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family photos at the beach on Kauai

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

The topic of discussion for today is none other than a Poipu Beach Day themed family portrait with Bri & T, super fun gals from Kauai. If the names or faces look familiar to you, it’s because I’ve photographed this duo before.  I was stoked when I got a call from Bri saying she wanted […]

Bri & T | Poipu | Mommy & Daughter Family Portraits

Kauai Family Photography

family photos at the beach on Kauai

Let me stop for a second to tell you that I am seriously the luckiest photographer in the world. Lihue is gorgeous. My clients are always so wonderful to work with. That’s true of my session with the Amos family, too! I met up with them where they were staying at the Kalanipu`u Resort in […]

Amos | Lihue, Kauai | Family Portraits

Kauai Family Photography

You don’t have to ask me twice to head to Anini – my happy place – for an photo shoot! That’s where I photographed Dave and Ashley, and it was an absolute dream session in every way.  Ashley made this fantasy date happen as a surprise for her hubby to celebrate their 10 year anniversary […]

Dave & Ashley | Anini, Kauai | Portraits

Kauai Engagement Photography, Kauai Wedding 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

I am beyond happy to see this wedding at Keapana Farm I photographed at has been published with Hawaii Bride & Groom Style. I love these two people and had such a great time photographing their Kauai wedding. Take a look at the article for rustic wedding decor inspiration from Jamie’s diy touches and see why their wedding was so much […]

Zach & Jamie | Keapana Farm | Kauai Wedding

Kauai Wedding Photography

The ‘Golden Hour’. So you want to learn about golden hour, huh? It’s a pretty popular time of day for photographers to have portrait sessions. I’m going to tell you what it is and why we prefer this time of day to others. You may or may not have noticed that my open availability for […]

Why Golden Hour Photo Sessions Are Awesome

Kauai Elopement Photography, Kauai Engagement Photography, Kauai Family Photography

We hiked to a clearing on Kapaa and set up blankets and pillows. Bri and T cuddled up on their forrest pallet, reading books, finding shapes in the clouds and giggling. The flower crowns, or haku’s were made for them especially for this sweet portrait session. I love that Bri set this special day up […]

Bri & T | Kapaa | Mommy & Daughter Family Portraits

Kauai Family Photography

Tunnels beach is famous for it’s massive coral reef and majestic mountain peaks. Along Kauai’s north shore, this sandy beach was where Mike and Joanna exchanged vows to become married. It was a warm and breezy evening. The sun’s rays shined through the salty air creating a misty romance. They were perfectly dressed up for a […]

Mike & Joanna | Tunnels Beach | Kauai Elopement

Kauai Elopement Photography

Kauai Elopement – Your Way For your elopement wedding you can create your perfect day around the things that you hold sacred. Kauai elopements are wonderful since there is romance and adventure at every turn. Get Married on the Beach or a Mountain Top I’ve had couples jump off of waterfalls after their vows. I’ve […]

Top 10 Reasons to Elope | Kauai Wedding Photography

Kauai Elopement Photography

On their first date Justin and Megan jumped off waterfalls. Adventure is part of their love story. These guys are super smart, kinda sarcastic, always-fun-to-be-around kind of people. We have kids the same age so we can totally relate to each other about the newest cartoon or toy or crazy thing our boys are into. I’ve […]

Justin & Megan | Kapaa, Kauai Engagement

Kauai Engagement Photography

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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