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bride with flower crown hugging groom sitting in sand at beach wedding in Hawaii

"When you release expectations, you are free to enjoy things for what they are instead of what you think they should be."
 -Mandy Hale.

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!

5 Tips To Make Your Kauai Wedding Or Elopement Even Better

Kauai Elopement Photography, Kauai Photographer Keri Cooper, Kauai Wedding Photography

bride with flower crown hugging groom sitting in sand at beach wedding in Hawaii

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 […]

At-Home Date Night Ideas

Kauai Couples Photography, Kauai Photographer Keri Cooper

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.

4 Things to Consider Before Your Hawaii Beach Wedding

Kauai Photographer Keri Cooper, Kauai Wedding Photography

You know what I’m afraid of? Mango sap, snakes, and poison ivy. You know what I’m NOT afraid of? PDA. In fact, I am all about it, especially when I’m photographing a gorgeous and super in-love couple like Brenda and Scott at Moloaa Bay, who were constantly stealing kisses and wrapping themselves up in each […]

Brenda & Scott | Moloaa Bay | Kauai | Portraits

Kauai Couples Photography, Kauai Photographer Keri Cooper

Dripping in Janice Marie Jewelry Jewelry, Crystals, gems, pearls, druzy, gold, silver, beads, stacks of bracelets, layers of shiny strands This jewelry photoshoot was a dream. I think it is extremely important to support local artists and businesses. Kauai has an amazing community of creatives and I feel lucky to work with some of these […]

Janice Marie Jewelry | Kauai | Small Business Photography

Kauai Photographer Keri Cooper, Kauai Small Business Photography

When I was young girl growing up in Kansas I used to play office in my Grandma’s family home office. I had my own phone and important paperwork. I loved being a businesswoman, even at the age of 4. I remember a photo that was framed in that family room. It was a photo of […]

Our Twins | Kealia Farm | Family Portraits

Kauai Family Photography, Kauai Photographer Keri Cooper

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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