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Wedding & elopement photography · Hawaiʻi

Big Island weddingphotographer

Frame-worthy. Feel-worthy.

Golden-hour glow, lava-rock drama, real laughter and the quiet in-between moments, photographed like the cover of a magazine you'd actually read. Based on Hawaiʻi Island, booking every island.

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Esther + Ryan

Kona Salt Farm, Hawaiʻi Island

A reception that went from golden hour on black lava to sparklers under string lights, and two of the kindest humans we've ever photographed.

matching red suits + lava rock = iconic

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Gurmehr + Matt

Kona Village, Hawaiʻi Island

Mehndi on the lanai, a red lehenga glowing in island light, a turban tied with love, and bikes through the palms at Kona Village.

a Sikh wedding in paradise

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Cassie's elopement

Kukiʻo, Hawaiʻi Island

An elopement on the lava coast at Kukiʻo: a ball gown on black rock, salty air, and a sky that did all the work.

just the two of them (and the sunset)

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Malia & Sean

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

Rehearsal dinner, welcome party and the big day at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, with sunset beach walks in between.

a whole wedding weekend

05

Kalene & Danny

Puʻuwai Gardens, Hawaiʻi Island

Intimate first looks, a father-daughter moment that wrecked us, and an ocean-view ceremony at Puʻuwai Gardens.

dad cried first

06

Sami & Sebastian

The Painted Church, Kona

Vows under the hand-painted ceiling of Kona's Painted Church, then a seaside reception as the sun went down.

that ceiling!!

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Shreeja & Bhanu

Fairmont Orchid, Hawaiʻi Island

A multi-day Indian wedding at the Fairmont Orchid: turmeric-stained haldi giggles, a pink banarasi saree and purple sequins by the lagoon.

haldi, sangeet & so much color

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Angie & Jack

Welcome party, Mauna Kea

Garden cocktails, the brightest guest outfits in Hawaiʻi, and a barefoot dance on the sand at sunset.

the best-dressed guests ever

♥ 28 love notes · 5.0 ★ on Google

What couples text me the morning after.

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The photos are SO good… I love how you captured all the little details and special moments so perfectly!! ✨

Absolutely unreal!!!! Beyond my wildest dreams seriously, I can't believe it's our footage 🥺

Absolutely unreal… beautiful & magical 💕

5.0 ★ on Google

Real couples, real tears.

★★★★★
We were BLOWN AWAY. She captured a whopping 950 photos!
Esther L., Kona Salt Farm · Google
★★★★★
She even captured the tears of joy in my father's eyes during our father-daughter first look.
Kalene R. · Google
★★★★★
She made everything feel effortless while capturing so many beautiful, candid moments.
Malia E., Mauna Kea Beach Hotel · Google
★★★★★
We spent the morning after our wedding reliving every part of our favorite day.
Morgan · Google
★★★★★
By MIDNIGHT of our wedding day, Ruchi had already delivered over 1,300 pieces of content. Absolutely unreal.
Kimberly & Tyler · Google
★★★★★
I literally woke up the next day & it was uploading.
Stacy Ann · Google
★★★★★
Within 24 hours, she had uploaded thousands of photos and videos and a dozen edited reels.
Xiaolu L. · Google
★★★★★
It felt like such a gift to still be on the island and already getting videos from Ruchi.
Emily P., Fairmont Orchid · Google
★★★★★
We were initially on the fence since we already had both a photographer and videographer, but we're now total advocates for it.
Morgan · Google
★★★★★
Do not be fooled into thinking it's “just iPhone content.” Ruchi's eye, timing and talent were 23098x better than anything we could have taken.
Kimberly & Tyler · Google

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Bridaleditorial.

Mirrors, pink velvet and a whole lot of attitude. A styled bridal portrait session with Indigo Grace.

Less posing. More feeling.

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Gentle direction, zero awkward

We'll tell you where the light is and then let you be you. Real moments beat perfect poses, every time.

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Every culture, celebrated

From Sikh Anand Karaj to haldi mornings and barefoot beach elopements, we honor every tradition with respect and a whole lot of joy.

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Bundle & double the love

Book photography + content creation (and Super 8!) together for heirloom photos and next-day reels from one dream team.

5.0 ★ on Google

Real couples, real tears.

★★★★★
We booked Ruchi for four hours, and she chose to stay the entire time simply because she was having so much fun.
Esther L. · Google
★★★★★
I couldn't believe that what I was seeing was shot on an iPhone!
Nicole & Andy · Google
★★★★★
I cannot stress enough to others that a content creator is worth the splurge.
Stacy Ann, booked 2 weeks out · Google
★★★★★
Worth every penny and definitely one of the most valued vendors from our wedding day!
Crystal I. · Google
★★★★★
Let this be your sign to do it. I can promise you won't regret it!
Courtney W. · Google
★★★★★
The perfect hybrid between photographer and videographer.
Kailey W., Kona Village · Google
★★★★★
An absolute game-changer for me as a wedding planner.
Jacqueline d.G., wedding planner · Google
★★★★★
She is a necessity. The time to bring her into your team was yesterday.
Grace M. · Google
★★★★★
It allowed our friends and family who couldn't attend to follow along and feel part of the celebration all weekend long.
Samantha H. · Google
★★★★★
She fit in seamlessly with our photography team and planner and added so much joy to the day.
Taylor & Kyle, Holualoa Inn · Google

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Say cheese,gorgeous.

Limited weddings each year across every Hawaiian island. Tell me about your day and I'll send you a private portfolio.

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