Portraiture

Visually stunning portraits are an important aspect of your wedding day. These portraits signify a momentous day in your life. Photography is one of the only tangible keepsake of your wedding, therefore it is worth the investment to have a dedicated and inspired photographer to document your day.

Bride and groom at kahala hotel and resort

Bride and groom sharing a romantic kiss under a flowing lace wedding veil outdoors on their wedding day.

Love Notes

Samantha & Charles

“One of the best decisions we made for our wedding was choosing Derek as our photographer...He captured stunning portraits, beautiful candid moments, and editorial-style photos that perfectly reflected the energy of the day... and Derek absolutely delivered. What truly sets him apart is how comfortable he makes everyone feel in front of the camera...Every time we look through our gallery, we're transported right back to our wedding day. We couldn't be happier with our photos and will cherish them forever”

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Bride in strapless gown and veil gazes over shoulder at groom in white suit during golden hour beach wedding.

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Alexandra & Joseph

“Joe and I wanted to reach out to give you and your team our warmest thanks and gratitude…You have a great sense of humor…You helped make the day so special and made us all feel extremely comfortable and helped things run along so smoothly so that we could enjoy our day stress free and we truly couldn't be happier. Out of all the weddings Joe and I have both been a part of, you were by far the most charismatic and "at ease" photographer we've worked with and I know members of our wedding party said the same.”

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Bride and groom kissing under short veil on oahu's north shore

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Tiffany & Justin

“We absolutely loved working with Derek for our wedding in Oahu! He was so kind and easy to work with, and gave us our "sneak peek" which was SO many beautiful photos that blew our expectations away. We couldn't recommend him more!”

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Bride and groom walking on grassy field at dillingham ranch

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Shona & Hardy

“Derek exhibits a quiet professionalism and love-of-craft that gives you deep confidence, while his easy laugh and relaxed energy let you know he will take care of you when you might be emotional and vulnerable. And this “Tao of Derek” translated to everyone - from my cute and nervous bride, to the minister, parents, children, aunties, to fun-loving bridesmaids on the dance floor. And I believe it made a big difference in the intimacy and specialness of images.”

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Bride and groom kissing at dillingham ranch on north shore oahu

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Jason & Diane

“Derek is an amazing photographer…The results of the photos were phenomenal. He has a way of making all of us feel at ease and that’s reflective in the pictures. We’re so grateful to have had Derek and his team be a part of our love journey. It truly made capturing the precious moments that much more enjoyable. We’re forever grateful. The pictures are vibrant and delicate at the same time. It exudes the emotions of the day and truly encapsulates the love we have with each other.”

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Groom kissing brides forehead at secret beach in front of four seasons oahu

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Sally & Aiken

“Derek photographed my wedding a few months ago and just having received back all the photos, all I can say is WOW! My husband and I are absolutely pleased with how they turned out. Derek captured all the precious moments we wanted and more.

He is such a joy to work with and is so calming. I would highly recommend him for anyone looking for a photographer to capture the most special moments in your life. You won’t regret it. You are the best Derek, thank you so much”

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Bride and groom kissing on the lurline lawn with string lights above

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Reyna & Connor

“Aside from Derek's undeniable talent and the way he captures movement and light, he's also one of the nicest people I've ever met. He took the time to really get to know us and we instantly felt a connection. He's relaxed, easy to talk to, personable, and we felt so at ease with him. Looking back I can't believe all of the shots he took because his presence was so subtle, we didn't notice the camera or feel overwhelmed by it.”

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Bride and groom on the beach in front of the kahala hotel

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Sandy & Daniel

“Derek really captured the sparks and magic that day. I absolutely 100% hella recommend Derek for your wedding. Pictures do last forever and the emotions and memories it brings out every time you see them is worth hiring a photographer with amazing skills like Derek.”

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Groom kissing bride's forehead with kahala hotel and coconut trees in the background

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Nicole & Christian

“Derek is the BEST!!!! Easy to communicate with, so much fun to work with, and pics came out SPECTACULAR!! Couldn't have chosen a more perfect photographer!”

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Bride and groom kissing on waikiki beach with diamond head in the background

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Katherine & Haji

“Derek is a true professional and artist. Our wedding album is full of beautiful and authentic moments thanks to his natural, photojournalistic style.”

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Bride and groom portrait on waikiki beach in front of the halekulani hotel

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Charisse & Elvin

“We hired Derek based on numerous reviews online to him being one of the top approved vendors at all our potential venues to seeing his portfolio and finally because we knew his laid back but professional personality fit us! We were lucky enough to have him photograph both our engagement and wedding photos and have ZERO regrets, fond memories and are 200% satisfied.”

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Bride and groom on waikiki beach in front of the halekulani

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Ka Ying & Gordon

“We are extremely happy that we hired Derek to be our Photographer. The quality of his pictures was amazing, but on top of that Derek was very professional, extremely easy going and very fun to work with. Even our guests loved how fun and interactive he was.”

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Capturing the light falling on the bride's Vera Wang gown during the ceremony on the Halekulani Hau Terrace

Bride in vera wang wedding gown on the halekulani hau terrace

Elegant white wedding invitations with floral accents and calligraphy displayed with fresh flowers.

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Samantha & Charles

Alexandra & Joseph

Tiffany & Justin

Shona & Hardy

Jason & Diane

Sally & Aiken

Reyna & Connor

Sandy & Daniel

Nicole & Christian

Katherine & Haji

Charisse & Elvin

Ka Ying & Gordon

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