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Things I never saw coming: Efrain Ocasio Getting engaged Planning a wedding during a global pandemic But here I am, engaged to Efrain…. planning a wedding during a global pandemic. Here’s how it all happened. Our Story Our story is full of surprises, Efrain being the biggest surprise of my life. I met Efrain during […]

Untraditional Wedding Idea: Getting Ready Together I love breaking tradition. Why? It’s another way a couple can make their day truly about them. One of my favorite ways I’ve seen my couples break tradition is to get ready together. Gasp! What was once considered “bad luck” is actually really adorable. I’ve only gotten to photograph […]

Oahu Couples Photos | Donna + John Donna and John were my 3k giveaway winners over on Instagram! I’m so glad that they entered because they were a treat!! They coming into town for a friends’ wedding, so it was perfect timing for them to cash in on their giveaway! I took them to one […]

When I first talked to Kate, she had her wedding day priorities in order. She wanted something intimate that focused on spending time with their guests who were flying all the way from Australia. Destination weddings are usually the only time couples get to have everyone they love under one “roof” and Hawaii is an […]

Kayla and Ken wanted a day that fit them perfectly, and their Maui Tropical Plantation wedding was so true to who they are. They shared with me that one of their favorite things to do is wake up early to share coffee and read the newspaper together before starting their day. So it was so […]

Here we go folks, THE number 1 question I get asked about Hawaii is finally being answered. Which Hawaii Island Should I visit? I think I’m a prettyyyyy solid resource for this answer. I’ve been to every accessible Hawaii island, and I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve been to the major islands. Each island […]

Kikaua Point Beach Wedding | Rachel + Brian Rachel and Brian’s paths crossed many times before they actually met. They lived in two of the same apartments, went to the same university, the same church, and even lived in the same suburb. Finally they were brought together by the magic of Bumble! Crazy right?? Their […]

Hawaii Adventure Elopement | Jenny + Derek Are you ready for a set of epic elopement photos that are going to have you grabbing your hiking boots? Idk if you are, to be honest. So take a little breath and prepare yourself! Jenny and Derek flew to Toronto to elope on a secluded beach with […]

Five ski resorts, four weeks, three states, two countries. Dang, do I know how to start the new year! Every year I take an extended vacay during my slow season in Hawaii. This year I decided to do something big since I was also turning 30 during my travels. I bought the Ikon pass, picked […]

Oahu Couples Photography | Lilian + Tuan Engagement season is upon us!! And it’s one of my favorite times of the year because I get to meet so many happy couples! Lilian and Tuan were on vacay in Hawaii when they decided it was the perfect location for their engagement photos. I couldn’t agree more! […]