Mainland Trip Part 2 – Chicago

I was too cold to hold my camera while we were in Chicago so thank you to the fine artists who submitted their pictures for me to post here 🙂

Despite the biting cold, Chicago was so much fun! Everyone is ready for winter to be over but I was ridiculously excited to see the smallest snowflake 🙂 It was so good to see my old college buddy Sarah and her husband Nick. The happy couple is expecting their first little one the very weekend Gabe and I will be joining in holy matrimony. I can’t wait to find out if it’s a boy or a girl and I wish I could be around to take pregnancy pictures! Nick keeps very busy as a talented tattoo artist at his shop The Chicago Tattoo Company. Gabe was hoping to take advantage of Nick’s skill but we were all just too busy, maybe next time!

Sarah and I got some awesome girl time in shopping for wedding dresses at the Brides Against Breast Cancer dress sale. I didn’t find my perfect dress but I still highly recommend the sale to anyone out there looking. They had beautiful dresses! Some were worn once others were brand new, donated by designers and bridal boutiques across the country. Everyone was so friendly and happy to be there. It is a wonderful cause that I am happy to support. I am considering donating my own dress after I tie the knot this summer. Thank you so much Sarah, for being an amazing friend and dress helper. You are the best!


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Sarah and I on our way to the dress sale. Check out the snowflakes!


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We also had a great time hanging out with my Chicago cousins. I am so happy I got two introduce everybody to Gabe. As expected, he loves you all. Thanks to Barbara and Stu for all of the rides, Lauren and Benji, Elisa and Kevin for the hospitality. With two year olds Rosie and Haley running around and one very bouncy 5 year old Albert how could it not be a good time. Plus Elisa 9 months preggers and ready to pop…is my next little cousin born yet? We even got to attend little Hallie’s 2nd birthday party. What a treat!


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Baby Cousins


Haley, the Birthday Girl


We’re ready to party!

Thank you everyone! We will see you here in Hawaii next time!

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Mainland Trip Part 1 – San Francisco!

Gabe and I had the pleasure of touring across the mainland for a couple of weeks, visiting friends and family. We had a fantastic time! Our first stop was San Francisco to visit with his sister Hallie and her family, my Aunt Laurie, some great old friends, and the Mission district for burritos! Nephew and niece Zach and Isla were so much fun and we got to be there for Isla’s 1st birthday! Thanks everyone for making us so welcome!

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Isla is truckin!

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Zach shares Uncle Gabe’s dislike of having his photo taken…tough!

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Sister & Bro

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Lil Troublemaker

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Daddy’s little angel

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She wasn’t quite walking yet so Isla was easier to catch!

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But I caught you Zach!

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Then there’s us big kids

I even managed to get out one day and take some pretty pictures in the neighborhood.
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Stay tuned for Chicago and Ohio!

Wedding Photography in Hawaii. The life and times of a wedding photographer and all the fun experiences that come along with the job.

Wedding Photography Contest Nomination!

Hi Friends!

Two of my photos have been nominated as finalists in a wedding photography competition! Voting is open to the public so have a look and cast a vote!

Wedding Photography Contest Finalists

Check out the nominated images below 🙂 Thanks Megan & Chris and Nicole & Brian for being so gorgeous!

Aloha,
Michelle


Wedding Photography in Hawaii. The life and times of a wedding photographer and all the fun experiences that come along with the job.

Akasha’s Belly Dancing Portrait in Hawaii Kai

I had the fantastic experience of working with Akasha to create some amazing images. Akasha is an incredible belly dancer. Her costumes were gorgeous, she is gorgeous, and combined with a couple of beautiful Hawaii locations and an awesome sunset we couldn’t go wrong! We had a great time and the pictures are stunning! Here are a few samples, for more look at my Flickr page. Thanks Akasha!
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Wedding Photography in Hawaii. The life and times of a wedding photographer and all the fun experiences that come along with the job.

Happy Valentines!

A day late…but that’s when it is fun to talk about what you did! Gabe and I like to avoid the Valentines restaurant crowds so we had a nice romantic evening at home. We indulged in truffles from The Honolulu Chocolate Company and watched my new favorite movie Across the Universe. If you are a fan of The Beatles, musicals or love stories this movie is a must see!

I hope everyone else had a lovely and romantic evening, too. Any new engagements out there?! I would love to hear your story…Call me!

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