Welcome to Excellence Photography by Lua Gurgel, where we transform moments into timeless memories.
Based in Oahu, Hawaii, we are dedicated to providing exceptional photography services, capturing the essence of every subject. Explore my portfolio and let's create something beautiful together.
"Lua Gurgel, thanks again for the wonderful experience and beautiful photos! I will cherish them always!"
Photography services
Excellence Photography by Lua Gurgel provides a variety of photography services designed to meet your specific needs. From individual portraits to comprehensive event coverage, I am here to capture life's most significant moments with artistry and professionalism.
Newborn Essence
Newborn photography is about capturing the purest essence of life — softness, innocence, and the beauty of new beginnings. Each session is thoughtfully created to preserve delicate details and genuine emotions, transforming fleeting moments into timeless images filled with warmth, connection, and love. These first days pass quickly, but their beauty deserves to be remembered forever.
Cake Smash
Cake Smash sessions celebrate milestones with joy, curiosity, and a little delightful mess. From the first cautious touch to joyful hands covered in cake, each moment is allowed to unfold naturally. These sessions embrace playful exploration, genuine expressions, and carefree fun — capturing laughter, surprise, and personality as your child enjoys the freedom to get deliciously messy. The result is a timeless collection of images that reflect this joyful and unforgettable stage of childhood.
Kids
Kids session is a fun, relaxed photo experience designed especially for children. The goal is to capture genuine smiles, playful moments, and natural expressions in a comfortable environment.
These sessions can take place in a studio, outdoors, or even at home. We often use colorful props, toys, bubbles, or themed setups to keep kids engaged and happy. Instead of stiff poses, the focus is on candid moments—laughing, running, exploring, and simply being themselves.
Maternity
Maternity session is a beautiful way to celebrate the journey of pregnancy and capture the love, anticipation, and glow of expecting motherhood.
These sessions are typically scheduled between 28–34 weeks, when the baby bump is beautifully visible and mom is still comfortable. They can take place in a studio, outdoors in natural light, or in the comfort of your home for a more intimate feel.
Lua Gurgel
The heart behind Excellence Photography
"The pictures we had taken of our newborn greatly exceeded our expectations! The patience Lua showed with our daughter really demonstrated how she truly loves her job and her clients. The final presentation and personalization was beyond what we had hoped for. We would recommend Excellence Photography to anyone wanting to take newborn and family photos"
Bridget Row
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Location
Oahu, Hawaii, United States