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CHANGES FOR 2015!

2015 is right around the corner and I’m changing things slightly to keep up with the times. SWITCHING TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY As you may already know, I’ve been an advocate of film photography for decades.  I’ve shot many of my weddings on film as I loved the look, the quality, […]

Ebola and Your Hawaii Wedding

Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I would be writing a serious article regarding the subject of Ebola: in Hawaii, in my lifetime, and how it could possibly affect your Hawaii wedding plans.  Unfortunately, this is not a drill.  While the chance of Ebola coming to Hawaii, […]

Hurricane Iselle: Near Miss or Direct Hit to Hawaii UPDATED!

Latest Track UPDATE AUGUST 6TH:  It looks like a Hurricane will hit the Big Island, weaken, then miss us (Oahu).  So it looks like we’re in a for lots of rain.   Lets pray that it doesn’t take a turn north.  That’s what happened with Iniki.  It strengthen and then […]

Affordable | Cheap | Hawaii Family Photography | Oahu

Every now and then I get a call from a hotel asking me if I have I have any cheap family photos that I can offer, possibly on the beach.   My reply, “Yup!  I sure do!” I have no problem at all doing it.   I know there are a […]

July 18, 2014 Weather Update: Looks like Rain!

Looks like we may be in for some very nasty weather.  Last week, we got hit with the remaining storm cell of  Tropical Depression Fausto.  Luckily, the storm didn’t across the entire island and my couples and I were able to run away from the rain.   I have a […]

JULY: Booked up…but there are exceptions….

For some reason, everyone and their grandmother (I’m not kidding, many of my brides are grandmothers) wants to get married on Oahu in the month of  July.  I’m booked almost to the brim, but I can more than likely take on a handful of jobs if you’re willing to be […]

Am I a “Professional Photographer?”

An example of bad storytelling:  This is taken from a magazine. So tell me.  Why would a grown man, fly a young kid into the middle of the Utah Salt Flats, with one parachute, splash on cologne, and say he’s “Living unforgettable moments.”  The glider, by the way, cannot take […]

No Major Tsunami Coming to Hawaii

There’s no “Major” tsunami on the way to Hawaii after an 8.2 Earthquake rattled the shores of Chile.   There may be 6 to 8 foot waves that come ashore.  Swimmers, boaters, and all water sports “recreationist” are advised to say out of the ocean.  No warnings for beach weddings […]

A Bit Busy Till March 17th

A LITTLE BUSY HERE Hey everyone, I’m just a bit busy this week, so I won’t be responding to emails as quick quick as I usually do.  I’m usually very good in regarding response times on every email; I’ve been known to respond within the minute or at least the […]

The “BEST” Things to Do Week In Hawaii

Me and my friends a the Pro Bowl Block Party, 2014.  I’m the gut on the very far left. The Eagles fan A WEEK FULL OF AWESOMENESS People ask me all the time if I ever get bored of living on an island in the middle of the ocean.  My […]

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