Married: Katie & JJ

Location: O’ahu [Hawaii Wedding Photographer]

THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT KATIE.
Oh yes, there is. It might be the catchlight in her eyes. I can see my own reflection in them when I’m photographing her close up. It might be her upturn nose. How cute is that?! It might be her curly red hair. It picks up the wind so beautifully, as if it was only meant for her. Or, it just might be the way she looks at JJ. When she looks at him, I can see just how happy she is to be with him. As if being by his side is all she needs until the end of time. She would be forever content. Oh yes, I can see that … I can feel it. Her smile is just that potent.

This past weekend, I was lucky enough to spend it with my husband in O’ahu, Hawaii. That’s right, we’re talking 84-degree weather day and night, night and day — in January?! I’m not lying. Seriously, I plan to live there during the entire winter season next year and the year after that. Heck, make it every year! Am I being greedy? I promise to share the sunshine … just a little. hehe!

The main reason for the trip was to assist Maalaea Gustafson (IandM Photography) with Katie and JJ’s destination wedding in Wai’anae. It wasn’t as if Maalaea needed to twist my arm or anything. Hawaii in January, eh? Sigh. Um, let me think about it. [a short breath later] Dude, I’m totally in!!! The last time I had been in Hawaii was six years ago, so I was ready to soak up the sun! HOLLA!!!

NOTE: Katie and JJ opted to do a First Look, then gave us a lot of time to do some fun shots with their bridal party. There’s so much that can be done in 45 minutes as opposed to only 15 minutes. (The first shot is from their engagement session just two days before. I adore Katie’s smile here.)