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Photography is so much more then a job to me. It's a passion that has consumed my life for as long as I can remember. I have always felt a commitment to capturing the beauty in this world, and it is the people who surround me that make this world so beautiful!

When I'm not taking pictures I am spending time with my husband enjoying all that living in the tropics has to offer, hiking through rainforests, swimming in waterfalls and scuba diving with Kaimana Divers.  I spend lot's of time trying to think up new ways to green up my company and household, learning new ways to cook (and eat) healthy and growing tomatos in my backyard garden. I believe that it's possible to build any dream into a reality. And that belief is what has gotten me to where I am today, doing what I absolutely love, in paradise.

Traci and Chad: Hawaii Beach Wedding, a Preview

Put this one in the dictionary under “paradise.” I mean seriously, does it get any better then this?
Beautiful Hawaii beach wedding, blue sky, puffy clouds, white sand and azure ocean. A wedding in paradise.

Tammy and Jeff: An Engagement Portrait in Downtown Honolulu

“We’re not really good at getting our picture taken” Tammy tells me. Then she immediately launches into dancing, frolicking and general hamming for the camera while Jeff looks on with a kind of quizzical adoration. Needless to say, they did just fine…
Engagement photography in downtown Honolulu, Hawaii.
Engagement photography in downtown Honolulu, Hawaii.
Engagement photography in downtown Honolulu, Hawaii.
Engagement photography in downtown Honolulu, Hawaii.
Engagement photography in downtown Honolulu, Hawaii.
Engagement photography in downtown Honolulu, Hawaii.
Engagement photography in downtown Honolulu, Hawaii.
Engagement photography in downtown Honolulu, Hawaii.

Tammy + Jeff: An Engagement Favorite

I can’t wait to shoot Tammy and Jeff’s wedding next month at Loulu Palms with Hawaiian Island Wedding Planners. They are such a fantastic couple – full of energy and personality!
Photo of couple dancing by the ocean, shot in downtown Honolulu

Diane and Michael – A Wedding in Kaneohe, Hawaii

“Just pretend I’m not even here.” I said. Words that I often say when I shoot the bride and groom. But this time, Diane turns to look at me, “Pretend you aren’t here?” “Yeah just enjoy each other and forget about me.” I say off-handedly. So turning to Michael, she says tentatively “will you sing?” He takes his new bride in his arms, under a blue sky and swaying palms, high school sweet hearts parted once but now found for eternity, they dance, and he sings to her.

Mature bride and groom dance under palm trees at their Hawaii wedding.

Jill and Dusty’s Wedding in Haleiwa, Hawaii

Photography from a Hawaii beach destination wedding at Loulu Palms Estate.
Photography from a Hawaii beach destination wedding at Loulu Palms Estate.
Photography from a Hawaii beach destination wedding at Loulu Palms Estate.
Photography from a Hawaii beach destination wedding at Loulu Palms Estate.
Photography from a Hawaii beach destination wedding at Loulu Palms Estate.
Photography from a Hawaii beach destination wedding at Loulu Palms Estate.
Photography from a Hawaii beach destination wedding at Loulu Palms Estate.
Photography from a Hawaii beach destination wedding at Loulu Palms Estate.Photography from a Hawaii beach destination wedding at Loulu Palms Estate.
Photography from a Hawaii beach destination wedding at Loulu Palms Estate.Photography from a Hawaii beach destination wedding at Loulu Palms Estate.Photography from a Hawaii beach destination wedding at Loulu Palms Estate.Photography from a Hawaii beach destination wedding at Loulu Palms Estate.Photography from a Hawaii beach destination wedding at Loulu Palms Estate.

Photography from a Hawaii beach destination wedding at Loulu Palms Estate.Photography from a Hawaii beach destination wedding at Loulu Palms Estate.Photography from a Hawaii beach destination wedding at Loulu Palms Estate.

Thanks to the lovely couple for having me out to be the photographer for your beautiful Hawaii wedding, and to the magnificent vendors listed below for making the details so much fun to photograph…

Venue: Loulu Palm Estate

Coordinator: Ashley Valeros

Florist: Spinning Web

Hair and Makeup: Spa Luna, Turtle Bay Resort

Video: Digital Expressions

Cake: Sweetie Puffs

Bartender: Lift Your Spiritz

DJ: CJ’s Sound

Wedding Wire Bride’s Choice Award!

2010 was such an amazing year! I had so much fun working with gorgeous brides and grooms and amazing vendors all across the Hawaiian Islands and California. I am so excited to be recognized by Wedding Wire once again this year!

Weddings, Wedding Venues
2011 Bride's Choice Awards | Best Wedding Photographers, Wedding Dresses, Wedding Cakes, Wedding Florists, Wedding Planners & More

You can check out my full Wedding Wire profile here. I can’t wait to see what is in store for 2011. It should prove to be another fantastic, amazing and challenging year for I Do Believe Photography!

Jill & Dusty’s Hawaii Wedding: a preview

Bride and groom stand on a romantic beach at their Hawaii wedding. Hawaii Wedding Photography by Michelle Scotti.

Nikki and Alex’s Wedding in Haleiwa, Hawaii

Hawaii beach wedding ceremony at the beautiful Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu.
Hawaii beach wedding ceremony at the beautiful Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu.
Hawaii beach wedding ceremony at the beautiful Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu.
Hawaii beach wedding ceremony at the beautiful Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu.
Hawaii beach wedding ceremony at the beautiful Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu.
Hawaii beach wedding ceremony at the beautiful Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu.
Hawaii beach wedding ceremony at the beautiful Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu.Hawaii beach wedding ceremony at the beautiful Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu.
Hawaii beach wedding ceremony at the beautiful Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu.Hawaii beach wedding ceremony at the beautiful Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu.
Hawaii beach wedding ceremony at the beautiful Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu.
Hawaii beach wedding ceremony at the beautiful Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu.Hawaii beach wedding ceremony at the beautiful Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu.
Hawaii beach wedding ceremony at the beautiful Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu.
Hawaii beach wedding ceremony at the beautiful Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu.
Hawaii beach wedding ceremony at the beautiful Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu.

Venue, Catering, Flowers, Cake: Turtle Bay Resort
Hair & Makeup: Giri Giri Salon
DJ: Akahi Productions

Kristin and Alex’s Wedding in Honolulu, Hawaii

Photography from a Hawaii destination wedding. Church wedding ceremony and reception at the Outrigger Canoe Club in Waikiki.
Photography from a Hawaii destination wedding. Church wedding ceremony and reception at the Outrigger Canoe Club in Waikiki.
Photography from a Hawaii destination wedding. Church wedding ceremony and reception at the Outrigger Canoe Club in Waikiki.
Photography from a Hawaii destination wedding. Church wedding ceremony and reception at the Outrigger Canoe Club in Waikiki.
Photography from a Hawaii destination wedding. Church wedding ceremony and reception at the Outrigger Canoe Club in Waikiki.
Photography from a Hawaii destination wedding. Church wedding ceremony and reception at the Outrigger Canoe Club in Waikiki.
Photography from a Hawaii destination wedding. Church wedding ceremony and reception at the Outrigger Canoe Club in Waikiki.
Photography from a Hawaii destination wedding. Church wedding ceremony and reception at the Outrigger Canoe Club in Waikiki.
Photography from a Hawaii destination wedding. Church wedding ceremony and reception at the Outrigger Canoe Club in Waikiki.Photography from a Hawaii destination wedding. Church wedding ceremony and reception at the Outrigger Canoe Club in Waikiki.Photography from a Hawaii destination wedding. Church wedding ceremony and reception at the Outrigger Canoe Club in Waikiki.Photography from a Hawaii destination wedding. Church wedding ceremony and reception at the Outrigger Canoe Club in Waikiki.Photography from a Hawaii destination wedding. Church wedding ceremony and reception at the Outrigger Canoe Club in Waikiki.
Photography from a Hawaii destination wedding. Church wedding ceremony and reception at the Outrigger Canoe Club in Waikiki.Photography from a Hawaii destination wedding. Church wedding ceremony and reception at the Outrigger Canoe Club in Waikiki.
Photography from a Hawaii destination wedding. Church wedding ceremony and reception at the Outrigger Canoe Club in Waikiki.
Photography from a Hawaii destination wedding. Church wedding ceremony and reception at the Outrigger Canoe Club in Waikiki.
Photography from a Hawaii destination wedding. Church wedding ceremony and reception at the Outrigger Canoe Club in Waikiki.

Ceremony Location: St. Peter and Paul Church
Reception Venue: Outrigger Canoe Club
Florist: Picket Fence Florist
Band: Outrigger Trio
Cake: The Patisserie

October 20, 2010 - 11:14 pm j - Very nice photos.

Tiffany and Alan’s Wedding in Waimanalo, Hawaii

Hawaii destination wedding, beach ceremony at a private estate in Waimanalo, Oahu.
Hawaii destination wedding, beach ceremony at a private estate in Waimanalo, Oahu.
Hawaii destination wedding, beach ceremony at a private estate in Waimanalo, Oahu.
Hawaii destination wedding, beach ceremony at a private estate in Waimanalo, Oahu.
Hawaii destination wedding, beach ceremony at a private estate in Waimanalo, Oahu.
Hawaii destination wedding, beach ceremony at a private estate in Waimanalo, Oahu.
Hawaii destination wedding, beach ceremony at a private estate in Waimanalo, Oahu.
Hawaii destination wedding, beach ceremony at a private estate in Waimanalo, Oahu.
Hawaii destination wedding, beach ceremony at a private estate in Waimanalo, Oahu.
Hawaii destination wedding, beach ceremony at a private estate in Waimanalo, Oahu.
Hawaii destination wedding, beach ceremony at a private estate in Waimanalo, Oahu.
Hawaii destination wedding, beach ceremony at a private estate in Waimanalo, Oahu.
Hawaii destination wedding, beach ceremony at a private estate in Waimanalo, Oahu.
Hawaii destination wedding, beach ceremony at a private estate in Waimanalo, Oahu.
Hawaii destination wedding, beach ceremony at a private estate in Waimanalo, Oahu.
Hawaii destination wedding, beach ceremony at a private estate in Waimanalo, Oahu.
Hawaii destination wedding, beach ceremony at a private estate in Waimanalo, Oahu.
Hawaii destination wedding, beach ceremony at a private estate in Waimanalo, Oahu.
Hawaii destination wedding, beach ceremony at a private estate in Waimanalo, Oahu.
Hawaii destination wedding, beach ceremony at a private estate in Waimanalo, Oahu.
Hawaii destination wedding, beach ceremony at a private estate in Waimanalo, Oahu.
Hawaii destination wedding, beach ceremony at a private estate in Waimanalo, Oahu.
Hawaii destination wedding, beach ceremony at a private estate in Waimanalo, Oahu.
Hawaii destination wedding, beach ceremony at a private estate in Waimanalo, Oahu.
Hawaii destination wedding, beach ceremony at a private estate in Waimanalo, Oahu.

Venue: Waimanalo Private Estate
Florist: Shirley’s Flowers
Video: 10th Letter Media
Cake: Cake Works
Caterer: Kahala Caterers
Rentals: Aloha Rentals