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Following our Blue Cruise down the Turkish Coast from Fethiye to Demre, I had the pleasure of doing a mini engagement shoot in Olympos with Michelle + Tom, a couple whom we met on our boat.  Michelle and Tom met and live in London but are getting ready to move back to Michelle’s native New Zealand this winter.  We really enjoyed our time hanging out with this warm, engaging couple, and I love that we made our mini shoot work in such a unique location: the huts you see in the background belong to Saban Pansion, a REALLY well-run and atmospheric pension featuring cozy huts both on ground and on stilts.  And the food…well I picked the place because it’s food was noted to be the best in Olympos and we were THRILLED with the results.  Anyway, I digress.  Back to Michelle and Tom.  I wanted to share just a few shots with you to enjoy before I sign off and leave the world of wireless for a little while longer!  Hope you’re all enjoying your weekend!

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Congrats on your engagement Michelle and Tom and all the best with your big move and wedding plans…come visit us in California sometime!

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Both the beauty and sheer number of tourists at Ephesus truly took my breath away.  So much so that both inspired me to return the morning after my first visit.  I RAN from the top of the ruins down the slick and uneven ancient marble street to the famed facade of the Library so I could photograph it just as the sun rose and before the hoards of barbarians tourists descended upon her steps.  Mom and Will were with me on the trip down, and Dad also joined us the afternoon before, a perfect time of day to catch sunset on the ruins and shoot details in the shade after the sun has fallen behind the hills.  I hope you enjoy the loveliness of Ephesus as much as I did.

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Hope you enjoy the images from Ephesus and are enjoying the frequent Instagram posts to Facebook.  A new image for Friday’s Favourite (long overdue, I know) has just been posted there as well, so feel free to head on over if you’d like to check out one of my favourite portraits from the beginning of our trip.

Here’s one last photo (probably one of my favourites) to enjoy this weekend!

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“Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not.”

― Ralph Waldo Emerson

  • Kirsta

    Hey Jaime, Leo and I both love the pictures and the essence they capture. I just wanna jump in some of that beautiful turquoise water! Some of these Ephesus shots are definitely enlarge-and-frame worthy.
    Love to both of you from both of us.ReplyCancel

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    Thanks Kirsta! Glad you like them! And I too want to go back and jump in that water…it was GLORIOUS! Spectacular views and an incredible experience. Israel has been just as, if not more mind-blowing! Miss you both! JaimeReplyCancel

  • […] PS For more images from our travels in Turkey, you might want to check out posts on Sailing the Mediterranean and the Ruins at Ephesus […]ReplyCancel

  • Hi, I found this page by searching for ways to photograph the library at sunrise. I researched and found the site doesn’t open until 8:30am in April but the sun comes up at 5:15am. How were you able to get to the Library for sunrise then? And do they allow tripods?

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      Hi Alex, Thanks for your question. I can’t remember what time we were there, but we were in Ephesus in early October, so that would make the sunrise time a bit later. Also, we weren’t there before dawn…we arrived at the ‘back’ entrance (not the one closest to the library) just before opening and then ran all the way to the library in order to get there before anyone else. I was able to photograph the library just prior to the sun coming up and then all the way through the sunrise, which would happen later at the library than elsewhere because there’s a hill that prevents the sun from shining on it earlier. Hope that clarifies things for you. I’m not sure about tripods thought. All the best!ReplyCancel

 In lieu of words, I give you photos.  On a photography blog, go figure.  All shot this past week in Gocek, Turkey and throughout our cruise from Fethiye to Demre aboard a Turkish gullet.  I could talk about how much of an amazing time we had but I’m pretty sure the photos below will suffice!  And if you want in on the latest updates, you can follow snapshots and status updates here: http://www.facebook.com/jaimelaurenphotography  or on Instagram at: jlfenwick.

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Signing off from Turkey,

Jaime

  • Beautiful photos Jaime. It looks like you two chose an amazing place to visit and you’re wearing it well:)ReplyCancel

  • Jacqui

    Jaime these are incredible photos!!! It makes me miss you guys so much! The blue water is so perfect!! Wish I could be there:) Love the photo of dad at the helm as well!! You guys look great and hope one day I (and Tim) can travel with some/all of you!!! Love and miss you! Great shots once again!ReplyCancel

  • I’m jealous, I want to go! Keep having fun!ReplyCancel

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    Thanks guys! Would love to travel with you and Tim as well Jac…thought of you lots on the boat! Bryce I’ll keep you in the loop if I hear of a wild and crazy wedding in the middle of nowhere and Anne, hope you are doing well, your work is always so stunning…I’m amazed at what you accomplish as a mom and photographer!ReplyCancel

  • Bronwyn

    The blues and creams are amazing. Just looking at the pictures makes me feel as though I have just been on a mini vacation. Will, good choice on the blue shirt. It carries the surrounding theme all the more!ReplyCancel

  • marta Montans

    Hi Jaime, what a pleasure have notices from you, it´s the first time I viist your blog , its amazing, you are a grate photographer, Ive seen the ones you took at Ephesos ,sach an incredible place and I agree with you , we are really lucky to have the chance to walk the same land our ancestors and ancient profets had walked thousands of years ago!!!!
    The photos of the days at the blue cruise are beautifull, without words, I feel rather ashamed of mines, yours make me feel there again!!! George and I are very gratefull to have met you , Will ,your parents and the rest, Sue.Gary. Amanda ( what a naughty girl!! jaja)Tom and Michelle alovely couple)I misse all of you, we have a grate experience those days, we learned a lot of each other, at least y did!!!
    Finally I¨ve read abouta your accident with the camel in JOrdain, you are a very lucky girl indeed!!! take care of you please!! hope to see you and Willi again,
    kises Marta and GeorgeReplyCancel

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