I decided to put together a short list of my favorite spots. Whether you are visiting and looking for some photos of your family while on vacation or lived here all your life, I hope that this list can help you prepare for your upcoming portrait session.
Why Wedding Cinema?
Many couples have asked: what’s the difference between cinematography and videography? Wedding videography has become a very popular service for today's weddings. So why do we call it wedding cinema?
Guzman Family Portrait at Lanikai Beach in Kailua
And for the final Family Photo Session of 2017, the Guzmans were here visiting on their family vacation from San Diego. Beach photos are always a staple for a Hawaiian vacation, but I wanted to keep it unique by incorporating the surrounding scenery at Lanikai Beach.
Shiota 50th Anniversary
Being married myself for a little over six years, it was very encouraging to see such a happy couple celebrating their 50 years of being together. And what was better than that was to see all of the amazing friends and family joining in on the celebration.
Sydney & James Covell | Dreamy Sunset Wedding at the Hawaii Polo Club
Both Sydney and James were so easy going. It is easy to see how much they truly love each other. I love it when you don't have to pose somebody and they natural beauty shines through in every photo. Congratulations Sydney and James!
23 Must Have Wedding Shots
Photography is a creative process, and as much as we will guide you through your wedding day to capture each great moment, it is also very important to discuss exactly what you want. You will want these memories to last for many years to come.
Fitzpatrick Family Portrait on Vacation in Hawaiʻi
It was a little over a decade ago the last time that the Fitzpatrick Family were all together in Hawaiʻi. And why not mark this momentous family vacation with some photos including a flashback photo from the last family Hawaiian vacation. You gotta love their 90s throwback wardrobe change.
Family Portraits on Kauaʻi
So I had this crazy idea to island hop and capture a few family portraits on Kauaʻi. One of my good friends lives on Kauaʻi and I was told that a few families she knew would really love the opportunity to have some professional photos taken. Hop on a plane, arrive in Līhuʻe in the morning, meet up with five different families, jump back on a plane back to Honolulu in time for dinner.
Stolan Maternity Portraits on Vacation in Waikiki
Maternity photo sessions are a lot of fun, especially when the couple brings along cute little baby items as props for their photos. Tiny little slippers, tiny little hats. It's just exciting knowing that in a few months there will be a little human adding to their family.
Hair and Makeup | Tips & Recommendations
Hair and makeup is easily a standard with every wedding. Every bride will opt to have her hair and makeup done whether with a professional or by a savvy friend. We get it, wedding photos are very important so you want to look your best. But why does it stop there?
Shattuck Family Portrait in the Koʻolau Mountains
I'm not familiar with many places in Hawaiʻi yet alone the country where you can walk through a beautiful tropical garden alongside a pristine lake, turn around and take in breath-taking views of staggering cliffs and mountainsides. But I think the best part of taking family photos at the Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Gardens are the ducks that can be found at the lake.
Kim's Maternity Portrait in Waikiki
This shoot was especially exciting to work on, not only because the couple was so much fun to be with, but because it was the first time that we collaborated with Reveal Hair and Makeup.
Jacequline & Timothy Weber | A Sunny Wedding in Hilo
Jacqueline and Timothy decided to host their wedding ceremony at their home church and it was a beautiful sight to see all of their friends and family joining in the celebration. While both their wedding ceremony and reception was hosted indoors, we took advantage of the beautiful day to go holoholo around town in search of beautiful photo ops
Waddell Multi-Generational Family Portrait on the beach in Hawaiʻi
Four generations of the Waddell Family spent their family vacation at Kāneʻohe MCBH located on Mokapu Penninsula. This area of Oʻahu is particularly beautiful because of its location a few miles out into Kāneʻohe Bay. The beaches are pristine and the Koʻolau Mountains create a gorgeous backdrop for any photo shoot.