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Bride and groom standing on lava rocks after their Hulihe'e Palace wedding in Kona Hawaii

Hawaii

Romantic Hulihe’e Palace Kailua Kona Wedding

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, […]

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Living Stones Church Kona Sunset Wedding

Hawaii

Eden & Preston’s Wedding Portraits: Old Kona Airport & Living Stones Church

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 […]

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Bride and groom under veil

Wedding Photography

Papa Kona Wedding Photographer

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

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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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Big Island Wedding Photographer

Wedding Photography

Top 10 Tips for Beach Weddings: Getting Married in Hawaii?

Top 10 Tips for Beach Weddings If you’re planning a destination wedding or elopement in Hawaii, chances are you’re not too familiar with the tropics, and may feel unsure regarding what you need to keep in mind for a beach wedding. Let me help you out! These are the top tips that I want you […]

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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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