Hello summer in Hawaii! Believe it or not, we do have seasons here on Oahu. I’m no meteorologist, but I refer to them as hot and hotter. The longer I live here, the more I can tell the subtle different between 87 and 93 degrees! As it’s gotten warmer, I’ve been doing a little less […]

Brittany & Seth | Oahu Couples Session at Kahana Bay

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Kahana Bay, Oahu photo session by Laura Ivanova Photography

OAHU ENGAGEMENT SESSION Last week, I celebrated my six month anniversary of moving to Oahu! I remember the last week on the mainland so vividly. Frazzled would be an understatement. Packing up the Chicago apartment, cleaning and checking out, trying to stuff my small car with 5 checked bags, 2 overstuffed carryons, 2 adults, and […]

Payton & Aaron | Engagement Session at Makapu’u Beach

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What can I say about this lovely couple?! Savannah and I connected via Instagram, and even though she’s a Minnesota girl and fellow photographer, we met in beautiful Oahu for a sunrise session on film with her hubby, and business partner, Matt. I generally avoid getting up early, but a sunrise session at my absolute […]

Savannah & Matt | Makua Beach, Oahu

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OAHU ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER | KOKO CRATER BOTANICAL GARDENS Today marks my five month anniversary on my new island home of Oahu. It feels like yesterday and a lifetime ago, simultaneously. I moved knowing absolutely no one on the island, but I’ve slowly been making friends thanks to good ol’ Instagram. Social media has been a […]

Koko Crater Botanical Gardens Elopement

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