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.

FAQ:

WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE?
The name of my company, I Do Believe Photography, came to me as I was walking with my nephew through Disneyland. We walked past the Peter Pan ride, it was always my favorite, and I thought...I Do Believe in fairies! It's kinda cheesy but it just seemed perfect. I like that it can mean something different and special to everyone.

DO YOU TRAVEL?
Yes! I am available for weddings throughout the Hawaiian islands. I am always happy for an excuse to head to the mainland. I also love every opportunity to explore the rest of the world for international destination weddings.

DO YOU RETOUCH MY PHOTOS?
Every photo that you receive will be color corrected, sharpened and print ready. Each enlargement that is ordered through your online photo gallery will be hand retouched to perfection.

CAN WE MAKE OUR OWN PRINTS FROM THE DVD WE RECEIVE?
Yes, upon completion of payment you are granted a limited copyright license. This allows you to print your own photos, display on the web and create copies of your dvd for personal use.

WHAT IS THE COFFEE TABLE BOOK?
The coffee table book is a contemporary, fun and beautiful album that offers the high quality look and feel of a fine art book. It features a beautiful glossy cover that is personalized with one of your own photos. The book includes 20 page sides, beautifully designed with the photos of your choice. The images are printed directly onto the pages and protected with a varnish coating to preserve its appearance for years to come.

To see images of the coffee table book click here

To see an example of my album design click here

WHAT IS THE MAGNOLIA ALBUM?
A handmade blend of nature and luxury, the Magnolia Album is currently the only environmentally friendly flushmount album in the world. Each book is assembled without the use of large machines, by hand. The cover and endpaper options are meticulously selected for their durability, sustainability, minimal environmental impact, and beauty. The Magnolia Album is also the only environmentally friendly album currently available with completely archival quality papers, inks, and binding materials. I am very pleased to offer this gorgeous product which is undoubtedly the first of its kind.

DO YOU ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS?
Yes! I accept credit cards via paypal.

WHEN IS MY DATE OFFICIALLY RESERVED?
Your date is officially reserved when I have recieved your signed contract and our agreed upon retainer fee.

IF OUR PROGRAM RUNS LATE WILL THERE BE AN EXTRA CHARGE?
If things are running a little bit late I am completely understanding as long as you are attempting to stay on time. If you request that I stay more then 30 minutes late you will receive an invoice for the additional coverage. The rate for additional time is $200 per hour.

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Testimonials:

"The pictures are AMAZING!!!! I LOVE THEM! I am so happy and am so thankful that you captured the love, and the beauty of our wedding. I am going to have a extremely hard time picking and choosing between these beautiful memories. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you I love them!"
-Lori & Jamie Anson
San Ramon, CA

"We are just thrilled will the photos, you are such a talent. Could you hear us squealing last night as we flipped through the proofs? We are stunned by them! We can't stop looking at them, they are beyond what we expected. So many shots we were unaware of. And all so well-composed and gorgeous. Thanks so very much for your vision and craft, we're so glad we found you. The photos are fabulous. Adrenaline made us stay up very late last night assembling proof album. It was so much fun."
-Kim & Ken
Boston, MA

"Thank you so much for making our wedding a truly memorable experience. The photo and aloha you brought to the reception was adored by all. For lack of a better word, the photos from the ceremony were legendary!"
-Katie & Mike
Honolulu, Oahu

"Michelle was an amazing wedding photographer! She made everyone feel comfortable, took great pictures, and was the nicest person to work with. I would whole heartedly recommend her to any couple who wants to have some beautiful pictures and a fun time taking them."
-Valerie & Patrick
San Francisco, CA

"What a wonderful photographer! The pictures were absolutely amazing! It was a great and painless process which is awesome! I will definitely recommend you for anyone's wedding whether I know them or not!"
-Kahea & Jon
Kona, Big Island

"Michelle was such a professional and she immediately put me at ease - which is no mean feat being 9 months pregnant at the time of the session! We also had a lot of fun, which I believe was the key to such a successful shoot. I will recommend I Do Believe to everyone with the utmost confidence. From start to finish, everything was top notch.
P.S. we LOVE our photos! Thank you for making us look so great!"
-Kanani, Peter and Alexander
Kailua, Oahu

"Thank you Michelle. We enjoyed every minute of our time with you, as is quite obvious in our photos. I would recommend you to anyone wanting to capture their special moments."
-Rhonda & Paul
Sydney, Australia

"Gorgeous photos! I am so happy with them and keep looking through the slideshow over and over. It will take awhile to decide which ones we want to enlarge and frame--good thing we have a lot of blank space on our walls!"
-Jill & Blake Harrell
Seattle, WA

"I love them ALL! Thanks so much! You're awesome."
-Karly
Arlington, TX

"We adore you and your photographic skills!"
-Jen & Bill
Ontario, Canada

"We truly appreciated all of the hard work you did to capture our very special day. We love each and every one of our pictures. Thank you so much!"
-Kehau & Gary
Honolul