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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 […]

Should you build a recovery day into your beach wedding? I am a destination wedding photographer, photographing weddings in Hawaii and Fiji, both beautiful beach destinations. Lately I’ve been asked to photograph 3 day destination weddings. It’s so much fun! Day one is a the rehearsal dinner, or sometimes just dinner (or just finger food […]

An epic wedding at Turtle Island, Fiji.

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 […]

Tonight I had the privilege of photographing Alexis’s maternity photos and her beautiful family at the beach as part of a fundraiser to help build a house in Mexico! Next week my daughter Isla’s middle school/high school is sending a team (along with some parents and master builders) to build a house for a family […]

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 […]

Water Photography on the Big Island, Hawaii: Kona & Waikoloa Underwater Photography Maybe you’ve heard the term “Trash the Dress.” I never liked that, so for a while I used the term “Drown the Gown” as it has a *slightly* better connotation, but let’s be honest, neither term really sounds great! You don’t really want […]