CLASSICAL AND SPIRITED PORTRAITURE

 High end Kauai photography photoshoot, curated and photofinished in high resolution digital,   an on-line gallery included for you to view, share and download your photographs.  

 

 

Priceless

Only priceless sounds expensive…

I’m not. Especially for the caliber of photos I provide my clients.

BUT YOUR PHOTOS WILL BE PRICELESS

 High end Kauai photography photoshoot, curated and photofinished in high resolution digital,   an on-line gallery included for you to view, share and download your photographs.  

PHOTOS WITHOUT TENTS

Every one of my photo packages includes top-notch photo editing. You won't see distracting beach goers or cars or tents or parasols  in your photos...because I get rid of them for you.  

 

 

I always show up

Even when I broke my foot, I still showed up, while my friend shot for me but I made sure all was perfect, as I hobbled about. 

I Don't go Through the Motions

I do what I love

Most Kauai photographers will not give you the guarantee I do. A 3-day turnaround. Date/time substitution if the weather is terrible. Up to 3 photos re-edited for no charge if there’s a particular fix you’d love.  As a sole proprietor with a 5-star Google and Yelp approval rating I will go that extra mile for my clients. 
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Limited availability

June 2026 dates — still available!

Last minute bookings welcome. Check if your June or July date is still open.

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Why book with David

I recommend the 1-hour session because of…

  • The sweet spot. Every photo session has one — when suddenly every shot is magical. It might happen early, but usually takes a 15-minute warm-up, unless you’re all pros!
  • More isn’t always better. But chances are you’ll find more gem photos in a larger selection. If your budget is tight, I highly recommend the Mini More session.
  • Spotty weather. Drizzle doesn’t usually last long here — it comes and goes. In a longer session we shoot around those weather hiccups.
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A note from David

The 1-hour session gives us time to find that perfect light and let everyone relax in front of the camera. Kauai’s natural beauty does the rest.

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Sessions for

Family, Couples & Solo

1 – 9 people  ·  Kauai, Hawaii

20 mins

Mini Quick

$360/session

  • ✓  20 min photoshoot
  • ✓  10 edited digital photos
Best mini choice

30 mins

Mini More

$460/session

  • ✓  30 min photoshoot
  • ✓  25 edited digital photos
  • ✓  +$20 per extra person
Most chosen

1 hour

1 Hour Lite

$560/session

  • ✓  35 edited digital photos
  • ✓  +$20 per extra person

1 hour

1 Hour Power

$660/session

  • ✓  45 edited digital photos
  • ✓  +$20 per extra person
  • ✓  Longer session optional

All fees exclude tax & $20 permit

Couples  ·  Self-love  ·  Best friends

The Amazing Plunge

$1,100

2+ hours of flattering photography — outfit changes, multiple locations, a mix of lifestyle, wild & adventurous, plus classic posing. 60+ cinematic photos.

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Sessions for

Elopements & Small Weddings

Intimate & meaningful · Kauai, Hawaii

1 hour

Simple Elopement

from $750

  • ✓ 1 hour photo coverage
  • ✓ 45 edited digital photos
Most Popular

2 hours

Small Wedding

from $1,300

  • ✓ 90 edited digital photos

4 hours

Venue Wedding

from $3,000

  • ✓ 200+ edited digital photos

All fees exclude tax & $20 permit

Couples · Flattering · Cinematic

The Amazing Love Story Session

$1,350

3+ hours of flattering couples photography — outfit changes, multiple locations, a mix of lifestyle and classic posing. 60+ cinematic-style photos.

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Sessions for

Surprise Proposals

Perfectly captured · Kauai, Hawaii

30 mins

Paparazzi Mini

$650

  • ✓ Stakeout style proposal
  • ✓ 30 mins photo coverage
  • ✓ 25 edited digital photos
Most Popular

1 hour

Paparazzi Full

$850

  • ✓ Stakeout style proposal
  • ✓ 1 hour photo coverage
  • ✓ 45 edited digital photos

30 mins

Couples Mini + Proposal

$460

  • ✓ Regular meet-and-greet style
  • ✓ 30 min mini session
  • ✓ 25 edited digital photos

1 hour

Couples Full + Proposal

$660

  • ✓ 1 hour of photography
  • ✓ 45 edited digital photos

All fees exclude tax & $20 permit

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Kauai Videography

Simple Elopement Video

Cinematic · Intimate · Delivered digitally

What’s included

Elopement Package

1 hour coverage

  • ✓ Video coverage for 1 hour
  • ✓ Professional wireless audio
  • ✓ Approx 4-min abridged video — edited to music / song of your choice
  • ✓ Digital delivery

$950 from / session

Optional Add-ons

Linear (long) video Full unabridged edit of the full session

+$400

Extra shoot hours Extend your coverage beyond 1 hour

+$700/hr
Beach permit adds $20
GET tax 4.5% applies
Fees due at time of booking
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Sessions for

HDR Photography

Professional real estate photography · Kauai, Hawaii

Studio / Ohana

Studio / Ohana

from $500

  • ✓ HDR photography
  • ✓ Digital delivery

Condo

Condo

from $650

  • ✓ HDR photography
  • ✓ Digital delivery

House

House

from $750

  • ✓ HDR photography
  • ✓ Digital delivery

By quote

Estate Home

By quote

  • ✓ HDR photography
  • ✓ Digital delivery
  • ✓ Custom scope & pricing

All fees exclude GET tax 4.5%

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WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY PACKAGE

THE PHOTO SESSION –  EDITING  – A PRIVATE ONLINE GALLERY W/ OPTIONS FOR PRINTS

  • The Photoshoot – My talent and skill for composing, framing and making beautifully exposed  photographs.  (Please be mindful that I don’t bring with me a makeup or wardrobe person. You are responsible for your makeup, hair, and wardrobe.  
  • High resolution digital photography – from a full frame professional camera
  • Edited photos – Volume stated in the package is the minimum.  You might get more.
  • Curating & photofinishing – with enhancements that include   
  • Color correction and illumination balancing (making sure all people in the photographs are properly illuminated. 
  • Highlight and shadow adjustments – so important for faces 
  • Horizon adjustments – when necessary, makes for pleasing aesthetics. 
  • Cropping – if appropriate, when it enhances aesthetics. 
  • Removal of clutter, such as unwanted beachgoers, parasols, tents, surfers, driftwood, etc. 
  • Private on-line photo gallery to view, share and download your photos, with options for prints.
 
 
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WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED (FEES, EXTRAS)

  • Permit: All beaches in Hawaii are state owned with a law that prohibits all commercial activity without an individualized permit. The cost is $20.  
  • Longer session/more photos (20/10) – each 20 mins adds 10 extra photos – $100
  • Sun gun lighting package –  $450 (not always available). 
  • GET: In the state of Hawaii it is 4.5%
  • All the photos taken not included. I do my best to edit the very best of your session.
  • Retouching is not included – see section below
  • RAW files are not included.   
  • Prints are not included but the gallery host offers printing services with discounts. 
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OPTIONAL RETOUCHING

The photofinishing of your photos includes many enhancements over images straight from the camera; it does not include retouching, which is a very time-intensive endeavor. The fee for retouching is $40 per photo.  Common fixes are reworking windswept hair, making thinner arms, legs, waists, removing sunburn or tan lines or pimples or acne, or a wardrobe malfunction that might be ruining your favorite photo.  Or it might be a fix to make you look younger or less fatigued.  Some requested changes might not be feasible. IMPORTANT! While your photo package does not include retouching, if there’s 1 – 3 photos that you’d love to see altered, I will attempt to retouch at no charge, as long as I believe the edit is doable, in a reasonable time frame.  Note: if there’s an editing mistake, such as an artifact caused during processing, I will naturally fix free of charge.  
Mahalo
—David

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