Le'ahi Beach Park Wedding

I had the opportunity to photograph a couple from Nevada today at Le'ahi Beach Park in Waikiki. I always visited the spot when I was in college but never realized that people used it as a wedding ceremony location too.
The bride and groom requested that I not post the images on the internet so instead I'll share a picture that I took before the bride and groom arrived.
Le'ahi Beach Park was gorgeous just like the rest of Oahu but a little hard to work with because of all the graffiti found there.
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Thank You Costco!

Today I decided to break down and FINALLY buy an external hard drive so that I can back up all of my images and such. I originally bought one from Best Buy for $89.99 for a 500GB. Then later in the day went to Costco only to find a 640GB for the SAME price. Needless to say, I went home and returned the one from Best Buy that luckily I hadn't opened yet (which is amazing for me considering home much I LOVE new toys!).

The new year is off to a great start...I mean, who doesn't love new toys?

My Best Friends Wedding

Sarah & Mike got married on Sunday December 28th, 2008. When I took the picture below I was so nervous about holding Sarahs rings that I forgot to make a couple of adjustments on my camera but ended up LOVING the effect it had on the picture. Aren't the rings gorgeous?
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Anyways, the day started off with hair and makeup at Studio W in Honolulu. Wendy who did Sarah's makeup did a great job and it didn't take long at all!
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We then left for the dress fitting at Princess Brides across the street from The Wedding Ring Shop.
Here is a closeup of Sarah's dress that she wore.



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Here is one of the women from Princess Brides helping Mike get ready.

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The location of the actual ceremony was changed twice at the last minute. It was originally going to be a small lanai wedding at the officiants' house but then was changed to Magic Island. When I got there I got a call telling me that the ceremony was moving to Kahala Beach Park.







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At the end of the day, even after all of the changes, I think things went great. It was a nice wedding and I was so honored that they chose me to photograph their wedding.

Mike & Sarah, I hope the two of you just love your wedding images and will cherish them always.
LOVE YOU BOTH!

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Engagement Picture Fun

Sarah & Mike wanted to do engagement pictures where they could just have fun, so we wandered around a few places and here are some of the shots we got.



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Be on the lookout for their wedding pictures from the following day...I have a few that I want to share but I need to get some sleep before tomorrow begins.

Happy New Year!

I decided that while I'm updating my website I should create a NEW blog for a new year; one that is devoted solely to my business and not mashed together with my own daily blabbing.

I'm looking forward to 2009 and what it has to offer!

Happy New Year everyone!