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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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A beautiful Fijian girl in the jungle, branding for Fiji miracle oil: Lula's Fiji

Brand Photography

Laura Pittman Brand Photographer

After relocating to Hawaii from Fiji, I found myself missing brand photography. It’s so much fun to capture stunning images for a brand for their marketing, website or launch. It was wonderful to re-connect with our friends in Fiji this last summer and hear all about how they’re looking to bring their brand to Hawaii. […]

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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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Beach toys on a beautiful beach

Hawaii

What is a Recovery Day?

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 […]

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Journey Cafe Kona meal

Hawaii

Journey Cafe: Find Vegan Food and Amazing People at this Kailua Kona Restaurant

Amazing Vegan Food Restaurant in Kailua Kona Some of the nicest people you’ve ever met, run Journey Cafe, a treasure in Kailua Kona. They serve an amazing menu of yummy vegan food right in the heart of Kailua Kona, conveniently located on Ali’i drive. Even though I’m not vegan, I appreciate and love vegan food […]

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Groom dipping his bride with a romantic kiss in Denair, CA

Wedding Photography

Denair, California Wedding: Love, Family & Friends

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 […]

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Mahaiula Beach Kona Hawaii

Hawaii

A Secret Big Island Gem – Mahai’ula Beach

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 […]

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Family photography session at the Fairmont Orchid with Laura Pittman Photography

Portrait Photography

Fairmont Orchid Waikoloa Family Photos

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 […]

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Kona Family Photographer

Maternity

Kona Maternity Session

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 […]

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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.

LAURA 

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BASED ON THE BIG ISLAND IN KONA, HAWAII