My approach to photography captures genuine, unposed moments that turn your story into lasting memories.
Based on Hawaii Island, I specialize in couples, family, and maternity sessions, creating gentle, soft portraits that reflect authentic connections.
Whether it’s a sunset on the beach or a quiet, intimate moment together, each session is designed to preserve memories you’ll treasure forever.
Serving Kona, Waikoloa, Mauna Lani, Mauna Kea Resort,, Four Seasons Hualālai, and surrounding areas across Hawaiʻi Island.
Capturing Life’s Gentle, Unposed Moments
Serving the Kona & Kohala Coast
From the lava shores of Kona to the luxury resorts of Waikoloa and Mauna Lani, Kona Portraits photographs families, couples, maternity sessions, and extended families throughout Hawaiʻi Island. Whether you're staying at a resort or a private vacation rental, we'll recommend the perfect location for your session based on the scenery, lighting, and your family's needs.
Mini session
Moments Package
It includes:
• Planning consultation (by phone or email)
• 30 min session.
• 15 professionally edited high-resolution images
• Limited to a party of 6 and lower
• After the session, you’ll get access to a proof sheet where you’ll choose your photos.
250 $
Standard session
Memories Package
It includes:
• Planning consultation (by phone or email)
• Up to 60-minute sunset portrait session
• 25 professionally edited high-resolution images
• After the session, you’ll get access to a proof sheet where you’ll choose your photos.
450 $
For special ocassions
Legacy Package
It includes:
• Planning consultation (by phone or email)
• Up to 90-minute sunset portrait session
• 40 professionally edited high-resolution images
• After the session, you’ll get access to a proof sheet where you’ll choose your photos.
from 800 $
Frequently asked questions
Where should we do the session?
It’s a balance of several things, like where your accommodations are, ease of access, parking, how busy the beach is and so much more. We have done all of the hard work for you by curating the best beaches on the Big Island for photography so all you have to decide is which is the closest to your accommodations and the vibe you’re looking for. Check out our list of recommended beaches by clicking here.
Do I need to be staying at a specific resort to book a session at a Kohala Coast beach?
No, most of the beaches on the Kohala Coast, including Waikoloa Beach (A-Bay), Kauna'oa Beach, and others, are public beaches accessible to everyone regardless of where you're staying. You don't need to be a hotel guest. Some resort-front beaches do have specific access considerations, and for any location that requires a permit or special arrangement, we handle that logistics on our end (we just ask for at least 48 hours' notice for special permit requests). No matter where you're staying on the island, we can find a beautiful location that works for your family.
Having said that, there are some beaches we cannot go to. Most requested spots we cannot photograph at are Hapuna & Waialea Bay Beach (Beach 69)
What happens if it rains? Can we reschedule?
In the very rare case that the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll do our best to reschedule your session during your stay. Ideally, we’ll find another nearby location, like a different beach, where it’s clear, and we’ll make that call on the day of your session if needed.
We’ll also hold a backup rain date and time for you, which may be at a different time of day, depending on availability. If we’ve tried every possible reschedule option and it still rains, you’ll receive a refund of your deposit. However, if you decline any available reschedule options during your trip, no refund will be issued.
How long does it take to receive the final photos?
We deliver proof images within 48 hours of your session.
After you choose the images you wish to keep. Final images typically take another 48-72 hours to deliver after your viewing is complete, but can take up to 10 days, especially if you purchase the full gallery with edits during the busy season. That said we do our best to deliver photos as soon as possible.