Elegant Black Tie Wedding at Turtle Bay Resort
What a stunning day this was with Meagan and Jacob, celebrating by the water with their closest family and friends at Turtle Bay Resort with an elegant black tie affair. It is the biggest honor getting to be a Turtle Bay Resort wedding photographer and capturing couples in this dream-like
Nancy & Jesse’s Mid-Century Modern Hawaii Elopement
As a Hawaii wedding & elopement photographer, I’m lucky to get to document the various wedding styles that couples use as inspiration. It’s always fascinating seeing what each couple has planned and then executing their dream and turning it into their gallery. When Nancy & Jesse were inquiring, they explained
Oahu Maternity Beach Photoshoot
There is nothing more magical than documenting moments during your pregnancy. Being a mom of three- I can attest that each pregnancy is different in its unique way. I look back and am so grateful that I chose to do a maternity photoshoot during my pregnancies- each gallery has its
The Ultimate Guide to Honeymooning in Hawaii
It’s no secret that Hawaii is one of the top-rated destination spots in the United States. With its eight islands- Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Big Island, Molokai, Lanai, Niihau, Kahoolawe- all offering their own unique qualities and things to do, it doesn’t take much convincing to honeymooning in Hawaii. I get
A Deep Dive into Film Photography; What to shoot with and how to get started
Why I love Film Photography There’s no denying that the film photography has made an unmistakable comeback. The way a film camera captures moments is unlike any DSLR camera- the grain and grittiness of the photo create a series of imperfect, perfect pictures. As social media continues to paint images
5 Best Tips for a Zero-Waste Wedding
It’s a sad reality that the majority of weddings can create a substantial amount of unnecessary waste. As a wedding photographer, I’ve seen firsthand the number of items thrown away- despite being in reusable condition. The average wedding produces hundreds of pounds of waste and generates 63 tons of carbon
5 Beautiful Wedding Traditions to Include in your Non-Traditional Hawaii Elopement
There’s nothing more sentimental and nostalgic than a meaningful wedding tradition that you can reflect on with your significant other. You can still include some traditional wedding day activities into your elopement day-pick and choose the ones that feel like you! As a Hawaii destination wedding and elopement photographer, I
Hao + Julie’s Film Inspired Hawaii Mountain Elopement
Film photography has made an undeniable comeback. The original grainy and under-contrasted look emits a nostalgic vibe that adds charisma and uniqueness to each photo. As an elopement and wedding photographer, some of my favorite images have been film photos. Though taken during the same elopement, with the same couple,
How-To Guide: Making The Most Of Your Couple’s Session
Couples sessions are fun and exciting! Capturing photos of you and your significant other should be something to look forward to, not something that makes you feel anxious. As a couples photographer, I’ve had many clients express their worries when the time comes nearer for their shoot. They aren’t sure
