if you’re thinking of getting hitched in Hawaii, you’re already one step ahead of the game. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking, and the beaches are some of the best in the world. But, when is the best time to get married in Hawaii? Let’s take a closer look. The best time to get married in…
Cocktail hour at weddings can often be seen as just a filler between the ceremony and the reception. But if you ask me, it’s one of the most important parts of the big day! Here’s why you should seriously consider making your cocktail hour a long and leisurely affair. Your cocktail hour at your wedding…
I’ve been photographing weddings on this island for over a decade now and while I love my Olowalu Plantation House Weddings and my Pineapple Chapel Weddings – I’ve found that Haleakala just may be my new favorite place for weddings. Being a Haleakala elopement photographer has a new, special place in my heart. How to…
One thing I love about living on Maui is that I work with the same wedding professionals often. As someone who spends the majority of her time alone and behind a computer screen, I absolutely love our little community of professionals when I get to see them. To be honest, when I get my couple’s…
Planning your wedding and trying to decide if you should have a first look? Well, you’re in the right place. This has become quite a popular wedding trend but some couples would rather wait until the ceremony. So let’s go over the pros, cons, and other ways to have a first look experience. So… What…
So you want to have an epic wedding exit? Well, I’ve got the perfect ideas for you! These exits make showstopping photos and are pretty cost-effective. Here are my top 5 wedding exit ideas! Sparkler Exit The sparkler exit is the most common type of exit! This is exit looks amazing in photos and can…
As someone who hasn’t always been a photographer and was thrown head-first into the world of industry terminology, I remember what it was like trying to decipher what the heck the photography community was talking about. SOOC? RAW? Editing? Retouching? What does all of it mean? So I’m here to help you understand some of…
Anyone who knows me knows that I love a good cocktail, glass of wine, margarita, or craft beer. If you’re planning to visit Maui at any point.. I want you to be prepared! I’ve put together a list of my favorite places to grab a drink all over Maui! West Maui -Lahaina, Kapalua Merriman’s Kapalua…
Happy FIFTH year to my best wedding photos annual post! I’ve been doing these posts every year for the past five years (2019, 2018, 2017, 2016), and boy have I come a long way. Choosing my best Maui wedding photos of 2020 was pretty easy this year. Why? Because, ya know, pandemic and all. …
Every other year I host mini sessions for local families looking to have their photos taken. It’s always a great time to connect with friends and new folks on Maui. I’ve always loved family photography – but got disillusioned with it back in 2017. But I’m ready to jump back in the saddle. Big things…