At Sky and Reef Photography, we focus on getting a mix of both candids and posed. We are about having fun and getting those once-in-a-lifetime shots that last a lifetime. Our photos are bright, vivid, true to life color, which showcases Hawaii's natural beauty. Ultimately, I am here to make you look Damn good in your photographs. 

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Hawaii Wedding Photographer I Getting Married at Sherwood Forest

Hawaii Wedding Photographer I Getting Married at Sherwood Forest   If you are looking to get married on the beach in Hawaii, Sherwood Forest is a great option. Sherwood Forest offers greenery right next to the beach, Turquoise water and uncrowded miles of sand. Sarah and Jake actually did the first look at my house […]

July 10, 2019

Beach Wedding, hawaii

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Kailua Wedding Photographer l Oahu Wedding Photographer

Kailua Wedding Photographer If you are thinking about getting married in Kailua, I got you covered! There is actually a gorgeous venue right on Kailua Beach called Male’ana Gardens that host intimate weddings that you can stay onsite as a bed and breakfast. You can read all about this Kailua Wedding Venue on a recent […]

June 12, 2019

Beach Wedding, Elopement, hawaii, Wedding

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Makapu’u Beach Elopement

Makapu’u Beach Elopement   You may not believe it, but Makapu’u Beach was not the couple’s first choice for their Hawaiian Elopement. They first agreed to Kualoa Beach, but the rain gods had other plans and we were completely rained out of that option. So with a little bit of weather research by the best […]

May 1, 2019

bride portrait on oahu beach

Beach Wedding, Elopement, hawaii

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Male’ana Gardens is the Perfect Venue for your Intimate Wedding

 Male’ana Gardens is the Perfect Venue for your Intimate Wedding Are you looking for the perfect option for your small intimate Hawaiian wedding? Do you like nice things? Are you the kind of person who enjoys superb service and attention to detail? Do you also love eating award-winning farm to table cuisine? Well, There is an […]

March 4, 2019

Beach Wedding, garden wedding, Wedding

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Kualoa Ranch is Hawaii’s Most Popular Wedding Venue

5 Reasons Why Kualoa Ranch is Hawaii’s most Popular Wedding Venue This Year!     Locals and destination brides alike are flocking to Kualoa Ranch for their weddings this year and even next year. Kualoa Ranch is the most popular wedding venue on Oahu for 2020 and 2021. Here are a few reasons why Kualoa […]

February 12, 2019

jumanji Kualoa wedding venue arch door with flowers

advice, Beach Wedding, hawaii, Wedding

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Best Oahu Wedding Venues

Best Oahu Wedding Venues Top 17 Best Wedding Venues in Hawaii     Choosing your wedding venue is exciting and overwhelming at the same time. Here is a list of my favorite wedding venues located on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. I choose to include these venues because I believe they are the most beautiful […]

January 25, 2019

advice, Beach Wedding, destination, garden wedding, hawaii, Wedding

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Kualoa Ranch Secret Island Beach Elopement

Kualoa Ranch Secret Island Beach Elopement with Kualoa Drone Wedding Photographs On the gorgeous east side of Oahu, Hawaii. Kristina and Mike took the plunge at Kualoa’s Secret Island Beach wedding venue. Kualoa Ranch and their private beach area called Secret Island, tucked behind the ancient Molii Fishponds and nearby to Kaneohe Bay. Secret Island is an intimate white […]

January 25, 2019

Beach Wedding, Wedding

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How to Plan a Destination Wedding 

How to Plan a Destination Wedding  When you’ve been capturing memories for newlyweds as long as I have, you learn a thing or two. Especially since my specialty is wedding photography on and around the Big Island, Kauai, and Oahu, my expertise lies in capturing your destination wedding as perfectly as possible. Kona ranks among […]

October 31, 2018

hawaii portrait women sitting in tree overlooking ocean water

advice, Beach Wedding, Big island, destination, Wedding

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Bel Air Bay Club Wedding Venue

Behind the Scenes at The Bel Air Bay Club Wedding Venue I recently spent an afternoon with the Bel Air Bay Club’s venue coordinator, Tessa, and I was beyond impressed. We walked around the stunning oceanfront wedding venue and she offered me a grand tour as well as shared some great wedding insights, behind the […]

October 13, 2018

Beach Wedding

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10 Rules for Getting Married in Hawaii

10 Rules for Getting Married in Hawaii Congratulations — you’re engaged! After your engagement, you probably got a wonderful week or two of celebrating becoming a fiancee. No longer just partners, you’ve said “yes” to making it official and spending the rest of your days with the love of your life. You get to show […]

October 11, 2018

Hawaii wedding invites getting married in Hawaii

advice, Beach Wedding, Big island, hawaii

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The Big Island Wedding Venue Guide

The Ultimate Big Island Wedding Venue Guide How to pick the perfect wedding venue that suits your style Have you dreamed of getting married in Hawaii?  A destination wedding on the beach in Hawaii can seem a bit daunting but this Big Island Wedding Guide is here to help simplify your planning and help you […]

September 18, 2018

walking on lava rocks hawaii

Beach Wedding, Big island, church, destination, Elopement, hawaii, Wedding

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Kealakekua Bay Wedding

Kealakekua Bay Wedding Kealakekua Bay Wedding This stunning big island wedding venue located in Kealakekua Bay was originally a series of private homes located oceanfront next to Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park. It is such a special place to get married and is filled with natural beauty. You may even spot a spinner dolphin if […]

July 17, 2018

bride and groom almost kiss

Beach Wedding, Big island, hawaii, Wedding

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Four Seasons Hualalai Wedding

Four Seasons Hualalai Wedding 5 Reasons Why you should choose Four Seasons Hualalai for your wedding? Four Seasons Hualalai Wedding is a gorgeous landscape for Weddings, Honeymoons, Vow Renewals, and Elopements. It offers a multitude of location within the grounds and can accommodate an intimate or large parties. The Four Seasons Hualalai is set on […]

May 2, 2018

four season hualala

adventure, beach, Beach Wedding, Big island, destination, Elopement, hawaii

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The most beautiful church in Southern California I Wayfars Church Palos Verdes I Emilie + Josh Medler

Wayfarers Chapel is the most beautiful church in Southern California. This glass church is breathtaking and it is an architect’s dream! The church has glass and stone geometric designs and offers specular natural light throughout the church. The Wayfarer’s chapel’s stunning beauty is an ideal location for your dream wedding. Wayfarers Chapel is located atop the […]

March 6, 2018

newlyweds exit beautiful church

beach, Beach Wedding, church, destination, Wedding

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Haiku Gardens Wedding

Haiku Gardens Wedding Haiku Gardens Atmosphere The atmosphere at Haiku Gardens is magical and is such a hidden gem in Oahu for your locals and destination brides alike. Haiku Gardens is located on the east side of Oahu, in Kanhoe. The venue showcases a breathtaking botanical Garden and a beautiful, open-air Tahitian Chapel. Haiku Gardens Features […]

February 27, 2018

bride and groom pose close for portrait

Beach Wedding, destination, garden wedding, hawaii, Wedding

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Looking back at my 2017 Brides: Sky and Reef Photography

Ok, Yes I know its February already but this year has been so busy and I put off this post because I got sick, then my daughter got sick then my son got sick then it happened all over again! But Valentine’s day defiantly got me thinking about my love and the past and all of the […]

February 16, 2018

black bride laughing in wildflowers

adventure, beach, Beach Wedding, destination, Elopement, hawaii, Wedding, weekday wedding

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Thinking about getting married on a weekday? 10 reasons why you should get hitched on a weekday. Check out Tess & Miles beachside Elopement in Playa del Rey

Thinking about a Weekday Wedding? 10 reasons why you should get married on a weekday 10 Reasons why weekday weddings are awesome! I LOVE weekday weddings. I may be biased on the subject since I am a wedding photographer but who doesn’t love a great weekday party? Something about it seems more intimate, and there […]

January 14, 2018

Beach Wedding, Elopement, hawaii, weekday wedding

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