Hawaii Wedding Photographer
Fine Art Wedding Photography. Genuine Moments. Real Weddings.
Aloha, and congratulations!
You’re engaged, excited, and planning a wedding in one of the most beautiful places in the world.
After 12+ years and more than 250 weddings, I know beautiful photos don’t have to mean spending your whole wedding taking them. I’ll guide when it helps, step back when the moment is happening naturally, and keep things fun and comfortable so you can actually enjoy the day.
Whether Hawaii is home or you’re planning from afar, I’ll take care of the photography while you live the moments worth remembering.
If that sounds like the kind of experience you want, reach out and tell me a little about your wedding.
Professional wedding cinematography is also available for couples who want photo + video coordinated together.
Available on all islands including Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island
Limited availability for 2026 • Now booking 2027 weddings
250+ Weddings — 12+ Years of Experience
Based in Oahu, available on all islands, mainland & internationally
Featured by wedding publications and trusted throughout Hawaii’s wedding industry.
Kind Words from past couples
He became such a great part of our wedding. If you are looking for a highly professional, talented, highly personable, & FUN photographer for your wedding day, I highly, highly recommend Keoni!
– ‘Olu & Pohai
Mahalo to Keoni for the most beautiful photos of the best day of our lives! He was awesome to work with, both professional and a blast to be around. We cannot recommend him enough!
– Niki & Cody
If this sounds like what you’re hoping for, I’d love to hear about your wedding.
Questions Couples Often Ask (FAQ)
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I’ve been known for fine art weddings and adventurous style images since 2013.
I’d say my images are timeless, warm, with true-to-life colors with a mix of real moments, scenic portraits, and simple direction when needed.
I want your photos to feel beautiful without making your wedding feel like a production. I’ll guide when it helps, step back when the moment is unfolding naturally, and keep the experience relaxed so you can stay present.
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Wedding photography in Hawaii can vary depending on experience, coverage, location, and what is included. My wedding collections begin at $4,200, with most couples choosing coverage based on their timeline, venue, and the kind of experience they want documented.
Elopements start from $1495.
If you’re still figuring out what you need, I’m happy to help you compare options and choose the amount of coverage that makes the most sense for your day.
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Most couples book their wedding photographer 9–12 months in advance, especially for popular dates, weekends, days around holidays and venues like Sunset Ranch, Lanikūhonua, Halekulani, and Ko Olina resorts.
That said, I’m always happy to check availability if your wedding is coming up sooner. Sometimes dates are still open, especially for weekday weddings, elopements, or more intimate celebrations.
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Most full wedding days need 6–8 hours of coverage. Six hours can work well for simpler timelines, while eight hours gives more breathing room for getting ready, ceremony, portraits, reception details, sunset photos, and key reception moments.
If your day has multiple locations, a larger guest count, or you want more of the full story documented, additional coverage may be the better fit.
If you’re planning an intimate wedding or elopement we have coverages from 2-6 hours that may fit what you’re looking for perfectly. These can work well for couples who prioritizes their wedding ceremony, family photos, and couple portraits either at the same location or another place we plan ahead of time.
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Yes. Professional wedding cinematography can be added to select photography collections, so your photo and video coverage can be coordinated together through Keoni Michael. Most full wedding-day video coverage includes two cinematographers, with shorter options also available for intimate weddings and elopements.
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Yes. I photograph weddings throughout Oʻahu and across the Hawaiian Islands. If you’re getting married on Oahu there’s a good chance I’ve photographed at your wedding venue including Sunset Ranch, Lanikūhonua, Halekulani, Koʻolau Ballrooms, Four Seasons Oʻahu, Hyatt Regency Waikīkī, and many others.
Every venue has its own light, layout, timing, and best photo locations, so having years of wedding experience in Hawaii helps me guide portraits, family photos, and the overall flow of the day more smoothly.
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Rain is always a possibility in Hawaii, but it does not have to ruin your photos. Many venues have covered areas, backup ceremony plans, or pockets of light that still photograph beautifully.
I’ll work with your planner, venue, and timeline to make the best use of the weather. Sometimes a little rain even creates softer light, more intimate moments, and some of the most memorable images from the day. I’ve also created some incredible, dramatic rain photos. All that to say, with the right photographer you can come away with images you love that you could’ve never planned for.
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Wedding galleries are typically delivered within 8–12 weeks depending on my current editing queue. Every image is personally edited for color, tone, consistency, and the overall feel of the day.
I also send sneak peeks shortly after the wedding so you have a few favorites to share while the full gallery is being finished.
Real Weddings, Real Moments
Weddings in Hawaii move fast. The light changes, the weather shifts, and some of the best moments happen in between the planned ones.
Take a look at a few real weddings and engagement sessions from Oahu and across the Hawaiian Islands.
Most of the weddings, elopements, and sessions shown here were photographed across Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island, with a few favorites from destination weddings beyond Hawaii.
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