Michelle and Joe Married!!

Michelle and Joe Same-Day-Edit Video & Photo (Makena Beach Resort, Maui) from Isle Media on Vimeo.

Michelle and Joe are both long time followers of our work, and it was awesome to document their big day at Makena Resort on Maui! The wedding was full of memorable details, from the guri guri and gift presentation of glass beakers (Joe broke Michelle's beakers in school), to Joe's Audio Technica headphones while he got dressed. Oh, and Michelle decided not to take Joe's last name (Kwan) for obvious reasons lol. The reception was full of laughter and dancing, and "Gangam Style" and "Cupid Shuffle" proved to get people out of their seats and rock out on the dance floor.

We surprised Joe and Michelle with a Same Day Edit, and the debut of our new service, Same Day Photo! Check out both pieces for the full experience :)

Congratulations you two!!


-Reese (photography, blog) | Kay (photography) Lester (SDP Edit)
-Jack, Michael (videography) | Alan (SDE)
-Zairrah (hair/makeup)

Mahina and TJ Wedding Highlights! (Koolau, Kaneohe)

Mahina and TJ Wedding Highlights (Koolau, Kaneohe) from Isle Media on Vimeo.

Mahina and TJ had a gorgeous wedding that took place in the lush greenery of Koolau Golf Course, Kaneohe. It was obvious by the emotion during their ceremony, that this was a long awaited day for these two. We were so happy to be the ones to have captured it!

Trevor, Zak // Videography

Love in Hilo

Every now and then, I have the privilege to shoot a wedding for a friend. In Elena and Ian's case, both are my friends from college so to document their wedding day in Hilo, this past weekend was really special :)

Click the image above for a larger view. More to come later! 

Happy Tuesday!


-Reese (photography, blog)

2012 Isle Media Fall Wedding Compilation

2012 Fall Collection from Isle Media on Vimeo.

2012 was an incredible year for Isle Media.  Our goal was to shoot 50 weddings.  We ended up shooting 125. As we take a look back at what we've seen and accomplished in just the last 6 months, we can only be thankful to all of the wonderful couples we met, the privilege of having traveled to some of the most exquisite venues in Hawaii, as well as the opportunity of capturing moments of a lifetime.

This is the final installment of a 4-part compilation series.  To truly appreciate this video and to see the progression of our style and growth, please check our previous collections below.  As past compilations have been themed around eloquent romance, this video is about raw fun and pure happiness.   As you can see from our couples' candidness they are oozing joy and love.  We hope that this video puts a smile on your face as well.

1st Collection (Summer 2011)   https://vimeo.com/28923761
2nd Collection (Fall 2011)  https://vimeo.com/34242041
3rd Collection (Spring 2012)  https://vimeo.com/43314401
4th Collection (Fall 2012)   (This video)

Thank you!
Sincerely
Alan and the entire Isle Media Team.

Erica & PJ Married!

Erica & PJ flew from Japan for their private beach wedding. They wanted to do something special for themselves and Erika's family from Japan and Canada, so they chose Waimanalo beach for their ceremony location. In the middle of the ceremony, rain came to celebrate their new life as husband and wife - and after, the sun followed the rain for nice beach shots :-)

Congratulations and have a happy life together!

- Kay (photography/blog)

(Click "Read More" to see more photos after the Japanese text.)

えりかさん、PJさん、ご結婚おめでとうございます！

日本から、そしてカナダから、家族水入らずでハワイのビーチでのウェディングをしたいということで、東海岸にあるワイマナロビーチでのご結婚式をされたお二人。お式の間には小雨が結婚を祝福しに来てくれました。式の後は雲が晴れて、ビーチショットに素敵な海の色が戻ってきました:-)

これからも末永く、お幸せに。

- Kay (カメラ＆ブログ）

（もっとお写真を見るには、"Read More"をクリックして下さい）

Bridal Makeup Before & After

Here is a before and after picture of our bride, Sunh.  Simple yet elegant.  

Please stay tuned more blog post and pictures of her behind-the-scenes.  

Sunh and her bridesmaids.

Thanks for looking :)

-Zairrah (Lead Stylist)

Photos by Reese

Jane and Raynard Married!!

Jane & Raynard Same-Day-Edit (Honolulu, Oahu) from Isle Media on Vimeo.

Jane and Ray's wedding was full of color, details, and laughter (see if you can guess what Jane's favorite color is hehe). The wedding had a 50's theme, so everything from the bride & bridesmaids' styling, to the reception music, had a classic vintage feel to it. Ray surprised Jane and sang to her at the reception in front of 400+ guests, and the whole wedding party did a catchy dance to "We Go Together" from Grease! It was great time with lots of company :)

Congratulations you two!


-Reese (photography, blog), Kay (photography)
-Alan, Jack, Travis (videography & SDE)

Nina and Andy Married

Nina and Andy's wedding day was personal on many levels because I got to witness their beginning a new couple dating; this story goes back three years to when I first met her.  She planned a monthly slam poetry event where I served as the designated photographer.  Over time Nina would bring Andy and after meeting him and seeing how he held himself I was quick to tell Nina that he was good people and to not let this one go.  The wedding took place at Sunset Ranch in Haleiwa and though it rained heavily it did not disrupt their special day.  The festivities went on and Andy went on with his antics to lighten the mood especially during their ceremony where he asked the official if it was okay to kiss Nina yet.  It was a night to remember for me because as a wedding photographer you become part of the lives of people you photograph on their special day.  Such was the case for Nina and Andy's special day for me because I was there at the start and I was there for their new beginning.  Nina, Andy, when you read this I hope it shares how honored I am to be your chosen wedding photographer.

Photography/Blog: Lester

Kaena Silva's "On My Own" ft. Ashely Lilinoe!

Supporting local artists!
KidK Album out now worldwide!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/on-my-own/id567134204?i=567134207
facebook.com/kidkaena
Instagram @ kidkaena

KidK performing "On My Own" 2012 HWB Entertainment © All rights reserved

The Debut Single from the new album from KidK "Life in My Eye$"
Written and Produced by Kaena Silva
Featuring AshleyLilinoe
Videography by Isle Media

Jayme and Jeremy Same-Day-Edit (Moana Surfrider, Waikiki)

Jayme and Jeremy Same-Day-Edit (Moana Surfrider, Waikiki) from Isle Media on Vimeo.

Jayme and Jeremy executed their entire wedding at the Moana Surfrider Hotel (and we finally were able to shoot inside of their chapel!). In this piece we really wanted to highlight Jayme and Jeremy's bubbly personalities. It's funny how even after months and months of interacting with clients, you don't get to see this side of them until its their wedding day and then everything just comes out. We really love it when couples show their human side during their wedding vows too ( you'll just have to watch the highlight and see what I am talking about , lol).

When we are in same-day-edit mode we are on the hunt for anything that can trigger an emotional reaction from the reception whether it be tears...or laughter.... which in Jayme and Jeremy's case, we were able to successfully achieve both.

Congratulations you two!
Videography: Alan, Jack
SDE: Trevor