Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Luau Wedding with gorgeous sunset


















Trey & Michele October 17, 2009
Lanikuonua


Hawaii's number 1 sunset location was all theirs.
Luau style with palm trees all around with gorgeous sunset!
What can you ask for more.
Soooo glad and thank you for giving me an opportunity
to capture your magical moments!


Photographer VINCE SHIN
If you want to see more images, please click on any of the photos above or click here.





Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Talking about a fun & emotional wedding


















Courtney & Rozanne October 24, 2009

OMG!
I know I'm an emotional person but when I saw the groom's tears as
the bride approaches closer and closer, I couldn't resist.
one more OMG for the bride and the bridesmaids! They surely know how to have
fun during photo shoot. Makes my job sooo much more enjoyable!
Thank you Courtney & Rozanne!
Photographer VINCE SHIN
To view more photos from the wedding, click on any of the photos above or click here.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Adam & Jill McDowell's Slideshow

Congratulations to Adam & Jill McDowell! This couple came all the way from Canada to get married here in Hawaii, at the beautiful Kahala Hotel. On behalf of Love Story Weddings, best wishes!

~Lew Harrington | Photographer

Adam & Jill McDowell 09.12.09 from Love Story Weddings on Vimeo.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Another Rainy Day in Paradise

Brian & Sharliene 10.10.09

What are the odds of shooting two weddings a week apart from each other and having it rain at both?!?! I'm beginning to believe I'm cursed or something. This week, we traveled to the beautiful island of Kauai to photograph Brian & Sharliene's wedding. Like I said, the weather was less than spectacular, but they were both in high spirits. They live in Washington so they're probably used to it right? Anyway, the entire bridal party was a blast to photograph. They were joking and laughing the whole day and were up to do anything for a great photo. Now, onto the reception. Their first dance was a sight to be seen. Unique and imaginative. Let's just say you had to be there. It was awesome! Great job you guys. If you put half as much effort into your marriage that you put into rehearsing that routine, you'll make it for sure. If you weren't there you can catch the video of it here (it was recorded by one of their friends):



All in all, it was probably one of the funnest weddings I've been to in a while. Congratulations again you guys!

Vince Shin & Mitchell Chan
Photographers

To see more photos from their wedding, click on any of the photo's below or click here.




Stay Tuned for photos from their "Trash the Dress" session.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Special moments

Elegance and simplicity was this intimate weddings character, with a little touch of whimsy at the end.

This wonderful couple, Graham from North Carolina and Olga from Siberia, committed themselves to each other on the beautiful property of Ihiliani with two parents in attendance.

They decided for their big splash they would literally make a splash... in the ocean after the ceremony.

Congratulations to you both! I was so pleased to have connected with you and your wonderful family.

-Sharmil Elliott, Photographer

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


Wednesday, October 7, 2009

rain rain go away...

It's seems like just yesterday that we shot Kurt & Lori's engagement, yet here we are shooting their wedding. Their day started out pretty well, overcast, but well. We hoped it would clear up like it did the day before, but sadly it didn't. It was nice a dry up until the beginning of the reception. Tables were moved under cover wherever possible, people were trying to take cover under whatever they could find, but by the end of the night everyone was soaked. When something like this happens, you can do either one of two things:

1) Let it ruin your special day.

or

2) Just run with it with a smile on your face.

How did they handle it you ask? Despite all the rain, they were laughing, smiling, and just making the best of it. If they could laugh and have a good time through humidity and mosquito bites during their engagement shoot, they could handle a little rain. That's the kind of people they are and that's what made them so easy and fun to photograph. The fact that we knew her sister Cheryl (who was also her maid of honor), made it that much more personal to us. We wish you two nothing but happiness. Congratulations!

Vince Shin & Mitchell Chan
Photographers

To see more photos from Kurt & Lori's wedding, click on any of the photos below or click here.



Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Just the two of us ...


It was such a magical moment in Kahala Resort.
They came from England, just the two of them!
So happy to give them the beautiful look of Hawaii.
By the way, I just LOVE their accent....


Photographer: Vince Shin

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

A baby is coming!

Mandy and Dustin have been together since 8th grade and now it is time for their first baby! How exciting!

Congratulations guys. Enjoy your new bundle coming soon. (it's a girl - Mya)

Sharmil Elliott
Photographer

To see the gallery of photos click here or on the photos below.



Love at Magic Island

Rose and Eric celebrated their love and their upcoming wedding with engagement portraits at beautiful and sunny Magic Island.

It is really heart-warming to see two people with such love for each other.

Congratulations to you both and I'll be seeing you soon for your fantastic MOTOWN themed wedding!

Sharmil Elliott
Photographer

To see the gallery of these photos click here or on the photos below.


Shanei's Senior Portraits

Leileihua high school has a gem of a student in Shanei. A multi-talented girl with looks, personality and sweetness.

Shanei and I first met at her sister, Talisha's wedding a few months ago where she was in the bridal party. Now it is Shanei's turn for the spotlight.

You definitely shine girl!

It was wonderful to see the Waltman family again.

Sharmil Elliott
Photographer

To see Shanei's photo gallery click here or on the photos below.

Kevin & Sun Young Lee 09.13.09

Simple, Intimate, Perfect. That's how I would describe the wedding I shot last week. Kevin & Sun Young came to Hawaii just to get married on our sandy shores. Most couples prefer larger weddings, but Kevin & Sun Young wanted something a little more intimate yet elegant. So they rented a house near North Shore and only invited their immediate families. Add in great scenery with a dash of awesome weather and you have a perfect wedding. Here's a video we put together for them. Congratulations again you two!

Lew Harrington
Photographer

Kevin & Sun Young Lee's Wedding Video 09.13.09 from Love Story Weddings on Vimeo.




Friday, September 18, 2009

Aidan's Baby Portraits & time-laps

Aidan came to see us again with his mom, Alex, for his second photoshot. He was only 4 months old the first time and now, at 7 months, we get to do it again and show his important stages of development.
I never get over the amazement of how these little tikes grow.
Aidan was such a happy baby during the shoot and it was hysterical that the flash would make him laugh.

Good to see you guys again!

-Sharmil Elliott, photographer
Royce K., videographer

Check out the time-lamps video below or click here to see the gallery from this shoot.






Aidan Kang's Baby Portrait from Love Story Weddings on Vimeo.

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Kurt & Lori's Engagement Shoot

Kurt & Lori wanted to do something different for their engagement shoot, so I decided to take them to Tantalus & Old Pali Road. Aside from feeding the mosquito population, we had a great time and got some great shots. I can't wait to shoot your wedding in a few weeks. Here's a video we put together of their engagement shoot. Enjoy.

On a side note, I recently found out Lori is the sister of our friend Cheryl @ PRP. I kept thinking to myself that Lori looked really familiar, but I couldn't place it. Small world.

Vince Shin
Photographer

Mitchell Chan
Videographer

Kurt & Lori Engagement from Love Story Weddings on Vimeo.

Kurt & Melody Murata's Wedding











Kakaako park, down town post office, and Prince Kuhio hotel.
The route of their beautiful wedding memories.
It was awesome photographing their moments.
We both felt very comfortable because we had an engagement photo session few months ago. Sure enough they were at ease in front of camera. It was even better cause I photographed Mel's brother's wedding few years ago.
It was great being a part of their most special day.


Photographer: Vince Shin


Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Club Charm - Isn't it charming!

A new club has been founded... Club Charm, which is an afternoon leadership program for girls 7-12 years of age. It's wonderfully cute! Check out the website - clubcharm.org.

I had the pleasure of photographing the blessing of the facility on Young St. (09.02.09) It is such a beautiful and absolutely girl friendly place.

-Sharmil Elliott, photographer

Check here or the photo below to see the gallery from that night.

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

TWINS!!! Gotta love 'em!!

I have never seen two cuter twins who were more different. What a pleasure Jonah and Emma were to photograph for their 1 year portraits (a week early, but we won't tell). Thanks to Mom and Grandma for bringing them in and chasing them around. You all did a fantastic job!

-Sharmil Elliott
Photographer

To view the gallery of images from this shoot click on any of the photos or click here.