Red Heart Photography » wedding lifestyle photography on Hawaii

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

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

At my last wedding I asked Jason to take a few shots of me working.  He managed to get a few that really show off the beauty of our location for the day.  Thanks Jason!!!

All these photos were taken on the gorgeous property of the Kona Village Resort.  

Congrats to Marissa and Adam who were married last weekend! 

I will be sharing more photos of their wedding in another post.  

I have some good news about my mom.  She is only in stage 1 of her breast cancer.  The end of this month she will get it removed and then start chemotherapy.  

I am so thankful that it isn’t worse.  

xoxo, Marina

I am alive!  Quickly before I get into this AWESOME destination wedding, gotta let you all know a few things.  

1) Baby is super healthy and my due date has moved to December 5th!  We find out the sex in about 6 weeks.  We are SO peeking!  Think PINK!!!!!

2) My three boys are out of school for summer.  This means I am mommy triple over time.  I am still dedicating my nights to my office, but for the most part, I will be at the library, pool, or the skatepark.  

3) I just found out that my mom has breast cancer.  So far we are optimistic, but news like that is never fun.

Now for something completely different…… A BLONDE BRIDE!!!!

For those of you who follow my work, I have never had a blonde bride.  I am still in shock about it….  Anyways, Kate gives blonde brides a good name.  She was so fun and excited for her big day.  She really was beaming like a little ray of sunshine.  

Kate handmade her wedding invites and all the print material. 

All the bridesmaids were blonde too!  

Matt and his now father-in-law.

One thing I love about Kona Village Resort, it is totally native.  

Such a great “first look”.  The location alone is stunning. 

Kate’s parents got married at the Kona Village Resort 26 years ago.  They have wedding portraits under this same tree.

Stunner!

Congrats Kate and Matt!  Your wedding was so fun.  Thanks for letting Jason and I be a part of your amazing day!!!

xoxo, Marina