vow renewals are special. whether it’s just two people in an intimate ceremony, or a larger group coming together to celebrate — it’s all about the love. christine and ryan wanted to get off the beaten path and do their vow renewal at a maui waterfall, so of course I contacted twin falls fruit stand […]

Bryan called me just a few days before the elopement, after asking around Makawao town for recommendations of photographers, and catching wind of my work. I’m so glad we became connected through the coconut wireless, because these two are incredible humans — being apart of this magical wedding was something special. congratulations again! *UPDATE: elopements […]

There is nothing better than getting off the beaten path with your love for a Haleakala sunrise elopement. Haleakala is one of the most powerful places on the planet, and a special place to elope in Hawaii. At 10,023 feet above sea level, this volcano is known as House of the Sun and a sacred […]

when I got an email from sequoia emmanuel asking for her to do a shoot with her and man, I was so excited. why? because I own her gorgeous coffee table book! she is a photographer as well, and I’ve known her of her work for a number of years. sequoia’s art is bright and […]

About the Backyard Wedding This is one of the most beautiful backyard weddings I’ve had the privilege to capture. Bree and Jared got married at their home in Haiku, Maui. Their Maui backyard wedding was truly beautiful and one of my favorites to be a part of. They gathered with ohana and friends, it poured […]

hailey was my first friend at university in the redwoods of northern california. I adored this born and raised maui girl, and a year later I found myself on a plane to visit her for a month — exploring the island… barefoot and free 18 year olds. I thank hailey for introducing me to this […]

I love sunrise for couples photography on Maui’s northshore. Pā’ia town and the surrounding beaches have gorgeous views and mellow vibes for beach photos that celebrate your love and connection. Beatrice and Lucas decided on their favorite spot for surfing, Ho’okipa Beach. we started at 7am for no wind and empty beaches, and had the […]

two very special humans celebrated their love with “Wedstock”, a glorious camp out with the rainbow hippie village and friends. Emily and Alvaro created gypsy halos, if you live in Hawaii or San Francisco — you’ve definitely seen their VW bus. they’ve traveled all over the country spreading the gypsy halo love. friends and family […]

hopped on a plane to Kauai to meet up with my childhood friend McKenzie and her fiancee Robert for their engagement session and adventuring! we cruised around to Hanalei, Kilauea Fish Market for lunch (the veggie burrito is the jam), enjoyed endless taro lo’i, the farm in Poipu, Koloa Rum (Robert’s family business) and ended […]

micalah contacted me for a session for her and her man months before their trip, so I was looking forward to meeting them. this beauty is STRONG — a cancer survivor and mama. a truly sweet soul. this vacation was well-deserved, time for chillen and connected with Tay. enjoying paradise. we photographed at one of my favorite spots […]