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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

This is my friend Janna who was my best friend in high school. We started in the same place but have lived our lives so different. She went off to college and taught English in Kyoto, Japan.  I stayed on Oahu, got married, and had kids. Although our life paths have gone in different directions I am happy that they have crossed again. 

Janna is now a realtor on the North Shore.  She surfs and does yoga on a daily basis. I am so jelly beans.  

And now for a personal update.  Baby R has yet to make an appearance.  I am now over a week late and getting anxious.  I was really hoping 12/12 would be the date (easy to remember!) but no.  Whenever he decides to show up, I am so ready.  I can’t wait to show him off to his big brothers. 

xoxo, Marina

I am due on Saturday!  I am so excited, but there is still SO much work to do… 

My husband and I have been working on a huge and fantastic job for Hawaiian Airlines who recently celebrated their 80th Anniversary.  We went to all the islands to shoot corporate head shots and on the job photos of their employees.  I have really enjoyed spending the last few weeks with my hubby, but it really put a halt on my other work.

We spent one evening watching the sunset with the whole family while shooting Honolulu Airport.

This shot is about 12 images merged together in photoshop.

I shot my LAST on location session last week.  It was so fun to be on the beach again but I was feeling really pregnant.  It is time to relax on the beach and not run and climb after love birds.  Here are a few of my favorites so far. 

Do you recognize Jilly?  She met and fell in love with Jake when she was off fighting fires this summer on the mainland.  Way more to come next week after I wrap up my last weddings of the year.  

If you are wondering about my fun post processing, I recently won Jesh’s Color Shift Actions in a photo contest.  I am still playing and figuring out what I like and what works for me.

Up next I have some really cute DIY baby things to share.  If I don’t have the baby first…

xoxo, Marina

The reception was more like a dance party with non-stop action on the dance floor.  With tons of carnival food (popcorn, peanuts, cotton candy, and corn on the cob!) and vegetarian treats, no one was going hungry at this wedding.  Amy’s good friend Kristina of Rise Up Cakes made all vegan cupcakes and of course the cake.  It was all so delicious. 

Amy had a wardrobe change (Betsy Johnson!) and we hit the photobooth.

A lot of hard work and love were put into this wedding.  All the painted items, fabrics, balloons, and details were hand made by Amy, Jesse, and friends.  

I am really happy I got to be a part of this day and proud to hang my wedding hat up on this one.   The baby is due in a few weeks and I am totally ready for a little family time.  

I have already been booking up 2010 and looking forward to getting back in the saddle in May.  Between now and then, I will still be “in the office” but taking a break from on location work.  I will also be updating the blog with the few underwater sessions I have in the works and of course baby news!

xoxo, Marina