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"When you release expectations, you are free to enjoy things for what they are instead of what you think they should be."
-Mandy Hale.
It is never too late to have a perfect Kauai wedding. Rachel and Corey were married 10 years ago and invited me to capture their beautiful vow renewal at Shipwrecks beach. The couple renewed their vows in a circle of greenery and tropical flowers, by Rachels best friend Ariane. They were joined by friends and […]
Recently I had the opportunity to be a part of Alex and John’s big day! This couple made it clear from the beginning they wanted genuine emotion in their photos; nothing too posed. Together, we were able to create beautiful and natural images that captured their connection. I captured all of the details, from the […]
Makayla and Sean’s Wedding were a beautiful, bright morning ceremony on the beach of Hanalei Bay. The morning light captured this couple’s love and joy so perfectly and I’m so happy to share some of those moments! Hanalei Bay is one of my favorite places to shoot not only for its gorgeous beach, but also […]
WEDDING ALBUM PREVIEW Sheena & Ayana embraced the day! Even though they had their hearts set on exchanging vows in the sand, the wedding location was changed last minute to a private home with a covering in case of rain. The venue, overlooking Anini Beach is gorgeous, and they loved the new location. Fern of […]
I styled this shoot to incorporate all of my favorite things about eloping. Elopement is an intentional decision for the couple to spend their wedding day doing the activities that they love the most. When there is no agenda/ timeline there is room for surprises to happen. Leave any expectations behind allowing for freedom to […]
With Keri Cooper To get an idea of what a family session is like with Keri check out these videos below. Family Session : morning at Kalapaki Beach Big Family Session : sunset at Keoneloa Bay aka Shipwrecks Beach Family Session : sunset at Anini Bigger Family Session : morning at Kalapaki Does this look […]
One of my favorite things about being a wedding photographer in Hawaii is how many intimate weddings and elopements I get to be a part of. There’s something so pure and magical about two people alone on a beach pledging to love each other forever. Gets me every time. As everyone knows, Hawaii is one of the most beautiful destinations on the planet. This allows opportunities for breathtaking wedding photos. However, we can always do better! So I’ve put together five tips to make your small wedding or elopement more photogenic!
STAY-HOME DATE NIGHT IDEAS Netflix & chill is so basic! Have a look at these different ways to spend quality time together. I hope you try these and fall in love with each other even more. Old School Video Games This one will bring you back. Go to https://www.retrogames.cz and get competitive, retro style. Double […]
I want my couples to completely trust me to authentically capture their weddings, and part of that is getting to know them before their day. But because I live on the small Hawaiian island of Kauai, many couples I shoot for are not local, instead they have hired me online to photograph their dream destination wedding. Destination weddings can be tricky, because often I won’t get to meet my bride in person before the big day. This creates a challenge because I want you to enjoy your time, as well as get the great photos you want. Hawaii is one of the most popular places for destination weddings, because of this I have put together a list of 4 things to consider before your Hawaii wedding.
lauren & kyle
"The quality of the finished product
SURPASSED MY EXPECTATIONS.
Keri was awesome the day of the wedding, she took the initiative and was creative with her approach each time. When I look back through the album, it tells a beautiful story of our wedding."
alyssa & troy
"The work you did to make sure we got great shots and where we wanted them went far above anything we expected. It was great to have you there and for you to be so enthusiastic, especially since you were our only guest at the wedding."
genni & chris
"Keri was more than just a wedding photographer; she provided personal support on my wedding day. Her relaxed nature and sweet personality calmed me down considerably on that huge day. My husband, who is very shy, and I felt that she was both professional and personal!"
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