It's always hard to write about yourself so here it goes. I moved to Hawaii from New York where I was an Art Director in the fashion industry. After 15 years I decided it was time for a change. Photography has always been a passion of mine and as I directed many photoshoots, I secretly wanted to be pressing the shutter.
I'm passionate about what I do and contiually educate myself by belonging to the Digital Wedding Chat and attending workshops at Pacific New Media through U.H. and various workshops throughout the country.
Some are interesting tid-bits about me...
Favorite color is purple - some will say it's pink but, I think they're in the same family.
I love to cook and bake - my favorite is chocolate chip cookies
I'm addicted to peanut butter - I say everyone needs a vice
Relaxing with a book (almost any genre will do).
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Go ahead, book a free consultation, I'd love to meet you to discuss your big day or what ever your event may be. e: info@jeannemariephoto.com
People always ask why photography cost what it does. One of the reasons is we scout out locations for photographing unique and dramatic places to have your images as unique as you are. I have had many brides ask me about the water fall images posted here a while ago and it’s become quite a popular location. It’s not for everyone but, I love going there and would never have found it if I wasn’t out and about hiking one day.
Here is an image from one of those shoots.
Last week Frank Robinson of Island Events and I went on such a quest to scout some locales we want to photograph for test images. Again when booking your special day, we can only describe a place so much and we feel images speak a for themselves. So off we went to the North Shore on Oahu looking for some unique spots for our photoshoot. Below is video and some images I took that day for reference (if you’re interested in the private estate, please contact me or Frank).
Private estate: North Shore Oahu
Hawaii Wedding Photographer
The amazing view from the lanai, that’s Kaena Point off in the distance
Kauloa Ranch the amazing view from a spot we’re think would be an amazing and unique place…
Look for future posts with the process and final images.
One of the wonderful things about living in Hawaii is the vast selections of locations in which to shoot. When we’re looking for a quite, romantic I love heading up to the North Shore to take advantage of the beaches and scenery there without the distractions that somewhere like Waikiki can have. Love Waikiki don’t get me wrong, just sometimes it’s just too many people there!
We met up with Trisha and Todd around sunset. One thing I always do during consultation is discuss outfits that they will wear to make sure they’re going to match and not clash, bring back up etc. At one point during our conversation, Trisha seemed hesitant and I asked her if she had any concerns, her answer was more of a request. See Todd is a huge Lakers fan and had his heart set on having a few images of them together with Laker jersey’s on. I thought it was too cute and of course I was a wiling partner.
I love a North Shore sunset wedding on the beach. It always has a beautiful backdrop for of scenery and light for creating dramatic images. My assistant Nicole and I met up with Robyn & Lyn who were visiting from the mainland and decided to tie the knot here in Hawai’i Nei. Kalona from A Rainbow in Paradise who officiated is always wonderful to work with and check out her site for fabulous options for getting married here.
I got the call for a last minute portrait session from David. He wanted something special for his wife for mother’s day this year and when the idea was to surprise her with images of him and his two daughters I was delighted! After comparing out calendars we figured out the only day that would work was the Friday before Mother’s day. So we met up out at Sandy’s Beach on a beautiful day and I was able to deliver a few prints for him on Saturday. David was psyched that he was able to have such a memorable keep-sake to give his wife. enjoy!
