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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

So after I put out the word about wanting a surfing bride, John wrote me saying he would surf in a suit for me.  Big smiles.  

John is a photographer with an awesome smile and a great outlook on life.  Thanks John for suffering in the awful Waikiki traffic with me.  I had a blast!

Press play on this song and take a look.

xoxo, Marina

For those of you who don’t  live in Hawaii, you may not have heard of “Furlough Fridays”.  As a parent trying to see the glass half full, I have decided to take full advantage of these extra 17 days with my boys home from school by having “Fun Fridays”.  

Here are a few articles: 

http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20091023/BREAKING01/91023028/1362

http://kgmb9.com/main/content/view/22208/76/

http://www.starbulletin.com/news/bulletin/65822337.html

Unlike the majority of people quoted in the media, I don’t think my kids are going to be less prepared for life by missing school, in fact I welcome the break of routine and authority. 

I hope that by being home and out on our excursions, my kids will learn that there is education outside of the classroom.  In the next few weeks I plan to take them on hikes, an art museum or two, snorkeling, and at least one trip to zoo (where Mr.L wants to have his birthday in the tiger cage with the baby tigers!). 

Here is a little of our first of many Fun Fridays.  

Only about 7 more weeks before the baby is due.  I am starting to feel the waddle everywhere I go.  I see myself spending lots more time in the water with my new housing.  :)

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