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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 […]

Westin Hapuna: The Best Beach Backdrop for Family Photos Sometimes when you get to a beautiful location (like the Westin Hapuna), you think, “Wow! We really should take some family photos here!” I get a surprising number of last minute requests like this, and I have yet to photograph a family that regretted their spur-of […]

Waikoloa Hawaii Family Photography: Consider Anaeho’omalu (A Bay) Beach for Portraits. Waikoloa is an oasis nestled amongst the Big Island’s vast lava fields. In the heart of that oasis you’ll find Anaeho’omalu Bay, also known as A Bay. If you’re staying in the area, this is often the beach that I’ll recommend we meet up […]

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 […]

Personal Branding: Show the Real You Have you ever considered hiring a photographer to capture your personal branding? If you deal with clients, they want to know YOU! They want to know what you’re like, if you’re personable, and if they think they might be able to work with you. Personal branding photos build trust, […]

Senior Photography Sessions by Laura Pittman Congratulations to the graduating senior class of 2024! I taught high school Photography class at Makua Lani Christian Academy in Kailua Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii over the past couple of years, so I was able to forge a very special connection with several of the seniors […]

What happens when family and friends come together . . . This week I’m working on my Hawaii website, pulling photos together from my years as a Fiji wedding & portrait photographer as well as more recent Hawaii photo shoots since I’ve relocated to Kona this year. My niche is definitely tropical, and this new […]

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 […]