Offbeat Honolulu :: Michelle Jost

Offbeat Honolulu

The island of Oahu lends to some stunning beach locations which is why every bride wants to have these traditional images taken there. We have it all... blue water, perfectly sculpted crashing waves, mountains and waterfalls, but sometimes it is fun to venture off the beaten path and incorporate a bit of style and design in a session buy finding a cute cafe, or interesting intersection in town that can add a bit of glamour to your Oahu adventures.

Today's shoot was done at Hawaiian Aroma Cafe. This cafe is a well designed adorable spot just bursting with a modern vintage pallet and aligned well with our vision to capture some interesting offbeat photos.

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