The Hawaiian Islands
Wedding & Engagement Photographer
For The Inspired & Intentional
Legacy Storytelling
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Moments like this only come a handful of times during your life. Days where you catch yourself thinking "one-day." They are few and far between, so what are you going to do to preserve and remember the very thing that defines what your life is about?
The photos and experience you receive should set the standard. My heart is in both the present and the future, I see you now — but I also see you 40 years from now, flipping through your wedding album, reliving the day your story was captured.
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My life has always been built knowing that one day, I'll be surrounded by my wife and kids, with the memories of a life passed. Life is to be lived as a story, so that one day you can give to those who will follow in my footsteps. This has always inspired my work, the photos I take, and the clients I serve.
I'm Joel
I want you to memorize this time, feel the island breeze on your skin, and have the memory preserved of what it was like when it seemed like you and your person were the only two that existed.
Hawaii-based wedding and engagement photographer
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Maternity & Family
Couples & Engagements
Weddings & Elopements
To Remember and To Feel. That is the meaning of life.
The Kimball's
Joel did our wedding photos and obsessed is an understatement! He did an excellent job capturing some of the most intimate moments and candid moments from our wedding. The photos make me feel like I’m living the day again. He captured details and emotions so beautifully. He made the whole process and lead up super easy, making sure we had all of the photos we wanted- he did an amazing job getting photos with all of our families and specific shots that I wanted. He makes you feel so relaxed and really makes sure you are in the moment for your wedding! Highly highly recommend Joel if you are looking for a wedding photographer.
"The photos make me feel like I’m living the day again. He captured details and emotions so beautifully."
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Dakota & Carsyn Hockel
My Fiancé, Carsyn, and I absolutely loved our entire experience with Joel. From booking with Joel to receiving our photos it was effortless and smooth. Even though I gave him such short notice, he was still able to fit us in his schedule and he communicated with me thoroughly. He’s an excellent photographer and gave Carsyn and I simple prompts that made our photoshoot feel fun, natural, and lively. The photos turned out so good and have a wide variety of aesthetics and themes while all sharing the same vibe. If you are looking for affordable and excellent photos as well as an incredible experience, Joel is who you should book!
"He’s an excellent photographer and gave Carsyn and I simple prompts that made our photoshoot feel fun, natural, and lively."
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Tristan & Hannah
Would highly recommend! Joel far exceeded my expectations delivering an amazing photoshoot for my engagement and photos that I will look back on for a lifetime. Not only were the photos 10/10, the experience was incredible! We showed up at our spot a little earlier before my fiance showed up and we found the best angles and Joel was so helpful giving insight. He hid in the grass and captured every moment of my proposal! Im so grateful for this company!!
Joel far exceeded my expectations delivering an amazing photoshoot for my engagement and photos that I will look back on for a lifetime.
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Micah & Naomi
Had such a blast getting our engagement photos done by Joel! He is a talented photographer and helped make us feel relaxed in front of the camera. The photos are absolutely stunning and so capture our personality. Would totally recommend Joel!
"The photos are absolutely stunning and so capture our personality"
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Navneel & Anna
I highly recommend getting your photoshoot done with Joel. Two weeks prior to our trip, I had reached out to Joel to assist with helping me plan and capture my surprise proposal to my now fiancé. I could tell he was genuine in ensuring that the proposal went perfect (it did). He sent multiple location options to choose from, scoped the area multiple times prior to proposal day as my requirements for the location was secluded beach. He really took the stress out of the whole thing. During the shoot, he was really easy to work it. This was our first photoshoot ever and so we were a bit nervous but he made us feel really comfortable throughout the entire time. He had his own suggestion and was open to some of our suggestions as well. The photos turned out SOO GOOD and he had a very quick turnaround. Overall it was a lot of fun, 10/10. Thank you so much Joel!!!
"I could tell he was genuine in ensuring that the proposal went perfect (it did). He really took the stress out of the whole thing."
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