Busy is a good thing, right?

We have the unique blessing right now of being busier than we can handle! Because of this, we haven't had time to keep the blog up to date BUT we are sharing all sorts of loveliness on our Tamiz Photography Facebook Page. Be sure to check it out to stay up to date with all of our happenings!

Wade in the water: Fiji

You may remember Katie & Ben from their Fiji wedding. We just had to share a few images from their day after shoot in the crystal clear, aqua waters of Fayjay (that's how the Aussies say it at least). 

Luxe Boho with Countdown Events

We were beyond blessed to be able to photograph this shoot styled by Countdown Events in Vancouver at the Four Seasons Resort. Soha Lavin of Countdown Events is recognized as the "it girl" of Vancouver weddings. As Framework Magazine shares, she is "the woman behind the biggest and most spectacular wedding showcase in the country (Canada), Creme de la Creme. A seasoned expert at orchestrating everything from high-society galas and fashion shoots to celebrity nuptials, Soha Lavin's work is nothing short of magical." Working with her has been such a blessing in our life and we are proud to say she has become a dear friend of ours. Enough gushing on our end--- you will see her work can speak for itself.

Wedding Design and Production: CountDown Events Planning & Design

Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver

Venue: Vancouver Art Gallery

Wedding Stationery: Wintons Social Stationery

Jewelry: Tacori for Harlings

Dress: Bisou Bridal

Beauty: Sonia Leal-Serafim for THEYREP using Giorgio Armani Cosmetics and AG hair products

Flower Design: Granville Island Florist

Wedding Cake: Soirette

Tuxedo: The Tux Store

Rentals and Decor: Upright Décor

Nathan & Katie: An Art Deco wedding at the Haiku Mill

Nathan & Katie were another couple that we just fell in love with..... that seems to happen a lot. But these two fulfilled our lifelong dreams of photographing not only a red headed bride but a handle bar mustached groom! Their art deco wedding was whimsical and full of life, beautiful flowers, good company and of course crazy love.


Venue: The Haiku Mill
Wedding & Paper Design: Katie Aweida, Wonderstruck Event Design
Wedding Coordination: Stephanie Shepherd of the Haiku Mill
Florals: Teresa Sena
Hair and Make Up: Maui Makeup Artistry

Catering: Maui Executive Catering

Cake: Cravings

Bar Service: Maui Bars R Us
Music: Jamie Lawrence
Hula Performance: Trish Cabral
Reception DJ: Ace Beats
Rentals: Island Rentals, Pacific Event Group, Maui Rents

Nige & Merissa: A wedding in the land of OZ

Following our wedding in Fiji in 2012, we headed over to Australia to capture Nige & Merissa's big day. Aussies are about the most welcoming folk we've come across. Not only do they all seem to have a great sense of humor intact, they are jolly and completely lovable! These two were great fun and opted for a 1950's inspired wedding at their own historical family theater. The venue was so fitting to host their forever vows as it has been a continuous labor of love restoring it to it's former glory. Cheers to vintage mustangs, movie reels and cupcakes.

Venue: Paragon Theatre 
Event Design & Candy Bar: Melanice from Cha Cha Chocolate  
Wedding Invitations: Aimee Brettell Design 
Wedding Stationery: Inhouse Designs

Dane & Anise: A stellar event at the Haiku Mill

This wedding was something you'd see in a magazine--- matter of fact it was featured in Pacific Weddings magazine in a lovely spread. If you review our work often, you are familiar with the stunning wedding venue the Haiku Mill. In these photos however you will notice quite a transformation  from it's traditional glory into something new entirely. The event, designed by Pacific Weddings own editor Robyn I'aea, was truly grand from the flower girl tea party and the wine and cheese pairings during the cocktail hour down on through the evening with the live creme brulee station. Without further ado, Dane & Anise...


Venue: Haiku Mill
Styling + Event Design: Robyn I’aea, Pacific Weddings magazine
Floral Design: Yvonne Designs
Stationery + Paper Goods: Momental Designs
Bar Service: Garnish Events
Catering: Maui Executive Catering
Farm Tables, Chairs + Lounge Furniture: Signature Event Rentals
Officiant: Reverend Pia Aluli
Videography: Elysium Productions
Hair: Adiel Sneary at Salon 253
Makeup: Jessica Waite Make-up Artistry 
Bride’s Dress: Vera Wang
Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Lindee Daniel
Musicians: Don Lax and Vance Koenig

Ben & Katie: A Destination Fiji Wedding

One of our many adventures last year was shooting a wedding in Fiji! Though they were from Australia, Katie and Ben booked us for their 1920's themed wedding and began planning an intimate week with family and friends at their destination of choice: Viti Levu, Fiji. When the day finally came to elevate our relationship from pen pals to photographers, our relationship developed into a genuine friendship without hesitation. Many late nights in Fiji left us roaring in laughter between Jonathan's impersonations of anything and everything and the sheer amusement of the highly entertaining Aussie accents all around us. Is there such a thing as soulfriends? I think yes.

Venue: Wananavu Resort 
Shoes, Invites,  Bouquet, Accessories & Bridesmaids Dresses: DIY

Nick & Morgan: An Upcountry Engagement Shoot

These two are the sweetest couple ever! So in love, so adorable and so much fun--- romance and laughter are wonderful hand in hand. Their wedding was equally beautiful, which we hope to share in the near future. 

Darren & Tabitha: A Merriman's Kapalua Wedding

No need to tell you all we are terrible at this "blogging" thing. Here's another gorgeous wedding we dug up from 2012 ... only 28913134985 weddings to go!

Venue: Merriman's Kapalua
Event Coordination & Design: Belle Destination Weddings & Events
Florals: Bella Bloom
Hair/Makeup: Maui Mira
Officiant: Ron Winkler
Videography: 10th Letter Media (check out their awesome video HERE)
Cake: Maui Wedding Cakes
Cookie Bar: Maui Sweet Cakes
Linens & Lounge Furniture: Pacific Event Group
Rentals & Lighting: Pacific Isle Rentals
Musicians: Vance Koenig & Don V. Lax
DJ: Del Sol
Brides Shoes: Jimmy Choo
Brides Necklace: Rivini

A Multi-cultural Wedding by Belle Destination Events: Haiku Mill

This was one of our favorite weddings of all time! This multi-cultural event was a melting pot of beauty, fun, love and laughter. Here is a snippet from Belle Destination Events:

To create the setting they envisioned, we set up plush Turkish rugs, tons of accent pillows, coffee tables, varied vintage decor pieces, side tables, and nick knacks, giving the Mill's lounge ares the feel of an exotic living room. The dining tables themselves were all unique and inviting, accenting different elements of glass, drift wood, overflowing arrangements of flowers and fruit, and candles, candles, candles!  Instead of mounting a temporary trellis, the oh-so talented Bella Bloom attached individual vines and blooms to the existing vines that crawled up the entry way to the Mill.  Instead of bringing in glassware for the accent arrangements, we utilized the weathered and moss-covered ceramic urns from the Mill itself, and filled them with an abundance of flowers, falling over the edges to add on over-grown affect. 

Event Planning & Design: Belle Destination Events 
Venue: Haiku Mill 
Flowers: Bella Bloom 
Officiant: Pia Aluli 
Catering: Aloha Events Catering 
Bar Services: Garnish Events 
Wedding Cake: Maui Sweet Cakes 
Vintage Rentals & Design:  Opihi Love 
Specialty Furniture & Linen:  Pacific Event Group 
Rentals/ Lighting: Pacific Isle Rentals 
Tents: Maui Rents 
Stationary: Miss B Calligraphy 
Hair & Makeup:  Maui Mira & Trisha Joseph

Hunter & Lisa: An Olowalu Plantation Wedding

This is an oldie but goodie. I nearly forget to blog this wedding as it was featured as a real wedding in Pacific Weddings Magazine. Lot's of pretty details to be had here.

Venue: Olowalu Plantation
Coordination: Jane Park of Belle Destination Weddings and Events
Florals: Bella Bloom
Catering: Aloha Catering
Bar Service: Garnish Events
Musicians: Barefoot Minded
Hair/Makeup: Maui Mira
Vintage Rentals: Opihi Love Boutique Rentals
DJ: Jay Langworthy
Stationary: William Arthur

Rob & Lindsey: Honua Kai Lani (Sugarman Estate)

We enjoyed this wedding so much! These two were so natural, easy going and completely in love. They wanted their destination wedding to reflect the local lifestyle and they did so by serving up local kine grinds and even shave ice! The night was full of laughter and tears-- a true celebration of a new life together. We were quite sure as the day unfolded, that there was magic in the air. We may or may not have both had a good cry during the father of the bride speech...

Venue: Honua Kai Lani (Sugarman Estate)
Coordinator: Jackie Ishikawa of White Orchid Wedding
Florist: Teresa Sena
Makeup: Liz Javelosa of Maui Makeup Artistry 
Hair: Anna Sibert of Maui Makeup Artistry 
Videographer: Surefire Productions
DJ: KC Sound
Musicians: Kawika Regidor
Cake: Cakes by Joann 
Catering: Maui Style Seafood
Stationery: Anna Hurley

Thomas & Valerie: A Maui Engagement

You know you've found a good guy when he not only plans the proposal but also sets up an engagement session the following day to seal the deal after whisking you away to Maui. Yep, this is a real life couple-- though we did have another photographer ask about our "models" which was entertaining. Without further ado check out the beautiful couple...