Endless Summer Love.....

Greg and Gina...two of the most easy going, coolest people I have ever had the privilege of meeting and working with. They had scheduled an engagement session with us on a Saturday, but due to some unforeseen circumstances (more like really messed up circumstances), we had to reschedule. Anyone in their situation would be livid, myself included, but when it came time to shoot on the following Monday, they acted as if it didn't even happen. They forgave and forgot and decided to enjoy the rest of their time here in the islands. I have to give them props. Personally, I don't think I could have done what they did so easily.

But I digress. We did a sunrise session with them at Makapuu beach. I felt really bad for them. They were at the beach, but couldn't go in. It's probably one of their most favorite places to be and they couldn't even take a dip. Sorry guys. Then we went to the top of Tantalus where we got to see an incredible view of Diamond Head as well as of the city below. After that, we went to the post office. I know what you're thinking, "The post office.....really?!?!?!". Yes really. The one down here as least has some great architecture.

Can you guess where we ended the day......ding ding ding, at the beach. Well, it was more park than beach, but we were near the ocean. You get the whole water theme right? We went to Kakaako Park in case you were wondering. After doing some "surfer pose" and sunset shots, we called it a day and what a day it was. They were so fun to work with, it didn't even feel like work. I hope they had as much fun as I did. Here is a video that I made of their engagement. Also below are photos of the engagement taken by Vince. Look out for Part II - The Wedding Day.

Mitch
Videographer

Greg & Gina Kloes Engagement Video from Love Story Weddings on Vimeo.

Michael & Monica Wedding

Photo shoot in La Pietra, girl's private high school, is always a pleasure

especially with a lovely couple like Mike & Monica. They were so into each

other that they weren't self conscious at all! That makes my job so much easier

and of course when it's easy my creativity jumps high.

Big congrats to Mike & Monica!

Photographer VINCE SHIN

To view more photos from their wedding click on any of the photos below or click here.

IT'S NOT TOO LATE...For a Valentine's Day Surprise!

If you still have not found that perfect Valentines gift for your honey, it is not too late to create a flirty, sultry, fun pin-up or boudoir portrait!

Ladies, your man will adore a sexy reminder of your love.
Guys, don't forget about your women. Feeling beautiful is a wonderful gift and something to cherish when you're 80.

Give and get some sexy fun with these unique portraits!

To view a "behind the scenes" music video click here or on the images below. HAVE A BLAST!

Reuben & Rae Kim

January 30, 2010

Being a Korean, whenever I photograph a Korean couple or one of them being Korean, I always expect some kimchee for dinner but didn't happen, hahaha!

Meeting and working with great people surely make up for it.

They pulled off both romantic and fun poses and since we did a engagement session prior to the wedding we were comfortable with each other and they did an awesome job.

We kept laughing and having fun the whole day cause both Reuben and Rae have a very

pleasant and bright personality.

Congratulations and thank you so much for allowing me to capture your beautiful moments!

Please click here or any image below to see more images of the wedding.

Photographer: VINCE SHIN

Picture Perfect!

Ryan & Katrina - January 9, 2010

2010 is beginning to look like a awesome year. I didn't start off the new year with just one great wedding, but two!

If I had to describe Ryan & Katrina's wedding day it would be simple yet elegant. Nothing too extravagant or outlandish, which in my humble opinion is the better way to go. Who needs the added stress of planning a big wedding, am I right? That being said Our Lady of Peace is one of the ideal churches to have a wedding ceremony (which is where they had theirs, fyi). It's not terribly big and it has beautiful architecture. The ceremony was just beautiful and I saw something that I haven't seen in a long time. As they emerged from the church, they released two white doves that flew into the wild blue yonder. There's just something romantic about it that I can't put into words. I don't know why more couples don't do it.

The real fun began after the ceremony. We headed down to the downtown post office to take some bridal photos. I bet some of you are thinking, the post office? Really? Forget the fact that it's a post office and you have a place with terrific architecture for some beautiful photos. The bridal party was terrific. The bridal party was really fun and energetic, everything a photographer can ask for. They were up to do anything to get the perfect shot.

Their reception held a couple surprises, for me at least. Usually the guy is the one who serenades the girl, but it was Katrina who did the serenading. Her performance was very beautiful heartwarming. The other surprise was their reenactment of Dirty Dancing. You can tell they put a lot of hard work into it and it showed in their performance. You had to see it. I just hope one of their relative had a camcorder and will post it on youtube. All in all it was a beautiful end to the perfect day. Congratulations you two!

Vince Shin
-Photographer

To view more photos from Ryan & Katrina's wedding click on any of the photos below or click here.

January Special Event: IT'S PIN-UP TIME!

Have Some Flirty Fun
For Your Valentine!

Let us fulfill your Fantasy (and his)
of being a sultry Pin-up girl.

Be a Diva for a day
and remember it for a lifetime!

Let our team bring out your inner Pin-up girl
with a full glamour experience like no other.

Every day is Valentine's Day when you're a Pin-up girl!

Sean & Jamie Johnston 01.02.10

There's nothing like a beautiful wedding to kick off the new year right, and what a beautiful wedding it was. The day went off without a hitch. I arrived at the beautiful Halekulani Hotel just in time to see the girls in all their radiant beauty. Of course Jamie was the most glamorous of them all, *wink wink*. The guys cleaned up pretty well themselves. Sometimes I get a wedding party that refuse to loosen up. I try to make them feel comfortable enough to be themselves, and in turn allows me to capture natural and fun moments. Fortunately, this group was not one of them. Everyone was joking, laughing, and just having a great time. Which is what weddings are all about, celebrating the love two people have for each other. Before we knew it, it was time to head to the church. The ceremony was held at the Central Union Church, which was simple yet elegant. It was beautiful. What more can you ask for? One of the highlights of the day (besides witnessing them exchanging vows), has got to be their entrance into the ballroom. The entire bridal party (entering in pairs of course), danced their way in. I wish I had a camcorder with me. The rest of the night seemed to just fly by. A cake was cut, a dance was shared, and a few speeches were given (as well as some roasting...I mean toasting). I feel honored to be included in their special day. Congratulations again you two! I wish you nothing but happiness and good fortune!

Vince Shin
-Photographer

To see more photos from Sean & Jamie's Wedding click on any of the photos below or click here.

James & Marivic
December 26, 2009

What a fun bunch.
Two weeks in a row! I thought the groomsmen of the last wedding was fun.
Well, they were but this group especially brides maids were bombs!
Honestly I had to stop them every now and then so I could catch my breath from laughing.
They had 3 beautiful kids and they were natural born models. Check out more photos of them
by clicking HERE or any image below you'll come to understand what I mean....

Photographer VINCE SHIN

Dietmar & Michele

December 19, 2009

Finally their big day.

It was in Koolau golf course outdoor ceremony.

The weather held up, hoping soooo hard for no-rain, YES!

The groomsmen were somthing. They were so fun to work with.

I wanted to hire them for professional groomsmen!!

Photographer. VINCE SHIN

Please click here or any image below to see more photos from their wedding.

Angels have arrived

I had the pleasure of photographing a sweet pair of sisters. Hailey got to hold her baby sister for the FIRST TIME! She was so excited!

-Sharmil Elliott, photographer

To view this photo gallery click here or on the photos below.

A perfect day for a wedding at Kahala Resort

Michael and Tanya were radiant on their wedding day at Kahala Resort. It was an early morning for all but everyone was up smiling with the sun. This is a wonderful day!

Congratulations to you both and your great family!

-Sharmil Elliott, photographer

Exotic Beauty

Photo-shoots are always fun for me but they are made even better when I get to play with elements outside my every-day. When AJ came in wanting to use her traditional saris with a "twist" I was excited to say the least.

-Sharmil Elliott, photographer