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Waikiki Wedding Fashion Shoot | Mike Colon Oahu Workshop

joanna — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:42:44 +0000

I first met Mike Colon a few years back when he came to Maui to do a lecture Apple’s Aperture. I attended his Maui workshop, which I blogged about here. He has an uncanny ability to get right to the basics of the art of wedding photography. Since attending his Maui workshop, I have gotten a very clear vision of what where I wanted my business to go and I have taken steps to get there. As a result, I have seen many positive effects and I am forever grateful!

After his workshop in December of 2008, my entire business outlook has drastically changed. Inspiring, informative and extremely helpful on many levels, Mike gives such a wonderful gift of knowledge to his students. Now at the top of the wedding industry, Mike generously shares the secrets to a successful career with other photographers through his workshops, DVDs, online broadcasting, lectures, etc. In his workshops, he strongly emphasizes the importance of authenticity, uniqueness, and high quality photography, combined with excellent customer service.

I was honored and excited to help Mike Colon arranging some of the details, before his recent workshop on Oahu. Gemina Chong & Sarah Pacheco did a fabulous job on the hair and makeup. Tyler and Becky were our models. They are newlyweds whose love for one another was naturally beautiful. Becky is quite the photographer as well. A big thanks also to Mike Adrian, Natalie & Richie Norton for helping out with the workshop. It was so extraordinary to meet all the other talented photographers who attended Mike’s workshop. I’m excited for what the future brings for everyone!

Mike Colon Oahu workshop – sneak peek

joanna — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:47:25 +0000

Thanks for the comments on Taylor and Clayton’s Maui Wedding!

joanna — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:20:14 +0000

I participated in a fun contest on WeddingChicks & posted some images from Taylor and Clayton’s wedding last May. Thank you all so much for commenting and a big shout out to Taylor and Clayton – thank you both for having me as your photographer!!! It was such a pleasure

Here are a few images that several people commented on.

I love to capture reflections in the mirror, it gives a really neat dynamic to the image:

Ok, I must say — we just lucked out with this sunset

Sunflare + Super sweet couple =

You can watch their slideshow below:

View my Maui Wedding Portfolio

Contact: info@joannatano.com

Pacific Weddings – Thank you!

joanna — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:49:12 +0000

I am really excited to share some press from 2009! I’ve added a section for it on my website

Taylor & Clayton | Seawatch, Maui – Pacific Weddings

First of all, I want to give a HUGE thank you to all of my amazing clients for making this all possible! I’m extremely lucky to know all of you and to have captured one of the most important days of your lives. You are all so awesome! I’ve made some unbelievable connections and I couldn’t be happier with my career as a wedding photographer thanks to all of you

Be sure to pick up the latest Pacific Weddings Magazine and look for my advertisement. I am also INCREBIBLY honored to be a contributing artist in this issue. It was great to photograph some favors for the wonderful editors at Pacific Weddings and also the beautiful flowers that the amazing Della from Dellables arranged. Seriously, everyone down at the Pacific Weddings Magazine office in Maui are so kind and down-to-earth! Not to mention their magazine is one of THE BEST wedding magazines out there — so stylish and beautiful! Anyone getting married in the Pacific should grab a copy for wedding inspiration. Thank you guys so much for sharing my work XOXO

Happy Thursday!

Pacific Bride Guide – thank you!

joanna — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:46:57 +0000

A huge thank you to Tara at Pacifc Bride guide for blogging about some of my photography! I’m seriously so flattered by all of your kind words!

Jenni & Jason | Paia, Maui – Pacific Bride Guide

Katie & Ryan | Wailea, Maui – Pacific Bride Guide

Honolulu Bridal Expo ~ January, 2010

joanna — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:32:34 +0000

I’m very excited to announce that I will be at the Honolulu Bridal Expo this weekend. Please stop by my corner booth #525. Spread the word to friends, family and anyone getting married I’m looking forward to seeing you all there!

Hawaii Bridal Expo – January
January 22-24, 2010
Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall
777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI
Phone: 808-527-5400

Hours
Friday: 5:30 pm to 10 pm
Saturday: 10:30 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 10:30 am to 4 pm

Tickets: $8.00 – for more details and to print this 2 for 1 coupon see the website: http://www.bridesclub.com/bridal-shows/hawaii-bridal-expo-january.cfm

Because every post is funner with a photo, here’s a picture of a previous bridal expo. My incredibly sweet clients Joy and Gil came to visit me at my booth

Danoucha & Chris ~ engaged + Maui PUG meeting

joanna — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:52:05 +0000

I’ve known Danoucha since Elementary school at Haleakala Waldorf. She is a sweetheart and I have only just met Chris but I can tell right away how happy they are together! It was such a cool surprise when they showed up to the Maui PUG meeting as models for our photoshoot. I’m so happy to have caught some images of them during this exciting time in their lives! Danoucha and Chris – congratulations on your wedding coming up next year! I know it will be such a sweet and special day!

Big thanks to Mike Adrian for organizing the Pictage User Group (PUG) meetings on Maui. The wedding/portait photographer community is getting closer here on Maui and it’s such a blessing to be around all of these wonderful people! I love to network with other photographers, shoot together, and just hang out and have a good time. It’s so inspiring to be around other creative individuals and to see their style of shooting and to bounce ideas off of each other. I’m looking forward to more of these PUG meetings and photoshoots!