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 asked countless questions about recommendations …
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 dioxide emissions! Luckily, Hawaii is …
Congratulations!!! You’ve just gotten engaged and are floating on top cloud nine. Wedding planning has officially made its way into your schedule, and you’re unsure where to start. As a wedding and elopement photographer, I know that newly engaged couples are many times asking the same thing- “what are we supposed to do next?”. This …
What To Do After Getting Engaged: 6-Step Wedding Planning Checklist Read More »
Summer is coming to a quick end, and fall is just around the corner. With that being said, it’s time to start preparing for all the fun fall festivities and activities- pumpkin patches, apple cider, weather changes, and warm undertones that radiate coziness. As an elopement photographer living in Hawai’i, I get a lot of …
Have you ever heard the saying “a picture says a thousand words”? It may be cliche, but the truth is that a beautiful moment can be sabotaged with the wrong photographer. As an individual in the photography profession, it is crucial for seeking clients to find someone who understands their vision! There’s nothing more heartbreaking …
So, you’ve decided to elope! You’ve picked Hawaii as your dream adventure elopement location. Time is coming closer and you realize that you are lost on where to start packing. What do I bring? How much should I bring? Do I really need this + that? I get it! Elopement can be overwhelming, especially when …
The Ultimate 5 Step Packing Checklist For Your Hawaii Adventure Elopement. Read More »
The perfect elopement dress is not a one-size fits all-it lies in what makes you feel your best! I’ve had the privilege of shooting so many elopements with different styles-from vintage pieces, to more traditional gowns from wedding dress shops, to dresses with some color, to jumpsuits, to dresses that are not from bridal shops …
5 Things to Do During a Slow Season in Your Business A lot of us are likely in a slow season now with COVID 19 virus and the quarantine. We now are given back one of the most valuable resources: time. The number one priority is to take care of our physical and mental health, …
First dear friend, take a deep breath (like, really actually do it!!) There is so much uncertainty and fear right now. But this won’t last forever. If you let the fear of the unknown take over and overwhelm you, it has the potential to completely paralyze you. Don’t let that happen. We are all in …
7 Tips to Nail Your in Home Session I got to play around with a cozy in-home session couples shoot in San Francisco through Evolve Workshop with Morgan from In Frames Photography, and had so much fun. I am primarily an outdoors adventure session photographer (living in Hawaii, of course want to take advantage of …
