Wow, labor day is almost here! Crazy, I remember when we had all of those cold (for Ca cold is under 70 days back in April and May wishing for summer to be here and now it’s almost done. We have had some really fun shoots lately and will post a ton of images over the next week. But in the meantime here is a quick image from a very cool portrait shoot at one of my favorite places, Hawaii. Hawaii is one of those spots that I just love and can never get enough of, the tropical air, warm water, soft sand, the list goes on and on. So much beauty there and to photograph portraits (or weddings) on the Islands is just always a special treat for me. Check back soon for lots of images!

Some of you may know Carrie, she has helped me out for a few years at weddings and also been an amazing behind the scenes help editing weddings and helping with a lot of the office tasks that happen. Carrie is just super sweet, always great to have around and I was so excited for her when she told me that she was engaged. I have got to know her family over the years and they are a great bunch, and when I say bunch they really are a crew with 6 kids in the family! The wedding is tomorrow and I can’t wait, I know it is going to be a wonderful celebration of love and am excited for the two of you to start your new lives together.

For their engagement session awhile back we got to shoot at a little makeshift carnival at the side of the mall. Although the carnival wasn’t what I envisioned, there were a few interesting carnies there and we pretty much had the place to ourselves so was perfect for running around and having some fun shooting. Here is a little Reel Life video of their shoot.

Aaron and Carrie E-Shoot from mark stagi on Vimeo.

Don and Jayne were married at the beautiful Chaminade resort in Santa Cruz. Such an amazing day for the two of them, it was a perfect and clear day in Santa Cruz with a great group of their family and friends. People came from all over the country and world to be a part of their day and it couldn’t have turned out any better. Thanks for having us as a part of your day!

Chaminade Resort Santa Cruz wedding from mark stagi on Vimeo.