Lisa

“I’ve been obsessed with photos my whole life and have over 50,000 pictures just on my iPhone alone, which makes Jelena think I’m crazy. Ha Ha Ha - but she’s probably right!”

Lisa truly enjoys making photo books of EVERYTHING. “I mean... I LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY and capturing a real moment. I love real emotions. I also love getting a great family portrait with everyone looking and smiling at the camera, because I love to have those in my albums as well! Therefore, my photoshoots are a combination of capturing the in-between "real" moments and the ones that are more posed. I'm great at making you and your family feel at ease and making it a fun process. I always say… it's a photoshoot, it's not brain surgery! It’s supposed to be fun!”

In addition, Lisa understands that not everyone in the family loves to take photos as much as she does, so she won't drag the process out for dad, mom, or the toddlers! Besides, it’s usually either a sunrise or sunset shoot, so time is of the essence. “I work fast and efficiently to make it as smooth and fun for you as possible.”

Originally from Chicago, Lisa transplanted to Los Angeles where she lived for many years with her husband working in the entertainment industry. Her career naturally transitioned into photography and she worked for a prestigious LA studio focusing on maternity and family photography. As much as she loved photography, she yearned for something more. She had dreams of moving to her beloved island of Maui and taking pictures on her breathtaking beaches. In 2021, Lisa, her husband and their sweet dogs and cats made the big move to Maui. Upon arrival, Lisa reached out to Capture Aloha. The timing was perfect! Capture Aloha did indeed need another photographer. Jelena, already shooting for Capture Aloha, was happy to show her the ropes. They have been best friends ever since!