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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Planning for your Hawaii family photo shoot You’ve booked the family photo session and you know it’s a worthwhile investment, especially because you’re all going to be together in paradise (and you really want to capture those moments!). Maybe it’s snowing where you’re at. You look around at your snow boots and jackets, and all […]

Water Photography on the Big Island, Hawaii: Kona & Waikoloa Underwater Photography Maybe you’ve heard the term “Trash the Dress.” I never liked that, so for a while I used the term “Drown the Gown” as it has a *slightly* better connotation, but let’s be honest, neither term really sounds great! You don’t really want […]

Hello everyone! Welcome to my first blog post! I am so excited to launch this website and can’t wait to share some beautiful images and information here. This website is primarily going to be about wedding and portrait photography on the Big Island of Hawaii, so here’s a couple of examples. Stay posted for more […]