Monthly Archives: October 2008

crystal+mitch: private estate, mokuleia – oahu, hawaii

It was over two years ago when I first met up with Crystal & Mitch. Originally, there wedding was supposed to be held last year however due to some life changing events, the wedding was postponed to the following year. Seeing them again felt like seeing old friends which I haven’t seen in awhile. It...

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morgs - November 3, 2008 - 7:46 pm

Outstanding pictures. 13 and 23 are my flavorite. Vote for Frank Amodo on November 4th! You got my vote.

joidomi - November 1, 2008 - 12:43 am

The pictures are so awesome and beautiful, the story added a special personal touch.

Toni - October 31, 2008 - 10:59 pm

Absolutely beautiful! Made me cry all over again!

Lisa in Australia - October 31, 2008 - 9:17 pm

I love those photos of when they first see each other – too sweet! Gorgeous job of capturing the emotion!

Mr. and Mrs. Pinzon - October 31, 2008 - 8:35 pm

WoooooHoooooo! You just made my day. Perfect Frank! Frankin cherry. Thank you so much. Every picture has a particular emotion and when I look at them I feel the exact same way I did when it was taken I know where I was and what I was doing when you were taking them. -Mitch

(speechless) -Crystal

p.s. haha Crystal not actually around while I type this.

tiffany+nate: hale koa hotel, waikiki – oahu, hawaii

It’s funny how that all the weddings that I have photographed, it never rains. Someone mentioned once before that I always bring out the sunshine. Well, the sun didn’t come out this time and it rained all day and made the grounds extremely wet. Everyone was a bit concerned. But everything changed up until the...

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Frank - November 8, 2008 - 5:22 am

samtheman: thanks for visiting the blog man! you are way too kind! :) best to your success.

sylvia: thanks for the comment! be on a look out for your images! :)

Sylvia Grugett - November 7, 2008 - 10:37 am

Hi Frank…I love the sepia toned portrait of the bride! Something about her vintage veil mixed with the perfect balance of focus makes it just perfect, impeccable and absolutely stunning. You are simply the best. I truly can’t wait to see our photos.

SamTheMan - November 3, 2008 - 6:23 am

Frank, you know I LOVE your work and these images are simply superb! Congrats on the cool new blog too! Miss you brother, be blessed!

Frank - October 31, 2008 - 7:42 am

Thanks for all the comments everyone! I appreciate you all taking the time to look.

Gerald: Thank You…and yes, indeed.. a very beautiful couple.

Mitch: I like that, “frankin” word. Thanks man. Keep out on watch for yours and Crystals!

lisa in australia: Thanks Lisa! I try! :)

Jamie: Thanks for the warm comment. It was a pleasure working with you. You really made a wonderful bridesmaid. Thanks for all your help in making Tiffany & Nate’s wedding a success.

Tiff: You are more than welcome. In fact, I should thank you for being so easy to work with! You both were truly a blessing to work with.

Jaymie: Thanks man! Looking forward to the day I get to shoot you and the Ohana. :)

Gerald - October 31, 2008 - 1:12 am

Frank! You keep raising the bar. Love the post processing of the images. What a wonderful and beautiful couple to work with you.

Mitch - October 30, 2008 - 7:44 am

these pictures are frankin awesome! the 9th and 12th pictures are my favorite, but they are all frankin great!

Jessie - October 30, 2008 - 4:03 am

These are awesome! I can’t wait to meet you next year for Minh and Yvonne’s big day!

Lisa in Australia - October 30, 2008 - 12:20 am

Wow Frank! An incredible job as always – I love that photo of them on the bench!

jamie - October 29, 2008 - 11:42 pm

Frank, you took my breath away! You totally captured the joy and romance of the day. It was a pleasure to watch you work, amazing what you were able to do with the light in the hotel room!

Tiff - October 29, 2008 - 11:05 pm

Frank! Oh my gosh – I don’t think there are words to thank you for capturing our wedding! Best wishes to you and your family in your house hunt!

Jaymie Batoon - October 29, 2008 - 8:41 pm

Like whoa Frank! You rocked it, as always… rain or shine dude, you are my hero!

-Jaymie

house hunting

UPDATE: We just put in an offer. We’re praying that it’ll get accepted (crossing fingers and toes).
It’s now been a year and half since we’ve been watching the market and it feels like the right time to buy. Kiyana is getting bigger and the little apartment were in is not cutting it for her. We...

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Frank - November 4, 2008 - 6:31 pm

Tina: Thanks for the comment. YES! That townhouse was awesome. We did look into it but it was WAYYYY over our budget. Funny how you just posted because at this moment, I’m currently working on yours and Ben’s images! The photos came out beautiful.

Tina - November 4, 2008 - 6:11 pm

I recall you being pleasantly surprised when you saw our little Ko Olina “home”. Good luck with your search! (Oh, and think about schools too!)

Frank - October 31, 2008 - 7:44 am

Thanks Guys! Don’t cross your toes too much because it just might cramp up! :)

Ericka - October 30, 2008 - 2:38 pm

Crossing fingers & toes for you too! We just bought a new house so I know how exciting time this is for you. Goodluck!!

christine - October 29, 2008 - 9:36 am

Ooh! Crossing my fingers and toes for you! =P

sam+kuan: waialae country club, kahala – oahu, hawaii

I just recently got an email from Sam + Kuan and it made me all warm and fuzzy inside. And the email went something like this:
WE LOVE YOU (me, kuan, sis, bros, including the in-laws)!
What a great way to end the night.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!  We will cherish these images for a...

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Chris & Fiya - January 23, 2009 - 2:47 am

Whoa… I was searching for something else and google sent me to this set. You shots never cease to amaze me. Can’t wait to meet you in a few weeks! Very much looking forward to having you at our wedding!

Frank - October 31, 2008 - 7:46 am

gerald: hahaha..you again. you are posting way too much! J/K. Thank you for the kind comments my friend.

lindsey: THANK YOU! I’ve always been a big fan of your work too!

erin: Yep, can’t wait for the end of the month. We’ll have a blast!

sam and kuan: Thank you again for having me. It was truly an honor to be there and help capture the love between the both of you in the essence of your wedding.

Gerald - October 31, 2008 - 1:14 am

Holy Smokes! Awesome set.

Lindsey Potter - October 28, 2008 - 1:54 pm

Outstanding!!! :-)

Erin Johnson - October 26, 2008 - 8:01 am

The pictures at the pier make me so excited for our shoot next month!!! Beautiful!!! Can’t wait for our turn!

Sam and Kuan - October 25, 2008 - 9:26 pm

Yes, we really love this man! Frank, thank you for everything!

the ultimate teaser & trailer collection

After contemplating about what to post next, I decided I should post a link to all the beautiful weddings that I have shot starting from January 08 to July 08. I think this will be enough to keep you up and busy throughout the night. Happy viewing! Enjoy!
Apparently, there were a few weddings that I...

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linh - October 26, 2008 - 5:40 pm

woah frank! u’re freaking fantastic! everything looks fabulous! say hi to kimmie an kiss kiyana for me!

JennP - October 25, 2008 - 4:45 am

Ha, Frank, you know we’ll only use you as our family photographer.

Lindsey Potter - October 25, 2008 - 1:42 am

Hi Frank!!!!
Goodness you are so talented! I just love looking at your work. When are you coming to Florida to do my family pictures? :-)
Love the new blog. Congrats!

Sam - October 24, 2008 - 8:05 pm

We, the people, (me, my husband, my parents, the in-laws, sister, brothers, friends, third cousins, receptionist at the wedding site, etc etc) all love love the man and all his work. We love your passion, personality, and ability to make everything beautiful. A stranger saw our pictures and cried!! Fan of Frank for life.

Frank - October 24, 2008 - 7:39 pm

Hey Jenn! Thanks for the note. Ahhhh…. VOW renewal! You know I’ll be there.. :)

Frank - October 24, 2008 - 7:38 pm

awww..you guys are too sweet! Thanks for the comments and taking the time to look. :)

JennP - October 24, 2008 - 7:27 pm

YOU ARE AN AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHER, Frank. Although it’s been over two years since you photographed my wedding I never fail to check out your blog at least twice a week. I would get remarried to my hubby just so you could photograph us again.

Paul & Patricia - October 24, 2008 - 5:42 am

Absolutely amazing!

Fanny B. - October 23, 2008 - 6:10 pm

You’re my ultimate favorite photographer in the whole world, you’re SO freaking TALENTED, it’s unreal to be so good!!!
Thanks for sharing all these amazing photos!!!!
-Fanny B.

Lisa in Australia - October 21, 2008 - 8:47 pm

Too…much…good stuff! Gorgeous photography overload!

Shawn Starr - October 21, 2008 - 7:01 pm

Amazing and inspiring work as always! Really world class shots here my friend.

everything happens in 3’s…i hope

If you have been communicating with me within the last month, I’d probably have mentioned to you that I’ve been sick. Kim got the flu, Kiyana got sick and of course I got it too. One week later, we all got better and the following week, Kim gets a relapse. Kiyana gets sick again (high...

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Frank - October 24, 2008 - 7:40 pm

Thanks Paul & Patty! Hang in there…I’ll show you something really soon. :)

Paul & Patricia - October 21, 2008 - 4:53 am

Oh no! So sorry to hear that you are still battling that flu :( I’m sure you’ll feel better once you get some sleep =)

Take care and get some rest =)

Sincerely,

Paul & Patricia

michelle - October 20, 2008 - 8:09 pm

Yep, things do happen in 3’s. You’ll be photographing my 3rd and last wedding and I’m sure Alex will be for life. get better soon Mr. Photog!

erica+paul: the kahala resort, kahala – oahu, hawaii

I was so lucky to work with this awesome couple. They kept saying how lucky they were to have me but I think I was lucky to have them. They were such a charm to work with…lucky charms. They both had such an amazing wedding and were lucky enough to have it on this particular...

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Erica - October 24, 2008 - 10:34 pm

OMG! After looking at your AWESOME blog for SO LONG – we finally get to be on it! Thanks for letting me know we’re on here . . . it really is a privilage to have worked with you and have you be a part of our very special day. Your personality and wonderful sense of humor made our day even more memorable. Our wedding was great but your photography skills make it look spectacular! You really are the best that Hawaii’s photographers has to offer – you are such a nice guy with top-of-the-line skills – you are the IDEAL photographer that any couple could hope to have for their wedding. Thank you so much! We can’t wait to see the rest of the pictures – nah, nah – no work too hard, gotta spend some time with your beautiful wife and daughter! :) Take it easy!

frequently asked questions

Over the years, I have accumulated a bunch of questions that I have been asked over and over. So here it is, my compiled answers to your frequently asked questions. If your questions is not listed here, let me know.
What is the deposit to reserve your services?
It’s a $500 retainer-fee to reserve my services.
When is...

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Frank - October 24, 2008 - 7:43 pm

jen: I use Canon Flash units. 420ex’s 580ex’s. I shoot 90% of my weddings solo. Sometimes I have an assistant which is pretty rare. I like shooting alone. Much more flexibility and in complete 110% focus on the B&G

Jen - October 19, 2008 - 10:37 pm

what type of external off camera flash do you use and how many assistant to you bring with you?

Jaymie Batoon - October 19, 2008 - 4:07 pm

mmmmm spam musubi… shot list… evil. =)

Cheers Frank! Awesome new blog! We’ll home over the holidays, got time for a family session?

-Jaymie and Audrey

Ben Turner - October 18, 2008 - 1:35 am

That is a great idea to use a shot list! I’m looking forward to using it on our next wedding! Great blog!

junko - October 16, 2008 - 2:21 pm

Hi Frank, it’s my first time leaving a comment here but i’ve been a secret fan of your blog ever since i saw Renee’s wedding pics! btw,FAQ answers were great! I also agree with you on the shot list. we trust your work 120% so we won’t worry about the shot list! can’t wait to have our day photographed by you!

Stacey - October 16, 2008 - 4:18 am

Good post Frank. I would have to agree about the shotlist. And I’ll let you know about those details I want photograph.

Ericka - October 15, 2008 - 2:33 pm

Ok my wedding is done but I still check your blog :-) . I totally agree about the shotlist! I didn’t have one. I had faith that my awesome/uber talented photog will be able to capture the “moments”. And of course, we had the most amazing first kiss shot! “Swept Away” baby!

Jennifer - October 15, 2008 - 10:48 am

Thanks for the FAQ! YEP, right on the money about the shotlist! Thanks for the TIP!

Stewart - October 15, 2008 - 10:45 am

Frank, you are so true about the photographer’s shot list. I had no idea. I can see it being so evil. I’ll make sure that Christina doesn’t make a shot list (hehe), I just told her about it and she just trashed her list!

Mitch - October 15, 2008 - 9:11 am

thanks for the post frank. I been checking 3 times a day just to see what you put up. so exciting.

pacific weddings photo contest finalist

Congrats to Ericka & Jeff who are now chosen as one of the finalist in the photo contest. The photo is entitled, “Swept Away”. Amazing how Jeff swept Ericka off her feet for the “First Kiss”.
Criteria of the photo was to convey and nostalgic feel and captures that magical and emotional moment in a wedding...

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Frank - October 24, 2008 - 7:43 pm

Thanks for all the support and for your VOTES! :)

michelle - October 15, 2008 - 4:25 am

GO FRANK! your work definitely deserves to be showcased!

Melissa Lucas Artis - October 11, 2008 - 12:14 am

Such an amazing shot. I voted too! This one and the infamous ’surfboard shot’ are my definite faves!

Awesome work as usual Frank :)

Ericka - October 10, 2008 - 2:43 pm

Thank YOU for capturing the moment. What a great photo. Definitely one of my faves! Crossing my fingers!

Christine - October 10, 2008 - 1:33 am

Congrats, Frank! And Ericka and Jeff! All the knotties will be voting for you!

tiffany+nate: east side

Congratulations to Tiffany & Nate as they’ll be tying the knot within a few weeks. Here’s a few images from their engagement session. I can’t wait for their wedding day!

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The Steenrods - October 17, 2008 - 1:21 am

Hi Tiff! you are beautiful! We are so happy for you!

Gerald - October 16, 2008 - 12:45 am

Hey Frank, I’ve been stalking your blog for the longest time. You never stop to amaze me. Awesome set.

Tiff - October 16, 2008 - 12:00 am

Thanks, Frank! We such a great time!

michelle - October 14, 2008 - 5:16 pm

yep, the got it. we waited and waited and nothing. :) lucky couple. congrats!

christine - October 14, 2008 - 9:38 am

they got the big wave we were waiting for! awesome!

chuck tiny+chuck baby: kiyana

I finally had a day off a few weeks ago. We spent the entire day strolling through the malls. There was a store we stopped at which had a pair of shoes that caught my eye (not for me). A small pair of black low cut Converse Chuck Taylor shoes. I thought to myself, ahhhh….this...

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michelle - October 15, 2008 - 4:24 am

Kiyana is sooo adorably cute! She definitely would make the cover of a magazine/ad. Her cuteness has so much personality.

Mitchell - October 9, 2008 - 11:49 pm

awesome! Kiyana rocks those Chuck Taylors. maianna would love to be in one of your ads! but she has some time before she’ll fit in a pair of chuck taylors. And thank you and Randy so much for this weekend. Crystal and I are so excited and anxious to see the pictures. we even stalked randy at Sam’s Club j/k. we just so happened to bump into him.

aunty g & uncle steph - October 9, 2008 - 8:12 am

go kiyana! you rock those chucks :O) awesome work as always … AND dig the new blog-site!

ed pingol - October 8, 2008 - 9:19 pm

alright!!! a new blog to stalk. you and shawn are my heroes, man. and i’m excited to see more of your stuff. keep those pictures coming!

//ed pingol

Events by Evonne - October 7, 2008 - 10:57 am

Those are totally adorable! Yeah, Converse should really hire you to do their ads! =)

kristina+myron: halekulani

Last year when I met up with both Kristina & Myron, I immediately felt we all had a connection. I was made for them, they were made for me. I was chosen to be their photographer, I chose them to be my sandbox. One year later, it finally happened. They finally tied the knot. It’s...

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kristina - October 6, 2008 - 1:24 pm

frank… just beautiful. i cannot wait to see the rest! my fave is the iphone shot with socks and nala. myron & i LOVE it! thanks for being such an awesome talent. you are the BEST!

michelle - October 6, 2008 - 10:41 am

I wish my wedding was a beautiful as this. Makes me want to get married all over again.

nathan - October 6, 2008 - 10:40 am

holy shmokes! love the images and post processing.

Frank - October 6, 2008 - 9:50 am

Thanks for the comments guys. I appreciate you all taking the time viewing all these images.

cindy - October 6, 2008 - 5:26 am

frank…you did an amazing job!

janel - October 6, 2008 - 12:31 am

ahhh!!! they came out soooo beautifully!!!

Leo - October 4, 2008 - 5:40 am

Beautiful Images! Beautiful Light!

masterphotog - October 4, 2008 - 5:39 am

Great stuff. Looking forward to seeing more.

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