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This new year marks a new start for REDHEARTPHOTOGRAPHY.

Let me know if you like the changes I have made so far.


Things to look forward to: iSite, a new portfolio compatible with your mobile browser, my new WEDDING site, slideshows at receptions, and much more! 

Natalie + Owen : Esession : Waikiki

02.05.2010 Posted in engagement, lifestyle

I’m back! 

Natalie wrote me two weeks ago in a last ditch effort to get photos done before she moved away with her fiance on Valentine’s Day.  Since the baby has been happy and healthy, I decided to say YES and scheduled a 2 hours session to test the waters.  It worked out SO well.  The baby stayed with daddy and brothers and I got to run around and have fun….. er, I mean work.  :)

They were waiting for me under this tree so we just started shooting right there.  TA DA! 

How fun is this fountain?!  Next time I shoot here I need someone daring enough to go in the fountain. Hint, hint.

Then we moved over to the Natatorium that is right next to the Waikiki Aquarium where Natalie worked while she attended UH.  I love this spot. 

I had so much fun.  I felt so free not being pregnant and getting a break from diapers.  I am so looking forward to the weddings booked for 2010. 

In the mean time, if you want to do a short photo shoot (2 hours or less) before May, send me a note.  

xoxo, Marina

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February 5, 2010 - 6:28 am tara - I bet it felt so good Momma! LOVE these - love her dress and how she looks in the first set. The fountain shots are amazing. Also LOVE the rolled up jeans, beach stuff too. What a beautiful girl and couple!

February 5, 2010 - 7:02 am Amber Hughes - Beautiful session Marina! I think I love the far away shot on the bench under the tree and the shot under their hands the most :)

February 5, 2010 - 7:25 am Amber - Fun - I love that fountain...Cody proposed to Hope there :-) Great pics..and the quilt is coming along...I'm thinking it will be done by next week :-)

February 5, 2010 - 12:14 pm Tracy - Love the heart on the beach shot. Who am i kidding...I love them all! So glad to hear you got a few hours to go play

Las Vegas : Personal : Part 1

01.27.2010 Posted in family, life

In iPhone format because 8 gigs on the D3 sounds daunting tonight…  

The LUXOR


Some new strange but wonderful building more

SpongeBob eating my kids


One baby, many faces


Snow day 1


Taken while driving (not recommended)


Morning moment 1


Snow day 2


Pinball Hall of Fame  It’s rad.


Studio 54


Studio 54 LEGO


Spectating 


Spectated


Morning moment 2
 

In a nutshell, hubby had to work in LV so we tagged along.  We did lots of kid friendly stuff and had a blast playing in the snow up on Mt. Charleston.

In other news, an image of mine can now be seen on the Kona Village Resort site.

A talented friend of mine, Amy from Ardent Photography recently visited Imaging USA.  She spotted MY sample albums made by my book printing co (with permission) at their booth. I guess I can say I’m on the national convention circuit now, but not really.  ;)  Here is a link to some photos she so generously posted for me.  So freaking rad.  If you plan to visit WPPI this year, please be on the look out for my images. Yay!!!

And if you want to help out with the relief effort in Haiti but don’t know what to do, here you go.  It is a great way to help out and beautify your home or office.  I decided to contribute my vote winning fave of 2009.  It’s already getting quite a few bids!

Lastly, if you have any little people in your home that love legos, here is an app for you.

found on my iPhone. Artist Unknown

xoxo, Marina

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January 27, 2010 - 9:42 am Jessica - Wow congrats Marina!! I love your pictures from Vegas, your boys couldn't get any cuter! Also there's a picture of me and Derek in those sample photos that I've never seen before! I love it... very exciting!

January 27, 2010 - 10:18 am tara - You really did up these pics SWEET! Love the idea of just using the phone - love your morning moments the most. I need to do that.

January 28, 2010 - 9:07 am elizabeth pellette - how fun.. love the photos..

January 29, 2010 - 3:12 pm Alisa Greig - i love this series! the moments are great and i like that each has a caption :)

February 3, 2010 - 8:32 pm bridget - RAD!!! Must talk! AND LOVE all the pics!!! xoxoxo. Millers loves some Marina Miller. ;)

A Month Old : Personal

01.17.2010 Posted in family, life

Most of the wonderful people who read my blog know that I just had a baby and I am taking some time off from weddings.  For those of you just dropping by, now you know too.  Hi.  :)

I am still answering emails and scheduling meetings . but for the most part, I am mommy.  It has been a few years since I have been able to devote SO much of my attention to my kids.  And it feels good.

Photo by TJ age 8

This week I gave a few excursions a go.  I had to test the water.  Taking all 4 boys out in public is semi insane.  We went to Costco, the dentist (no new cavities!), a protest, and the skate park.  

At Costco, I ran into a future bride and started chatting. The bigger boys decided the crates of cases of beer were forts.  I shrugged it off and her fiance thought they were funny.  It’s all part of choosing my battles.  

At the dentist, they behaved.  I try to make the dentist a positive experience and they oblige with full knowledge of the sticky hands they will receive at the end of the visit.  I am just happy no one needs major work… this time. 

My friend and future bride Crystal and her hand painted sign

The protest was something I could have skipped.  I mean, that I have a good excuse (3 kids and a new baby!), but it was for a damn good cause and I wouldn’t miss out on trying to make a difference.  The Japanese Consulate was in town to talk to Hilary Clinton, so we took the opportunity to let him know how we feel about his country’s treatment of whales and dolphins.   Here are a couple links: 

Amazing eye-opening documentary http://www.thecovemovie.com/

Surfers for Cetaceans  http://www.s4cglobal.org/

Sea Shepherds as seen on “Whale Wars” http://www.seashepherd.org/

Photo by Lady with freakishly long toes age 29

Our trip to the skatepark was really fun. TJ, my oldest, is the skateboarder.  The other 2 big boys ride their scooters around.  I figure if I keep taking them they might want to try out big brother’s board… 

Photo by E age 5

This next week I am going to catch up on laundry, sleep, and New Years Cleaning.  We have been doing a little every weekend and we are staring to see results (aka the floors!).  

xoxo, Marina

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January 17, 2010 - 1:26 am rachel - you look amazing and you are awesome to get out there and LIVE with those boys! i am scared of going to the park with my 3. r

January 17, 2010 - 1:42 am Carrie Hasson - Look at you! You look amazingly fresh lol! Ok, the pic at the edge of the bowl made my heart stop! I need to meet baby ASAP! Miss you!!

January 17, 2010 - 7:10 am Keao - That second to the last picture is amazing. It looks like the edge between two different worlds and they're peering into each other. What a big day you had with your boys, I don't think much people would have the courage to attempt it with a 1 month old.

January 17, 2010 - 12:26 pm Rachel - YAY! thanks for including some photos taken by the boys. great.

January 17, 2010 - 1:43 pm Tracy - Happy 1 month old, little one :) That skate park looks way awesome!

January 17, 2010 - 10:41 pm Alisa Greig - love these marina! and wow--4 little guys out and about!!--awesome :)

January 17, 2010 - 11:42 pm sarah k chen - you are super mama! seriously, i am in awe of you. some days i still feel like it's so much effort to go out anywhere with a 1+ year old. i laughed out loud at the freakishly long toes comment. took me a second to see them and it made me gasp out loud! such a beautiful family... you are so blessed!

January 17, 2010 - 11:44 pm Linds - Aloha Marina! That's so fun that you also have 4 boys- sounds very similar to the age of my boys as well! And you're so brave to get out with all 4 at once! You were John Pierce's classmate, right?

January 18, 2010 - 6:28 am bridget - Doesn't it feel good to haang out with them. And you look fab! I love all the photos. Great cause too! We watch Whale Wars and it makes me sick what they do to the whales. Love you. Hope to see you soon!

January 18, 2010 - 4:09 pm john hook - Marina, you make having 4 sons look like heaven. You rule yeah.

January 18, 2010 - 4:53 pm Lysandra - Sounds pretty wonderful! It is great to see what you all have been up to. I'd love to get together and meet your new little guy!

January 19, 2010 - 7:02 am Raul Soria - Congratulations my friend! I'm finally catching up one what you've been up to. I wish you and Jason the best. I can't wait to see what this new inspiration will lead to in the near future.

January 19, 2010 - 7:22 pm tara - these are supah fun. love the skate park shots.

January 22, 2010 - 12:19 am Ashley Smith - You are amazing! You are creating a team of great photographers to carry on your legacy:)

January 25, 2010 - 4:36 pm Nana Anne Whalen - Love the easy update on what's up with you and My Boyfriends. Love, Mom

January 26, 2010 - 2:28 pm elizabeth pellette - love all the photos Marina.. I cant believe the baby is a month old already.. looks like you had a great day out..

Winner!

01.16.2010 Posted in contest

With 11 votes: Jilly in the Ocean

In second with 8 votes: John Hook

I think Jilly’s print is going to be INSANE as a metallic.  Thanks for voting girls!!!  

xoxo, Marina

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