Red Heart Photography » wedding lifestyle photography on Hawaii

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

Yesterday I got a text from Amy.  ”Hey girl, we are back from our honeymoon,  and I saw the pictures. YOU ARE SO AMAZINGLY TALENTED!! Thank you so so much.”

Here is the first of many videos from their wedding. 

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

Amy and Jesse are just about the cutest and most original couple ever.  Jesse is a super talented musician.  Amy is an accomplished tattoo artist and tv star. 

With the help of all their family and friends, they pulled off a pretty amazing carnival themed wedding at Moli’i Gardens. 

Here it is (the reason I walked and swam so I could have enough energy to shoot a 7 hour wedding at 8 1/2 months) Part One of  Amy and Jesse’s wedding.

Up next, dancing wedding party, top hatted father of the bride, and photo booth. 

xoxo, Marina