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Lanterns of Love: Susan + Yung

JAN

As the saying goes when it comes to meeting The One: “When you know, you know.”

On the day they met, Yung had a strong hunch that Susan would be the girl he would end up marrying. The two were having lunch with mutual church friends, and Yung jumped at the chance to sit across from the pretty new girl. They had an instant connection and the flirting began. After a few months of dating, he decided to propose.

She said yes, and they planned this all-day destination wedding in just a month, which is incredibly impressive. They said their vows on the breathtaking grounds of The Ritz Carlton Kapalua amid friends and family. Whales were breaching in the background as the two were married, and there were many tears of joy and hugs shared among the guests. They decided to incorporate elements of their Korean culture into their wedding, which I absolutely adored. They wore brightly colored hanboks for Pyebaek, which is a ceremony where the bride formally greets her new parents-in-law after the wedding ceremony. The newlyweds bow and the parents throw dates to them. The number of dates that they catch symbolizes the number of children they will have. The groom also gives a piggyback ride to his mother, mother-in-law, and his bride which symbolizes his acceptance of his obligations to both his mother and wife.

To close the perfect evening, Susan and Yung, along with their immediate family and pastor, went to Kapalua Bay to light wish lanterns under the full moon.

Congratulations Susan & Yung on an extraordinary wedding! I will see you next year for your anniversary.

Ceremony & Reception site: The Ritz Carlton Kapalua, Maui
Florals: Asa Flowers
Videography: HI Focused Videography
Pastor: Jin Han
Hair & Make-Up Artist: Mira Hong of Labella Wedding Hawaii

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Thank you to Trish Barker for assisting me on this wedding!

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Girls just want to have fun

DEC

Here are a few of my favorites from yesterday’s shoot for the incredibly talented makeup artist Jessica Waite. She is one of Maui’s most sought after makeup artists and for very good reason. She not only makes brides look beautiful and radiant for their wedding day, but she is also just the sweetest person to be around, which makes the whole process so much more enjoyable and relaxing.

Thank you, Jessica, for asking me to be a part of this shoot — I’m looking forward to the next one!

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Cruising the North Shore

DEC

When I received an email from Ja Tecson asking if I would take photos of him and his wife while they were on Maui, I was flattered. That lasted only a second before the panic attack set in. You see, Ja is an incredible photographer who has shot for some huge companies, including Nike. I’ve admired his editorial work for quite some time.

As soon as I met them, I knew they were going to be awesome to work with! We went around to some of my favorite spots on the North shore. Many thanks to my friend Camps (Ashley Camper) for connecting us. I truly feel that it’s talented and supportive photographers like Ja, Bev and Ashley who make the photography community as amazing as it is! I am looking forward to the Ja Tecson Hawaii shoot out next year!

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Michaela + Kyle: Makena Beach & Golf Resort

DEC

When Kyle and Michaela visited the Makena Beach & Golf Resort a year ago, they knew right away this would be their wedding spot. They spent the next year planning their beautiful Maui wedding. There were so many helping hands in this wedding and sweet little touches to the details. The bouquet had buttons from her mom’s wedding dress, and Kyle’s talented aunt made Michaela’s exquisite sash. As soon as Micheala got into her dress, her mom started crying, which started a cascade of others in the room tearing up. Kyle had sent her a hand-written note with a beautiful heart bracelet the morning of the wedding.

The love and enthusiasm that surrounded this wedding was such a pleasure to document. I knew this was going to be a fun group as soon as I walked into the room and the groomsmen were engaged in some friendly ribbing with Kyle. Kyle was glued to his phone, watching a YouTube video on how to tie a tie. Not just any knot, he wanted to tie a double knot for this special day, and look his best for Michaela.

Michaela is one of those girls whom you feel like you’ve known for years. She was dancing in the hotel room, hugging everyone in the room who was helping her get ready, and telling everyone how thankful she was for them to be with her.

With their hands held tight, these two said their vows at the Makena Vista site at Makena Beach and Golf Resort. There was a huge outpouring of love and excitement levels were super high on their picture-perfect wedding day! And honestly, one could not ask for a more breathtaking sunset, everyone should be so lucky to have a sunset like this on their wedding day!

Congratulations Michaela & Kyle!

Wedding Ceremony & Reception: Makena Beach & Golf Resort
Hair Stylist: Dan Sanchez
Make-up Artist: Jessica Waite
Wedding Florals: Della of Dellables

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Laura + Jackson: Married!

NOV

These two lovebirds were married today at The Ritz Carlton Kapalua, Maui!

Here’s a sneak peek of Laura and Jackson’s spectacular wedding!

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Endless Summer

NOV

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Taking the leap…

NOV

These two do stunts for a living so you can imagine how much fun we had during the Bride & Groom portraits!

Congratulations Rorelee & Chad on a sweet wedding yesterday!

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Petals & Pup: Stylized shoot in Kula, Maui

NOV

Beautiful upcountry Maui. A furry pup. A swing. A dazzling array of flowers. And one of the sweetest couples ever.

A few weeks ago, Della had an impromptu idea for a stylized shoot. Della of Dellables is one of Maui’s most popular florists and it’s easy to see why, her work is simply fantastic. There are few people I know who have the artistic vision and talent that Della possesses.

Thank you to Chrissy Swink for doing such a beautiful job on the hair & makeup! And a big thanks to Jes Akin, who helped pull this shoot together within a day’s notice. It’s wonderful to be surrounded with such talent & inspiration.

Beautiful floral arrangements by Della of Dellables
Hair & Makeup: Chrissy Swink
Models: Jamie Akin & Tony

This pup was a good sport, letting us decorate her with flowers!

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