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

Laura

Big Island Senior Photographer: Kylie | Sand & Sea

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 […]

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Bride and groom standing on lava rocks after their Hulihe'e Palace wedding in Kona Hawaii

Hawaii

Romantic Hulihe’e Palace Kailua Kona Wedding

Courtney & Kasen’s Hawaii Destination Celebration Heartfelt Wedding at Hulihe’e Palace, Kailua Kona Hawaii Courtney and Kasen’s wedding was a perfect blend of history, romance, and Hawaiian beauty. The couple chose to say their vows on the historic grounds of Hulihe’e Palace in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii — a truly unique location for their love story. Kasen, […]

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Old Kona Airport Beach plash Session

Laura

Old Kona Airport Beach: Sunset Splash Session

Sitting in a tide pool at the beach in your clothes? Yes please! Try a Sunset Splash Session at Old Kona Airport Beach. (Don’t judge until you scroll through these photos!) This is my new favorite thing. Put on a beautiful dress, head to the beach, take some gorgeous photos and then hop into a […]

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Living Stones Church Kona Sunset Wedding

Hawaii

Eden & Preston’s Wedding Portraits: Old Kona Airport & Living Stones Church

Wedding Day Portraits in Kona: Eden & Preston Eden, my oldest daughter, married her best friend and true love Preston last month. It was surreal taking her wedding photos, since I started photographing weddings when she was just 10 years old. I used to dream of the day that she would get married and I […]

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Bride and groom under veil

Wedding Photography

Papa Kona Wedding Photographer

For a personalized Big Island wedding, consider Papa Kona for your ceremony and reception . . . they’ll give you a night to remember!

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Michaela Larson, big island ceremony officiant

Elopement Photography

Big Island Elopement Officiant: Hawaiian Style Beach Weddings

Authentic Hawaiian Style Beach Weddings: Big Island Elopement Officiant Michaela Larson If you’re looking for an authentic Hawaiian ceremony for your Big Island elopement, I highly recommend officiant Michaela Larson. She provides the most warm-hearted Hawaiian ceremony, rich in culture and meaning, tailored just for you. I met Michaela for the first time last weekend […]

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A family in Hawaii

Hawaii

Kona Village Photography: the Perfect Big Island Hawaii Venue

A gorgeous family photography session and dinner at Kona Village Resort here on the Big Island of Hawaii. I highly recommend this venue!

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Hawaii Underwater Photography of bride and groom underwater

Hawaii

Sand & Sea Session – Hawaii Underwater Photography

With a Sand & Sea photography session here in Hawaii, you get the most gorgeous underwater images! I am happy to announce that I am now offering these session on the Big Island in the Kona/Waikoloa areas. I have been photographing underwater images for many years, and got my start in Fiji. There we have […]

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Hawaii

Destination Wedding Photography: A Wedding in Paradise

The most beautiful Fiji destination wedding!

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Hawaiian fall photos with a couple and their baby

Family Photography

Big Island Hawaii Fall Portraits

How do you pull off fall photos on the big island? Find a natural backdrop and add in the color through your clothing choices!

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BEHIND THE LENS

ABOUT 

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 

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Something Beautiful

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© laura pittman, 2024

laura@laurapittman.co

BASED ON THE BIG ISLAND IN KONA, HAWAII