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 […]

Hawaii Proposal Photographer Looking to plan your perfect proposal in Hawaii? At Sky and Reef Photography, we specialize in photographing proposals all across the Hawaiian islands. I can help with planning every aspect of your day! Some of the common things that I can provide include; flowers, Haiku (flower crowns), candles, champagne, picnics, snacks, balloons, and […]

10 Wedding Photography Tips for your Wedding Day! You’re planning your dream wedding, putting extensive thought and effort into every minor detail.  After all, it’s going to be a day to remember for the rest of your life. But years from the wedding, all that remains are the moments, emotions and memories captured by your photo […]

Waimanalo Family Photographer   Waimanalo Beach is a great location for a family photo session. This Oahu beach offers calm turquoise water, sandy beach and is truly a hidden gem. Here is a great example of photographing a large family group with a mix of posed and candids.    

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 […]

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 […]

Kualoa Drone Engagement Photos Jenny and John’s Hawaii Engagement took place at Kualoa Regional Park. They wanted balloons, beach and drone photos to really showcase the beauty of Hawaii. It was a gorgeous day on Oahu and the scenery was breathtaking. Are you looking to take your engagement photos on Oahu? Check out my Oahu […]

Should I have an unplugged Wedding?   UNPLUGGED? What is that? An Unplugged wedding are all the rage right now and for good reason An unplugged wedding is when you ask your family, friends and guest to turn off their phones, ipads, cameras and other digital distractions during the ceremony or reception. The purpose is […]

Oahu Engagement Photographer Sky and Reef Photography is proud to offer the best in class Hawaiian experience when it comes to taking your engagement photos. If you haven’t hear yet, we love to hear your ideas. We love it so much, we ask you to make a Pinterest board. Want to learn how Sky and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Maternity Photography Wailea, Maui I am so excited to share this stunning Maternity session in Maui. I picked up the two lovebirds at their hotel Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui and drove them 5 mins to a secret beach. We had a jam-packed Maternity session that included sunset beach photos, drone shots, and a milk bath shoot at the Fairmont […]

 What to expect from your Hawaii Wedding Photographer Your Hawaii destination Wedding should be stress-free and relaxing. I am here to photograph you drinking rum out of coconuts in your wedding attire. So relax, I got this! I created this guide as a roadmap to help you understand what to expect when you are expecting […]

Which Hawaiian Island Is Right for a Destination Wedding?   Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and Big Island?     So, you are engaged and you have always wanted to get married in Hawaii but not sure where to start. It’s hard to go wrong with choosing paradise for your destination wedding. While it’s true you’d be […]

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 […]

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 […]

 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Oahu, Hawaii This Makapu’u Beach Engagement Photography session is such a scenic choice to take photographs on Oahu. Makapuu Beach is located just a short drive from famous Waikiki Beach, Makapuu is my personal favorite beaches. It offers a beautiful backdrop for couples to experience the Hawaii islands for romantic photos beachside with lava rocks, greenery, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  Hawaii Family Photography Matt + Jen  North Shore, Oahu Matt and Jen are the sweetest people. I got to sit down with them and hear the STORY of how they met. It is one of my favorite things to hear from couples. Where did you meet? Who was more interested at first? Who made the […]