Ibiza Photography | Polly Alexandre Photography

Family Portrait Shoot in Ibiza

June 29, 2015

I’ve known Lauren and Duccio for a while now ever since I shot their incredible wild, infamous 3 day wedding in Ibiza back in 2010. If you aren’t familiar with it, it’s the one and only wild 3 day big party of a wedding celebration…… with a 1920’s themed attire for one day, a hippy chic theme for another and yes, topless tasselled dancers on daybeds greeting guests as they arrived at the drinks reception and soul legend Barbara Tucker singing their first dance live overlooking the Mediterranean sea. There may even have been a pole on the dance floor……

See their wedding here and here blog. Any excuse to go back and revisit this one!! Love it!

So fast forward 4 years and the Duranti couple have become a fully fledged family. Avid Ibiza fans, they now have a home here too, and it was only fitting that Ibiza would be the location for their family portraits, with Lyla and her baby brother joining the shoot this time around, along with his godparents.

Now babies dictate the time you shoot, so there was no sunset shooting here. Shooting at midday poses it’s own challenges but a beautiful all white modern apartment provided the cool and shade and stylish backdrop, and then we all headed to the beautiful Sa Caleta beach, one of my natural favourites, with it’s red rocky cliffs and crashing waves. I think we had all of 90 seconds before the kids called it a day, but we just managed to get that quintessential shot of everyone on the rocks.

Lauren and Duccio, it’s such a pleasure to document your growing family and I look forward to seeing you again in Ibiza soon! Hasta Luego!

Wedding Photography Ibiza Private Coaching Workshop

May 4, 2015

Are you a wedding photographer in need of some inspiration and a bit of a recharge? Do you dream of shooting high end destination weddings?

Come and join me in Ibiza for a bespoke 2 day private photography intensive coaching course. Let me help you create a successful high end photography business by addressing your specific needs. The course is tailored to cover specific points that will be most powerful and effective for your business. Have a look at the available topics or make use of a complimentary discovery session to find out how this photography intensive can help you achieve your dreams.

As a certified coach and a successful international wedding photographer I am uniquely positioned to help you take your business to new heights, build your confidence and fast track your path to success.

If you have any other questions please contact me here.

Make Up: Marie Duchar Clark // Hair: Kellie Fairfield // Styling: Daniella Tasca York //Dress: Kurru Kurru// Nails: Laura at Glam Ibiza

Hilary & Ben’s Pre-Wedding Shoot in Ibiza

March 23, 2015

Hilary & Ben, who you may recognise, have been featured a few times here on the blog. Their engagement shoot in Ibiza where Hilary sported a modern red number, their pre wedding shoot in full wedding attire in Ibiza, a photo shoot around Oxford where they both attended Uni and finally the couple’s wedding day held at Claridge’s in London.

You & Your Wedding Magazine featured Hilary & Ben’s wedding in print, so you may have seen it there too!

It is couple’s like these who come along, just a small handful of times, who are so into their photography as well as their wedding, that really light me up. We had so much fun in all the various locations from Ibiza to Oxford and finally the grandeur of London Claridges. By the time the wedding came around we all knew each other very well and it made for a very relaxed and smooth day in terms of the photographs.

One final thank-you, Hilary & Ben, for selecting me to photograph such a special time in your lives.

If you are interested in a pre wedding shoot in Ibiza please drop me a line..

Personal Brand Photo Shoots

March 22, 2015

Gorgeous head shots for women business owners in London and Ibiza Women at work profile shots in London and Ibiza

Looking for some beautiful personal branding photos for your business?

I’ve been a full time professional photographer for over 10 years now and in 2014 was names one of the Worlds Top Photographers by Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine, one of only 3 in Europe to receive this honour.

Over the last 10 years I have been running a successful business shooting beautiful and amazing weddings all over the world, and I have also shot portraits for top magazine editors and been published widely over the last 20 years in many magazines. I now also coach other photographers to up level their lives and businesses.

I always see the best in people and my own work as a coach helps me to connect with and understand the women I photograph. I’m a whizz at creating flattering and joyful images that exude happiness and style.

After doing shoots with a few amazing women lately, including the gorgeous entrepreneurs Jia Ni & Jess pictured here, I’ve been inspired to offer 2 half day shoots each in Paris (May), LA (August) & Florence (October). The shoots are £1500 for a 3 hour shoot which includes an hour’s Skype consultation to plan your shoot beforehand & a questionnaire to understand your brand and what you desire to communicate so we can plan your shoot to truly reflect you. I can also help arrange hair and make up, and give you advice on what to wear or connect you with a stylist.

Want to know even more? I also have a degree in Psychology, and previously worked in fashion as assisting fashion stylists (including at Marie Claire Magazine) and in advertising at a top London advertising agency working on brands and marketing. I bring this beautiful mix of experience to how I will approach your shoot and create your images.

Modern head shots for creative business women in London

Creative portraits of women working in London and Ibiza

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Portrait photographer London for business head shots

Business women head shot photographer for social media in London

What’s included in my shoot?

3 Hours of Photography (typically 3 locations depending on travel)
Detailed questionnaire to understand your brand and what you want
1 Hour Pre Shoot Planning Sessions via Skype
Around 75 Hi Res Produced Images on Disc (digital images)
Your favourite 5 images with cosmetic retouching (i.e. softening of lines, blemishes, under eye bags, stray hair, arm slipping, strap removing etc)
Images delivered 2-3 weeks after your shoot by Dropbox (timing depends on location/time of year)
Additional Retouching available on request

Upgrade Option

Upgrade to a Full Day Shoot – 6 Hours with Hair and Make Up included. + £1000 (Total £2500). This will include 10 images with cosmetic retouching and around 120 images from your day.

Sounds Great! How do I Book?

If this sounds like something you would love, book a time to chat about if I am the right photographer for you here.

If you are ready to book, and secure one of these very limited opportunities, please email me directly at polly@alexandreweddings.com. I will send over a electronic contract and invoice. For destination intensives full payment is due at time of booking and payment can be made by card or bank transfer.

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Dates Available

Paris – Thursday May 14th; Monday May 18th; Tuesday May 19th

LA – Tuesday 4th August; Monday 10th August 2015

Florence – TBC

London – on request (I have a beautiful apartment here so we can shoot rain or shine!!)

Ibiza – on request (see details on super special offer below. The ultimate photoshoot experience!)

Luxury Branding Shoot Experience in Ibiza

I split my time between London and Ibiza, with homes in both places. I spend as much time as possible in my favourite place in the world: Ibiza. It’s been my mission to share this beautiful island with as many people as possible and it has a unique healing energy and natural beauty. Ibiza is a very spiritual island and an incredible place to recharge and rest.

Because of my love for this amazing place, I am launching a very special 2 day Luxury Shoot Experience on this beautiful island with hair, make up and a stylist included, a beautiful Ibiza sunshine filled lunch, as well as coaching and a pre-shoot crystal healing session. A gorgeous package to give you the most beautiful shoot experience.

The rate for this is £3500, please enquire for more details.

Sample Itinerary

Day One – Sunshine filled Lunch with Polly followed by a 3 Hour Coaching Session. Your session will finish with a beautiful healing and rebalancing crystal healing session ready for your shoot the next day. You will depart feeling amazing and at peace for a beautiful night’s sleep.

Day Two – Full Day Shoot Experience. Meeting with your personal stylist to finalise outfits for your shoot, followed by manicure, hair and make up by my trusted and wonderful team here in Ibiza. Photo Shoot with me across some of Ibiza’s most magical locations that best fit your brand. Celebratory post shoot drink!

Nick & Xuca’s Wedding at Anam Cara, Ibiza

March 16, 2015

“Firstly we have not had a chance to thank you for the gorgeous package
you sent us and wrapped so beautifully.

What a lovely surprise to open when we got home and the photos are
just incredible. You are an amazing artist”

This is Nick & Xuca’s relaxed Ibiza wedding, held at a gorgeous Moroccan inspired villa overlooking the sea in Cala Carbo in the South West of Ibiza. Their spiritual ceremony took place on the clifftop high above the sea and opposite the mythical rock of Es Vedra in Ibiza (the third most magnetic place on Earth!). Nick is an architect with his own practice, Data Nature and has designed shops for Manolo Blahnik, and Xuca works in finance. The couple met in Ibiza at a lunch thrown by mutual friends, Nick proposed in Ibiza and naturally there was only one location that their hearts would allow them to hold their wedding!

Their beautiful baby girl Olympia was at the heart of their celebrations…. and Aman Cara, a private villa, set in the wild rocks and cliff tops above the sea, a spectacular and dramatic location. The bride wore Pucci, a mosaic tiled fountain in the villa’s garden inspired the stationary suite designed by the super talented Louise Richardson, and Eat Ibiza served fresh Mediterranean salads, grilled prawns and more from the poolside BBQ. Naturally, being Ibiza, festivities continued into the small hours with a live bongo player and saxophonist playing whilst guests danced around the pool.

From the Bride… Although we both work long hours, planning our wedding was a fun and relaxed affair, with lovely trips to Ibiza and meeting amazing professionals who helped us design our perfect day. From Louise’s stunning invitations and stationary, to Vikki’s spectacular wedding planning and divine catering, to Polly’s gorgeous photos on real film that captured the mood of the day and the dramatic weather so beautifully, and ending with our saxophonist Laura who made the evening. Sharing the experience with our daughter Olympia and our families and friends was so special and I know every single person felt incredibly spoiled and charmed on the day, especially myself and Nick!

If you are getting married in Ibiza please do contact me to discuss your wedding plans.

Credits: Bride’s Dress: Pucci // Wedding Planner: Eat Ibiza // Ceremony & Reception Venue: Anam Cara // Saxophone: The Lovely Laura