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Chelsea thought it was just a beautiful morning on Waimanalo beach, but little did she know that the man she’s loved since middle school was about to ask the big question! And we were there to capture it with Oahu proposal photography!  The Oahu Proposal Photography One of our talented photographers pretended to be a […]

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Last week, we met up with the Inae Family on the shore of Waimanalo for some sweet Oahu beach portraits on the sand. Although they’ve been to Maui several times before, this was their first time on Oahu, so it was certainly something worth celebrating! The Oahu Beach Portraits We began with some cute photos […]

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It was a giant adventure during the Santos’ Oahu Family Portraits! With three sisters and their adorable families on the beach, we had to have two photographers on the shore to capture the individual ohanas. But not before we clicked a beautiful photo of the whole crew together! It’s really something wonderful to have your […]

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The Victorios were part of the large group shot during the Santos Family’s session, and we were overjoyed to be able to capture just the five of them for their own Oahu Family Photography. This crew was so lively and ready to take on the day! Waimanalo was flooded with gorgeous lighting and the tide […]

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With COVID safety and restrictions in mind, Charissa and Christopher shifted plans away from a large Texas wedding and decided to elope in Hawaii instead. We were thrilled to capture their Oahu Elopement Photography! The morning at Waimanalo Beach featured spectacular lighting and lush, tropical backdrops. With endless smiles and tender moments, this ceremony planned […]

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With Grandma Karen longing to visit Hawaii, a senior about to graduate in the spring, and a sweet-fifteenth birthday to celebrate, it was just the right time for the Oaks to visit the islands and capture some Oahu Family Portraits! Our morning session on the shore of Waimanalo was breezy and tropical with that famous […]

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This sweet pair came to visit us all the way from Texas. Originally they had planned a beach wedding in Oahu but when the pandemic hit, like so many other couples, they had a change of plans. They were married back in Texas instead and decided to come to Hawaii anyway and enjoy some Oahu […]

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We met Michelle & Kenneth for their Oahu wedding last week! This sweet couple met 3 years ago by “saying Hi” as Ken puts it! They were just passing by each other in the local Food Pantry in Waikiki when their eyes met! That quick little hello eventually led to a lifetime commitment! It was […]

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Emma & Jesse are a sweet local couple on the island of Oahu that we’ve been acquainted with for quite some time now. We were scheduled to shoot their wedding last April but then, well, Covid happened. They picked a date next spring to get married and in the meantime decided ‘why wait to start growing […]

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We dipped into our albums to bring you a never before seen elopement on the Karma Hill Photography blog! Our Oahu wedding photographers captured Diem & Son’s sweet day. Taking elopement to its full definition, these two decided to keep their union a complete surprise by not telling anyone, and they had Simple Oahu Wedding […]

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We are in the business of creating experiences!! Sure, pretty pictures are the end goal, but it’s really not the only goal! With our talented Hawaii photographers on the job, we want you to have so much fun at your session that when you look back on your pictures you remember the way you felt […]

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The Burtons’ Family Photography on Oahu was filled with happy faces and an endless sea of turquoise. Waimanalo beach really showed off her blues the morning of our Hawaii family portrait session! And to complement the ocean, the Burtons highlighted their style in tones of dusky rose, classic black & white, and a pop of […]

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Married for exactly one day, Julie & Jim marked their first full day as husband and wife with a gorgeous set of Oahu couple’s portraits. Hailing from San Fransico, this sweet couple embarked on a six-hour flight to the island, ensuring that their special day was embraced by the turquoise blue waters of the coastline. […]

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For their very special five year wedding anniversary, Carlo & Matias chose Karma Hill Photography to capture their Oahu couple’s portraits. And we’re so glad they did! Surrounded by tropical blooms and crystalline waters, this beautiful couple wasn’t afraid to let loose and enjoy themselves on the golden shores of Waimanalo Beach.  Located near the […]

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The Lim’s currently live in Washington state but dream of moving to Hawaii and living the aloha lifestyle. They wanted to get an Oahu Family Portrait to capture this special trip to the place they love. The Lim family can’t get enough of the Islands’ laid back environment. They dream about spending time outdoors and […]

Oahu Family Portraits

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Oahu Elopement Photography

We are so thrilled we got to participate in celebrating Aixa and Gabriel’s love by taking their Oahu Elopement Photography! Especially since this wedding was actually a surprise for our bride!! Gabriel had been planning everything with our sister company, Simple Oahu Wedding, throughout the past few months all without her knowing. We seriously can’t […]

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We could not have asked for a better day for this couple’s Oahu Wedding Photography! With beautiful cloud coverage, the lighting was perfect! And just check out the amazing color of the water. We never get sick of this location, and it’s easy to see why! A Special Wedding Date One of the best parts […]

Oahu Wedding Photography

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Oahu Wedding Photography

Christina and Manuel’s ceremony was full of so much love and excitement, which made taking their Oahu Wedding Photography so much fun! It’s easy to see just by looking at them that they truly are the love of each other’s lives, just as it should be 🙂 . They seriously couldn’t stop smiling at one […]

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Waimanalo Bay is one of our favorite places to take Oahu Beach Wedding Photography, and it’s easy to see why! I mean just look at it! With a gorgeous setting looking out over the ocean, there couldn’t be a more amazing spot for a Hawaii wedding ceremony. Plus this bright blue water was the perfect […]

Oahu Beach Wedding Photography

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Oahu Wedding Photographer

Working with the coordinators at our sister company, Simple Oahu Wedding on this styled shoot was a dream come true for us as an Oahu Wedding Photographer! Capturing beautiful weddings on this island is always a pleasure. So getting to also showcase all the possibilities for creating a picture perfect Oahu Wedding was so much […]

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