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I'm a firm believer in the saying "Everything happens for a reason" and every event in my life has led me to where I am in my photography career today.  I'm thankful to be surrounded by amazing people who inspire and give me the freedom to be creative with my talents. It's an amazing feeling to know the infinite possibilities one can do with a tool like a camera and imagination! With that said, I want to share with you a culmination of photography that I've amassed over the years. Just open your heart, mind, soul and enjoy! Peace and Blessings!


"A true photograph need not be explained, nor can it be contained in words." ~Ansel Adams

 

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    Where am I? where are you?

    I'm Los Angeles based photographer but I might be close to you! I'll be traveling from Southern California, Mexico, Northern California, Washington, Oregon and Hawaiian Islands for the year 2010. If your interested in booking a photo session or have any questions, click the contact button above!

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    Kimi & Richard | Paradise Cove, Hawaii

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    Koh Phangan Island, Thailand

    A dog walks near the water’s edge at Thong Nai Pan beach while a tunder storm looms in the far distance.

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    Now Booking for 10.10.10

    Due to unforeseen circumstances October 10th, 2010 is now available again! Book your wedding for this popular date! For more booking information please contact hello(at)alexrapada.com or click on the contact button above.

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    Victoria & Jx | Engagement in Oahu, Hawaii

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    A quick glance of 2010 highlights.

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    Amanda & Joe teaser | Koh Phangan Island, Thailand

    The most awsome wedding party ever!!! The 32hr straight journey from Hawaii to Koh Phangan Island located in the gulf of Thailand was an adventure in itself but shooting all the family and friends on this little island for four days has been an overall amazing experience . It’s one of those things where you...

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    Natalie & Chris | Carnival Cruise in Ensenada, Mexico

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    Kimi & Richard Engagement | Oahu, Hawaii

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    Travel Visuals

    These are some random images i’ve shot over the years from plane’s windows, rooftops in los angeles, boat cruise, on top of mountains, from a car, beaches of hawaii, etc… I’ve seen some amazing things and glad to have my camera with me .

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    Behind the Scenes – Jennifer & Kekoa

    A couple of behind the scene photo’s from Frank Amodo‘s photoshoot. Studio Red Also tagged along to capture some video. I’d have to say we exhausted all creative ideas within a 3 hour window before sunset, an amazing feat because they had to catch a plane right after the shoot. To see the aamaazing final...

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    Kristin & Marshall | Haiku Mill – Maui

    I’ve heard about this location before but always wondered what it would be like to shoot here. That day finally arrived and I really didn’t know what I was getting into. Haiku Mill in Maui is one of the most unique locations i’ve seen for a wedding. It’s filled with personality, hidden treasures and endless...

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    Victoria & Jx – Preview

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    Jane & Steve – h2o

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    hannah & cj | waimanalo – hawaii

    Congratulations to Hannah and Cj! Such an awsome laid back couple! I shot alongside with Frank Amodo on east side of the oahu islands in waimanalo.  I was worried but not phased that the forecast mentioned thunderstorms all over the island on their wedding day….what thunderstorms, right? Through out the day we were blessed with...

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    Ann + Richard = Awsome Time!

    Ann & Richard are my favorite runners in the world! Love them!! I had alot of fun shooting these two. I’ve known them for many years and they are my heros. It amazes me to witness their progression from 5k’s to 10k’s with local running clubs awhile back and now full on marathons and triahthlons....

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