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Kacey & Charlie’s Epic Waterfall Engagement on the Big Island If you’re dreaming of the most unforgettable way to propose in Hawaii, a Kona helicopter proposal might just be the ultimate experience. For Kacey and Charlie, this once-in-a-lifetime moment unfolded high above the breathtaking North Kohala coast—and ended at a secluded, oceanfront waterfall accessible only […]

 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]