Red Heart Photography » wedding lifestyle photography on Hawaii

Jenn and Matt were married last week on a Wednesday.  Being it a destination wedding, it was the perfect day for a relaxing elegant wedding.  Jenn and Matt flew in from Las Vegas to get married at the Loulu Palm Estate on the North Shore of Oahu.  It is just a 5 minute drive from Turtle Bay Resort where most of their guests were staying.  This was my first time shooting at Loulu and I have to say the grounds are beautiful.  

I loved Jenn’s something blue.  

It was so hot inside, we decided to move everyone outside for Jenn’s finishing touches.  The light was perfect.  Jenn kept getting little good luck visitors, lady bugs all over her dress and veil. 

Congrats Jenn and Matt!  I hope you had a safe flight home back to Vegas. 

xoxo, Marina

Yesterday I flew into Kona for a quick ceremony and portrait session with the most IN-LOVE couple ever.  Christina was giddy with excitement and Justin was the tall silent but strong type.  So hot!

It was just the two of them and we took full advantage of the grounds at Kona Village.   

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the shoes!!!!

A couple they had met on their plane from LA was staying in the hale (house in Hawaiian) near our shoot.  Turns out they all had a horse back riding trip planned for today. 

The pastor was commenting on her red heels.  She walked in sand and over lava rocks for me in those hot shoes!

Congrats Christina and Justin!  Have a great honeymoon in Kona!!!!

xoxo, Marina

Destination couple Kate and Matt wanted a way to share their Kona wedding with friends and family unable to attend.  My mini books were Kate’s first choice even before she saw the wedding photos.  After a round of edits and paper choices, Kate and Matt recieved 50 mini books to send with their thank you notes.  Here are a few fun shots from them!  

Do I spy a coconut tree growing on your lanai, Kate?  Is that from your wedding???  :)

Aren’t they the cutest!

Hehe!  Kate, you make me smile.  Good luck getting all your books out before school starts!!!

My leather B+G book makers have just come out with a matching 4×4 version of their big books.  I got a few samples that I plan to show at the Photographer Workshop next week Wednesday.  For more information about wedding workshops held by the Wedding Cafe, click here.

Here are some photos of the leather 4×4s and Kate’s 5×5 press book.

Please email me for more information on getting mini books for yourself.

xoxo, Marina

This destination wedding was held on a beautiful sunny day on the Big Island at the Kona Village Resort.  

Marissa and Adam are busy bees from LA.  From the feathers in her hair down to the Manolos on her toes, Marissa was SJP incarnate.  She is also a very talented graphic designer.  

Adam usually spends his days working for Wolfgang Puck as a chef or blogging about his adventures as a foodie. 

Many congrats to both of you!  I hope you love your photos of your delightful day.

xoxo, Marina