I’ve been having a great time editing the photos from this wedding session on Maui!
Here’s a sneak peek of these two lovebirds!
Archive for the ‘Maui’ Category
NOV
11
I cannot wait to share this wedding with you. Yukari and Luke were married at the Olowalu Plantation House this week! Stay tuned.
NOV
4
Kelli and Daniel were married last month on the beautiful grounds of the Makena Beach and Golf Resort. I loved all the bright colors in this wedding, as well as the details, like the flowers arranged along the aisle.
Congratulations, Kelli & Daniel!
Ceremony & Reception: Makena Beach and Golf Resort
Officiant: Revernd Al Terry
Gorgeous florals: Della of Dellables
Make up artist: Cindy Walker
A big mahalo to Nirav Patel for assisting me on this wedding!
OCT
21
These photos were taken a few days before their wedding here on the island, and the two of them could not have been more excited! Jennifer and Matt traveled from Tennessee and I just love their Southern accents. Right off the bat, I knew we could be good friends if they only lived on Maui. Matt met Jennifer when he was interviewing at different pharmacies, and when he happened to interview with Jennifer, he was easily convinced to accept the job. It has been a sweet romance ever since!
Congratulations, Jennifer & Matt! If you do ever decide to open a pharmacy here, please let me be the first to know.
OCT
19
Canh and Thu met via mutual friends one night out on the town. He worked up the courage to ask for her number, which led to two weeks of texting before he finally asked her out on a date. The date went great, and they’ve been crazy in love ever since. He proposed to her at La Jolla Cove, when his initial plans of proposing on a hot air balloon (adventurous, right?) were foiled by poor weather conditions. It worked out for the best, since now they have a place to go and celebrate their anniversary. Thu and Canh are such a great match, and they are the type of people who treat everyone with kindness and love.
The two worked incredibly hard planning their wedding, and certainly didn’t leave out any details in the biggest celebration of their lives. They decided to have their wedding be a smaller, more intimate event, inviting only their closest friends (no parents or family, even). They basically wanted to throw the best party possible, and The White Orchid Beach House is the perfect place to do that. It’s a charming ocean-side property, where the gentle ocean breeze can be felt and the incredible sunset can be enjoyed.
Congratulations Canh & Thu on a beautiful wedding!
Ceremony & Reception site: White Orchid Wedding House Makena, Maui
Officiant: Reverend Tino Rosete
Wedding Coordinator: Patty Flax of A White Orchid Wedding
Harpist: Kristine Snyder
Rentals: PeteRock, Inc, Pacific Isle Rentals
Flowers: Teresa Sena Designs
Caterer: Cafe O’Lei
Bar Service: Bars Are Us
Entertainment: KC Sounds
Wedding Cakes: Maui Wedding Cakes
OCT
18
I couldn’t be more happy for my good friend Karma Hill, who’s expecting next month. She is one of Maui’s most popular photographers and I am lucky to call her a friend. To say that I am grateful would be an understatement; This lovely lady has been such an inspiration and a catalyst not only in my photography business, but also in my personal life. I find myself frazzled sometimes over life’s little hiccups, and she’s just the person to talk to to put things in perspective and to make me laugh at the absurdity of it all. Friends like Karma are invaluable.
She makes managing her busy shooting schedule and family time look effortless. It absolutely helps that she has such a supportive and loving husband, Steve, who has been a rock for her. Together, they’ve raised their son Brayden, who is a lively, fun-loving boy. At such a young age, it’s easy to see Brayden’s curiosity and zest for life. He is a smart kid with a big heart, and this boy can dance, as he belts out a 40’s pop tune (see black & white photos below)! Every time I see this boy, he makes me smile from ear to ear with his charm. I cannot wait for their next child–it’s such an exciting time in their life!
Karma, you are radiant! Everyone should be so lucky to have a friend like you.
Hair & Makeup: Adiel Sneary of Salon 253
OCT
14
Katrina and Ted are getting married next year on Maui–I feel so lucky to be photographing their wedding. Here are a few fun shots from their engagement session!
OCT
9
It is a privilege and a pleasure to document a love like this. Travis spent the entire wedding day with his arm around Nicole, stealing kisses when he could. Throughout the reception, he would look at Nicole so lovingly, gently kiss her on the shoulder, and continually shower her with affection. And how could he not complete love this girl? She is such a beautiful person — inside and out. She reminded me of a mini-Reese Witherspoon.
Travis has known Nicole since childhood, being good friends with her cousins. They started dating 3 years ago, after a big winter storm in Seattle that snowed in everyone for two weeks. They spent that time playing in the snow, snowboarding down the street, walking in their snowsuits to a local pub, and cuddling by the fire. A couple of years later, Travis proposed to Nicole on a snowboarding trip to Sun Valley Idaho, where he arranged a horse-drawn sleigh ride. Talk about romantic!
Hawaii holds a special place in Travis & Nicole’s hearts. Growing up, Travis vacationed with his mom and grandmother on the Hawaiian Islands. Since both of them have passed, they really wanted to say their vows in Hawaii.
Congratulations Nicole & Travis on a picture perfect wedding! You two were such a delight to photograph!
Wedding ceremony & reception: Gannon’s
Officiant: Dennis DeRego
Musician: Tarvin Makia
Flowers: Nicole’s fabulous bridesmaids made the bouquets. And the rest of the flowers were done by the wonderful Della of Dellables.
Thank you Jes for assisting me and always being so awesome to work with!
OCT
8
Sneak peek from yesterday’s gorgeous wedding at Gannon’s in Wailea, Maui.
What a smokin’ hot couple!
