Andie + Danny {DIY North Shore Beach Wedding and Upcountry Maui Reception}

Danny and Andrea aka Andie were full of energy and awesome personalities! Their wedding reflected the couple's cool style thanks to many DIY projects, including the invitations and florals. I also was inspired by the unique venues: the cute, village-style vacation rental where everyone got ready, the north shore beach with seaweed covered rocks, and the reception took place at a family friend's house in Kula where everyone danced the night away above the clouds. This New Year's wedding was such a fun way to start 2016 and I'll never forget it!

Stay tuned for Andrea and Danny's magical Trash the Dress session...

Camila + Charley {Heartfelt Beach and Lavender Farm Maternity Session}

Maternity sessions are always fun because of the many emotions involved. There's excitement, anticipation, a little bit of anxiousness and worry, tons of questions (what will baby look like? when will baby be ready to come out? what kind of personality will baby have?), but most of all so much love - enough love to have created new life, and in this case, two new lives!

That's right, Camila and Charley are expecting TWINS, actually any day now. They have been waiting forever to become parents and will be naturals. Camila is incredibly warm and loving, and Charley is just head over heels excited for their growing ohana. We began at sunrise on the beach and then went up to the lavender farm, where the smell is amazing. It was precious to capture this special moment for a couple so dear to my heart. 

Upcountry Lovin' {Lindsay + Matt Engagement Session}

Maui contains beauty all around, with the waterfalls on the Road to Hana and gorgeous beaches on at the top of most “Must See” lists. Add in yummy restaurants and fun activities like ziplining, snorkeling, surfing, whale watching or parasailing (depending on the season)… and I really realize yet again how lucky I am to live here! 

One of my favorite places is Upcountry Maui. The small town of Makawao is known for its paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) roots. Farmland and gardens with stunning views are close by. With its crisp, cool air, Upcountry is a different side of Maui that some only get to enjoy while zipping through on the way to Haleakala Crater. 

Luckily for me, Lindsay & Matt wanted to have their engagement photos taken at Lindsay’s grandparents’ ranch in Kula. When I first arrived I noticed a gorgeous rose garden that her grandma proudly showed me. Lindsay mentioned she wanted a crown but we just ran out of time before the session to talk about it. Within minutes, I managed to craft a crown with zip ties. The bride-to-be was touched by the surprise and how much it meant that it came from her grandma's special garden. The rolling hills, wildflowers, and horses set a playful scene for these lovebirds.

From the Lovely Couple:

"My fiancee and I LOVED Angie! I found Angie through a Maui friend. From the first email I sent to her asking her to take our engagement photos she was sweet and easy to communicate with. She was up for anything that we wanted to do and gave us more options into which kind of direction we could do. These were our first professional photos as a couple and we were a little nervous. Angie made all those feelings disappear as she joked with us the entire time. I would recommend her over and over again."