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Ho’omaika’i ~ you just found your

Hawaii Wedding Photographer

your wedding day is Your Day—
no rules, no expectations ✨
it’s all about the celebration of your
unique LOVE STORY.

Celebrate My Love

Aloha mai kākou! I’m mar.

I value connection in all things, and I know you are here for a reason—The best part of this journey is to help you see your own beauty and facilitate moments that create photos that make you feel like you.

I’m a photographer who believes in the beauty of reality: You, being who you are. I believe in creating a space for you to breathe so that your images really feel like YOU.

I am so excited to make space for you to be fully present, to feel this moment, and to experience the magic of your love.

Whether it is a big celebration or just you— I am here to witness your love and capture your unique story. I am here for you, and nothing else matters.

TELL YOUR STORY
CELEBRATE YOUR MAGIC

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What I loved about Mar was her ability to make me feel comfortable in front of the camera. Because of this she was able to capture the true essence of my husband and I on our wedding day. I am so grateful that she had an opening on our wedding day! Her photos aren't just moments in time, but memories that feel fresh each time we look at them. Mahalo Nui Mar! You are amazing!

Nicole & Justin

Your love is welcome with me, whatever it manifests as.

It is always my goal to make you feel fully yourself and fully seen—I know that feeling comfortable in front of the camera is hard for everyone, especially so when you are not sure you are absolutely safe.

So I want to make it known:

I am in your corner, ready and so excited to celebrate the unique magic of you 💛

A bride and groom at their wedding ceremony, standing under an archway, exchanging vows. The groom wears a navy suit with a green leaf lei, and the bride wears a white lace wedding dress with a veil, holding a small bouquet or vows booklet.
A wedding reception with the bride and groom standing behind a decorated table, toasting with guests. The room has large windows, a tropical view, and stylish lighting fixtures.
A group of ten people (groom, bride, and friends) dressed in colorful attire, posing in a museum-like room with framed paintings on the walls and a decorative wicker sofa in the background.
A couple getting married outdoors, holding hands and smiling at each other under a colorful floral arch, with an officiant standing behind them.
A bride and groom smiling at each other outside near a building with an archway, tropical plants, and a stone and brick pathway.
A bride and groom smiling at each other outside a building with large windows, the bride in a white wedding gown and the groom in a navy suit with a green lei.
A man in a black suit and a woman in an orange dress sitting next to each other at a wedding ceremony. The man is holding a box, and the woman has a floral corsage on her wrist. They are surrounded by seated guests.
Empty event space lined with chairs decorated with greenery, near large floor-to-ceiling windows with view of plants outside, and a decorative arch with flowers inside.
A newlywed couple standing on a wooden deck with lush green mountains and cloudy sky in the background.
A bride and groom standing together outside during a rainy day, with lush green foliage in the background.
A newlywed couple sharing an embrace indoors, with the bride in a white wedding gown and the groom in a dark suit, both smiling happily.
marisa... these are like a dream. I'm blown away and oh my heart, these turned out even better than I hoped. you captured the magic of us so well.
Kaleo is the greatest gift I've ever received, and we truly can't thank you enough for capturing our love with so much beauty, creativity and excellent. you are so talented and brought out our best, most natural selves! can't wait to stare at these p
OMG MAR THESE ARE JUST I don't even know. Speechless. THank you so much! I was never comfortable in front of a camera before you and just being confident in general you play a huge pay in that!! So I can never thank you enough
They feel so like us. actually emotional right now
Holy shit! it's just exciting to have these. I'm in love, why are you the best
MAR HOW DID YOU CAPTURE US SO FUCKING PERFECTLY I HAVE TEARS IN MY ASS! EYES! OMFG
o m g MAR what do I do with you? these are amazing. it takes a sweet human to capture these tender moments, you're the best of the best
omgg you are a wizard toooooo! holy moly I'm in love!

By booking your wedding services with me, you’ll get:

+ A customised experience, tailored to you and for your unique story

+ Pre-wedding meet (whether it is in-person with coffee or over video and drinks—let’s spill the tea & get you feeling confident about your big day)

+ Unlimited access to me for planning (wedding and honeymoon!) needs~

+ Packages start at 2 hours— custom options available to fit your unique celebrations

+ Vendor recommendations

+ Location and planning assistance — While I am not a full-service planner, I’m more than happy to help put timelines and logistics together or find a planner for us to work with!

+ Images ready for printing + for sharing in 8 weeks

+ In-house videography add-ons available

+ All permit fees included

packages range from $8,950 to $2,500

Your Hawaiʻi Wedding

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Hawai'i is a unique and beautiful place, and it's our job to steward it well. I'll be right by your side to guide you in cultural understanding, mālama ka ʻāina, and eloping ethically in the most beautiful place in the world. :)

    there is a lot that goes into planning a destination elopement, so I'm here to help you with everything you need before you get here. when you arrive, all you’ll need to do is focus on being present and letting the world wash away in the face of your love.

    if you want to start right away, check out my quick guide to eloping in Hawai’i!

  • I can't promise any dates unless you reach out and ask, so I would reach out as soon as you know your dates or potential dates. Sometimes elopements can be a quick decision, and I totally get it--so even if you think it might be too late, please give me a call and let's see if we can create together!

  • don't worry, all I ask of you is for you to be fully present with your lover and focus on all of the steamy magic between you. after all, the secret sauce? it's all in you. I'll just help tease it out. It's going to be incredible.

    If you've come this far, it's clear we're already on the same page and it's going to be SO easy to just forget I'm there, let go of expectation, and focus on your one wild life!

    if you still aren't sure how that works, check out this blog post for my formula for magical, effortless photos.

  • weddings:

    lesser-known fact: I actually shoot a lot of weddings with/for other photographers and have been shooting large weddings for 8+ years! I am very excited & comfortable with weddings under 100 people. my biggest passion is elopements because of the natural focus on the couple (you!) and what you want vs what people want for you… For that reason, I call myself an elopement photographer. but if you vibe with me & are having a more traditional wedding, please reach out! I would love to see if we are a good match 💛

    other:

    I love capturing love and life outside of marriage too! whether you're celebrating something with your boo or just because, check out this booking page to get into an adventure session with me~

    I also serve Hawai’i Creatives, but that’s kind of out of scope here haha. if you want to check it out though, here it is!

  • Yes, I do! My website is totally geared towards Hawai’i weddings because this is where I live and prefer to work, but if you want to bring me to/with you, I am so open to the idea!!

    I love travelling & would be stoked to hear your plans and dreams for getting married anywhere in the world!

    Places with no/limited travel fees include: Japan, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York

 

Let’s make your dreams happen~

let’s tell it, the story of the real you—

marmizunaka@gmail.com
@mar.mizunaka

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A newly married couple walking hand in hand on a grassy field, smiling and laughing. The woman is wearing a white dress and holding a bouquet, while the man is in a maroon suit with a lei around his neck.
A black and white photo of a wedding ceremony taking place on a rocky beach. Two women and one man are standing facing each other with the ocean in the background. The woman on the left is holding a bouquet
A wedding party of ten people, five men and five women, posing in a museum-like room with framed paintings on the wall. The bride and groom sit in the center, with the bride in a white wedding dress and the groom in a blue suit. The others are dressed in coordinated orange and blue outfits with bow ties. They are arranged around a wicker heart-shaped chair, with some sitting on stools or on the floor. The room features a large lamp and a potted plant.