Red Heart Photography » wedding lifestyle photography in Hawaii

I was honored to be asked by Dallas and Ed to be their wedding photographer.  They are both avid photographers and have a huge network of photographer friends.

At most weddings I shoot, there are video camera, still camera, and phones, but his wedding was on steroids!  With an open public e-vite and it’s own Twitter hashtag, I was expecting a lot of people with cameras.  It was really nice to see a ton of people I follow and to meet a few new friends.  Everyone there was attending for the right reason, to see two people in love join as one. IRL!

This first photo is of Cheyne of Firebird Photography.  He did Dallas’ getting ready photos.  I think he has one of the cleverest tattoos ever.  I may have to get a few blank Polaroids myself!

When asked what brought these two together, Edward replied, “Zombies. ”

Yes, even the news was there!  You can see their interview here on KITV News site: http://www.kitv.com/news/24179145/detail.html 

Dallas <3  Ed.

Dallas wore a Betsy Johnson dress and both work Chuck Taylors.  Hair and make up were by Sarah La Glam.

I am so excited for theses two.  I get to follow their love everyday on twitter.  :)

xoxo, Marina

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 the third winter in a row that I have shot my friend and model Jilly.  She is always down for anything. She has climbed up trees, jumped in boats, and now deep sea swimming and always in a white dress.  Now Jilly is engaged and planning her wedding for May of 2011.  I am so excited to shoot her big day.  Plans have been made to go jump off Waimea Bay’s jump rock after the ceremony.  :)  

We met up last week to catch up and do a little shoot on the East side of Oahu. 

Here is one of me @ 8 months by Jilly.  

We had such a great time. Underwater photography has been a dream of mine for so long.  I am so excited to have the ability to make it come true. 

xoxo, Marina

The day after my accident Jason and I spent the day shooting Kara and Iosefo’s wedding.  I was still a little sore with a bum knee but that didn’t stop me!  :)

Both getting ready and the reception were at the Hale Koa Hotel in Waikiki.  The hotel is large with lots of different spots for outdoor photos.

Then everyone headed up to the  Bernice Pauahi Memorial Chapel at Kamehameha Schools for the ceremony.  It is such a beautiful venue. 

Iosefo’s cousin and Hawaiian musical talent Keali’i Reichel played for the wedding party as they came own the isle.  It was pretty unreal to hear such beautiful music LIVE! 

Then we all headed back down the hill to Waikiki for the reception.  Kara’s brother’s band One Groove flew over from California to play at the party.  Again, you can’t go wrong with live music.  

Congrats Kara and Iosefo!  Thanks for letting us be a part of your fun day.  

xoxo, Marina