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Kailua Kona Town Portrait Photo Walk: Learn Photography

Hawaii

Kona Photography: Kailua Town Portrait Shoot

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 […]

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Big Island Surprise Proposal

Hawaii

Big Island Surprise Proposal: How to Do It

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 […]

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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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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.

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