Kana and Chihiro's Post Wedding Photo Shoot!

It was a great pleasure to work with this fun-loving couple, Kana and Chihiro from Tokyo! After their wedding day, we decided to go to Kailua and have a beach and town-themed photo shoot. One of the props they wanted to use were Supreme's water guns! In between romantic intimate photos, I asked them to pick up the water guns, and fight REAL hard! Both Kana and Chiriro were such action stars! They shoot, dodge, tumble on the sand, and the person who won the fight was… KANA! Later on we went to the first skateboarding shop in Hawaii - called 808 Skate per Chihiro's request. Check out their wedding photo blog (Click Here) to see his skateboarding tricks too!

Congratulations!

Photo & Blog: Kay


綺麗なビーチでの撮影がしたい！ということで、結婚式の翌日にロケーション撮影に行ってきました。朝の東海岸のビーチは海の色がとても綺麗で、この日もとてもいいお天気に恵まれました：）色々なフォトプロップをお持ちいただいたのですが、私のお気に入りはSupremeの水鉄砲！思いっきり戦ってもらいました（笑）撃って、撃って、避けて、撃って、転がって…勝者は花嫁のKanaさん：）アクティブなお二人との撮影はとても楽しかったです。

ビーチの後は、スケボーが好きなChihiroさんのリクエストで、ハワイのスケボー第一店舗だという808 Skateに言ってきました。中には沢山の種類のスケボーが勢揃い。お二人らしい、カラフルな写真になりました。

親友でもあり、夫婦でもあり、そんな仲良しなお二人。これからもお幸せに！


ブログ＆フォト：Kay

Kana and Chihiro Married ! (Beachfront Oasis, Hawaii Kai)

Kana & Chihiro Wedding Highlights (Beachfront Oasis, Hawaii Kai) from Isle Media on Vimeo.

It is no secret that the Japanese have impeccable style and taste. Kana had the coolest little custom bouquets for her bridesmaid and herself that I had never seen before. Kana had several stunning dress changes as well. Chihiro sported a multi-layered blue pinstripe suit that was just super cool. It's amazing that we have the opportunity to be immersed in foreign cultures here in Hawaii.

Thank you and congratulations to you both!

Kay, Reese // Photography
Alan, Kyle //  Videography

かなさん、ちひろさんご結婚おめでとうございます！

ハワイカイにある邸宅、ビーチフロントオアシスでの挙式＆レセプションを挙げられたお二人。一つ一つ小さな生花を敷き詰めてお友達カップルが作ったリングピロー、ブライズメイドがサプライズで作ってくれたお揃いのネックレス、どんなシーンでも一緒にいる時間が心地よく楽しい、そんなたくさんのお友達に囲まれて、みんなで作り上げた素晴らしい一日でした。

友達っていいなって改めて思わせていただいたお二人の結婚式に、フォト＆ビデオチームが両方撮影に携われてとても嬉しく思います！

お二人は結婚式翌日にもロケーション撮影に行きました（こちらから見られます）

これからも末永くお幸せに：）

フォト＆ブログ：Kay
フォト：Reese
ビデオ：Alan&Kyle

Our First Wedding Shoot in Tokyo!

Our first international wedding shoot in Tokyo, Japan!

Alan and I had an opportunity to shoot Yuka & Yasuyuki's wedding at Hibiya park last week :) I was super excited when Yuka first popped the question to me: "Are you by chance in Japan in October? We have a wedding reception back in Japan, and I would like you to photograph it as well..." Working internationally was one of my goals of 2013, so my answer was YES! This was our international shoot debut for both photo and video team.

The above photograph was taken in front of a busy intersection right outside of their venue. I wanted to incorporate the Big City feel into this picture with the motion from the cars passing by. More photos will be posted later on. Stay tuned!


- Kay (blog, photography)
- Alan (videography)

From left, Naoko (hair and make-up), Kay (photography), Yuka & Yasuyuki (bride and groom), Alan (videography) and Yasu (video assistant) 

Yuka and Yasuyuki Married!

Yuka and Yasuyuki had their dream wedding at a private estate alongside Diamond Head :) After so many times of emailing back and forth between Tokyo and Hawaii, I was so grateful to capture their wedding day. One of the thing Yuka wanted to make sure for her wedding is that it is interactive with the guests - they enjoyed learning Hawaiian culture with a live guitarist and hula dancer after the ceremony, which was followed by BBQ party with chef Yasuyuki! Many of their guests love photography, so for the sunset shots many of the guests tagged along with me and did some amazing team work to make this dynamic dress sunset shot!

What is more exciting about this couple? We were invited to photograph their wedding reception in Japan in October! Stay tuned!

- Kay (photography & blog)


ゆかさん＆やすゆきさん、ご結婚おめでとうございます！

ダイアモンドヘッドの邸宅でのガーディンウェディングです。ゲスト参加型のアットホームな雰囲気であふれた一日でした。みなさんに見守られての挙式の後は、ギタリストとフラダンサーによるフラレッスンや、新郎さまによるバーベキューパーティ、そしてメッセージ付きのフォトスライドショーはとても感動する内容でした。サンセットの写真撮影も、ご友人＆ご家族の方とのチームワーク！皆さんに心より祝っていただいていて嬉しくなりました。

１０月にはお二人の日本での挙式＆レセプションの撮影に東京までお伺いします！そちらもお楽しみに：）


- Kay (フォト & ブログ)

Reina & Taro Married!

Reina and Taro decided to have their dream destination wedding in Hawaii.  Their day started from getting ready at the historical Royal Hawaiian Hotel, enjoying some champagne gift from their friend, having the ceremony at Calvary by The Sea church then photo session in Downtown. They brought some props and balloons - which made the photo shoot fun and cute :) This time I made this blog post entirely Black & White to match the vintage and classic feel of the day - Enjoy!

- Kay (Photography + Blog)

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Kotomi & Judai Married!

Kotomi & Judai Wedding Highlights from Isle Media on Vimeo.

After Judai and I had long correspondences via email over 30 times in between Japan and Hawaii, we finally met in person for a final client meeting two days before the wedding day. Kotomi brought a giant binder filled with wedding ideas that she had prepared to make her dream wedding come true! One thing they specifically wished to have was a "vintage feel" in their photos and video - it sure did turn out amazing with the locations they selected for the day. I could see how much preparation they did to carefully design and plan their own wedding. Her dream All-White-Theme was beautiful, especially in the green surroundings at the Bayer Estate.

At the wedding, I teared up more than a couple of times when I saw Judai cry at the first-look, and during the speeches of Judai, Kotomi, and their guests. Very caring, very touching. The day was full of joy, smiles, and a little bit of happy tears here and there.

Congratulations Judai & Kotomi!

- Kay (photography & blog)
- Lester (photography)
- Trevor & Vanessa (videography)

Hiroko & Daisuke Married!

Hiroko & Daisuke flew from Yokohama for their intimate wedding in the Big Island! They got ready at a beautiful resort hotel, Mauna Lani Bay in South Kohala coast, then had a ceremony in Kona, then reception back at Mauna Lani Bay. Both Hiroko and Daisuke work for a TV production company in Tokyo - they were rather comfortable behind the camera (just like me!), but this time, they were in front of the camera :-) A few days before their wedding, Kona had pretty thick vog and the sunset was less colorful - on the contrary, on their wedding day, it was just like magic that the sky was so clear and the sunset was so beautiful! It was wonderful to be a part of their day!

Congratulations!

- Kay (photography & blog)
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大輔さん＆寛子さん　ご結婚おめでとうございます！

ハワイ島でのリゾートウェディング。準備とレセプションはサウスコハラコーストにあるマウナラニベイホテルにて、そしてセレモニーはコナにあるLiving Stone Churchで行われました。日本ではテレビプロダクションで働いていらっしゃるとの事で、普段はカメラを回している方が慣れていらっしゃるためにカメラシャイなお二人でしたが（私も同じ立場なのでよく分かります^^）、この晴れの日には私のカメラスクリーンに収めさせて頂きました:-)

Vogが続いていたコナサイドですが、結婚式当日はとてもよいお天気に恵まれ、サンセットもとても素敵でした。特にビーチには２つの木が寄り添うように立っている場所があり、そこでのシルエット写真は私のお気に入りのサンセット写真の一つとなりました。

これからも末永くお幸せに:-)

- けい（フォトグラファー＆ブログ）

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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)

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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）

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Izumi & Robert's Wedding Formals at Ko Olina

Izumi and Robert came from North Dakota, and although being legally married for a few years, they did not have a chance to have a wedding ceremony or photos taken in the past, because of Robert's deployment. Recently he was back in the US, and they were able to begin a nice family life together. During their first Hawaii vacation together, they decided to have a photo session with us in Ko Olina!

With Meileen's amazing hair-do and make-up as usual, Izumi looked stunning in her wedding dress. During couple photo sessions, I always ask them to look into each others eyes... and smile... and kiss. Izumi and Robert were very good at bringing out their romantic emotions anytime I asked them those requests :-) I could see there is a strong chemistry between the two, and that made me want be just like them - being super lovie-dovie, even after years of marriage life!

Congratulations & have a happy life!

- Kay (blog & photography)
- Lester (lighting)
- Meileen (hair & make-up)

(Click "Read more" to see more pictures after the Japanese text)

いづみさん、ロバートさん、おめでとうございます！

数年前に入籍はしたものの、式やお写真がまだということで、今回ハワイ旅行を兼ねて結婚写真を撮影する事に。サンセットのコオリナまで撮影に行きました。旦那様のお仕事の関係で、やっと一緒に暮らせるようになったというお二人は、結婚して年月が経っているにもかかわらず、見つめ合う視線はとってもロマンチックで愛情に溢れていらっしゃいました。これからも仲良く素敵なご夫婦でいてくださいね。

- Kay（ブログ＆カメラ）
- Lester （照明アシスタント）
- Meileen（ヘアメイク）

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New Photo CD Jackets!

I would like to introduce our photography team's final product. After each wedding, we photographers (Reese and I) work on editing, and this is what you will receive in the end :-) We choose our most favorite shot and make it to the front cover of the CD case. The backside is your names, date and location of the wedding. We will be announcing our new album services soon! Stay tuned :-)

~Kay (Photography)

Kanpai for A New Life!

Destination wedding is very popular all over the world - and as you probably know, Hawaii is one of the most popular places! Isle Media works with both local and non-local couples, including ones from overseas. Every time I receive inquiries from bride/groom-to be, I always tell them that they are so lucky to be having their special day in beautiful Hawaii :-) Yuki and Yoshitaka inquired us from Japan, who made their dream wedding in Hawaii come true. I was very fortunate to capture their wedding day in my camera :-)

After getting ready in their hotel in Waikiki, they moved to Ko Olina in a limo (first time riding a limo!).  Lanikuhonua has been a very popular wedding venue lately, with its beautiful green grass and beach at a lagoon. If you are seeking for a nice sunset shot, remember that Ko Olina has a spectacular sunset!

It was very fun to work with Yuki and Yoshitaka, and their family and friends all from Japan :-) Every body was so happy to be there. Surrounded by lots of smiles and laughter, they became a wife and husband forever! Happy happy wedding :D

Photographer: Kay
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ゆきさん、よしたかさん
ご結婚おめでとうございます！ご参列頂いたみなさまの笑顔に囲まれて、とっても心温まる結婚式でした。ワイキキでの撮影の後はリムジンでコオリナへ移動。コオリナは緑に囲まれている一方でビーチエリアもあって、色々な風景とお写真が撮れる素敵なロケーションなので、オアフで一番好きな撮影場所です:-) 結婚式の日のハイライトお写真を、どうぞお楽しみください！

フォトグラファー：サレラけい
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Fun Fun Photo Tour!

     Sumie and Hiroaki decided to take their pre-wedding pictures while they were visiting Hawaii! They came over from Japan to spend their time together as boyfriend & girlfriend one last time... since they are getting married in the end of the month back in Japan :-) They had an idea of taking pictures in Hawaii-y places in the wedding outfit. My phone rang one afternoon, and Sumie told me that Isle Media was referred by the hotel concierge where they were staying at. They did not have anything besides their great fun personality - no dress or tax, or transportation. My suggestion was - let's rent the outfit out, and I would drive you around and take fun pictures in beautiful locations you would love! So we went to Waikiki city center, Magic Island, and Waimanalo.

     Our 3.5 hour session went by so fast, and I was so happy to take their pictures! They were just merely happy to be each other. I didn't even have to ask them to smile at each other :D Love and laughter were everywhere around them. It was such a fun fun photo tour!  ~ Kay

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おめでとうございます！すみえさん＆ひろあきさん

日本での結婚式を控えた素敵なカップルとフォトツアーに行ってきました。ドレスをワイキキでレンタルしたあとは、おすすめの３カ所のロケーション（ワイキキ、マジックアイランド、ワイマナロ）でのフォトツアーに行ってきました。お二人ともとっても仲良しで、撮影している私までニコニコしてしまう、そんな楽しい３時間半の時間でした。元気いっぱいで愛情もいっぱいなお二人の撮影の様子をどうぞお楽しみください。

Photographer: Kay

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