Hawaii Wedding Photographers

Find Wedding Photographers in or near Hawaii

Our Hawaii photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Big Island, Maui, Oahu, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Nihau, Kahoolawe, Honolulu, Pearl Harbor, Hilo, Waikiki

Planning an intimate wedding, elopement, or engagement portrait session in Hawaii?

Discover the best photographers! - We can capture the happiness and closeness of your casual, intimate, boutique, or at-home wedding. The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Hawaii documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!

Capture Your Dream Hawaii Elopement: Photographers Available

Imagine your intimate Hawaii wedding: just you, your partner, your officiant, perhaps a few select companions, and a photographer capturing the moments. Find the perfect photographer near you to create lasting memories.

United States WPJA members are ready to document any justice of the peace, civil union, courthouse, or any other type of elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.

7 Hawaii Wedding Photographers...

Destination weddings, engagement couple sessions and elopement photography by Angela Nelson

Angela Nelson is a destination wedding photographer based in Hawaii. She discovered her passion for photography while teaching high school in Maui and has been capturing real moments and the beauty of Hawaii ever since. When she's not behind the camera, Angela enjoys...

3400 (USD)
Engagements, Weddings and Elopement Photographer Lucy Schultz

Lucy Schultz, an artistic wedding photojournalist, creates a relaxed and joyful environment, empowering couples to express their true selves, capturing unforgettable moments with her expertise honed since 2013.

5900 (USD)
Madison wedding and elopement photography by Ilana Bar-av of Wisconsin

In a journalistic style, Ilana Bar av is a visual storyteller who captures the beautiful moments of weddings. Inspired by her father and brother, also photographers, Barav overcame skepticism to pursue her passion and celebrates six successful years in the business.

4800 (USD)
Northern California wedding photography by Drew Bird - Creative Storytelling

Drew Bird is a San Francisco Bay Area-based wedding photographer with years of experience. His focus is on telling stories through photographs, capturing authentic and unscripted expressions of beauty, love and connection.

3500 (USD)

Douglas Despres is a photographer with a background in photojournalism and over 600 events photographed since 2002. Specializing in documentary-style shots with comfortable connections to family and guests, he brings his global photography experience to every shoot.

750/hour (USD)

Dennis Viera, an award-winning wedding photographer, possesses nearly a decade of experience and began his photography journey in high school. With a passion for capturing life's moments, he has traveled extensively worldwide.

5000 (USD)
Wedding Photojournalism by Megumu Kohagura

Megumu Kohagura has been a documentary wedding photographer since 2006, specializing in full-scale wedding photography. Since 2010, he has been concentrating on landscape shots that emphasize light and shadows, and additionally works as a commercial photographer and photo...

600 (USD)
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

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Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Hawaii Couples

Hawaii Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

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Wedding Venue Pictures by Hawaii Wedding Photographers

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Hawaii Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

Below are some Hawaii wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Hawaii marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Hawaii engagement portrait sessions with couples.

Romance blooms amidst the lush greenery of Hawaii's Big Island as these two embrace in a  portrait captured by a WPJA wedding photographer.
Engagement portrait taken by a Maui wedding photographer in Wailuku, Hawaii - couple embraced in the web of foreground trees, surrounded by romantic afternoon sunlight.
Fine art couple portrait by a Maui wedding photographer in Wailea, Hawaii, capturing a couple cuddling by lava rocks with a sun flare at sunset by the water.
Artistic couple portrait by a Wailea wedding photographer, Maui, Hawaii capturing a romantic sun setting in the water as the couple kneels in the surf.
A creative couple portrait captured by a Maui wedding photographer in the fine art style, as the couple walks hand in hand on the sandy beach in Paia, Hawaii at sunrise with water washing up on shore.
The bride and groom posed for their wedding portrait in front of a wave crashing on the rocks in Hawaii, capturing the spirit of "Catch the Wave"
The bride and groom are smiling in the split front windshield of a VW van at Sunset Ranch, Oahu, Hawaii, illuminated by the photographer with a light
Champagne spray on the dance floor of the Sunset Ranch, Oahu, Hawaii
Kauai nontraditional lifestyle engagement portrait of a couple at Hanalei Bay, Hawaii sharing a secret kiss while the sun sets
Napili post proposal portrait session with a Hawaii engagement photographer of a Maui Rainbow with a couple kissing
Kapalua post proposal portrait session with a Maui engagement photographer of a Hawaii couple snuggling during a small rainstorm
Paia post proposal portraits by a Maui wedding photographer of a happy Hawaii couple backlit during a red sunset on Maui

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of Hawaii wedding photographers?
A: We call them Client Letters. At the WPJA, we decided more than 20 years ago to avoid incorporating those third-person testimonials and endorsements that are found all too often in advertisements. Instead, we elevated our listings with the use of Client Letters, which represent the actual words and feelings of the clients who booked those Hawaii wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Hawaii wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Hawaii photographers you see at the top of your search results page have recently won the most — and the most recent — contest awards. Our contests judge photographers based on their creativity, style, composure, and ability to capture the heart of any couple's story on their wedding day.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Hawaii wedding day?
A: While wedding photojournalists strive to capture candid moments on the wedding day, our photographers also are skilled artists who can compose powerful portraits. If you have a specific vision of what types of images you want from your wedding day, look at the top-ranked Hawaii wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Hawaii WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Christine & Bryan

Photo by Douglas Despres

"Doug these are amazing!! I can't even tell you how much I'm in love with them! You did such an incredible job and I cannot thank you enough! They're unreal!"

Kiley & Josh

Photo by Douglas Despres

Dear Doug, Thank you so much for sending these images, and for the images themselves which are outstanding. We love so many of them, the hard part is going to be selecting the ones that go in the album! We'll have more time to look and select over the weekend, so we'll probably write to you then or early next week. Again, many thanks for your work -- we are very impressed :) Best, Josh & Kiley

Stephanie + Nick

Photo by Drew Bird

Hi Drew, The images are amazing!! Absolutely wonderful!! Your images really are a very special way to preserve our memories! The photos that you made around City Hall are gorgeous. It was nice to relax and laugh a little and enjoy the amazing architecture. We also love how you captured artistic candid details at the reception at Stable Cafe. There are so many wonderful moments: like so many conversations, the toasts, the food that was served, and the atmosphere. Thank you so much for your professionalism and good spirits on our wedding day. You were such a pleasure to work with, and are so amazing at your craft. We really enjoyed working with you throughout the day, and you put us at ease while making photos. We really love how you had a stress-free attitude. You really captured the feelings of the day! Thank you so much for all of your help creating lasting memories for us and our friends and family and for being such a significant part of our wedding day and story. We honestly can't thank you enough. Best, Stephanie + Nick