MARRIED IN MAUI..SAY THAT 10 TIMES FAST.

Shooting directly into the sun...only with film can one pull off a shot like this

MARRIED IN MAUI
Chris and Sarah

About once a month, or maybe even less than that (I'm not really counting), I fly to the outer islands to perform a wedding. Maui is one of my favorite locations to head to because I already have a great minister I can work with there, so it's consequently cheaper for my wedding couples because they only have to fork over an extra $250 for my air and car travel to the outer islands.

On my favorite beaches in Maui is Po'olenalena beach. I used to perform weddings at Makena Cove, an extremely popular beach on Maui, but once I was found Po'olenalena, there was basically no turning back.

Love that water at Po'olenalena.



So this shot was taken from the opposite angle. Looks like a different beach right?


A generic pose, generic shot, but there's nothing generic about this picture

So a little about my Maui couple. They are extremely fun, have tons of kids together, and are planning to open an awesome bar in Seattle. If my memory serves me properly, they met about five years ago through friends, and there was basically no turning back from there.

Silhouettes...some photographer's claim they are easy to shoot. But in my opinion,
they are the most difficult shots to do. Positioning of limbs are extremely important, lighting, the sun.....

Sarah, to me, reminded me of a new age rock star woman. She had beautiful tattoos, a slender photogenic body, and a bubbly personality that made my day as a photographer very easy. Chris reminded of a bouncer, a tough businessman, but with a soft center...kinda like those expensive overpriced chocolates.

Performing the service....TINO!

Performing the ceremony was none other than my favorite Maui minister, Tino. I met Tino through a wedding I had photographed in Maui two years ago. My couple had found Tino online and I was sent over to Maui to photograph their wedding. I found Tino caring, warm, and professional, a quality found in the minsters I use at here in Oahu. Finding a great minister is very difficult. So once I found Tino, I knew I could use him for all of my Maui weddings. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find a great minister on the Big Island, or Kauai. I know some exist...I just haven't found one yet.

Looking out shots. Simple shot..but only can be done when the circumstances are perfect.


This shot was taken with a flash...


This shot was taken without a flash. You tell me which one was is better. I prefer the flash.
I always shoot with a flash. I find too many photographers these days shoot without a flash, therefore eliminating contrast from their pictures.

Chris and Sarah ordered the eloping package and 1 roll of film. Sarah brought her own video camera to tape her wedding ceremony. Unfortunately, the quality in video and sound was nowhere near to what I could have delivered. In a recent conversation with her, she told me her only regret is that she didn't get me to provide video coverage for her.

Chris, Sarah, I wish you my best. You two are awesome! Keep in touch....and good luck with that bar!



Steve Young
The Wedding Wonderguy...on MAUI "for a day"
http://www.dreamweddingshawaii.com/