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Tim & Amanda :: Underwater ~ Makena, Maui

Aihara Visuals — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:16:13 +0000

I first met Tim & Amanda about a year ago while they were in the islands for their Honeymoon. We spent an evening at Ironwoods beach in Kapalua for some fun portraits. Amanda & I kept in touch with each other on Facebook..When she mentioned they were coming back to Maui for their anniversary I asked if they would be interested in creating some underwater art with me. They were great sports & said name the time & place. We met up on a very windy, stormy day in Makena..I was a bit worried as a swell was supposed to come in but it turned out wonderful. The sun peeked out from time to time to warm us up. Tim & Amanda were so amazing to work with! Being photographed in the ocean is not the easiest task but they made it seem effortless. It was so nice to have my wonderful friend & amazing photographer along with me, Joanna Tano.. we always have so much fum it hardly seems like we are working. Thanks so much to Tim, Amanda & Joanna for the fun morning..

I love the last three shots taken by Joanna..

Josh & Rina :: Olowalu Plantation House Wedding

Aihara Visuals — Thu, 10 May 2012 00:33:18 +0000

Josh & Rina were married at Olowalu Plantation House on a breezy, warm afternoon. I was so excited to photograph their special day.. I have known Josh & Rina & their families for quite a few years. There is nothing better then being with your friends on the happiest day of their lives, getting to photograph it too..well that is awesome! Their engagement session was epic..it was my 1st underwater shoot, so I knew their wedding day would be fabulous. I arrived as Rina was having her make up done out on the lanai of the house..such a beautiful bride! We started with some detail shots & getting ready..I loved her sparkly pink shoes! Josh was busy greeting guests outside as they arrived and making sure all the preparations were as planned..everything looked perfect. Rina and Josh both seemed so calm & ready for their much anticipated day to begin. A fun group of family and friends looked on as Josh & Rina said their vows, exchanged rings and finally became husband & wife. It was such a sweet ceremony. After a few family portraits we walked around the grounds for some romantic photos of the two of them. It was so easy to capture their fun & vibrant smiles..they made my job easy. After their entrance into their reception Rina danced a surprise hula for her new husband. Such a sweet moment. Everyone enjoyed a delicious dinner, watched a slideshow and danced late into the evening.. such a great day! Thank you so much Rina & Josh for having me photograph your wedding day! I know you two will have many more adventures & a ton of fun in your life together & I am so happy that I was there to capture the beginning =)

Venue: Olowalu Plantation House

Brides Makeup: Jessica Waite

Hair: Claire Parsons

Ceremony Music: Jamie Lawrence

Cake: Cakes by Joanne

Flowers: Nicole Heye

Rental: Pacific Isle Rentals

Caterer: Cafe O lei

Ting & Elsa :: Honeymoon Portraits ~ Twin Falls, Maui

Aihara Visuals — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:55:39 +0000

Ting + Elsa + Twin Falls = Magnificent!

I met up with Ting & Elsa a few days after they were married for some fun honeymoon portraits. I was thrilled when they decided on the North Shore as their location! I don’t often get to photograph on this side of the island..there is so much raw beauty & less crowds on the North shore. We started our afternoon with a short hike to the 1st waterfall at Twin Falls in Haiku. It was such a beautiful day..warm with golden light shining through the trees. After Twin Falls we headed to Hookipa Beach Park for some photos on the cliff..the waves were huge that day so the air was misty with ocean spray..so lovely! We ended our session at Baldwin Beach in Paia. Thank you so much Ting & Elsa for the fun afternoon! You two are so sweet together and it was a pleasure to capture your love on camera.

Errol & Ksenia, Honeymoon Portraits ~ Makena Cove, Maui

Aihara Visuals — Tue, 08 May 2012 04:18:31 +0000

Errol & Ksenia were visiting Maui on their Honeymoon & met up for some romantic honeymoon portraits at Makena Cove. These two were so great to work with…not only are the a gorgeous couple but Ksenia is a model so she & Errol have had a bit of practice =) The evening was warm & sunny with a calm ocean. We started off with a few portraits at the cove then we walked to the 3rd entrance of big Beach for some different scenery.. I really love Makena! There is such sweet golden light that shines through the trees as the sun gets lower.. I couldn’t have ask for a nicer evening. We walked back to the cove to capture the sunset light and a few fun portraits before the sun set. Thank you Errrol & Ksenia for spending the evening with me. Congratulations again! I hope you have many more fun adventures as husband & wife in the years to come..

Fun in the Sun:: Maui Family Portrait Session ~ Makena Cove

Aihara Visuals — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:41:48 +0000

I met up with Michelle and her lovely family on a bright, sunny afternoon in Makena, Maui for a few fun family portraits. Makena Cove was the perfect backdrop for us to capture some fun memories. Michelle’s twin girls were so adorable & energetic! They loved the water and couldn’t get enough splashing in the waves. Even the tiniest member of the family had a smile for me =) Thank you Michelle & family for spending the evening with me.. You have a beautiful family & it was a joy to photograph all of you …

Paul & Trang ~ Travaasa Hotel :: Hana, Maui

Aihara Visuals — Sun, 06 May 2012 21:38:57 +0000

Paul & Trang tied the knot In Beautiful Hana, Maui..one of my all time favorite places. There is just something truly special about Hana. I am not sure if it the small town vibe, friendly faces or just the splendid beauty of the ocean and green fields. Something about Hana makes you feel so peaceful, warm & happy. When I arrived Trang was just about complete with her hair & makeup .. She looked stunning, such an elegant bride. We headed to the Hana Hotel where the ceremony would be held on the black lava rocks over looking the ocean. Paul and his family were waiting for the ceremony to begin. They said their I do’s surrounded by an intimate group of family & friends as the waves crashed onto the rocks and made a beautiful misty air. After the ceremony we went on a little photo taking adventure. We headed to Koki Beach, a red sand beach as well as a very lovely black sand beach near Hana Town. Paul & Trang were so much fun to work with. Their love for each other was so effortless to capture. Thank you so much for having us as part of your day, Paul & Trang! We wish you many more years of love, happiness & adventure as husband & wife. Many thanks to Nate for his help, Alana with Hana Wedding Company for her fabulous coordinating & Dot’s Social Club for the lovely Hair & Makeup..

Tim & Jen ~ Makena Resort Wedding

Aihara Visuals — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:27:59 +0000

I had the pleasure of working with Tim & Jen on 11-11-11 at the beautiful Makena Resort on the south side of the island. We met up the day before their wedding to talk about photo locations and walk around the resort. I was so excited to work with these two. I could just tell they were going to be a fun couple to photograph..The day of the wedding was a blue, breezy afternoon. I met up with Jen just as she was finishing up her makeup ..the room was abuzz with nervous, excitement. Jen looked beautiful! Her mom helped her get into her gown & after a few portraits we headed to the Makena resort for 1st look photos. Tim was anxiously awaiting our arrival in the garden..First look moments are so special to capture on camera. After a few portraits we were ready for the ceremony to begin. The said their I do’s on the lawn overlooking Maluaka Beach..we could not have asked for a more lovely day. They were surrounded by a fun group of family & friends as they pledged their love for eachother. After sunset Tim & Jen had an elegant outdoor reception with lots of fun details, friends & dancing under the full moon. Thank you two for having us be a part of your day..we wish you many more years of happiness & laughter. Much Thanks to Nate for all his help.

Vendors that made it all happen:

Flowers: Dellables

Venue: Makena Golf Resort

Coordinator: Leo Tai, Makena Resort

2nd Photographer: Nate, AiharaVisuals

D + L ~ Four Seasons Manele Bay, Lanai Wedding

Aihara Visuals — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:34:42 +0000

Here a just a few teasers from a wedding I photographed for Joanna Tano at the Four Seasons, Manele Bay in Lanai a few months back.. Lanai & the Four Seasons are such beautiful locations! I can’t wait to photograph there again! Thanks so much Joanna for bring me along =)

Eric & Marissa ~ Engagement Session, Makena Cove

Aihara Visuals — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:41:13 +0000

I met up with Eric & Marissa on a bright, sunny evening at Makena Cove..the waves were so big that day and for a few days prior that most of the sand in the cove had been washed away. I was a bit worried at first but as we walked down the path we realized there was a lovely little patch of sand in the middle of the cove and we had it all to ourselves! Eric & Marissa were such an easygoing couple to work with, we laughed a bit and there smiles came naturally. They seemed so comfortable in front of my camera, a pleasure to photograph. We walked around the area a bit to find trees & some natural elements to work with then headed back to the secret cove for a warm, colorful sunset…it was a really nice evening photographing two beautiful people in love. Thank you so much Eric & Marissa for having me capture some special memories for you.

Josh + Jenessa :: Lahaina Town, Kapalua Bay Engagement Photos

Aihara Visuals — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:04:42 +0000

A few months ago I had the pleasure of capturing engagement photos for Josh & Jenessa. From the first time I spoke to Jenessa on the phone I knew these two were going to be fabulous! They are so cute together..I couldn’t help but smile as I was photographing them. We wandered around historic Lahaina Town for the first part of the session. The Banyan tree, harbor, and crowded streets make for some fun photo opportunities. We stopped for some shave ice before we headed to Kapalua Bay for sunset. It was a calm, gorgeous evening & we had a vibrant sunset. Josh & Jenessa were so much fun to photograph! I can’t wait for their wedding later this year at the beautiful Olowalu Plantation House. Thank you so much you two for spending the evening with me =)