Jonathan had reached out to us for assistance with planning his proposal. He was planning on visiting Hawaiʻi with his girlfriend and wanted to make this a very memorable trip. After discussing with him, we had decided to set everything up on a hike. Lucky for him, Oʻahu has a number of beautiful hikes, each with a gorgeous vantage point where he could propose to his girlfriend.
For a fifteen-year-old girl fortunate enough to celebrate one, her Quinceañera celebration is nothing short of magical. For Alex, her family decided to fly to Hawaiʻi for her Quinceañera portraits.
Anna and Phil were in the middle of their adventure around the world when they decided to celebrate their relationship in a small but intimate wedding ceremony on the beach. Everything about the ceremony was fun and romantic. Sometimes the simplest things can truly be special.
I absolutely loved producing this wedding film for Suʻa and Kekoa as I got to learn so much about their relationship as it grew in our post-high years. And to have their wedding ceremony on campus, right where their story began was truly perfect. Looking at the way they love each other, you can see right away how perfect they are for each other and how strong their love is.
Maybe you are looking for to simplify your wedding plans or don't see the point in spending a year's salary on a one-day event. Or you've always dreamed of getting married in Hawaiʻi in a picturesque beach wedding. Whatever the reason, elopements and smaller destination weddings are becoming more and more popular with couples. Before you ditch the traditional wedding plans, check out some of these dos and don’ts.
On a cool winter afternoon in Hawaiʻi, Penn and Ryan decided to take a walk in the park for a fun engagement photo session. Kakaʻako Waterfront Park is a great location with rolling green hills and a beautiful promenade right on the waterfront.
Eunice decided to surprise her in-laws with a great Christmas present on their first vacation to Hawaiʻi. Sunrise in Waikīkī was an obvious choice, and we were able to split our time between the beach and Kapiʻolani Park.
Gosh, this family was so much fun! Abbie, Etta, and Kaia were all so much fun. And why wouldn’t a family from Ontario, Canada have fun in the warm sun and sandy beaches?
Ruby and her husband reached out to me to capture their family vacation photos during their time in Honolulu. This was their sonʻs first trip to Hawaiʻi and a very memorable one.
Barbara had reached out to me for family photos during her upcoming trip to Waikīkī. This would be the first trip to Hawaiʻi for her daughter and a photo of her family would be a perfect way to remember this special vacation.
I first met Tiffany at her grandfather’s 90th birthday party. A few weeks later she reached out to me with the news that she was getting married in 2019. So we planned to have their engagement photos taken at Waimanalo Beach, a great spot for long white sandy beaches and flowery fields in a lush forest.
One year ago, I had the opportunity to take maternity photos with Emily and Don during their vacation here in Hawaiʻi. This year, they planned their trip again but this time with baby Michael along for the ride.
The Lucas family recently relocated to Hawaiʻi for work and have quickly acclimated to the local lifestyle here. And during the recent holiday season, family photos on the beach were a great way to show off their new home to family and friends across the sea.
Claire and Nick were looking for a romantic wedding ceremony to tie the knot. They held their intimate ceremony on the roof top of the iconic Moana Surfrider in Waikiki overlooking the beach. I can’t imagine a better way to say I do.
Outdoor weddings in Hawaiʻi can be gorgeous, especially on a beautiful secluded sandy beach. But one thing to keep in mind is the weather.
Renna and Sean are two very fun individuals and everything about their destination wedding was relaxed and enjoyable.
A whiter smile will brighten up your bridal portraits, so look into the best teeth whitening options early on.
When looking for the perfect wedding ring or band, the cut is the most important characteristic to keep in mind.
The Bennett Family had an amazing opportunity for a family vacation in Hawaiʻi as a part of their son’s wish with The Make-A-Wish Foundation. Their trip included activities and adventures that took them around the island, however one of their more important moments came during our family portrait session.
