Can we talk for a minute about Rachel + Nate? A couple of lovelies that I instantly felt a friendship form with on the first telephone call I had with Rachel? It started with the idea that Rachel & I were meant to be friends because of our name, which happened with another Rachel I photographed the year before! I instantly felt at ease with these 2 as if I had known them my whole existence. That feeling extended to the amazing group of friends and family that surrounded me on the wedding day.

Rachel + Nate are free spirits that live in Hawaii where Nate is a diver with the United States Navy. They met many years ago as children and have been friends ever since. I love the story and the images that marrying your best friend conjures up.

I enjoyed being the “photographer” on this day and will hope to continue this lovely friendship for a long time to come! Enjoy a slide show of the day as well as some images below!