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Meet Lauren W in Honolulu

I’m Lauren, the photographer who makes your Hawaiʻi photos feel easy and stress-free. Originally from Milwaukee, I’ve called Hawaiʻi home since 2015. I understand how meaningful time here can be, and I love helping people leave with photos that truly reflect the feeling of their trip. My approach is relaxed and intuitive — sometimes calm, sometimes energetic — with clear guidance and an eye for beautiful light and natural moments, so the experience feels fun, effortless, and memorable.

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    Languages Spoken: English and some Croatian.
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    Favorite Place to Shoot: Kaneohe, because the mountains are beautiful!

Three Things

  1. I love photography because it lets people hold onto moments that would otherwise pass too quickly. What’s unique about my approach is how much I care about the experience, not just the final images. I focus on creating an environment where people feel comfortable being themselves, whether that means keeping things calm or bringing a little energy when it helps. With clear guidance and an eye for natural light and real moments, I aim to create photos that feel genuine and bring people back to how their time together actually felt.
  2. A photoshoot with me feels relaxed, guided, and natural. I give clear direction, so you’re never wondering what to do (but of course, I also leave space for real moments to unfold).
  3. I always recommend getting out on the water. A boat ride to see turtles or, depending on the season, whales and dolphins is a really special way to experience Honolulu. My husband is a boat captain, so I’m always happy to point people in the right direction.

More Information

Pricing starts at $325 USD for a 30-minute vacation shoot

Lauren W requires additional travel fees on the following routes:

Sandy Beach (East Shore): 40 USD

Ala Moana Beach Park (South Shore): 30 USD

Waialae Beach Park (South Shore): 30 USD

Paradise Cove: 50 USD

Kakaako Murals (South Shore): 20 USD

La'ie Point (North Shore): 50 USD

Kualoa Beach (Northeast Shore): 50 USD

Waikiki Beach (South Shore): 30 USD

Mokuleia Beach (North Shore): 50 USD


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Lauren was fantastic!!! She made us all feel very comfortable which helped achieve the more natural photos we were looking for. I would recommend Lauren for sure!!!

Rose
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Lauren was fantastic for our sunset family session at Paradise Cove! She was prompt, patient, and so gentle with our two energetic toddlers and my grandma, giving everyone breaks and keeping the energy fun. The gallery photos are stunning and full of wonderful memories. When a few solo shots of my grandma were initially missing from the upload, the Flytographer team worked seamlessly with Lauren to track down the files and ensure our gallery was complete. The customer care from both Lauren and Flytographer was exceptional from start to finish. Highly recommend!

Jaselle
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Lauren is flexible, friendly, patient, accommodating, sweet, and a lot of fun! When we arrived for our photo shoot, it was raining and Lauren provided us with some alternative options. Our family decided to wait it out for another 30 minutes to see if the rain would stop and Lauren was open to the idea and was very patient! The rain eventually stopped and we continued on with our photo shoot and it was perfect! Lauren was a joy to be around and everyone felt so comfortable with her! We had a huge age range from great grandparents all the way to an eight month old and Lauren knew how to make the best of each moment for everyone! I admired how she was intentional with photos for the grandparents, the couples and the main star, our baby! Her positivity and calm demeanor made this first family photo experience pleasant and memorable! I would recommend her to anyone interested!

Fatima
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Loved working with Lauren! She really guided us through the shoot and made us feel comfortable. The photos turned out beautiful.

Rita
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We just did our maternity shoot with Lauren, and I could not be more excited about the photos. This was my first time using flytographer and it was a seamless experience. Lauren was in touch with me as the weather was changing and she is extremely knowledgeable with the topography, but also as a photographer. She arrived with clear instruction, was very efficient, quick, and fun to be around. She had lots of poses prepared and ready to go, and I didn’t have to think about anything which was a nice relief. She’s very laid-back, made me feel very comfortable, and the photos came out perfectly. I appreciate her extra time and generosity that she spent on us and would definitely recommend her to anyone booking a shoot in Honolulu. We opted to do the Kualo Ranch and it is such a beautiful setting with the high mountains in the back in the beach, highly recommend

Jusleen
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