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Kukio Beach Family Photos

Portrait Photography

Stunning Kukio Beach Sunset Portraits

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 […]

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Old Airport Beach Park - family at sunset

Hawaii

Kona Portrait Photography at Old Airport Beach Park

Kona Portrait Photography at Old Airport Beach Park: A “runway” of beautiful beach The Kona airport used to run along a beautiful beach, but when they moved the airport farther into the lava fields to its current location, it freed up this long, gorgeous beach park where families and tourists to come and find their […]

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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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Water Photography

What is a Splash Session?

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 […]

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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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BASED ON THE BIG ISLAND IN KONA, HAWAII