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heyyy bestie, i'm tehlor

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Just a girl who fell in love with love and life.

I'm Tehlor! Full time entrepreneur, photographer, sunshine in human form, and forever hopeless romantic! I'm based in Kane'ohe, O'ahu, where I was born and raised in between the bay and the Ko'olau mountains. If you've seen our mountains, you'd probably feel just as lucky as I do to live here. As I've gotten older I've truly learned to fall in love with my life and I'm here to help you do the same by documenting it truthfully and naturally. I believe the best photos feel like hugs. They're honest, dreamy, and soulful little time capsules that take us back to what truly matters. I'm not here to over-stage your moments or micromanage your big day, but to pay attention and let it unfold exactly as it happens. My goal is to support you in being fully present so you can feel everything, and remember that your life is the true art piece. 

I started photography back in middle school (mostly just photos of my friends and I doing goofy things! LOL), intent on documenting everything because I knew how much I'd love to look back on those sweet times in my life. That instinct never left, and now I get to do the same for you. Whether it be your wedding day, your growing family, or a random Tuesday you decided to romanticize, I'm here to help you hold on to the good stuff.

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this is us
tehlor and Keej

If you’ve seen me around, chances are you’ve also seen my boyfriend Keej — he’s a huge part of my life and the reason I went full-time into photography in the first place. Our love story changed everything for me. He’s my partner in creativity and chaos, my biggest inspiration, and my best friend. I believe everyone deserves to be loved this deeply, and capturing that kind of connection makes my job the best job ever.

We can’t say enough good things about Tehlor! From our engagement shoot to our wedding day, she went above and beyond to make every moment feel seamless, comfortable, and completely natural. It truly felt like we had a friend behind the camera—someone who understood us and brought out the best in every shot. Her outgoing personality made the entire session fun and relaxed, and her creativity absolutely blew us away. She has an incredible eye for detail and knows exactly how to bring out the magic in each moment. If you're looking for someone who not only delivers stunning photos but also makes the whole experience unforgettable, Tehlor is that person.

Jacqueline

daughter of the king. dog mum. keej's bff. acai bowl freak. entrepreneur. artist. tehlor ;) sabrina carpenter's #1 fan.

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I'm here to show you that your life is ART and catch those once-in-a-lifetime moments, preserving them as memories for you to look back on for years to come, down to the tiniest and most special of details. I'm here because one day when you look back to remember, you can truly say you didn't miss a thing. 

 

Sharing a life of gratitude and forming friendships with you all along the way, always reminds me to never forget what my real mission + life purpose here is, and that's bringing people closer together.

ABOUT MY APPROACH

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