingredient to family life!

I look forward to see you again!

The treasure behind Ambergris Caye, Belize. Pregnant and Gorgeous

5 minutes away from Ambergris Caye is a sand bar… and took me a while until I find it but… worth every minute. Our shoot was ONLY on the piece of sand in front of them… and we stayed about 2 hours. I was under the impression that I found a treasure… this was just FANTASTIC! Great light, just a piece of sand with TONS of shells and very private… We went with their small boat and I just feel like I’m part of a movie or something…

And this is the way I captured everything…

Our photo-shoot was only on sand bar in front of them

the entire photoshoot was only on and  the sand bar…

Victoria & Hugo

right time at the right location with the right idea :)
Pregnant & gorgeous

Aitor, the name of their son

Our Sunset

leave the sunsets to fill your heart

Come back. More photos to coming soon…

All about LOVE. Wedding at Grand Caribe.

February 14 is by default the day of love, but when you have your dream wedding right in this day, you know that the word of the day is for sure LOVE.
Grand Caribe is a resort that I always look forward to go back! Good & positive energy is all around and is just impossible som

ething to go wrong with their meticulous and dedicated wedding coordinator, Michaela.

Mandy & Robbie, a really fun couple with a really fun family! We laugh non stop and the wedding day was fun fun fun… and again, fun! :))

Here are few of their photos:

Wedding rings & Red bridal Bouquet

Mandy, my gorgeous bride

Mother & daughter… happiness!

Bridal Portrait

Mandy’s hairstyle was amazing!

…new mom, new daughter

Mother & Son

Walking down the aisle, February 14 2013

Wedding Ceremony at Grand Caribe, Belize

First Kiss

The Mothers happiness!

Bridal Portrait, Mandy & Robbie

Fun in the sun!

Mothers and bridal couple

Family & Happiness

Family Portrait

Family Portrait

Mandy & Robbie, JUST MARRIED in Caribbean!

Mandy & Robbie, intimate portrait

Conch Shell, bride & groom favourite

Wedding Cake by amazing chef Amy Knox

Our team for this wedding was:

Wedding Coordinator: Michaela Chub (and her staff)

Wedding Cake: by Amy Knox

Photographer: Olivera Rusu

 

Christmas Benefit Fundraiser for Fatima / Open Photoshoot by Oli Rusu

My flyer was all around our little town. Many people volunteer to spread the word…

Here are the photos and the story from our fundraiser.

Friday morning, I post this on my facebook page: I don’t know how many of you will be there, I don’t know if someone will do a donation, I don’t know what to expect from this fundraiser I’m doing for Fatima. What I know is that I’m not alone in this. A lot people are offering their time by helping and I also know that many of you will be there tonight. And my soul will be filled with happiness and joy knowing that you will have wonderful Christmas Photos and Fatima will get the hope that she might dance one day.God Bless you all for helping!

“You make a living from what you get. You make a life by what you give” (Winston Churchill)”

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First of all, I would like to give a big thank you to Cindy Staines the owner of CAYE SUPPLIES store from San Pedro, who was extremely kind and borrow us the amazing snowmen and a bunch of Christmas flowers without charging us. Fatima’s tree was there and the rest belong to the outstanding location were we had our shoot, Mestizo Bar from San Pedro.

Second, thank you all for coming and for being so patient!!! I left the location after 11 pm.
And third, because I personalized each photo, I took my time with each of you and all the rest waited, after I finish the editing, you will also get a 4×6 print, with no additional price. (I’ll let you know the details about that).
Here was our background :)

Christmas Background 2012

We raise $1700 bz + a generous donation of $3000 bz from a group of my friends who would like to stay anonim.

 

Fun in the sun! Real Vacation Photography at Portofino, Belize

Sharmila & Drew and the kids Summer &  Hunter had a fantastic stay at Portofino Beach Resort, North Ambergris Caye, Belize and I was there in at the end of their vacation to capture the fun and happiness, to capture BELIZE!

What I want is when they will say vacation to say BELIZE! When they see their photos, to have a huge smile on their face and say “we have to go back”…

I won’t say anything about this photoshoot. I want to let the photos speak

brother & sister

the boys: father & son

the girls: mother & daughter

grandma & the kids

husband & wife, a Pina Colada in Belize

Grandma & Grandson

Family Fun in Belize

Kids idea about a nice family portrait! :)

something is missing… oh, yes: MARGARITAS!

Margaritas, Pool & Love: only in Belize!
Don’t add years to your life. Add Life to your years. VISIT BELIZE!

“This is best vacation EVER!”

 

Family fun at Portofino, Ambergris Caye, Belize

she told me “Oli, I don’t really want to get my hair wet”… no problem, stay on a side, enjoy your Margarita and watch your family having fun…

minutes later… “oh, well, I don’t really care about the hair.. this is too much fun!”

Pool, splashing, sun in the sun. Late November in Belize!

Relax with a book at Portofino resort, North Ambergris Caye, Belize

best vacation ever! :)

This is so much fun! :)

Wishing everyone a very warm Christmas!

After photoshoot…

the mom: “Oli, my son is NEVER excited about taking photos and he NEVER smile for  real… and now, I really can’t believe this…”
the son: “Oli, Oli.. here here, I want more photos, this is too cool… do more photos. Here here! Look at my new pose! Aaaa-haaa!! (he, being in the pool and showing off his jumps :))))
The sister: “this is amazing! I don’t want it to end…so much FUN”
the dad: : “I have to applaud you for being different and bringing so much fun in a photoshoot… I know is not easy what you’re doing, but your excitement is real, and that make us be excited too”

Thank you, guys! I loved having fun with you! Such a great family and this photoshoot was exactly what was missing to do your vacation complete!
Also, thank you for your trust! You made me feel 1 million bucks when you told me “you’re the most excited person I ever saw in my life… whatever you’re selling, I’m buying. You convinced me…we feel your excitement” Those words, had an impact on me, same as this photoshoot had an impact on you. :)
I can’t stop smiling when I’m thinking about them and I have a feeling that we’ll meet again!
I know when they’ll say VACATION, they will have first flash BELIZE, the super RESORT PORTOFINO and Oli Rusu, the fun photographer… such a cool feeling! ♥ :)