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Lately, it seems like everytime I have ScreenBooth booking, one of my favorite entertainers is there - Kenny Endo.  Kenny Endo is the man behind the world famous Kenny Endo Taiko troop.  I absolutely love the art of Taiko drumming.  You can see a small clip of Kenny’s group in action here.  One of these days, I’m gonna find the time to take up Taiko.  Just to have one of those outfits would be cool enough.

Kenny and the rest of the guest had a great time with ScreenBooth.  The great thing about ScreenBooth is that people feel free to be themselves with it.  This next clip shows a group of friends who were about to leave a congratulatory message to their friends.  But then the DJ played a certain song that few can resist singing.  You’ll have to watch the clip to see what happens next.

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Priviledged to work with this day:

Julie Aragaki - Hawaii Bride and Groom
Kaori of Lavie Photography
Hale Koa Hotel 

posted by james chun | www.cranemedia.com

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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Sandra Williams - Finishing Touch
Shawn Starr Photography

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It seems not only has the Banyan Tree Ballroom been renovated, the food was kicked up a notch as well.  We wedding vendors talk a lot about the different places we get to eat on a weekly basis.  And the Hale Koa is always up on the list.  Who would’ve thought the military could provide such great food.  Anyhow, the mahi mahi last night was off the hook!  Perfect texture and flavor!  I was trying to control my portion size but after having the first bite, I had to go back for a second piece of it.  I skipped out on dessert instead.  Thanks to a great team of vendors, last night was a huge success!  Congratulations to newlyweds, Joyce & Destin!

Credits:

Videography | Crane Media
Coordination | A Perfect Day
Photography | Shawn Starr
Make Up | Christine Gardner
Video/Photo Booth | ScreenBooth by Crane Media