Eat Love. Pray Love. EnJoy Love.

I love when I get the opportunity to witness sweet, genuine love between a couple. Joy & Jake have been in my life now for awhile and we reconnected to capture their essence. They both have done an immense amount of spiritual work and they are both magical to say the least. On our walk upcountry on Thompson Road, I kept seeing these little micro-moments between them where their love was ever so clear. Enjoy these precious moments in time Joy & Jake… and thank you for allowing me to witness it… such an honor.

South Side Sunset Wedding...

Its always a bit nerve racking when the bride is about 45 mins late. She was waiting for her limo to arrive and it NEVER came! Can you imagine? She was on the phone with the officiant and I in tears and we assured her the wedding would unfold exactly how it was supposed to be. She finally arrived at the quaint cove in Kihei and we were all ready to go. Blake & Carrie had a very sweet, heartfelt ceremony and we went right into all of the romantics. The sunset did not disappoint and we took great photos until it go dark. I know these two will have an amazing life ahead because even on their wedding day, they handled the bumps with ease & grace. Congratulations Carrie & Blake.

A Beautiful Wedding at Gannon's in Wailea

It is always so wonderful to witness a loving wedding with friends and family that are thrilled for the couple. Nicole and David were the absolute cutest and were so excited to get married. Their wedding parties were full of great energy and the day was one of those perfect Maui days. They honored each other in a very heartfelt ceremony led by Ayesha of Merry Maui Weddings. We had a great time during family photos and the lighting during the romantics was my all time favorite… soft, sweet and perfect for light play. We ended up over at Lava Rock for the reception where they rented the whole place for themselves. The patio was set up very nicely by the aunties and they were ready to sing and dance the night away. Thank you so much for having me and I wish David & Nicole nothing but the best on their journey to come.

Family Fun on South Side

Its always wonderful to celebrate the generations. This sweet family session honored a few generations and the love they had for each other was so sweet. Paul , the father, was an amazing planner and booked this session with me knowing he wanted pictures with his mother and daughters. He had to trust me on timing and location, which he did, and everything was perfect. We had a lot of fun creating the moments together and I enjoyed getting to know them. I hope to see them all on island again real soon!!!

A stylish elopement on the South Shores of Maui

It was a beautiful afternoon for an elopement when I greeted Natica & AJ. They both came out of their car dressed stylish and ready for an intimate beach ceremony. The tide was high so we landed at a secret little cove where they opened their hearts to the journey of marriage. AJ just adores Natica and who wouldn’t? She created her own dress and had an undeniable cuteness about her. They had such great energy between them which made photographing them an absolute dream. They embraced the choice to have just the two of them to exchange wedding vows before heading to Canada for a huge family wedding & celebration. I can’t thank them enough for allowing me to capture the love between them. Enjoy your sweet journey ahead and I can’t wait to see you again.

The Beach, a Turtle & A whole lotta Love... Family Session on the North Shore

It is so wonderful to watch a relationship blossom over the years. I met Gwen & Adrian when they met years ago at Flatbread Company in Paia Town when we were all a bit younger and making our Maui lives happen. Years later, they invited me into Haleakala Crater to photography their elopement which was one of my most adventurous weddings to date. A few years following that great day, Gwen and Adrian reach out so we could photograph their sweet baby girl who has arrived. Now Reya is running and talking… it shows how fast time flies. We met last week at a beautiful beach on the North Shore of Maui. It was breezy and we had a turtle come up to greet us. The pictures really captured the gentleness this family exudes and the beauty of our island home. Lots of love to you always Gwen, Adrian & Reya….

Maui Catering Services ~ A Stylized Photo Shoot

I love supporting local businesses any way I can. Tiffany Ward is a fantastic chef and runs a very successful catering company, Maui Catering Services. The women that make up her team are such hard workings gals but they also know how to have fun while doing it. Tiffany was ready to dial in what she wanted her business to feel like visually so we worked together and created this amazing photo shoot. If you are having a wedding or event and need some great food & fun, contact Maui Catering Services. You will not be disappointed.

Five Palms Wedding . Jade +Otto

It’s always so wonderful when everything just comes together simply, gracefully and with ease. Jade & Otto embodied all of those qualities as well as their guests. Everyone was filled with such respect and love toward each other that they truly represented “ohana” which means family in Hawaiian. We all celebrated on the south shores of Maui at the stunning Five Palms Restaurant which sits in one of the most picturesque locations on the island. The breeze was soft, the light was just right and the moments of joy & laughter were everywhere. It was so great that the bridal party creatively posed together and had such fun with those shots. Jade and Otto just adored one another so much. Every moment was beautiful beyond words. I am truly grateful to connect with such loving people. Congratulations Jade & Otto…..