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Erica And Brenda | Sandy’s Beach, Halona Blowhole in Oahu Hawaii

Erica and Brenda’s sunrise elopement photographed by Tara Morenfeld of Sky and Reef Photography at Sandy’s Beach, Halona Blowhole in Oahu Hawaii.

February 3, 2023

Elopement

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Ipek and David | Lanikai Beach, Kailua in Oahu Hawaii.

Ipek and David’s intimate elopement photographed by Tara Morenfeld of Sky and Reef Photography at Lanikai Beach, Kailua in Oahu Hawaii.

October 7, 2022

Elopement

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Julie & Chris’s Waimanalo Elopement

Are you looking for a beautiful white sand beach with gorgeous turquoise water in Hawaii for your elopement? Do you feel that the other beaches are quite crowded or that you can’t find a parking space there, or the North Shore is too far from your base point? If that’s the case, Waimanalo Beach could […]

March 25, 2022

Elopement

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Christine & Hezh’s Oahu Cliffside Elopement

Cliff photography in Hawaii can be quite an amazing experience. The sparkling blue waters, lovely green patches, beautiful rocks, a gorgeous sky, and the mesmerizing effect of weathering on cliffs make for breathtaking backgrounds for photography. I got a chance to capture these natural wonders into my camera yet again at Christine and Hezh’s elopement. […]

February 18, 2022

Elopement

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Julia and Krish’s Volcano Elopement

Julia and Krish’s Volcano Elopement As much as I enjoy and love photographing big, traditional weddings, elopements are just as close to my heart, especially when they are scheduled to take place amid natural, untouched Hawaiian landscapes. This place has SO much to offer when it comes to natural beauty. And Julia and Krish really […]

January 14, 2022

Elopement

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Four Seasons Ko’olina Intimate Wedding

Four Seasons Ko’olina Intimate Wedding   Here is the Full Wedding Story… As we saw things changing here on island, just as they did on the mainland of the United States, as well Europe and China, I knew staying home on that rainy Saturday was the best option for my family of 4. Hawaii is […]

April 1, 2020

beach, Elopement, hawaii, Wedding

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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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Yosemite Destination Wedding Lauren + Robert

Yosemite Destination Wedding   Lauren + Robert Traveling with Lauren and Robert to Yosemite was a dream! It was so much fun joining them on an adventure through some of the most beautiful locations throughout Yosemite National Park. We did three photo sessions while we were in Yosemite. Can this be any more perfect? Our […]

September 27, 2018

couple kiss at yosemite

destination, Elopement, Wedding

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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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Mauna Kea Stargazing Photos Sessions

 Mauna Kea Stargazing   Unique Photography Sessions for you and your family … Looking for unique photos to take during your vacation to Big Island? Are you up for an adventure? Do you want to try something new? Do you like stars? Check out Mauna Kea Stargazing Photo Session!   What is Mauna Kea? Mauna Kea is a dormant […]

September 14, 2018

night time photographing Big Island stars

adventure, Big island, destination, Elopement, hawaii

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Waikoloa Beach Elopement

Waikoloa Beach Elopement   As the sun set in Kona, the easy-breezy couple that was Sean and Lei prepared for their beachfront elopement with their toes in the sand. What better way for this madly smitten couple to start their new life together than with a quiet, private ceremony on the Big Island? I can’t […]

June 13, 2018

bride and groom kiss on the beach after their elopement

Big island, destination, Elopement, hawaii

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Anna’s Ranch Wedding l Waimea, Hawaii

Anna’s Ranch Wedding Anna Ranch Heritage Center located in the heart of Waimea, Hawaii on the Big Island of Hawaii The Anna Ranch Heritage Center is truly the perfect backdrop for weddings. The venue features rustic historic buildings, gracious gardens full of flowers and tropical plant life, romantic secluded spots along beautiful streams of Hawaiian […]

May 19, 2018

Big island, destination, Elopement, garden wedding, 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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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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Get married outside! California Poppy Fields and Wildflower adventure session

2017 was my first year to see the California poppy fields and I am so excited for them to start sprouting up again. This year I am planning some poppy field and wildflower session for the spring.  I am planning for an elopement, family and kid sessions out in Lancaster and one secret location in LA. […]

February 7, 2018

adventure, Elopement, family, kids, 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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