Laura

Big Island Senior Photographer: Kylie | Sand & Sea

August 8, 2025

Beach portrait at sunset, in the water in a white dress

Visiting the Big Island? Let’s take some unique Senior photos!

If you’re visiting the Big Island and looking for a photographer who can capture unique images for you,  you’re in the right place. I love creating natural, vibrant images that feel like YOU.

I recently had the joy of photographing Kylie’s senior session at Old Kona Airport Beach — and every photo turned out stunning. With golden light, sea breezes, and a location that gave us sand, trees, and lava rock, Kylie’s session was the perfect mix of natural beauty and personal style.

Kylie was excited to get in the ocean at the end of her session, which makes me so happy! Just scroll down to see the magic we created.

As a Big Island senior photographer, I love creating sessions that feel true to you. Whether you’re a local or just here on vacation, a session in Hawaiʻi can offer something truly special. From lush greenery to volcanic coastlines to dipping your toes in the water at sunset — it’s about capturing this season of your life in a way that’s artistic and unforgettable.

Visiting the Big Island from the mainland? Senior sessions can happen year-round — summer, fall, winter, or spring. It’s a great time to take advantage of Hawaii’s beauty and check senior portraits off your list while you’re here.

A few more tips:

  • Bring one or two outfits, but think of something that will be easy to change into on the beach.
  • Wear pastel or jewel colors, not black or dark colors (dark colors blend in with the lava rocks)
  • If you’re planning on getting into the water, bring a towel and a change of clothes for the car (we will do the water shots at the end of the session)
  • Bring cute shoes (for the “off the beaten path” areas and the lava rocks), but be prepared to kick them off as well
  • Consider bringing fresh flowers or a fresh flower lei, they add a tropical touch to the photos
  • Let me know if you have a certain vision for the photos!

If you’re ready to book or learn more, I’d love to chat with you about making your senior session as memorable and beautiful as Kylie’s.

📍 Old Kona Airport Beach, Kailua Kona, Big Island, Hawaiʻi
📷 Laura Pittman Photography – Big Island Senior Photographer

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Capturing beauty and connecting with people brings me joy. A camera lets me do both!

I picked up a camera and the rest is history. I fell in love. The art of photography, the ability to connect with people, and the chance to do what I adore all inspire me. You can feel it when you're with me. Photography has been such a blessing in my life, and I want to pass that blessing on to you.

LAURA 

© laura pittman, 2024

laura@laurapittmanphotography.com

BASED ON THE BIG ISLAND IN KONA, HAWAII