As we were planning our wedding in Hawaii, a number of our family and friends advised us to choose a wedding photographer very carefully, as the images that the photographer captures will be images that encapsulates one of the most pivotal experiences of a person's , and indeed a couple's, lifetime. Therefore, of all the things to get right, hiring the right photographer is of the utmost importance. 

With all the pressure of that comes with that advice, so began our research into wedding photographers. Initially, our wedding venue, the Moana Surfrider, and our wedding coordinator, Lauren  from Aloha Bridal Connections (ABC), gave us two separate lists of "preferred vendors." From there, we began cross-referencing the vendors with their respective reviews online. Based on those reviews, we then looked at each photographers' portfolio and decided if their work aligns with the aesthetic that we had in mind for our wedding photos. Of all the vendors we evaluated, Jenna Lee Pictures, a recommendation from ABC, was at the very top of our list. Not only were her reviews five-stars across the board, but her photos are consistently amazing. Just have a look at her gallery for yourself, and you will see what I mean.

On the day of our wedding, Jenna Lee perfectly captured every crucial moment, every emotion, and every detail imaginable. At the beginning of her eight-hour session, as we were getting ready separately and during our "First Look," Jenna Lee had a presence about her whereby you can tell she's deeply passionate about her work. She was professional, warm, friendly and enthusiastic. There was just the right amount of communication between her, the wedding party, family members, as well as with the both of us. Then, during the ceremony and reception, we barely noticed her at all, which I believe is what you want as this enabled us to focus on each other, our guests, and be present in the moment. 

As a couple on their wedding day, and you may soon find out, if not already, everything happens in a blink of an eye. There is so much we were not able to notice on our big day and Jenna Lee, with the help of her assistants, captured so much of what we missed. It's now about a month and a half since we got married and Jenna Lee just sent us our entire wedding photo gallery. What a treat! (We even had a sneak peek only two weeks after our wedding.) It is such a pleasure to relive all the moments we remember and discover many of the things we have missed. 

Lastly, it poured on our wedding day; I mean the heavens just opened up on us, which according to Hawaiian custom, is a huge blessing. That said, my wife dreamt of getting married outdoors on the beach her entire life. On account of the rain, our ceremony was moved indoors. However, after the ceremony, that didn't stop my wife, Jenna Lee, and subsequently me from braving the elements to capture some pretty epic shots on the beach. Jenna Lee and her team had no problems with getting wet. She might have even sacrificed some of her equipment that day, but that didn't stop Jenna Lee. She enthusiastically encouraged my wife to kick a puddle of water at her and her expensive camera (to get THE shot.) If that doesn't tell you about how committed Jenna Lee is, then I don't know what will. 
If you are looking for a photographer that specializes in weddings, engagements, and couples photography, then definitely go with Jenna Lee Pictures. You will be happy that you did. My wife and I will certainly use her services again for a future anniversary trip to Hawaii. Best of luck to you and your significant other on your special day.