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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.

Category Archives: Weddings

Jill + Troy: Married!

I love this wedding! It was small, it was simple, it was beautiful, and Jill and Troy were relaxed and carefree and totally in love. The wedding, like the couple, was a perfect mix of mainland and Hawaii. Jill’s awesome fire engine red shoes and her funky photo location ideas were complemented by local traditions,...

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Kristine + Nick: Married!

Kristine is a girl who knows what she wants and doesn’t mess around about it! No doubt, that makes her one of San Francisco’s finest young doctors, a fantastic mom to an adorable little boy and a wife to be reckoned with for the easy going Nick. I was happy to follow Kristine’s lead from the day we...

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Fion + Christian: Married!

Hawaii made for the perfect East meets West location for this lovely couple. Fion’s family lives in Asia while Christians family is from Europe. The couple actually live in Chicago but a Hawaii wedding seemed like the perfect fit for everybody!
A small and intimate wedding at Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of Oahu...

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Jennifer + Antwan: Married!

This is a very special wedding that I’ve been meaning to write about for ages! I had the opportunity to participate in the Relay for Life in Kailua last year. I donated an 8 hour wedding package with all the fixins to be a part of their silent auction. Jennifer, who works for the American...

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Christie + Nicholas: Married!

Christie and Nick met on the University of Washington football field as tuba playing band members – how cute is that! Nick’s family is from Hawaii so they brought Christie’s family and a portion of the band out for a beach wedding. No tuba’s were played but one did make an appearance at the top...

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Don't Trash the Dress

I Do Believe Photography is so excited to introduce Don’t Trash the Dress! I new movement that involves gaining beautiful pictures while giving back to our community! For details check out my new site www.donttrashthedress.com

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Marie + Rudy: Married!

This very special day is just the icing on the metaphorical wedding cake of a beautiful family that has been committed to each other for a long time. Rudy looks like a tough guy on the outside but he is just about the sweetest man I’ve ever met. He was in charge of getting their...

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Lori + Jamie: Married!

This wedding was SO MUCH FUN! I’m going to go ahead and say this was the best party I’ve been to all year. First off, Lori and her girls are all totally gorgeous. Plus, they all had the cutest T-shirts on that stated their place in the day, from Mother of the Bride to Maid...

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A Perfect Moment

Sometimes a photographer just gets lucky and the most adorable things happen right before their lens. I made sure mom and dad were okay with it before this post went up. Could this be any cuter???

and another…

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Great Cakes

I attended a friends wedding last week and I just absolutely have to give a shout out to Sunshine Cake Creations. I get to sample a whole lot of wedding cake and this shot to the top of my recommendations list at first bite! I don’t know what they are doing in that kitchen but...

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