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I couldn’t wait. I had to share.

Heidi and Brent were married on the North Shore and I was there too.

Happy Fourth of July!

Today I am doing the family thing.  Slip-n-slide, beer, and fireworks.

xoxo, Marina

We are back from a trip to LA and a weekend on the Big Island. Looks like I’ll be back in Kona in two weeks for another double day wedding. Other places I have booked weddings for 2010: Kona Village Resort x2, Na Aina Kai on Kauai, and Kapalua Maui.  

My kids are out of school for summer starting next week.  Thank God for summer fun.  Could you imagine me with 4 kids 24/7 for two months straight?!!! I would go mental… and I would spend a lot more time at the beach.  :)

Here is day two of the most romantic and personal wedding ever.  This time, Manolo and KB headed out to waters of Waikiki for a lei exchange and more vows.  I had water in my ears, so I didn’t hear much.  

They also set up a GOPro Hero HD video camera.  I SO want one of these!  

Thanks Manolo and KB for having me document your amazing first days as a married couple.  

xoxo, Marina

CHUNK. 

That’s what I call him most days for obvious reasons…  Imagine lugging this baby up the stairs of Diamond Head!  Like carring a sack of rocks (which my 7yo ended up doing, taking samples of the mountain…).   My hubby packed Riley so I could carry my other baby, my D3.  :)

The boys had to stop and read every sign on the trail.  This one was actually interesting. 

That’s us!!! Shot w/ the ten second timer.

We took an above average break at the top of the hike so I could nurse the baby. I don’t know too many people who have done that… 

My boys really enjoyed learning the history of the bunkers.  I really liked getting back to the car.  Next hike needs to have a waterfall at the end! 

xoxo, Marina

P.S. I now have Diamond Head tattooed on my ankle.  :)

I joined up with team Kai Media for an amazing day (and night!) of shooting Sam and John’s trash the dress session.  It was a long, wet, and sandy day but totally worth the experience.  Riley tagged along with his Nana (Thanks Mom!) and I got to play in the water with my housing and some very willing subjects.  

I really hope I get to work with this talented team again soon!

Some of my shots from the day:

And here are a few behind the scenes shots:

Be sure to check out Kai Media’s other videos on the website. 

Special mahalo’s to the Grace brothers for inviting me on this shoot, the Bridal Boutique for the dresses, Chris Rohrer for holding my flash, my Mom for tagging along and playing with Riley, Charisse for the make-up, my hubby for watching the other 3 boys, and everyone else who made this project possible! 

xoxo, Marina