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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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    Favourite 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

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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Dee
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We had a wonderful experience with Lauren! She did an amazing job, especially considering the boys were not exactly interested in cooperating for pictures. She was so patient, kind, and professional, and managed to capture so many beautiful moments despite the chaos. We absolutely love how the photos turned out and are so grateful for her patience and talent. We highly recommend Lauren!

SEJIN
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Lauren was great to shoot with! She was fun, engaging and patient with our group of young kids and adults ranging from 3-70! Communication was a breeze and we got some great shots that we'll cherish forever! We're happy to have shot with Lauren and would recommend her to others looking for a shoot.

Jason
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Lauren was so wonderful to work with! She knew exactly what we were looking for, how to make sure it happened quickly, while having fun! We love our photos so much! Thank you, Lauren!

Kristyne
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She was so helpful and amazing to work with. We had thoughts about what we wanted but she really made it all happen with amazing ideas for our poses and locations. She really took time and they came together so well!!

Ken
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