Blake and Richard traveled from North Carolina to Moorea Island (which is in French Polynesia northwest of Tahiti) for their honeymoon, where they took tropical photos while enjoying the sun and sea. They got married at the courthouse in Raleigh, North Carolina.

What inspired you to get photos on their honeymoon? What else did you do on your honeymoon?

Blake & Richard: When we first started planning a wedding, we quickly realized we did not want a traditional ceremony. So we decided to surprise everyone by having secret nuptials and eloping to French Polynesia. Besides staying at beautiful resorts, our second priority was to get amazing photographs to keep our memories for a lifetime. Helene and Sam perfectly captured the feel and essence of our honeymoon—pure bliss! We also booked a shark and stingray tour, snorkeling and a spa day. But what I enjoyed most was just relaxing and being with my husband in paradise!

Tropical honeymoon photos on Mo'orea Island two grooms grey suit blue suit mountains outside

Tropical honeymoon photos on Mo'orea Island two grooms grey suit blue suit mountains outside

Tropical honeymoon photos on Mo'orea Island two grooms grey suit blue suit mountains outside holding hands

Tropical honeymoon photos on Mo'orea Island two grooms grey suit blue suit mountains outside laying on beach

Tropical honeymoon photos on Mo'orea Island two grooms shorts floral pink shirt button down holding hands beach

Tropical honeymoon photos on Mo'orea Island two grooms shorts floral pink shirt button down piggyback beach

Tropical honeymoon photos on Mo'orea Island two grooms shorts floral pink shirt button down holding hands beach

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Tropical honeymoon photos on Mo'orea Island two grooms shorts floral pink shirt button down holding each other beach

Tropical honeymoon photos on Mo'orea Island two grooms grey suit blue suit mountains outside

Tropical honeymoon photos on Mo'orea Island two grooms shorts floral pink shirt button down cuddling beach

Tropical honeymoon photos on Mo'orea Island two grooms grey suit blue suit mountains outside walking beach

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Photographer: Helene Havard Photography

Videographer: Flying World Pictures