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Big Island Personal Brand Photographer

Brand Photography

Personal Branding Photos

Personal Branding: Show the Real You Have you ever considered hiring a photographer to capture your personal branding? If you deal with clients, they want to know YOU! They want to know what you’re like, if you’re personable, and if they think they might be able to work with you. Personal branding photos build trust, […]

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Portrait Photography

Laura Pittman, Senior Photographer

Senior Photography Sessions by Laura Pittman Congratulations to the graduating senior class of 2024! I taught high school Photography class at Makua Lani Christian Academy in Kailua Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii over the past couple of years, so I was able to forge a very special connection with several of the seniors […]

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Journey Cafe Kona meal

Hawaii

Journey Cafe: Find Vegan Food and Amazing People at this Kailua Kona Restaurant

Amazing Vegan Food Restaurant in Kailua Kona Some of the nicest people you’ve ever met, run Journey Cafe, a treasure in Kailua Kona. They serve an amazing menu of yummy vegan food right in the heart of Kailua Kona, conveniently located on Ali’i drive. Even though I’m not vegan, I appreciate and love vegan food […]

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Groom dipping his bride with a romantic kiss in Denair, CA

Wedding Photography

Denair, California Wedding: Love, Family & Friends

What happens when family and friends come together . . . This week I’m working on my Hawaii website, pulling photos together from my years as a Fiji wedding & portrait photographer as well as more recent Hawaii photo shoots since I’ve relocated to Kona this year. My niche is definitely tropical, and this new […]

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The best: Kona Coffee and Tea

Brand Photography

Kona Coffee & Tea: Big Island’s Best

Come to Kona Coffee and Tea for the best Kona coffee! I love this coffee! Kona Coffee and Tea is a family-run business that sources all of their coffee from their family owned farm. They have a delicious menu of coffees, teas, kombucha, as well as other offers such as fresh fruit, pastries, bagels, etc. […]

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Mahaiula Beach Kona Hawaii

Hawaii

A Secret Big Island Gem – Mahai’ula Beach

On the Big Island there are a lot of beaches to explore! I am always looking for beaches that allow swimming (not just looking), and have shade. My favorite one is Mahai’ula Beach, which is one of the three beaches that are part of Kekaha Kai State Park. This is a beach that you really […]

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Family photography session at the Fairmont Orchid with Laura Pittman Photography

Portrait Photography

Fairmont Orchid Waikoloa Family Photos

Hawaii Family Photography: Fairmont Orchid Resort, Waikoloa Jenny and her family reached out to me during their Big Island stay at the Fairmont Orchid, requesting a family session while they are here in Hawaii. I loved the way that Jenny described their desire to capture their girls at their current ages, as well as document […]

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Kona Family Photographer

Maternity

Kona Maternity Session

Tonight I had the privilege of photographing Alexis’s maternity photos and her beautiful family at the beach as part of a fundraiser to help build a house in Mexico! Next week my daughter Isla’s middle school/high school is sending a team (along with some parents and master builders) to build a house for a family […]

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Surprise Beach Proposal

Engagement Photography

HOW TO PLAN A SURPRISE PROPOSAL IN HAWAII

Ready to pop the question? Here’s how to do it AND capture great photos in Hawaii! You’re heading off to Hawaii, and you’re dying to propose, but you’re just not sure how to do it. After having photographed many surprise proposals, let me tell you exactly what to do! First, pick the ring. (Okay, this […]

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Big Island Wedding Photographer

Wedding Photography

Top 10 Tips for Beach Weddings: Getting Married in Hawaii?

Top 10 Tips for Beach Weddings If you’re planning a destination wedding or elopement in Hawaii, chances are you’re not too familiar with the tropics, and may feel unsure regarding what you need to keep in mind for a beach wedding. Let me help you out! These are the top tips that I want you […]

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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