Hawaii elopement photographer - mar mizunaka

09/04/2024

this year has floooown by, but I've been a part of so many beautiful elopements, including Yehrin & Jordan's in SF!! too many images to share in one post~

10/31/2023

HAPPY HALLOWEEEEEN~ ​​​​​​​​​my favourite month is over and I am sad, but here are some silly and scary photos to give us cheer, and give you inspo for next year 😆 (why aren't Halloween minis a thing lmao)​​​​​​​​​
what's your Halloween fit looking like tonight? any last spooky movies I should watch?

10/29/2023

this is my FAVOURITE tip for a seamless engagement session that really feels like you 💖​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​use our session to recreate your first date or live your dream date! that's exactly what Sarah & Brandon did--to represent their pandemic dates, we went on a picnic. then because their first date was supposed to be The Daley, we got burgers, and then they danced in a parking garage—it was a blast and it is SO them 🥹

the easiest way to tell your love story is when you are living it. 💖 if you want me to tell your story this year, DM me "love story"

what was your first date story? the top comment may win something hehe...

10/24/2023

if you are looking to update your profile pic, come down to BoxJelly on Nov 10! walk-in anytime from 10-12p 🥳 or schedule in at marmizunaka.com/boxjelly

09/24/2023

your photos & your love story are art~ display them as such ;)

06/15/2023

I love how unique this studio set up is! so much creative power in this one!

05/24/2023

08/25/2021

how to say I love you in five different languages:

▪️"sit down and relax, I can do the dishes."
▪️"here's a letter I wrote you. read it when you feel down."
▪️"do you want a massage?"
▪️"let's go watch the sunset and just hang out."
▪️"I got the bill." 😜

I love all the forms love takes--soft and hazy, clear and vibrant, warm and cozy, fun and loud. it really shows in this set of photos and I'm grateful to meet so many people in love in so many ways 💛

which of these I love you's resonates most for you?

06/24/2021

who else is an ✨overthinker✨?

it's exhausting to even think about all of the ways I used to think about the world:

how do people perceive me?
do they think I'm interesting? smart? capable?
how do I look more creative than her?
what if they think I'm stupid?

through years of surrender and humility, I've been able to slowly shed this old identity of overthinker and people pleaser.

but it still shows up.

I wonder if I'm good enough, if what I create is meaningful enough, if what I want to give to others is valuable enough.

there's a good side to the analysis we do... but done is better than perfect.

if you are in the same boat as me, I hope we can encourage each other to keep going, keep making it better, but keep hitting "share". your work needs to be seen, even or perhaps especially in process.

do you relate? how are you going to prioritize "done" before "perfect" today?

P.S. there's a project that I'm shelving into "DONE" that I'm launching tomorrow! keep an eye out 🖤✨

05/05/2021

The Replay is here! Thank you all for being a part of this launch and for all of your tremendous support. For those of you who missed the fun, there's some moments worth watching here... Timestamps below 👇

3:00 Keilana's set 😱
13:30 Gabe's slam 🔥
22:11 Keilana's performance of her Na Hoku nominated "I Am"
26:57 Story Time with marisa
39:46 me and Keilana JAM IT OUT!!

05/01/2021

🥳 Good news: the Party Portal awaits -