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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.

Renewal

I have been meaning to write about a very touching ceremony that I got to take part in a few weeks ago. Terri and Russ have been married for 10 years. They had a huge wedding in California. A great time they said, but pretty stressful. In the midst of the chaos Terri said to Russ – we should have just gotten married on a beach in Hawaii, to which Russ replied – Okay, we’ll do it! In 10 years.

So on the 11th anniversary of there first date they got (re)married on a beach in Hawaii. Isn’t it nice when we fulfill those dreams? Terri and Russ wanted a beautiful and traditional Hawaiian ceremony for their vow renewal and the found Pahia to preside over the special event. Pahia is amazing! The ceremony was the most beautiful thing I have seen to date (well, the footwashing was pretty good too. This was great in it’s own way). Pahia’s ceremony involved so much Hawaiian tradition and beauty. She brought in the elements with maile and flowers, koa, natural pearls, water, a conch shell blower and above all of that so much love! I can’t begin to describe how wonderful the effect was! So much to take pictures of!