I’m honestly still in complete awe of Keely and Kamu’s wedding day at Turtle Bay on the North Shore of Oahu! These two along with their friends and families know how to celebrate, and believe me these two have an incredible love worth celebrating! A while back I shared their engagement session, and I’m SO excited to have finally documented their wedding day to share with you all here. From the rehearsal dinner luau, to an epic night of dancing, join me as I relive one of my favorite wedding days to date! Rehearsal Luau and Getting Ready The festivities for Keely and Kamu’s wedding began even b ..read more

There’s no shortage of options to choose from for your wedding day experience in the Hawaiian islands, many of which I’ve covered in previous articles! Whether it’s how to plan an intimate elopement in paradise, how to plan a full scale wedding, or feature pieces on some of my favorite wedding venues throughout the islands, I’ve put out a lot of resources for couples to use in their planning process. There is one area I’ve been neglecting though, which is what we’re here to fix today. This article is going to take a deep dive into one of my favorite wedding day experiences, celebrating your ma ..read more

When you picture a wedding in Hawaii the first thing that comes to your mind is likely a beachfront ceremony and reception looking out towards the ocean. Anyone that’s been following me knows just HOW much I love my weddings and elopements on the beach, but the beach is far from the only picturesque setting the islands have to offer! Hannah and Herman’s intimate wedding is a prime example of this, as their celebration took place in the mountains of Kualoa Ranch on Oahu! Kualoa Ranch is legitimately jaw dropping, and was the perfect setting for these two’s incredible day! Getting Ready and Thei ..read more

The stunning Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea is one of the best resorts among the Hawaiian Islands, and arguably one of the best in the world.  Featured in the HBO hit show White Lotus, and located on our stunning island of Maui, this is one of my top recommendations for couples planning a wedding or honeymoon on the Hawaiian Islands, or for families looking to get away and spend some time in paradise.  My family and I took a trip to stay at this beautiful resort last holiday season and we LOVED everything about our experience, which is why I wanted to create a resource for those ..read more

Kala and Andy chose one of my favorite locations in Hawaii for their romantic honeymoon session. That of course would be the incredible Makapu’u Lookout and Beach on Oahu! Makapu’u has so much to offer as a location, which is why I love it for elopements, family sessions, proposals, honeymoon sessions, and more. Kala and Andy’s session here is another example of just how perfect this location is for photos in the tropical paradise of Hawaii. A Romantic Honeymoon in Hawaii Before we talk about Kala and Andy’s session, I first wanted to talk a little bit about how these two got here. You see, th ..read more

It’s time for another venue feature! These articles are some of my favorites to put out as I feel they’re so beneficial to couples that are looking to have their wedding here on the islands of Hawaii. This next venue feature is from the island of Oahu, joining some of my other favorite venues on the island like the Four Seasons Resort at Ko Olina, and Lanikuhonua. Check out those wedding venues as well if you’re interested, but today we’re here to talk about the ever incredible Male’ana Gardens in Kailua! What Makes Male’ana Gardens a Special Wedding Venue? Those that have been keeping up on m ..read more

It’s no secret that elopements in Hawaii are some of our favorite celebrations to document. Part of this is of course due to how beautiful the islands are and how they’re a perfect setting for an elopement. Another reason we love elopements though is how unique they are and how creative couples can get with them. Today an elopement can look like practically ANYTHING you want it to, whether you want to keep things simple or go all out for the day! For some this flexibility is freeing, while for others though it can be a little overwhelming. That’s why at Olson Productions we offer a variety of ..read more

As a maternity photographer in Hawaii, I get the opportunity to photograph couples during one of the most incredible times of their relationship, having a baby. Maternity sessions are so special as they document this truly wonderful time in your life. What all goes into planning a maternity session, and why have a babymoon in Hawaii though? If either of those questions crossed your mind then this blog is for you! Why a Babymoon in Hawaii? Let’s start off with defining what a babymoon is. According to the Cambridge dictionary, a babymoon is a vacation for expecting parents before the baby is bo ..read more

As a wedding and engagement photographer on Oahu I get the chance to document a variety of couples throughout the gorgeous landscapes of the island. One of my absolute favorite spots for engagement sessions is one I’ve featured before on the blog, and that’s the ever beautiful Waimanalo Beach! This beach has it all. Incredible views, a chill atmosphere, and a STUNNING sunrise that Michelle and Chris got to experience for their session. Their Engagement Session at Oahu’s Waimanalo Beach Michelle, Chris, and I started their engagement session EARLY, taking some photos before the sun had even sta ..read more

One of the best parts of eloping in Hawaii, specifically eloping on Oahu, is the sheer amount of options you have at your disposal to make your elopement incredible.  One of my biggest priorities as your elopement photographer is to help you create an amazing elopement experience, which is why I always encourage my clients to rely on my expertise when planning out their Hawaii elopement. One huge aspect of creating a memorable elopement experience that you love from start to finish is deciding where to stay on Oahu for your elopement. As you probably guessed from the title, that’s what we ..read more