Red Heart Photography » wedding lifestyle photography in Hawaii

This is why I love weddings.  Two great families coming together to celebrate a marriage.  

Beryl and Ed look like a Hawaii couple, but they caught me off guard by occasionally saying “eh” when I was expecting a “yah”.

They’re just Canadians that love Hawaii! They have the aloha spirit.  

Beryl’s brother did an amazing rendition in Kermit voice of “The Rainbow Connection”.  It had everyone in stitches. 

Beryl and Ed had some fabulous vendors that mad this event at Lanikuhonua go smoothly.  I can’t say enough about Alicia at Milestone Events.  She made my job so easy. 

Cake Cakeworks Bakery

Flowers and Lounge Yvonne Design

DJ and Lighting Twilight Audio

Ono food Beaches and Backyards Catering

Tents and Dance floor Pacific Party Rentals

Minister Alice Inoue

Congrats to Bo and Ed!  I had a great time with your family.  It’s people like you that make my job so fun.
Special thanks to my mega talented assistant du jour Amanda.  She is just here in Hawaii until the end of the year and I hope to have her along to be my carbon based light stand again.  ;) 

xoxo, Marina

This wedding season is in full bloom here on Hawaii. I am really enjoying being back in my creative saddle. This is my first season with a baby and it is proving to be a challenge. Not only am I doing my regular checklists of gear, contracts, and timelines, but I am also doing a personal checklist.  Before going to a wedding I have to prep for weeks, booking rental cars and flights, pumping milk for the baby, and making sure my kids are all taken care of.  Life is crazy but I am loving every moment of it. 

Here is a wedding that I was a little nervous about shooting. It was my first 6 hour day away from the baby and I was SO scared he would wilt away and die without me. Luckily, my couple, Amanda and Joe were AWESOME and my hubby did great with the baby.  All my preparations paid off and everyone had a stellar day.

Amanda got her hair did at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel’s spa Abhasa.  It had such a relaxing zen feeling and was the perfect way to start the day. 

After some final touches at the Hilton Prince Kuhio, we were off to the beach in Waimanalo on Oahu’s South east side.  The weather was perfect with a constant breeze. 

I just love Amanda’s full sleeve! 

Congrats to you, Joe and Amanda!  I had a great time just enjoying the first hours as man and wife with you. 

xoxo, Marina

In a bane attempt to get published in magazines, I promised myself I wouldn’t blog all my wedding images.  This is a day afer session so it doesn’t count, right?  :)

I shot Jessica and James’ wedding the day before at the Four Seasons Hualalai and their reception at the Hilton Waikoloa.  It was just as beautiful.  

Congrats Jessica and James!

xoxo, Marina 

We are back from a trip to LA and a weekend on the Big Island. Looks like I’ll be back in Kona in two weeks for another double day wedding. Other places I have booked weddings for 2010: Kona Village Resort x2, Na Aina Kai on Kauai, and Kapalua Maui.  

My kids are out of school for summer starting next week.  Thank God for summer fun.  Could you imagine me with 4 kids 24/7 for two months straight?!!! I would go mental… and I would spend a lot more time at the beach.  :)

Here is day two of the most romantic and personal wedding ever.  This time, Manolo and KB headed out to waters of Waikiki for a lei exchange and more vows.  I had water in my ears, so I didn’t hear much.  

They also set up a GOPro Hero HD video camera.  I SO want one of these!  

Thanks Manolo and KB for having me document your amazing first days as a married couple.  

xoxo, Marina