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Photo Walk: Learn Photography

Portrait Photography

Book a Photo Walk in Kona and Learn Photography!

Book a Kona Photo Walk for Great Portraits: Learn Photography in Hawaii You may or may not already know that I absolutely love teaching photography. I am excited to announce that I am now offering one hour photo walk workshops in Kona, where you can take home portraits of yourself or loved one(s) as well […]

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Kukio Beach Family Photos

Portrait Photography

Stunning Kukio Beach Sunset Portraits

Kukio Beach is a gorgeous stretch of white sand that is accessed through the entrance of Four Seasons Hualalai Resort. Tell the guard that you’re going to Kukio and they will direct you where to park. Depending on which parking lot is full, you may have a bit of a walk to get where you’re […]

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Old Airport Beach Park - family at sunset

Hawaii

Kona Portrait Photography at Old Airport Beach Park

Kona Portrait Photography at Old Airport Beach Park: A “runway” of beautiful beach The Kona airport used to run along a beautiful beach, but when they moved the airport farther into the lava fields to its current location, it freed up this long, gorgeous beach park where families and tourists to come and find their […]

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A beautiful Fijian girl in the jungle, branding for Fiji miracle oil: Lula's Fiji

Brand Photography

Laura Pittman Brand Photographer

After relocating to Hawaii from Fiji, I found myself missing brand photography. It’s so much fun to capture stunning images for a brand for their marketing, website or launch. It was wonderful to re-connect with our friends in Fiji this last summer and hear all about how they’re looking to bring their brand to Hawaii. […]

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Kailua Kona Town Portrait Photo Walk: Learn Photography

Hawaii

Kona Photography: Kailua Town Portrait Shoot

Kailua Kona Portraits: A Colorful Idea Who needs the beach when you have Ali’i drive? While many people choose to have their portrait shoot at a beach or a resort, we chose to do Liwia’s portraits right in Kailua town, making use of the backdrops of the fun shops and buildings (as well as the […]

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Hapuna Beach Family Photos

Hawaii

Westin Hapuna Family Photography

Westin Hapuna: The Best Beach Backdrop for Family Photos Sometimes when you get to a beautiful location (like the Westin Hapuna), you think, “Wow! We really should take some family photos here!” I get a surprising number of last minute requests like this, and I have yet to photograph a family that regretted their spur-of […]

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A Bay Beach - family walking down the beach

Hawaii

Waikoloa Hawaii Family Photography

Waikoloa Hawaii Family Photography: Consider Anaeho’omalu (A Bay) Beach for Portraits. Waikoloa is an oasis nestled amongst the Big Island’s vast lava fields. In the heart of that oasis you’ll find Anaeho’omalu Bay, also known as A Bay. If you’re staying in the area, this is often the beach that I’ll recommend we meet up […]

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Beach toys on a beautiful beach

Hawaii

What is a Recovery Day?

Should you build a recovery day into your beach wedding? I am a destination wedding photographer, photographing weddings in Hawaii and Fiji, both beautiful beach destinations. Lately I’ve been asked to photograph 3 day destination weddings. It’s so much fun! Day one is a the rehearsal dinner, or sometimes just dinner (or just finger food […]

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Big Island Surprise Proposal

Hawaii

Big Island Surprise Proposal: How to Do It

Ready to Pop the Question on the Big Island of Hawaii? You have the ring and now it’s time to plan your proposal. You have an idea of how and when you’d like to do it: on your beautiful Hawaii vacation! The backdrop of the Big Island’s beauty will be perfect, but how in the […]

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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 

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BASED ON THE BIG ISLAND IN KONA, HAWAII