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I Do Believe Photography bio picture

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.

Author Archives: Michelle Scotti

Traci and Chad: A Hawaii Beach Wedding

A beautiful Hawaii beach wedding at Waimanalo Recreation Area. The amazing decor and coordination by Exquisite Hawaiian Weddings.

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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?

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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…

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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!

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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?”...

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Jill and Dusty’s Wedding in Haleiwa, Hawaii

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...

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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!

You can check out my full Wedding Wire profile here. I can’t wait to see...

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Jill & Dusty’s Hawaii Wedding: a preview

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Nikki and Alex’s Wedding in Haleiwa, Hawaii

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

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Kristin and Alex’s Wedding in Honolulu, Hawaii

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

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