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Fiji Wedding Photography

2011-10-27T20:59:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to make sure you are in the right spot... I am no longer posting to this blog regularly. If you're look for a Fiji Wedding Photographer, please go to MaliaJohnson.com/blog for the latest in Malia Johnson Photography!

This photo is from my latest trash the dress session shot in the beautiful blue waters of Fiji!

Thanks for stopping by!

Just In Case...

2011-07-12T20:26:00.000-07:00

... you're still over here at MaliaJohnsonPhotography.com I wanted to invite you to come check out my new blog at MaliaJohnson.com/blog. Be sure to update your bookmarks and blog reader feeds so you don't miss out on anything! Thank You for your continued support!

MaliaJohnson.com/Blog

2011-06-01T21:14:00.000-07:00

The new blog is up!!! Be sure to go to MaliaJohnson.com/blog for all of your Fiji Wedding photography needs! I have one Fiji wedding posted and more to come so be sure to update the address for Malia Johnson photography's blog! Thank you for all of your love and support!

I hope you're having a wonderful week!!!

How much do you want to be here right now:

Come join us!

MaliaJohnson.com

2010-12-09T01:31:00.000-08:00

My new website has just gone Live! Check it out at MaliaJohnson.com Thanks for stopping by!

Fiji Water:

2010-12-02T23:46:00.000-08:00

I've been MIA for a while on this blog... but big things have been happening. We moved to Fiji 5 months ago. And moving to another country is a pretty big deal. The plans we had for Fiji ended up not being right for us now and plans changed. Quite Drastically.

Life is good and Fiji is an amazing country. You should come out :)

I've been shooting a ton... but mostly surf photography so in and under water.

I am surrounded by beauty every single day.

I just wanted to let you see what I've been up to.
I've also been working on my website, so let's get excited about that too!

~M

ps... how many Dolphins do you see?

Meet Coco: Hawaii Baby Photography

2010-05-27T23:28:00.000-07:00

Take a look at all that hair!
I personally was bald until I was two...
She is just way too cute for words!

Seth and Momi
It was a pleasure being in your home.
You have such a beautiful family filled to the brim with Love!

~M

North Shore Engagement Session: Abram & Maye

2010-05-04T21:36:00.000-07:00

First of all, I am the world's worst blogger. Ever. Second of all, and more importantly, I had such a fun Engagement Shoot with these 2 lovebirds! We were all over the North shore one morning and it was an absolutely perfect day! Abram and Maye are just adorable together and I can't wait for them to get married! I met Abram way back when I met my husband and he has always been a great friend to us. I've always known that he would meet the perfect girl for him and Maye is just that: Perfect!

The night before our session, I called and asked if they would be interested in finishing up in the water. They were up for the fun, so after we finished our dry land shoot, we headed over to Waimea Bay. There was a pretty good swell that day (surfers out in the water and the Lifeguards on the loud speaker telling people to stay away from the shore break) so we went to the very corner to try and get some shots... This is what we got:

Abram and Maye:
You two were amazing and such troopers!
Trying to fight the current while fully clothed... not an easy task!
Thank you for being my underwater guinea pigs!
I'd say for our first attempt at an underwater shoot we have success!!!

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!!!

~M

North Shore Engagement Session: Nicole & Tony

2010-03-04T11:36:00.000-08:00

Can you you say WOW?! This amazing couple was an absolute JOY to shoot! Nicole is drop dead gorgeous and so comfortable in front of the camera, and Tony, not bad looking either... a guy who enjoys photography and was totally into the session (either that or he liked that I kept telling them to get closer, and at one point I even said, "Go out into the middle of the road and just start making out"). I guess any couple as in love as these two would think a photo shoot isn't really that bad after that instruction.

Just a quick little fact: Nicole LOVES Peanut Butter. One day, she planned a little picnic for her and Tony. Of course peanut butter was involved, I mean really... what's better than a peanut butter sandwich on the beach? Tony figured this was perfect. Nicole planned the whole picnic so she wouldn't suspect a thing! He stuck the ring he had gotten for her inside the peanut butter jar so when she opened it on the beach there was a little something extra! So sweet!

There were so many great shots from this session, that I was having a hard time narrowing it down for this post. I'm including a ton of photos so it looks like I didn't cut anything but this is less than 1/2 of my favorites! With a couple as beautiful as Tony and Nicole and so natural in front of the lens you end up with a session full of Favorites!

Yeah! Work It! :)

We ended our shoot in Haleiwa at the Grass Skirt Grill where owner Johnny Moore drives and parks his beautiful VW in front. We had a nice little chat with him and he was so nice and willing to let Tony and Nicole hop inside for a few photos.

I'll leave you with this little gem:

Tony, Nicole:
Thank you for such a fun and fantastic shoot!
You two are absolutely amazing and I'm so excited that you guys are getting married!
I love walking into a session as strangers and walking away as friends. I had a great time with you during the shoot and at dinner! I hope you had just as much fun as I did. Thank You so much!

~M

This session was shot in B&W.

Haleiwa Engagement Photography: Sneak Peek

2010-03-01T23:52:00.000-08:00

I'm going through photos from my B&W engagement session with Tony and Nicole
and have fallen head over heels in LOVE with this one!
We played all over the North Shore and ended our session in Haleiwa.

And there's more where that came from!

~M

Wedding Fashion Shoot: Honolulu, Hawaii

2010-02-05T12:11:00.000-08:00

Last week I had the amazing opportunity to attend Mike Colon's 7 workshop here on Oahu. Mike spent the day sharing with us all of the knowledge that he could pack into one day. He is such an amazing photographer and an Inspiration to so many. I am so grateful that I had the chance to go soak up all he had to share. As part of the workshop he set up a live shoot where a Newlywed couple came in to model for us. Tyler & Becky were absolutely perfect! And they just happened to be friends from my hometown!

A BIG Mahalo goes out to everyone who contributed to making this such an amazing experience: Mike Adrian, Joanna Tano, and Richie & Natalie Norton for your added knowledge as well as making sure things ran perfectly. Also Gemina Chong & Sarah Pacheco for doing such a beautiful job on hair and make-up.

Meet Becky and Tyler:

What a gorgeous couple!
I could feel the Love, and Becky... You are Stunning!
Thank You guys.

And Mike thank you for making this whole thing possible and sharing your wealth of knowledge. You have a gift and I appreciate you being so open to share and help others grow! What a great example you are.

~M

Jana & Stephen: "Day After" Wedding Photography

2010-01-24T00:07:00.001-08:00

I forgot to post this little "Day After: Expression Session" from a while back, but really wanted to share some of these shots. I had a such a fun time at this shoot. Jana and Stephen were married in Utah but live out here in Hawaii and wanted to make sure they had some wedding photos out here since this is where they met and where they started their life together. They also love the ocean so what better place than a barefoot session at the beach! This was after the wedding and honeymoon and a perfect opportunity for Jana to where her wedding dress again! It was totally relaxed, we had a great time, and got some amazing shots!

Kiki & Jason: Hawaii Wedding Photography

2010-01-23T21:03:00.000-08:00

As promised, here are some more images from Kiki and Jason's December wedding. I had the chance to fly over to the big island with the 2 of them where they were married in the Kona Hawaii LDS Temple. It was a quick trip with just a few close friends and family, and then it was back on the plane a few short hours later to get back to Oahu for the reception!

I am so grateful that I was able to be a part of such a beautiful wedding. Kiki and Jason were an absolute joy to be with. They are so fun and spunky and are never too serious (check out their cake topper and you'll see what I mean)! It was wonderful to see that they were able to relax and just enjoy the beauty of the day as well as the committments they made with each other. Jason was looking quite handsome and Kiki is a beautiful bride! And the dress, oh the dress had to be the most beautiful one I've seen and fit like a dream!

Congratulations Kiki and Jason!

~M

You can view the entire event and order prints HERE

Marisa & Brian: Haleiwa Engagement Session

2010-01-18T22:54:00.000-08:00

It's a small world out there. I had the privilege of getting together with Marisa and Brian while they were visiting Hawaii and finalizing some wedding details last month. My first time meeting them was when we all arrived in Haleiwa for our shoot. Marisa is absolutely gorgeous and just as sweet as can be and Brian is a perfect match. I had such a great time getting to know these 2 during our time together and found out that we were from right around the same area, what a small world. Brian and Marisa were such a delight to work with and so easy to photograph. A beautiful couple and completely in LOVE!

Thank You guys for a wonderful shoot!
I wish you all the best!

~M

P.S. Marisa you are STUNNING

Sneak Peek: Marisa & Brian

2010-01-18T12:49:00.000-08:00

Coming very soon!

Marisa & Brian were absolutely great! I really enjoyed our shoot and ended up with so many great shots I was having a hard time choosing my favorites to post. Thanks so much for your patience. I'll have more to share soon! You can view the rest of the session HERE.

~M

Sneak Peek: Kiki & Jason Married!!!

2010-01-07T16:17:00.000-08:00

Thank you for your patience! I'll be posting more soon!
Kiki and Jason you two are absolutely stunning!

~M

Thank You!!!

2009-12-21T22:41:00.000-08:00

I didn't win the scholarship to the Mike Colon Workshop, but it was fun trying and it was great to see everyone who supported me and tried to help me get more votes! I had people posting on their blogs, posting on facebook, and there was even an event on facebook started to try and help me get votes! It was amazing and I couldn't be happier with all of the help from friends and family! A BIG Mahalo to you!!!

So sorry about not having the photo session giveaway... however, I am going to be coming up to my 100th post and will be having a few giveaways for that! I haven't decided how many, or what I'll be giving away but stay tuned and you might just be a lucky winner!!!

On another subject, I know I haven't been posting very much lately but I have been busy shooting away! This past week I had a bunch of shoots for the features of Real Word's next issue! Get excited! Unfortunately I won't be posting anything from those until after the issue comes out. I also shot 2 weddings this past Saturday and am really looking forward to sharing those!

And because I don't ever want to leave you without a photo, I hope you enjoy this one!

Mike Colon: Workshop Giveaway

2009-12-17T01:06:00.000-08:00

I have entered to win a scholarship to the Mike Colon Workshop in Honolulu next month. And I need YOUR help to win! All you need to do is go to his blog and cast your vote for yours truly! This is an amazing opportunity that I don't want to miss! What do you get out of this you ask?

To sweeten the deal, and entice you into voting and getting your friends to vote also... here's my proposal: If I win the scholarship, I will be holding my very own giveaway right here on my blog. I will be offering one lucky reader a free photo shoot! Don't live in Hawaii? I'll figure something else out equally as awesome (or we can save it for when I'm in your area)!

VOTE NOW!!! Voting will end at 5pm PST.

And because every post is better with a photo... I leave you with this shot from Valley of the Temples

Mike Adrian Workshop: Oahu

2009-12-05T17:29:00.000-08:00

Last month I had the chance to go to a workshop by Mike Adrian. He's an amazing wedding photographer based in Maui. He had so much knowledge to share and I was able to walk away from the workshop knowing that it was totally worth going and that I had gained so much from it! The first 1/2 of the day was spent in the classroom just soaking up everything Mike had to share. After lunch and a little more time in the classroom, we headed outside with a model couple to try out the tips and tricks we had learned. It was such a great experience! Here are a few shots from the day. Enjoy!

We also shot some Black and Whites in camera which was pretty fun! And I like how this one came out.

What a great day filled with learning, shooting, meeting fellow photographers, and building relationships! I'm excited to make some changes and see how I can grow!

~M

Wood Wedding: Utah Wedding Photography

2009-12-01T15:16:00.000-08:00

Back in August, I had the privilege to shoot my dear friend Jana's wedding! It was an absolutely beautiful day in Utah. Although Jana and Stephen have been around and been able to see photos from their big day, their families and friends have had to be patient in waiting for me to FINALLY post these. I think the best way for me to showcase their wedding day is to show you a few of my favorite spreads from their Album design that I created (Keep in mind that their album is a 12 x 12). Thank you for being patient with me.

To Stephen & Jana: I hope you will cherish these photos and that you will be able to look back on them to remind you of that very special day when your separate lives became one. Thank you for trusting me and believing in my talents as a photographer to capture the beauty of your wedding day. I couldn't be happier for the two of you! You are a beautiful couple and I am so happy to call you my friends!

~M

You can view more photos from the event and order prints HERE.

Kealoha: Honolulu, Hawaii

2009-11-30T09:19:00.000-08:00

One of the artists featured in Real Word. was professional poet Kealoha. This was such an awesome shoot! We were on top of a mountain that looked over all on Honolulu. It was such an amazing view and this was a spot that Kealoha would sometimes go to get inspired or get out to write his poetry. I was lucky enough to have my husband Stuart along as my assistant and it was great to have another creative mind right along side me. Towards the end of the shoot we asked Kealoha to recite one of his poems. He has so much energy and animation when he does his poetry and I was able to capture the real Kealoha in his element!

I did this shoot a couple of months ago and was dying to post them but wanted to wait until the mag was available to everyone. Seriously, pick up your very own copy or SUBSCRIBE to this magazine! You'll be able to read a few of Kealoha's poems and they are awesome! Not to mention all of the other talented people featured!

Get Inspired!

~M

Real Word. Hawaii Magazine

2009-11-29T20:34:00.000-08:00

Just a few days ago, Real Word. was launched! This is a beautiful new magazine with pages filled with amazing artwork, poetry, and stories. Words and images that inspire people to pursue their dreams and do what they love. It is a magazine about real people and real life.

I was given the chance to do some work for the magazine where I was able to shoot some of those being featured in this inaugural issue. What a great experience it has been to work with this magazine and to be able to see my work gracing many of the pages. And that is what this magazine is about. It gives regular people the chance to get their work out there whether it is a poem they have written, a work of art, an experience they want to share, or a story that they are passionate about. This is a way to get it out there, and Spread the Word.

Click HERE to subscribe and have it sent to your door!

The New York Post:

2009-11-04T00:11:00.000-08:00

My work has been Published!

On our very first day in New York, we went for a walk in Central Park with Evan (my brother-in-law) and his fiance Tamara. I was able to get a few shots of them while we were there. Next thing you know, the NY Post is doing an article on Evan & Tamara and her adventure, and needed a photo. I sent a few in and my photo was in the Sunday paper!

You can view the article HERE

Central Park, New York

2009-10-24T13:52:00.000-07:00

Enjoying our time in New York!!!

A view of Central Park and the city from The Top of the Rock.

Kiki & Jason: Hawaii Engagement Session

2009-10-01T15:31:00.000-07:00

As promised, more photos from Kiki and Jason's engagement session.
We had so much fun during this shoot and these 2 are amazing!
So in love!

These are just a few of my favorites from our shoot!
Thanks for an awesome time!
I'm really looking forward to shooting your wedding in December!

~M

Sneak Peek: Kiki & Jason

2009-09-29T15:25:00.000-07:00

Coming soon: More photos from this shoot I had with Kiki & Jason.
These 2 are such an awesome couple who are all for fun and up for anything!

I had a blast with you guys! Thanks for a fun shoot!

~M

Central Union Church, Honolulu Hi

2009-09-25T15:46:00.000-07:00

This is such a beautiful church! Over the years of living in town and going to school at the University of Hawaii, I had driven by this church so many times. I never had the chance or a reason to stop by and take a look around, but always saw the beauty of the architecture.

There are 2 chapels sitting side by side, a big one and a little one.
And both are absolutely stunning.

And the natural light that pours through the wall of glass doors on both sides is To Die For!
I was loving it!

So, if there is anyone out there planning on getting married here in this beautiful church, and looking for a photographer...
I'd be more than happy to let you hire me!

Kaiali'i: Honolulu, Hawaii

2009-09-22T02:23:00.000-07:00

I was recently able to photograph Kaia's baby baptism while the family was visiting Hawaii. This was a first for me and it was beautiful. A small gathering of family and close friends gathered together to support Kaiali'i in faith now and throughout her life.

Although the ceremony was short and sweet, I think the day must have worn her out.

It was a beautiful day and Kaia was absolutely perfect! She is so sweet and so calm and peaceful. Even while they were dressing her in her beautiful white dress, she never made a fuss.

Chaney and Hermie, thank you for
including me in this special
occasion. Kaia is truly
an Angel!

~M

Click HERE to view more photos from this event and order prints.

Sneak Peek: Jana & Stephen... Married!

2009-08-17T23:43:00.000-07:00

Coming soon... Jana and Stephen's wedding!

But here's a shot to make your mouth water!

SCOTTY: Dana Point, California

2009-08-13T19:48:00.000-07:00

Just before heading home, Stuart and I
were able to go down to Dana Point
to visit his brother Tyler,
Erika and their
adorable son
Scotty.

I absolutely love this shot of him!

Thanks guys for the little visit! I'm sorry we
couldn't hang out longer. BBQ was
delicious, music delightful,
and the company
couldn't be
better!

We love you guys!

~M

Ahhh...

2009-07-29T23:06:00.000-07:00

I'm sorry that I left you for so long! I was enjoying life away from life on a little island off the coast of Panama. We left our cell phones and computer at home and enjoyed the simplicity of life without internet, electricity (except for a few hours in the evening), laundry, cooking, cleaning, cars and traffic. Life was good... Life IS good!

We fell asleep early to the sound of the ocean upon the rocks below,
and woke up to the same sound
(or a bell ringing to let us know breakfast was ready and waiting).

Many hours were spent just like this:

Lying in a hammock.

Beautiful.

Relaxation.

There is much to look forward to around here!
So I hope you readers out there will forgive my absence and
continue to visit frequently!

~M

I Love...

2009-06-24T16:30:00.000-07:00

This:

2009-06-10T15:56:00.000-07:00

A few months back I had the opportunity to go to the Big Island and assist photographer Mark Lee at a wedding he was shooting. It was a great experience for me and the images he took were awesome! Check them out HERE.

It's official!

2009-06-08T19:19:00.000-07:00

Stuart is a college graduate and I am so proud of him!
We couldn't be happier that he doesn't have to go to
school anymore and we get to just play...
oh yeah and work of course.

Congratulations my Love!

Jana and Stephen: Engagement Session North Shore, Hawaii

2009-06-02T00:31:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago I was able to do an engagement session with my good friend Jana and her fiance Stephen. Here are a few shots from the day.

Thank You Jana and Stephen for an awesome shoot!
I had fun with you guys and am looking
forward to your big day...
it's just around the
corner!

Thank you for including me in such a special time! I wish you the very best!

~Malia

Lady Raiders

2009-04-13T18:16:00.000-07:00

Coming soon!

#1

2009-04-06T15:45:00.000-07:00

I took this a while back at one of the Seasider basketball games and loved it. I hope you do too!

Girl with a "Dress up Earring"

2009-03-04T15:47:00.000-08:00

It was time to clean up and put away all the dress up clothes... Kawena was sure she had everything put away when Mahina told her she still had an earring on. She didn't believe her, so I thought it might be easier to believe if she could see it. I snapped this photo and turned it around to show Kawena. She believed us, took off the earring and put it away.

Sisters...

2009-03-02T14:48:00.000-08:00

Are the best thing a girl could have!

And this new little one:

has 3 to love and take care of her!

I LOVE My Sister!

Mac Baby

2009-01-30T17:12:00.000-08:00

I love love LOVE this shot! I was noticing the size of this perfect little bundle and thought she was just the size of my lap top! What do you think... A nice Ad for apple?

Healthy and Happy

2009-01-28T21:09:00.000-08:00

Mommy and Baby are happy and healthy and back at home!
And just as beautiful as ever!

Welcome

2009-01-27T20:33:00.000-08:00

"Baby" Mason
1/27/09 6:13am

Weight: 7 lbs 4oz
20 inches long

My flight arrived 12 hours later...
Surprise Mahina!!!

What a perfect Baby Girl!

Contact Me!

2009-01-25T16:33:00.000-08:00

If you have any questions, comments, want to schedule a shoot, hang out, go surf, have lunch or anything...

You can contact me at MaliaJohnsonPhotography{at}Gmail{dot}com

I hope to hear from you soon!

Mahina

2009-01-13T15:42:00.000-08:00

The other night was the biggest moon of the year or something like that.... so I went out and tried to get a photo of it. This is what I got. Kinda fun...

Best of 2008

2009-01-05T22:25:00.000-08:00

On some of my favorite photography blogs I have been seeing "Best of 2008" posts so I thought that I would jump on the band wagon and do one of my own. I went through my photos and picked out a few of my favorites... Let me know which one is your favorite! Thanks to everyone who follows my blog and especially those who have let me capture these moments! Here are my Best of 2008... in no particular order... enjoy!

Nick and Alysha

2008-12-13T17:49:00.000-08:00

My Favorite shot of the day:

Thanks guys!
I had a great time with you!
I hope you had fun too!

~Malia

"Boy Aaron" & "Girl Erin"

2008-12-08T22:02:00.000-08:00

Wow you guys are awesome!
I had so many favorites from this shoot!
Thanks for the fun we had! I hope you like these!
You're Beautiful!

~Malia

Brown Paper Packages tied up with string....

2008-11-26T09:03:00.000-08:00

These are a few of my Favorite things!

These are the essentials... Mostly the wax and faces sunscreen, but the other stuff was in our "Beach Box" and just made this photo way cool!

Fun w/ my Light Tent!!!

2008-11-25T01:16:00.000-08:00

I received a Light tent when I signed up for NYIP and hadn't used it up until now. I decided to watch the instructional video and then busted that thing out! I grabbed some stuff from around the house and this is what I shot:

Not bad for a first timer and without actual studio lighting! It was pretty fun and I can't wait to get some more stuff to shoot!

Coming Soon...

2008-11-14T00:41:00.001-08:00

Mat the Nomad

2008-11-10T14:54:00.000-08:00

Tama

2008-10-08T21:06:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the world!

More to come later...

Andrea...

2008-09-28T23:54:00.000-07:00

My favorite shot of the day!

Kale'a Kamalina Ku'umakanamaikalani

2008-09-24T02:04:00.000-07:00

AKA: Lala

Shem & Andrea

2008-09-21T23:49:00.000-07:00

*Click to enlarge images*

Kawena Ho'omaluhia

2008-09-21T15:56:00.000-07:00

Noelani Malia

2008-09-21T02:44:00.000-07:00

Shoo Fly don't bother me...

2008-08-30T00:10:00.000-07:00

Sunset @ Sunset

2008-07-15T21:43:00.001-07:00

My dad needed a Photograph for the Cover of the video he made for his 50th High School Reunion. He asked me to get a shot of the sunrise or sunset and the above photo is what I came up with.