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Bride and groom at Holualoa Inn wedding

Elopement Photography

Holualoa Inn Wedding: Kaelynn & David's Intimate Big Island Celebration | Laura Pittman Photography:

A boutique Big Island wedding photographer’s look inside a joyful Holualoa Inn wedding — art garden portraits, golden-hour ocean views, and the intimate elopement of Kaelynn & David.

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Kukio Elopement

Elopement Photography

Heartfelt Kukio Beach Elopement: Big Island of Hawaii

A Heartfelt Kukio Beach Elopement on the Big Island of Hawaii Josh and Serita’s intimate Big Island, Hawaii elopement at Kukio Beach was filled with joy, family, ocean views, and a sunset vow exchange they will never forget. When Hurricane Lala was forecast to arrive on their original wedding date, they made the decision to […]

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Wedding Photography

Kona Wedding at St. Michael the Archangel Church

 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 […]

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Wedding Photography

Stunning Big Island Wedding at Kona Salt Farm

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 […]

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Bride and groom standing on lava rocks after their Hulihe'e Palace wedding in Kona Hawaii

Hawaii

Romantic Hulihe’e Palace Kailua Kona Wedding

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, […]

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Hawaii

Destination Wedding Photography: A Wedding in Paradise

The most beautiful Fiji destination wedding!

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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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