Love Stories

This picturesque Big Island destination wedding featured the sweeping views of Kealakekua Bay and a couple worth swooning over! A few years ago, Chassidy and William crossed paths during work –and and the rest is history! It was the day their love story began… Miss Betty officiated the union, and our lovebirds tied their lives […]

Elopements, Love Stories

Chassidy + William | Captain Cook Bay Elopement on the Big Island, HAWAII

This couple decided to keep their Big Island Beach Elopement a complete surprise by not telling anyone! And I am thrilled to have been part of it. Not only was it a beautiful afternoon, but the love these two shared was so strong it was almost tangible! It’s easy to see the bond they share […]

Elopements, Love Stories

Hailey + Tyler | Pine Trees Elopement on the Big Island, HAWAII

big island elopement photographer

Sarah originally booked me in April of 2019, with the wedding planned for the next year. But as we know the world came to a halt due to COVID and after many travel scares, rescheduling and hope, we finally were able to find a date this year to celebrate their love! Although the beach has […]

Couples, Love Stories

Sarah + Mitchell | Pine Trees Engagement Session on the Big Island, HAWAII

Helga and Helgi are the embodiment of an international love story. Both from Norway – they met and fell in love back home before both moving to the US. Their elopement started a bit rough, from the marriage certificate and leis being forgotten and left behind at their hotel, and then their ring box being […]

Elopements, Love Stories

Helga + Helgi | Kukio Beach Elopement on the Big Island, HAWAII

Tayla originally reached out to me in March of 2020, when the pandemic was only supposed to last a couple of weeks. Anyone remember that time ? Ahhhh.. what a good joke. Anywho, their plan was to come to the islands after their wedding and celebrate their honeymoon with an awesome trash the dress session. […]

Couples, Love Stories

Tayla + Trent | Old Airport Engagement Couple’s Session

I don’t know why I love capturing engagements so much. Maybe because no matter how long after the actual proposal happened, all those emotions come back to the surface, and you can visibly see the love bubble around my couples. They’re filled with bliss, and giddy. Karla and Brandon met me for sunrise at Kiholo […]

Couples, Love Stories

Karla + Brandon | Kiholo Bay Engagement Session on the Big Island, HAWAII

I don’t usually have parents inquire on their children’s behalf .. but this time, I’m glad Dannielle did! She mentioned over the phone that her family would be vacationing in Hawaii and that her son Hunter was planning to propose to his long term girlfriend Tesa and asked if I could make it extra special […]

Couples, Love Stories

Hunter + Tesa | Kukio Beach Surprise Proposal on the Big Island, HAWAII

These two made me believe in love again. Jacqueline and RJ have been dating since 8th grade. Ever since RJ moved to the US, Jaqueline saw him on his first day at his new school and it was love at first sight. Through trials and tribulations, they survived it all and grew together , side […]

Intimate weddings, Love Stories

Jacqueline + RJ | Kukio Beach Intimate Wedding on the Big Island, HAWAII

Ashley and Jun’s wedding day was quite literally an adventure. They started their day with an array of breakfast foods before they went and got ready in separate rooms. Fun Fact : Hilo is actually the rainiest place in the United States, so it’s not surprising that we were met with light showers all day. […]

Intimate weddings, Love Stories

Ashley + Jun | Pahoa Small Intimate Wedding on the Big island, HAWAII

Jay reached out to me on Instagram a couple of weeks before her small wedding to the love of her life Coby. I mostly shoot elopements with little to no guests, so shooting weddings are special to me. I also get really emotional at weddings – my own family is a *tad* dysfunctional and spread […]

Intimate weddings, Love Stories, Uncategorized

Jay + Coby | Kohala Coast Intimate Wedding on the Big Island, HAWAII