Unique Maui Weddings - "I Do!" Now let's go surfing!

This summer I had the distinct pleasure of photographing a unique wedding on Maui that was filled with the usual vows plus, infectious steel drum music and a wave or two. What?? A wave?? Yes, this bride and groom looooooove to surf and they decided to have a morning wedding that involved a great wave session afterward.

The bride performed a special wedding hula for the groom and a little rain blessed the event, making it a wonderful morning.
Lia and James are not only a great looking couple, but they are super fit, making it easy for the groom to to slip into board shorts and slippers and the bride to slip into a beautiful white swim suit and designer pareo from Maui's own LeTarte Swimwear.

The couple decided to get hitched at the beach and then jump in the water on their beautiful custom made wooden surfboard and invite their guests to go surfing with them.

Once the couple said their vows and the minister announced them as officially married, they waxed up their new board and the celebration moved to the ocean. What a perfect Maui wedding!

So congratulations and best of luck to Lia and James! May you always find waves together and laugh together for the rest of your lives.

A hui hou,
Aubrey
aubrey@aubreyhord.com
www.aubreyhord.com

Maui Portraits - Portraits at Baby Beach in Lahaina

Having clients who want to get creative is always fun for me. When I got the call from a client from New Jersey who was coming to Maui with her family, we instantly hit it off and when it came to family portraits, we had a blast! It was raining at the beach where we initially wanted to go near the client's hotel, so we headed down to Baby Beach in Lahaina which is very scenic and calm with rows of palm trees and a view of the boats in Lahaina harbor.

The kids were terrific and I actually had a hard time choosing which image to post on the blog because there were so many fun ones from which to choose. I selected this one because the young brother had so much fun during "Strike a Pose" series.

The parents loved to goof around, esp when the camera was on them, and this was a pose they recreated from their wedding day that just looked terrific with the clouds and the sunset in the background during the "Strike a Pose" series. they also had the idea above to skip down the beach together holding hands which is not that easy when you have different heights.

So many thanks to all of my wonderful clients who love to laugh, have fun and get creative during their photo sessions. It makes my work even more enjoyable!

The "pig pile" was one of the requested images and it is always a great shot for your desktop computer! You might be a little sandy afterwards but it usually brushes right off!

Establishing rapport with clients is important for every photo session. We can work wonders in an hour portrait session if we get to know you better and have your help in getting creative. One of my mentors calls it "a collaboration" between the photographer and the client.

Thanks for your smiles guys! See you next year!

A hui hou,

Aubrey

http://www.aubreyhord.com/

Maui Engagement Photographer - Sarah & Ryan!

Last week I was super busy with photo shoots and one was really special. I was honored to be invited to capture a young couple named Sarah and Ryan from Southern California who had just gotten engaged 2 nights earlier on Maui.

We made a mad dash for sunset while they popped out of the Royal Lahaina Luau and took some fun photos on the beach.

We even had Ryan re-enact his proposal to Sarah on the beach.

We made 30 minutes on the beach feel like 90 and had a great time.

CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement you two!

Best Wishes,

Aubrey

http://www.aubreyhord.com/

Hale Zen expands line of products for Aubrey Hord Photography!

Hale Zen, the beautiful interior design store in Lahaina on Dickenson Street has just expanded its line of prints, note cards and large framed pieces for Aubrey Hord Photography.

Featured in the front window are two of the hottest sellers in the new sepia shell line of images.

Lisa Payne, the store's owner, was one of the first retail clients to pick up my work and she has been a huge supporter of expanding the line of images and products I have to offer.
I cannot thank her enough for encouraging me and supplying me with props for my photo shoots!

The store is located right in Dickenson Square in the former Village Galleries space (next to Lahaina Coolers). If you need directions to the store, call (808) 661-4802. The store features everything for home design including furniture, bedding, kitchen linens, sculpture, artwork and more.

If I could just transport everything from the store to my house, I would be in heaven.

Lisa has exceptional taste and I am honored she likes my work!

A hui hou,

Aubrey