My favorite are couple’s that make their day theirs!

That was certainly the case for Liz and Malcolm. After feeling stress about their state-side wedding plans, they made their day their own by eloping in Maui. Because I was already booked, my good friend David Hessemer took care of them in Hawaii and I got to celebrate in Healdsberg, near Napa, California to shoot their reception.

The day felt just like a wedding day but with NO stress. It was all family and fun!

There’s just something about Italian’s that make life more enjoyable.

These two are so hot!

Vineyard’s in the Fall/Winter in Napa are gorgeous!

These two made the fields come alive even more!

Getting ready for some fun.

One quick pit stop though…

Good times!

Congrats you two. I’m blessed to know you and be in your lives!

Everything about Erin and Austin’s wedding here in Maui, played out without a hitch, right down to the perfect sunset. The bummer part is if you shoot weddings like this too often, you begin to believe this is normal. Here are a few images from the day…

Erin stylin’ even before the day started rolling…

I loved this picture of Erin and her Mom getting ready next to each other.

Mary helping Erin loosen up a little…

Bling Bling Hawaiian Style…

Final touches…

First moment…

Gorgeous couple!

The day was perfect.

Sunset in Maui is like no other place I’ve ever shot.

A great way to start a life together…

Thanks you two and bless you. I can’t wait to connect in Seattle!

Here’s the full slideshow!

Keep it true.
-Dane

PS… Again, I’ve said it a lot already on this trip, but special thanks has to go out to David Hessemer for his support this week. It’s amazing how a great experience in a foreign land can become an extraordinary experience with a true local. He’s the master of Aloha spirit and “get it” professionalism… you are an absolute treat to work with David… Mahalo!

I love shooting… and sometimes it’s even fun to get shot shooting.

I always laugh at how goofy I can look and every time I do I appreciate better what it’s like for all our clients. Why not invite a friend to shoot you shooting to see what it feels like? Or better yet, why not be a model for a day and take it all in. You’ll be surprised what you learn about how to set your clients up to win.

Anyway, here’s what I was up to when David Hessemer caught me live, connecting with Erin and Austin…

Asking my clients to go hide in the woods…

Risking life and limb to get the picture…

Cleaning the sand out of my shoes…

Keep it light.
-Dane

We arrived last night to Maui and settled in with the fam. This morning, while Tami hit the beach with the kiddos, I headed up the coast to shoot Erin and Austin’s e-session before their wedding Sunday. I’ve been on fire updating my twitter because I’m just so blown away by this place.

I say it all the time, but couples that know what they’re about always have the best weddings. That is totally the case with these two. All their choices seem to flow from who they are.

For a lot of people, going to Hawaii is the vacation from life. For Erin, it’s like her second home. Everything just feels right about this weekend.

I’m super stoked on my partner in crime for this event. David Hessemer is not only a local with all the inside low down, but he’s a total servant. I would have never found these amazing spots without him.

It’s always special too when couples feel safe enough to share how they’re honestly feeling as the big day approaches.

The best part is these two are just so themselves with each other. It was a treat just to hang with them…

By the end of the day it seemed like they were just itchin’ to get busy with the wedding. I can’t wait until Sunday!

Keep it coastal.
-Dane