first look for couple in Hanalei Bay, Kauai


Emily + Issac chose to do a first look + their private vows at their accomodation, Hanalei River Cottages

photos with shells and flowers of vow books and rings for eloping couple


They found some shells in their first few days on Kauai, and we incorporated them into their vow/ ring photos


Celebrating being together for 12 years, Emily + Issac decided to elope in beautiful Hawai'i. Craving togetherness, quiet, and natural beauty, Kauai was a natural choice.

Wedding ring + veil for Kauai bride
bride smiling with wedding ring before kauai elopement
bridal portraits in Hanalei bay
groom fixing jacket in Hanalei Bay
groom portraits before eloping on Kauai
wedding couple posing by Hanalei River
wedding couple posing by Hanalei River
wedding couple posing by Hanalei River
wedding couple posing by Hanalei River Cottages


After some editorial inspired photos at the Hanalei River Cottages, we headed to Tunnels Beach just after sunrise to capture the beauty of Kauai and Emily + Issac's connection.

documentary style wedding portraits at Tunnels Beach
documentary style wedding portraits at Tunnels Beach
documentary style wedding portraits at Tunnels Beach
documentary style wedding portraits of bride at Tunnels Beach
documentary style wedding portraits at Tunnels Beach
documentary style wedding portraits at Tunnels Beach
documentary style wedding portraits at Tunnels Beach
documentary style wedding portraits at Tunnels Beach
documentary style wedding portraits at Tunnels Beach
documentary style wedding portraits at Tunnels Beach


Playing with the wind, changing light, and natural landscape, I gave Issac and Emily lots of prompts instead of poses. Prompts based in movements like walking, running, picking up and spinning really help to loosen everyone up and get the couples laughing and enjoying the moment. This is where their connection shines, when they forget the camera is there and they are just enjoying being with each other.