Turtle Bay Wedding
Daddy’s giving her away. This was a recent wedding we did at Turtle Bay on the North Shore of Oahu.
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Hawaii Bridal Expo, July 23-25th
Brides & Grooms, still need vendors for your wedding, especially a photographer? The Hawaii Bridal Expo is right around the corner, July 23-25th at the Neal Blaisdell Center Come join us. We will be in booth BB in the front lobby; you can’t miss us.
Check out http://www.bridesclub.com for more info
Neal Blaisdell Center
777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI
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Hours
Friday, 6 pm to 10 pm
Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm
Sunday, 11 am to 4 pm
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Molokai Wedding
Here’s a couple of pix from a Molokai wedding we did earlier this year.
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Top Wedding Photography Mistakes
Here are some of the most common wedding photography mistakes – here what NOT to do!
1. Not Finalizing the Wedding Day Schedule:
“Talk to your photographer before finalizing the schedule for your wedding day. There is a lot to consider in terms of photographing and natural light. Certain times of day are more photogenic than others (midday sun casts harsh, unflattering shadows on the face while late day sun casts a beautifying warm glow on everyone).”
2. Not Sticking to the Finalized Schedule:
“Pay attention and respect the schedule you and your photographer discuss prior to your wedding. Being an hour late can make or break your images. Don’t just assume it only takes 10 minutes!”
3. Letting Relatives Get in the Way :
“We have a name in the industry for a guest who shows up with pro photo equipment and takes ‘unofficial wedding photos’ — we call him Uncle Bob. Uncle Bob may think he’s doing you a favor by taking more shots for the couple, but usually he just gets in the way and makes us miss our shots. Tell Bob to leave the camera at home and just enjoy his time at the wedding without working.”
4. Not Explaining How You Like to Look in Photos:
“Beauty is really very subjective. I ask my clients to send a photo of themselves before the wedding that they like and one that they don’t.”
5. Not Getting a Second Shooter:
“Sometimes brides want to save a little money or feel that it is too obtrusive for more than one photographer to be present on the wedding day. But consider this: The second photographer offers another unique point of view throughout the entire day that you would not have had photographed.”
6. Not Getting Help Organizing Your Guests:
“Designate someone that you trust and who knows your family and friends to be in charge of organizing people for portraits. That person can gather the people needed, direct them on what shots they will be in, and then release them when they are done. It keeps things moving quickly, smoothly, and enjoyably.”
7. Trying to Make Things “Perfect”:
“Just have fun — whether it’s getting a little cake on your face or some little detail that didn’t turn out 100 percent like you had hoped, go with it, have fun, and keep smiling. The photos will be so different if the bride is scowling at her new hubby, don’t you think?”
8. Skipping the “First Look”:
“A ‘first look’ [aka taking your couple photos before the ceremony] is so much better than trying to rush bride and groom portraits after the ceremony — especially if your ceremony ran a little late (which most do). You end up trying to hurry up and get to the party.”
9. Trying to Pose:
“A good photographer gives direction for a reason: to get the best moments and shots from the day. The best thing to do is relax and act naturally. Be in the moment. Be hopelessly in love with each other — the pictures will turn out smashingly!”
10. Waiting Too Long to Book Your Photographer:
“If you find a great photographer, book them! Good photographers book a year or more out and won’t be available forever. Nothing is more frustrating than choosing a wedding photographer and then finding out that they booked out your date a week prior.”
11. Looking at the Camera All the Time:
“Some couples want candid photographs, but they always feel like they need to look up at the camera and stop what they are doing. It could be an instinct, but remember — unless the photographer asks you, try to act natural for the best journalistic shots.”
12. Not Providing a List of “Don’t Takes”:
“Let the photographer know before the wedding if there are certain photos you don’t like. It can be anything such as ‘I don’t like the photos you took of us not smiling’ or ‘I don’t like wide-angle close-ups; they make us look weird and fat.’ It totally throws off a photographer’s creative approach when a bride spills her feelings while you are in the zone.”
13. Asking for Too Many Shots:
“If clients have done their homework and have chosen an experienced and reputable wedding photographer, then chances are that photographer does not need to be provided with a two-page spreadsheet of photo list.”
14. Not Choosing a Photographer You Connect With:
“Make sure that we get along. I work with clients for sometimes two years or more. If we don’t get along, it’s going to be a very long and very bumpy ride.”
15. Skipping the Engagement Session”
“Engagement sessions increase the confidence and comfort level of the bride and groom in front of the camera and allow the bride and groom to practice having their photo taken in a fun, no-stakes atmosphere. Ultimately, an engagement session will let the bride and groom see why the photographer might tell them to do something funny, and this leads to wedding day comfort and trust in the photographer.”
16. Not Hiring a Professional Photographer:
“Choose someone who is a professional and not just anyone with a digital camera and a website. Make sure the photographer has the experience and ability to consistently capture the moments of your wedding no matter what situations may arise. You should expect to spend between $2,000 and $6,000 for any decent wedding photography.”
17. Falling for Photography Trends”
“Too many times, brides fall for something trendy in photography. It is critical that these images stand the test of time and are valued for each following generation. Trends are fun but rarely last! Look for a photographer with a classic shooting style, and be wary of too much Photoshop and digital ‘tricks’ and manipulations.”
18. Forgetting the Details:
“Think about spending a few minutes to decide what other elements are important to photograph — did your sister make special wedding favors? Are you carrying important heirlooms with you? Bring an extra invitation, and try to keep those special elements easily accessible for photos.”
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Mark & Erin’s Album
Mark & Erin’s wedding album.
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Enterlein
Heres a cool couple from the East Cost.
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Cary & Karen’s Album
“Love working with Aaron Bernard from the first day we met! My husband was equally satisfied with his example work and his creative edge that he displayed in his work. When we took our engagment photos, we were blown away of the results and never felt any regret in hiring him. We knew that we were a bit different from the norm and knew Aaron could present that for us.”
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JR & June’s Trash The Dress Session
A few weeks back we did JR & June’s TTD session on the North Shore of Oahu. Here are some of the shots we got.
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Madisen!!!
Spent the say with Madisen shooting. More pix to come.
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Rock The Dress
A few weeks ago my boy Dave (Dave Miyamoto & Co. http://www.davemiyamoto.com/) invited me to shoot with him on his ROCK The Dress shoot with Sam & John. We spent about 4 hours in the water, talk about being waterlogged. Here are some of the shots I got.
Thanks Dave.
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