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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]