Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Hawaii Wedding & Family Photographer
Kristen Hook Photography is a professional photography service based in Kailua, Hawaii, specializing in capturing life's most significant moments. With a photojournalistic approach, the business focuses on weddings, engagements, family portraits, and commercial photography, emphasizing natural emotions and storytelling through imagery. Founded in 2010, the company leverages deep local knowledge of Hawaii's landscapes to provide clients with unique backdrops tailored to their personal stories. The photographer's background includes formal education from Brooks Institute of Photography and experience working with major brands like Quiksilver and Roxy.Services are available across the Hawaiian Islands and globally, with a commitment to delivering every captured image to clients without additional fees. The business prioritizes client comfort, offering guidance in posing and location selection while maintaining a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere during sessions. Testimonials highlight the photographer's professionalism, creativity, and ability to capture authentic moments that exceed client expectations.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Photography
Family Portraits
Commercial Photography
Maternity Photography
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have photographed hundreds of weddings across Hawaii since 2010
- We provide access to every photo taken during your session at no extra cost
- Our local expertise includes insider knowledge of Hawaii's most scenic locations
- We specialize in helping clients feel comfortable during photo sessions
- Our services are available across all Hawaiian Islands and globally
What people say
AMAZING photos
Professional and fun
Perfect engagement photos
Natural looking photos
Best photographer on Oahu
Services
Wedding Photography
Custom wedding photography services ranging from 1-8+ hours. Capture detail shots, candid moments, and posed portraits with a photojournalistic approach. Available across all Hawaiian Islands and globally. Includes access to every photo taken during your special day.
Engagement Photography
Specialized engagement sessions capturing romantic moments in Hawaii's scenic locations. Services include location scouting, posing guidance, and candid photography. Available for 1-8 hour sessions with all images provided to clients.
Family Portraits
Custom family photography capturing natural interactions in Hawaii's beautiful settings. Sessions up to 8 hours include posed and candid shots, with expertise in photographing children and large groups across various outdoor environments.
Commercial Photography
Professional commercial photography services for businesses and brands. Specializing in product, lifestyle, and location-based shoots across Hawaii's diverse landscapes. Clients include major brands like Quiksilver and Nordstrom.
Maternity Photography
Maternity photo sessions focusing on natural beauty and emotional connections. Services include location selection, posing guidance, and capturing both posed and candid moments to celebrate pregnancy milestones.
People
Kristen Hook
Photographer
Professional photographer based in Kailua, Hawaii since 2010. Graduated from Brooks Institute of Photography with a BA in Film and Commercial Advertising. Former in-house photographer for Quiksilver and Roxy. Specializes in wedding, engagement, and family photography with a photojournalistic approach.
Questions
How many pictures will I receive from a photo session?
You receive every photo taken during your session. For weddings, this typically includes hundreds of images captured throughout the day.
What is the best time to visit Hawaii for photography sessions?
Hawaii offers great photo opportunities year-round. While Oahu has brief rain showers November-March, we help clients select optimal locations and backup plans.
Can you help with posing during photo sessions?
Yes, we guide clients through poses while also capturing candid moments to create natural, relaxed photographs that reflect your personality.
Do you offer services beyond wedding photography?
Yes, we provide family portraits, commercial photography, maternity sessions, senior portraits, and lifestyle photography in addition to wedding services.
How do you help clients find ideal photo locations?
As a Hawaii native, we share insider knowledge of scenic spots including beaches, rainforests, and mountains that aren't typically found in guidebooks.
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