Crane Media | Hawaii Video Blog

What a crazy Sunday it was.  My day started off with a early morning on the set of “The Kealohas” where I played the character of “Mr. Lee”.  We always havd a blast shooting with this crew.  Don’t we look marvelous?

After the shoot, it was off to Ward Center to check out “Bride Wars” by the Wedding Cafe.  Bride wars was a competition between brides who plays games in order to win various prizes from local wedding vendors.  I didn’t get a chance to stay all the way but it looked like a lot of fun.

After all that, it was off to Sinae and Kealii’s wedding.  Sinae was the maid of honor at another wedding that we had shot the previous year.  It’s always a pleasure to see past clients again at their friend’s weddings.  At that point, we seem more like friends.

Having full confidence in our taste, Sinae allowed us to pick the song for her ceremony highlights.  So we went with “Say” by OneRepublic.  It’s not a typical wedding song but I love the way it builds up.  One of my favorite shots in the video is the opening scene with the spinning ring.  Like so many great discoveries, this too was an accident.  After I was given the rings, I just put them on Sinae’s iPhone.  Then she got a call and the rings started to spin due to the vibration of the phone.  Viola! 

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Priviledged to work with this day:

Sandra Williams - Finishing Touch
Shawn Starr Photography

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It began as one of the wettest mornings I had ever seen.  At 3:00am I was awakened by the sound of heavy rain hitting my window.  In just a few hours, I was to be at Sapphire’s bridal suite as she prepared for her big day.  I arrived to the Beach Villas at Ko’Olina together with her photographer, Aaron Bernard at 8:00am.  As we walked in, Sapphire was nervouse but hopeful about the day.

Fortunately, their wedding ceremony was INDOOR at the St. Elizabeth catherdral.  However, the reception was suppose to an outdoor event at the Lanikuhonua.  Thankfully, Terri Hyden of the Ihilani resort stepped up and provided a shelter for a beautiful reception that evening.  

The soggy weather was a part of the day that the couple will never forget.  There was obvious concern that you’ll see in Sapphire as she spoke on the phone.  But that concern turned into triumph - which makes this video so meaningful.

Sapphire’s prayers were answered…how appropriately that she chose “The Prayer” for her song as they tied the knot.

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VIDEO:  Crane Media
PHOTO:  Liquid Light Images
VENUE:  St. Elizabeth Cathedral