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 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 […]

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 […]

Visiting the Big Island? Let’s take some unique Senior photos! If you’re visiting the Big Island and looking for a photographer who can capture unique images for you,  you’re in the right place. I love creating natural, vibrant images that feel like YOU. I recently had the joy of photographing Kylie’s senior session at Old Kona […]

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, […]

Sitting in a tide pool at the beach in your clothes? Yes please! Try a Sunset Splash Session at Old Kona Airport Beach. (Don’t judge until you scroll through these photos!) This is my new favorite thing. Put on a beautiful dress, head to the beach, take some gorgeous photos and then hop into a […]

Wedding Day Portraits in Kona: Eden & Preston Eden, my oldest daughter, married her best friend and true love Preston last month. It was surreal taking her wedding photos, since I started photographing weddings when she was just 10 years old. I used to dream of the day that she would get married and I […]

For a personalized Big Island wedding, consider Papa Kona for your ceremony and reception . . . they’ll give you a night to remember!

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 […]