By Joseph Federico
Renowned photographer, Keans Llamera, had the pleasure of photographing David Ardelean and Aaron Tabor’s wedding day on September 11, 2021. Believe it or not, he was scrolling on social media and came across the gig of a lifetime. The grooms were interested and the rest, they say, is history.
COVID had been hard on everyone, closing businesses and stopping gig workers and other artistically creative individuals in their tracks. After not being able to perfectly capture a wedding in over a year due to the pandemic, Llamera thought it was extremely refreshing to be an integral part of the Ardelean and Tabor wedding and watching the entire process unfold.
“A gay wedding, one that was exotic and a destination wedding, at that, truly got me re-passionate about capturing special days,” Llamara stated. “I can honestly say I had forgotten how special weddings are for me, as an artist, as well as my clients,” he continued.
The wedding was held in Everglades City, FL, a particularly special location for the grooms. Tabor grew up in the area, which is also an important place where their future will take root and blossom.
According to Llamera, who has been a professional photographer for approximately 8 years, told us that the wedding did not disappoint. The grooms turned a waterfront restaurant into a magical oasis. They arrived by airboat, too.
Typically, Llamera builds relationships with his clients from stellar communication, respect, reliability and passion. When he books a client, he assures them to set an ice-breaking conversation to start, that way, he can gain their trust and learn more about them in return. With Ardelean and Tabor, the conversation unfolded easily and was transparent; there was an instant match.
“David and Aaron made this a wedding I will never forget. The most memorable part would have to be the airboat tours. All the guests were taken out to see the Everglades, which made the experience very special,” Llamera concluded.
OutClique wishes David Ardelean and Aaron Tabor all the best on their nuptials and would like to thank Keans Llamera for his professionalism and time he spent with us on this article.
