2025 weddings
Pricing & Info Guide
THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
Wild Places
Unique Stories
Bold Hearts
BIG ISLAND
OAHU
MAUI
KAUAI
More Than Just The Photos. Your Story Deserves The Best.
This season of life is wild, meaningful, and fleeting—and your wedding day deserves to be remembered in full color. This guide is here to walk you through my offerings and help you find what fits best. No stress, no fluff—just a thoughtful experience that reflects your story exactly as it is.
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Think of that nostalgic heart-throb moment every time you pull out your photo album and remember what it was like when it felt like you and your person were the only two that existed.
Living in the islands these past few years has allowed me to step into the legacies and love stories of couples and families, and it’s brought an incredible sense of purpose and joy into my life.
My hope is that our photography experience goes beyond beautiful images. I want you to see your story reflected in every piece, and to carry that feeling with you for years to come.
Because yes, anyone can take your photo at the pretty sunset or picturesque location that engulfs these islands, but I want you to feel this moment, and remember how it truly felt.
Hawaii-based wedding and engagement photographer
I'm Joel
The goal? For you to have more than beautiful images. I want you to walk away with real memories, steady confidence, and a deep love for how it all felt.
From the first conversation to the final delivery, I’m here to simplify the process and bring peace to your wedding planning. I work intentionally, focusing on connection, trust, and capturing honest moments that actually feel like you. I guide where needed, step back when I should, and help you be fully present on one of the biggest days of your life. My approach is natural, thoughtful, and rooted in telling your story—not just taking pretty photos.
Here is a bit about the approach that I take, and the experience you're about to have with me...
My Unique Approach
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Packages
Investment $6000
+ Full Day + Rehearsal Dinner
+ The Signature Experience
+ Resources & Consults
+ Discounted Engagement Sessions
Included
This package is for couples who want their full story told—quiet moments, welcome hugs, and everything in between. Coverage includes your rehearsal dinner and a full wedding day, so nothing gets missed. Perfect for destination weddings, weekend celebrations, and couples who care about connection and legacy just as much as the ceremony.
The Weekender
Investment $4500
+ My Signature Experience
+ Up To 12 Hours Of Coverage
+ Resources & Consults
+ Discounted Engagement Sessions
Included
This 12-hour max package covers your entire wedding day with no stress about squeezing moments into a tight timeline. From the quiet getting ready hours to the sparkler exit (and everything in between), I’ll be there to document the full scope of your celebration as it naturally unfolds.
Full-Day
Investment | $3000
+ Up To 6 Hours Of Coverage
+ The Signature Experience
+ Resources & Consults
+ Discounted Engagement Sessions
Included
A 6-hour max package built for smaller weddings, elopements, or couples wanting coverage of just the key moments. We’ll capture the heart of your day—ceremony, portraits, and a few candid moments before and after—without compromising on quality or experience.
Half-Day
½ Day, Full Day, & Weekend Packages - Once you pick one, I'll be there for the duration of your day and that means, no more worrying about losing your photographer prematurely.
Package selections
All my travel expenses are included for inter-island travel in Hawaii. You can rest assured there'll be no sneaky expenses coming your way.
Included Travel Expenses
My 50 page wedding guide will be heading straight to you the second you book, ensuring we're all prepared for an amazing and highly successful wedding day.
Guides, Vendor Lists, and Resources
If we're a good fit, the moment the retainer is submitted and contract signed, you have access to me.
There's no such thing as too many emails and zoom calls!
Consult Calls & Full Photographer Access
Before your day, we'll cover the timeline of the day overall so we can make sure we have enough time allocated for what's most important and aligns with your goals.
Custom Timeline Creation
The day after your wedding, you'll get a lil' ol' email from me with 25-50 highlight photos so you have something for the honeymoon.
Day After Photo Previews
No, you won't be waiting weeks and months for your gallery. I guarantee your wedding gallery delivery in 4-weeks (or a starbucks gift card, on me).
4-Week Gallery Delivery Time
For all your printing and social needs, you'll receive a full gallery with different resolutions so you can go out in the world and tell em all about the best day of your life.
Hi-Res & Web Size Images
For one whole year, you'll have a link to your online gallery where you can view, share, and print off any and all of your photos.
1-Year Cloud Gallery Access
Right in with your online gallery, you'll have access to print any photos you want from my most trusted print labs.
Access To My Easy-To-Use Print Shop
Want to get some time with me before wedding day? I'm down, and I recommend it. The more time we have before, the better.
Discounted Engagement Session
You'll get an heirloom gift box so you have a hard copy and highlight photos from our time together.
Gift Box
Gift Box
Discounted Engagement Session
Access To My Easy-To-Use Print Shop
1-Year Cloud Gallery Access
Hi-Res & Web Size Images
4 Week Gallery Delivery Time
Preview Images Within 24 Hours
Slideshow (At Delivery)
Custom Timeline Creation
Consult Calls & Full Photographer Access
No Hidden Fees, No Taxes, No Surprises
Guides, Vendor Lists, and Resources
Package Selections
Included Travel Expenses
Average Investment | $900
Includes entire gallery with your wedding photos, mailed to you!
Wooden USB Drive
100+ Final Photos.
High Res & Web Size Photos
Included 1 year of cloud storage.
Online Gallery
Most shoots are around 1 hour.
Evening or Morning Session
Engagement Photos
The most no-pressure way to get comfy in front of my camera, & we'll make magic in the process!
Investment $1200
A second professional photographer means we can be in two places at once—while I’m with you during getting ready, they’re capturing your partner. While I’m focused on your ceremony, they’re catching the tear in your dad’s eye. It’s more angles, more perspectives, and a fuller, richer story of your day. From quiet in-between moments to big emotional reactions, a second shooter adds depth to your gallery and ensures not a single memory slips through the cracks.
While I can easily shoot a wedding solo, here's why your wedding may need a second shooter:
Second Shooter
Investment $950
This 10x10, 20-page fine art album is handcrafted to preserve your story in the most timeless and tactile way possible. Thick layflat pages, museum-grade printing, and a clean, minimalist design make it a piece you’ll return to for decades. Whether it sits on your coffee table or is passed around during holidays, this album isn’t just a collection of photos—it’s your love, your legacy, and the start of something that will live far beyond a screen.
Here's why I believe that a Wedding Album is going to make a difference in this experience for you.
Fine-Art Photo Albums
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Buy one for yourselves and one for family—share your story, your memories, your legacy, in their hands.
Two Photo Albums
$1800
One for you, one for each set of parents—three albums to preserve your day in every home that matters.
Three Photo Albums
$2500
Relive your day sooner—get your wedding photos delivered in just 7 business days with our rushed editing option.
Rushed Editing
$500
Timeless, nostalgic, and artful—film photography captures your day with rich tones, real grain, and emotion you can feel.
Film Photography
$500
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Send-Off
11:00 PM
Sunset Photos
1HR PRE-sundown
Reception, Dinner, Dances
6:30 PM
Cocktail hour
6:00 PM
Ceremony
5:30 PM
Pre-Ceremony hide-away
5:00 PM
Family Photos
4:30 PM
Bridal Party Photos
3:45 PM
First Look + Romantics
2:30 PM
Getting Ready & Detail Shots
12:00 pM
Reception
Dinner
First Dances
Cake Cutting
Open Dancing
7:00 PM
Cocktail hour
6:30 PM
Ceremony
6:00 PM
Pre-Ceremony hide-away
5:45 PM
Family Photos
5:15 PM
Bridal Party Photos
4:45 PM
First Look
Romantics (Couple Photos)
3:45 PM
Getting Ready, Hair, Makeup, Dress
(First Looks with Bridesmaids/Parents)
Detail Shots
1:00 PM
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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Mother-Of-ThE-Bride
We had the absolute pleasure of working with Joel as the photographer for our daughter’s wedding, and we truly cannot say enough good things about him. From the moment we met him, Joel was incredibly relational, respectful, and engaging. He made everyone feel at ease and brought such a calm and positive energy to the day. Joel did a phenomenal job capturing so many special, candid, and emotional moments — moments we will cherish for a lifetime. He also really took the time to understand the vision our daughter and son-in-law had for their photos, and he delivered beautifully. Every shot reflects their personalities and the love they share.
"We had the absolute pleasure of working with Joel as the photographer for our daughter’s wedding, and we truly cannot say enough good things about him."
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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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Bree & Garrett
Working with Joel was absolutely amazing. The photos he did for my wedding far exceeded my expectations! He has an incredible eye for detail, and helped Garrett and I feel so relaxed in front of the camera. It was so fun and easy to work with him! Looking through all these photos makes me feel like I can go back and relive the whole day.
"The photos he did for my wedding far exceeded my expectations!"
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North Carolina
Hawaii
Destination Weddings/Elopements
I am based in the Hawaiian islands, but I will travel wherever your dreaming of!
Travel included through all of the Hawaiian Islands.
Oahu, The Big Island, Maui, Kauai, Etc.
Anything beyond the Hawaiian Islands is considered a Destination Wedding, so if your wedding falls under that category, please request my Destination Pricing Guide!
Travel?
love takes us...
I'll go wherever your
50% Of Remainder
Payment three
This is your 3rd and final payment, which is the second 1/2 of your remaining balance.
Due 2 weeks from Wedding Day.
50% Of Remainder
payment two
This is your 2nd payment, which is 1/2 of your remaining balance.
Due 3 months from Wedding Day.
$1500
payment one
This is your retainer payment to book in your date on my calendar! $XXXX flat fee, non-refundable.
Due on booking day.
Payment Plan
I completely understand that this is an investment, so my payment plan is built so that you can spread it out and pay as you go!
I'll never know about you until you reach out!
+ Shoot Day
+ Proposal | Contract & Invoice
+ consult call
- inquire
+ Editing & Delivery
+ Shoot Day
+ Proposal | Contract & Invoice
- consult call
I'll confirm the requested date is available on my calendar still, and send you a calendar link for us to schedule your consult call with me! If it's a standard session, we'll bypass the call and just connect over email.
+ inquire
+ Editing & Delivery
+ Shoot Day
- Proposal | Contract & Invoice
If we're the right fit, I'll send you your proposal. Once the contract is signed and retainer paid, you are officially locked in my books! You'll also get resources, guides, and full access to me.
+ consult call
+ inquire
+ Editing & Delivery
The long awaited day is here. We'll meet, shoot your day, and party all night long.
- Shoot Day
+ Proposal | Contract & Invoice
+ consult call
+ inquire
+ Editing & Delivery
I take max of 4 weeks to edit your gallery and deliver Hi-Res & Web-Size images through an online gallery for easy downloads and access.
+ Shoot Day
+ Proposal | Contract & Invoice
+ consult call
+ inquire
- Editing & Delivery
The Process
A Few More Testimonials...
I take on what I can manage well, without sacrificing quality and intention with my clients. Primarily on the Big Island but also between the islands. That gives me the margin to do my best work, stay creatively fueled, and give each couple the attention they deserve.
How many weddings do you take per year?
I’m based on the Big Island of Hawaii, and yes—most of my couples are flying in for their wedding or on a trip. Whether you're planning something local or destination, I’ve got the experience to make it seamless.
Where are you based? Do couples ever travel to you for shoots?
Image count depends on the session and package, but I typically deliver around 75 photos per hour for weddings and around 100 per hour for couple sessions. My focus is on creating intentional, meaningful art—not just stuffing galleries with duplicates or filler.
How many images do you include?
Four weeks from shoot to delivery. Every photo is hand-edited by me with a lot of care.
What is your turnaround time?
Nope. I don’t deliver RAW files. The editing process is where my style and intention come through—without it, the story’s only half-told.
How do payment schedules work?
You’ll get a full guide from me with outfit inspiration, tips, and ideas. I’m also happy to help you pick outfits personally if you want feedback.
What do we wear for photos?
The retainer is non-refundable since it secures your date, but I handle reschedules on a case-by-case basis depending on availability. If something unexpected comes up, reach out and we’ll work through it together.
What if we need to cancel or reschedule our shoot or wedding?
We’ll reschedule if needed—no extra charge. I’m also flexible and can shoot in most conditions depending on what you’re comfortable with. We’ll chat and make the best call together.
What if there’s bad weather?
Absolutely. I help build out a timeline with you and we’ll hop on a call before the wedding to walk through every detail. I also help with location scouting and vendor recommendations—especially if you're planning from afar.
Do you help in the planning process?
Travel is always included in my pricing. No surprise fees, no hidden costs.
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