Aihara Visuals Blog

Lance & Lisa :: Makena Beach Resort Wedding

Aihara Visuals — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:00:57 +0000

Back in June I had the privilege of photographing a wedding for two great friends. I have know both Lance & Lisa for some time and it was so special to be a part of their day. They said their vows overlooking the ocean at the Makena Resort just before the sunset. Their were surrounded by an intimate group of family and friends. The day turned out lovely. We started off in the amazing Dan Sanchez’s salon where Lisa had her hair done by Dan & her makeup by Leah. They are the perfect team..Lisa looked fabulous. We headed to the World Mark condos for a few getting ready shots. I was the only one on hand to help Lisa into her dress..usually I am photographing it! Lance greeted Lisa once she was ready.. Lance is a quiet guy but you could see how much he adores Lisa by the look in his eyes. We headed to White Rock Beach for a few pre ceremony portraits of the bride and groom. It was a bit cloudy with gusty winds ..made for some dramatic images..I love clouds! The ceremony was perfect..Lance & Lisa declared their love for each other, exchanged rings & committed to spend the rest of their lives together. The ceremony was followed by family portraits and a nice dinner at the resort. it was a wonderful day. Thank you so much Lance & Lisa for having Nate & I as part of your day, We are so happy for you two…

Jake & Beth ~ Sheraton Maui Wedding

Aihara Visuals — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:53:47 +0000

Back in July I had the pleasure of photographing Jake & Beth’s wedding day. Their ceremony was held at the gorgeous Sheraton Maui in Kaanapali. We met up with Beth at her condo where she was getting ready. She was a stunning bride. Jake waited for her downstairs to have their “first look”. Friends and family watched as they shared this special moment. Jake’s eyes lit up as Beth walked toward him… such a beautiful couple. I loved Beth’s color choice for her flowers & brides maid dresses. Yellow is so vibrant! We headed to the Sheraton where we started with couple portraits. Then it was off to the ceremony overlooking the ocean on the Sheraton’s lawn. Joshua Kahula played music and sang as Beth walked down the isle. Rhonda of a Royal Hawaiian Affair did a wonderful job planning and coordinating the everything. Their ceremony was a lovely part of the day..they pronounced their love for one another as friends and family shared in their joy. After they cut the cake and shared a few toasts we headed down to Black Rock for a few portraits. Thank you so much Jake & Beth for having us as part of your day. Congratulations! We wish you two many more happy memories as husband and wife.

Many thanks to the wonderful Joanna Tano for all her help.

Ian & Michelle ~ Makena Cove Wedding

Aihara Visuals — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:03:11 +0000

I few weeks ago I met Ian & Michelle. The day I met them they were excited, nervous & couldn’t wait for what was to come. When I arrived Michelle was finishing up with hair & makeup and looked amazing! Mira did a wonderful job on both. Before she put on her wedding gown she took a moment to write a card to her husband to be, Ian. She tried not to cry but we could see the emotion in her face as she wrote…it was so sweet.

We delivered the note & gift to Ian a bit later.. he seemed very calm & collected but I am sure he had warm fuzzies inside =) Michelle put on her stunning gown, pink shoes and beautiful jewelry and we headed out for their “First Look ” photos.. Ian calmly waited as Michelle approached from behind & tapped him on the shoulder.. It was such a special moment.

We headed to Makena Cove for some portraits & a sunset ceremony. The wind had calmed and the sun was out. It was a beautiful evening. Ian & Michelle said their I Do’s as a small group of family and friends looked on. A few tears of joy were shed as vows were said. The love was felt by all of us who shared in their day. Deanne from Precious Maui Weddings did a great job coordinating the event.

After the ceremony we stayed for some sunset portraits.. the sky was amazing, the nerves were calmed, husband & wife looked gorgeous in the sunset. All in all a perfect day.

The next morning we met up at Po’olenalena Beach for a super fun Trash the Dress Session. Ian & Michelle rode up on a scooter..it was so cute! The morning was warm, blue & lovely! I am so happy that I could be there to capture these memories for Ian & Michelle. Thanks you two for spending 2 days with us! Congratulations! I wish you many more adventures and tons of laughter as husband and wife. Much thanks to Joanna Tano for helping me and capturing amazing images both days..

A few of my favorites pics from both days… don’t miss the slideshow at the end..

Slideshow can also be viewed here: http://www.aiharavisuals.com/ian_michelle/

2nd Shooting for Joanna :: Maui Wedding Photographer

Aihara Visuals — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 03:22:30 +0000

For the past few years I have had the privilege of 2nd shooting for Joanna Tano quite a bit! it is so much fun for me.. it allows me to be creative, try out new techniques and share ideas with a good friend and amazing photographer. I don’t usually blog about these weddings but I have met so many amazing couples through Joanna and it has been an honor to be a tiny part of their day. Joanna has the sweetest clients that tie the knot at amazing venues..So I thought I would share a few images from this year…

Thank you so much Joanna for inviting me to these weddings.. I am forever grateful for what you have taught me! Congratulations to all of these wonderful couples!

Bob & Alda :: Gannon’s, see Joanna’s full blog post here

Chris & Anexie :: Four Seasons, Maui , see Joanna’s full blog post here

Krystall & Nicholas :: Olowalu Plantation House , see Joanna’s full blog post here

And most recently, Brian & Mele :: Hyatt, Kaanapali, see Joanna’s full blog post here

Eric & Ellerene :: Makena Cove Wedding

Aihara Visuals — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:04:09 +0000

Ellerene & Eric renewed their vows overlooking the beautiful, bright blue ocean at Makena Cove. Pia Aluli did an outstanding job with their ceremony. We could feel their love for one another as they reaffirmed their vows to each other. Ellerene looked lovely in her gown..her flowers were made by a local artist..they were made of clay! It was such a gorgeous day! After some portraits at Makena Cove we headed over to Big Beach for different scenery. After couple portraits it turned into a very fun Trash the Dress session. As we were shooting a pod of spinner dolphins made an appearance ..they seemed to be hanging out, playing in the waves.. it was so awesome! Thank you so much Eric & Ellerene for spending the day with us. It was a blast! We wish you many more happy years in your life together. Many thanks to Jana Morgan for 2nd shooting.

Darren & Kate :: Makena Cove Trash the Dress

Aihara Visuals — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:32:07 +0000

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of working with Darren & Kate. Visiting Maui for their honeymoon, they decided to ” Trash the Dress”. It was so much fun! We met early in the morning at Makena Cove. It was such a gorgeous, blue morning. We couldn’t have asked for better weather. We took a stroll down to the end of Big Makena Beach to start off.. the waves were crashing and I knew we were going to have an awesome photo session. We ended up at Makena cove where Darren & Kate played in the waves and were splashed quite a bit =) Thank you so much you two for having us capture these fun memories for you! Many thanks to Anna for 2nd shooting. Congratulations Darren & Kate! I hope that you have many more adventures as husband & wife.

Nathan & Rothtida :: Kihei, Maui Wedding

Aihara Visuals — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:59:12 +0000

I am so excited to finally blog about this wedding! Nathan & Rothtida were married a few weeks back in beautiful Kihei, Maui. The rented a house right near a favorite surf spot, “the Cove”. It was a gorgeous location. When I arrived Rothtida was just finishing up with hair and make up. She was a stunning bride! Nathan was preparing the seating for their intimate ceremony to be held on the lawn overlooking the ocean. I knew right away that this was going to be a wonderful day. Rothtida had put a lot of time into the details of the day. Her Pronovias Gown was a perfect match with her elegant accessories, birdcage veil & Christian Louboutin Shoes. Della of Dellables did a spectacular job on the bouquet and flower arrangements for the day.

Nathan & Rothtida were surrounded by a wonderful group of family and friends as they said their I Do’s. Everyone was so happy and excited for them! Their day was perfect. After the ceremony and a few portraits we headed to Spago in the Four Seasons Wailea for their reception dinner. All of the details were beautiful. The table had light pink roses & orchids with handmade thank you’s that Rothtida made herself. Nathan collects Pez dispensers so they had a special set of bride & groom Pez people marking their spots at the table.

My 2nd shooter, Anna & I were treated to an amazing 5 course dinner! All I can say is yum, yum! There were a few special, heartwarming toasts shared during dinner. Nathan & Rothtida were glowing with happiness and joy. Lots of laughter & good conversation was shared that evening. They shared their story of how they met and their first date..so sweet!

Near the end of the evening their beautiful cake was brought out and they shared a fun cake cut with everyone. It was such a wonderful evening! I was so honored to capture this adorable couples wedding! Nathan & Rothtida are such a special couple. Their warmth & love for each other, family & friends was awesome to capture & experience. Thank you Nathan & Rothtida for having us as part of your wedding day. I wish you many more years of happiness & laughter as husband & wife! Many thanks also to Anna for 2nd shooting for me.. it was a blast!

Don’t miss the slide show at the end of the post =)

A few of the vendors that made this wedding come together so perfectly:

Wedding Location: My Waii Beach Cottages

Coordinator: Gwen of Blue Ocean Weddings

Bouquet & florals: Dellables

Hair & Makeup: Karine of Bridal Hair on Maui

Cake: Maui Wedding Cakes

Reception Venue & Dinner: Spago at Four Seasons, Maui

Donald & Cindy :: Makena Cove ~ Maui Wedding Photographer

Aihara Visuals — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 07:11:33 +0000

I am so happy to share images from Donald & Cindy’s wedding that I shot this morning at the beautiful Makena Cove. They had an intimate ceremony surrounded by a small group of family and friends. It was a perfectly calm morning with the waves splashing behind them. The ceremony was lovely, with a few tears of joy and some laughter. Cindy looked radiant as she walked down the isle. Donald looked on with adoration in his eyes. It was so easy to see their love for one another. Sarah of Precious Maui Weddings did a wonderful job coordinating the event. After the ceremony we hung around Makena Cove for a few portraits then headed over to N. Maluaka Beach.. I love this area because it offers so many different settings to take photos in. Donald and Cindy are supermodels!! They were so much fun to photograph… I have never laughed so much =) Thank you two so much..It was an honor to be a part of your day. Have an awesome Luau! Many thanks to the wonderfully talented Jana Morgan for all her help.

Clay & Ashley :: Maui Portrait Photographer

Aihara Visuals — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 06:10:35 +0000

Clay & Ashley were visiting Maui in celebration of their anniversary. We met up for portraits at one of my favorite beach, Po’olenalena Beach in Wailea. Clay & Ashley are so easy going & fun they were a blast to photograph..being an absolutely gorgeous couple helps a bit too =). It was a very sunny, breezy afternoon that ended with a vibrant sunset. Thank you so much Clay & Ashley for having me capture a few memories for you. Happy Anniversary!

Steve & Kelly :: Haiku, Maui Wedding Photographer

Aihara Visuals — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 06:05:26 +0000

i was so excited to photograph Steve & Kelly’s wedding back in April. I have known these two for quite a while and it is always fun to be a part of your good friends wedding. I started the day with Kelly at the salon..it is always so cool to watch the transformation of beautiful lady into stunning, elegant bride to be. Kelly looked radiant. They were married in Haiku at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses..they had a touching and beautiful ceremony as friends and family looked on. After the ceremony we headed to a private estate on Haiku for portraits.. it was gorgeous. Their reception was held at the Hannibal Tavares Center in upcountry Maui. Their friends and family worked so hard and transformed the center into a sparkling, elegant evening. Thank you so much you guys for having Nate & I capture your day..we wish you many, many years of happiness & laughter as husband and wife.