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 St. Michael the Archangel Church in Kailua Kona, Hawaii From the Church to the Beach: Katrina & Brock’s Wedding Katrina and Brock’s wedding day at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, was absolutely beautiful from start to finish. This historic oceanfront church is one of the most stunning Catholic wedding venues on […]

Kona Salt Farm Wedding: Rustic Simplicity & Beauty Carissa and Dominic chose Kona Salt Farm as their wedding venue. It provides all of the necessary ingredients for a warm and rustic beachfront celebration. The venue is located on a working salt farm that sources sea salt from the depth of the sea and then evaporates […]

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, […]

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 […]

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

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]