Kauai Elopement and wedding Photographer
“I really want mediocre, lackluster, cheesy photos and I want it to feel super awkward while taking them”
…said no one ever.
No one sets out to end up with disappointing photos or plans to feel uncomfortable while taken them. It’s the result of not being intentional when choosing a photographer. Anyone can take a picture of you… but not everyone can make it epic.
You deserve epic. Epic photos. an epic experience.
kaua’i elopement and wedding photographer
“I really want mediocre, lackluster, cheesy photos and I want it to feel super awkward while taking them”
…said no one ever.
No one sets out to end up with disappointing photos or plans to feel uncomfortable while taken them. It’s the result of not being intentional when choosing a photographer. Anyone can take a picture of you… but not everyone can make it epic.
you deserve epic. epic photos. an epic experience.
The rest of the shark tale…
And so, with a safe word ready to go we met at sunrise for an epic adventure and to begin an epic marriage…
and then it happened, in the middle of the ceremony emotion overtook our beautiful bride and she leaned into her groom, the safe word was whispered and his arms immediately engulfed her, shutting the entire world out.
Kahu, who I had filled in on our scheme and I faded back and time stood still while he rocked her and filled her with love and peace until eventually they were ready to come back to reality and we picked up the ceremony right where we had left off, all our hearts full to overflowing…
Your choice of photographer matters-
-because they can make the photos, and the experience beyond your wildest dreams… or just tragically subpar
Right now you might be crazy excited about the idea of having this epic day and these epic photos… or you might be a tad nervous because you have no idea what to expect because you’ve never done this… or you have done this and the past photography experience was so awkward you want to start downing mai tais now just to get through it…
If you find yourself thinking “I have no idea what to expect” or “I am expecting this to suck at least a little, or to totally blow” – I got you!
Here is what you can expect and what to not worry about –
NO WORRIES!
“don’t worry, bout a thing, cuz every little thing gonna be alright” Bob Marley said it best.
You totally don’t need to worry about any of this…
NO IDEA HOW TO POSE
staring desperately at the camera with no idea what to do with your hands while the person holding the camera says “ummmmmmm… be cute…?”
FIGURING EVERYTHING OUT
asking questions about locations and officiants in vacation groups on facebook and getting an overwhelming amount of questionable or straight up inaccurate answers from tourists with 6 days of experience with the island
UNPLEASANT INTERRUPTIONS
having an angry local interrupt your photos because your photographer lacks the honesty to run their business with integrity and respect for the island and it turns out what you’re currently doing is illegal
NOT GIVING A DAMN
sharing your biggest day of your life with someone who is just going through the motions at best… or even worse, no shows on you
RANDOM FILL-INS
having your out of State photographer send you a last minute replacement because they under calculated the travel costs or booked a “more epic” wedding somewhere else
This is what you CAN expect!
You have my permission to get excited now 🙂
EXPERT POSING AND GUIDANCE
being helped, supported, guided and loved on every single moment to make you look, and feel totally and completely epic
ROMANTIC, COLORFUL, SCENIC
bold, colorful, epic, scenery focused photos with all the romance that make you wonder if it was all real or just a dream… and you’ll never see people or cars or other distractions in the background!
LOCAL EXPERTISE
all my first hand, personal expertise about locations, vendors and absolutely everything you need to create this epic day so you can just relax and devote your time to deciding which epic honeymoon excursions to book
INTEGRITY AND HONESTY
rest safe in the knowledge that your photographer actually loves you, and the island, enough to do things right and will never put you at risk of having “angry locals or enforcement officers interrupt your day
SOMEONE WHO ACTUALLY CARES
someone who actually gives a damn and is just bursting with excitement and overwhelmed with gratitude over the honor of capturing your big day
A PERSON NOT A CONGLOMERATE
you are hiring me, not someone on the fast track to riches who hires a band of minions to do their work while they vacation… and I live here, I’m doing this for you, not for my bucket list so I’m not gonna bail on you or have trouble getting here
what happens next?
Your oh so simple step by step process
01. shoot me an email
I’ll share my availability and all the package and pricing details plus lots of info and resources to help you get started.
02. SIGN ON THE DOTTED LINE…
…BUT ELECTRONICALLY – it’s so easy! Once you choose your package you’ll immediately get your contract and invoicing schedule and like magic your day is booked!
03. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
You’ll get tons of details and photos of all the scenic goodness to help you choose your own personal dream location.
04. DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF
Every little thing is going to fall right into place with all the vendor suggestions and timeline expertise I’ll be sharing. And don’t worry about missing the best food and shave ice options on island – I will hook you up!
05. LIVE EPICALLY EVER AFTER!
Fall deeper in love with each other and this epic little island while I make it ridiculously fun and easy to create the photos of a lifetime.
It’s only fair that you really know how this experience is going to play out…
You deserve full disclosure when hiring someone.
It is VERY likely that I will actually squeal out loud and do a ridiculous looking happy dance when I see your dress… I. Just. Can’t. Help. It! All of my local photographer and wedding vendor friends tease me for being so excited all the time, LOL.
Lots of photographers will say how “super duper fun taking photos is”
or that they are a “professional third wheel” but seriously, how many will hold your dress while you pee in the jungle?
Me…. I’ll do that
I LOVE words. My love language is words of affirmation. But sometimes actions speak so much louder. While you are busy living your best day ever, I’ll be busy showing you how much I love you and your day.
- insisting you hydrate
- pointing out the honu in the water you didn’t see
- finding your grandma some shade
- surprising you with snacks and espresso
- arranging your dress, over and over and over, because it’s epic and I won’t let it be photographed in a mediocre manner
- supplying your emergency tide pen / bobby pin / boob tape needs
- talking you through a teary pre wedding insecurity
- lending you my sandals when your cute shoes fail you
I HEAR THIS ALL THE TIME
Sooooo, is this all starting to sound epic to you?
Kauai Elopement Photographer
All the pricing and packages details are just an email away
YOU DON’T HAVE TO SPEND AN HOUR ON THE PHONE TRYING TO PRY THEM OUT OF ME
I find it a little odd to hold all the details hostage pending a long phone call and a hard sales pitch and I’m not into that used car salesman high pressure vibe anyway.
You email a little about your plans and I’ll share my availability and all the options – EASY PEASY!
You want photos that leave you speechless and you want it to be easy and fun creating them…
I got you!
No idea what your vision is? ~ I’ll paint a picture of what’s possible
No idea where to do this? ~ I’ll guide you through all the options and help you choose!
No idea about laws and permits and licenses. ~ I’ll take care of all the requirements 🙂
I’m not a “hands off” leave you to figure it out on your own kind of photographer.
I’m a helping you every step of the way kind!
“I fix $12 haircuts”
I once read a story about value that really stuck with me…
A beauty salon became concerned about business when the other salons on their block began a price war and repeatedly took turns posting signs in their window each a dollar less than the last.
The race to the bottom ultimately was won when the first salon posted a sign in their window declaring “we fix $12 haircuts”
43 Do-over bookings
I’ve created wedding portraits after the fact for 43 couples who had disappointing wedding photography experiences and had to do it twice to make it right
Value is so much more than cost
Value is less about dollars and cents and more about the experiences you live and the memories of your most priceless life events.
What you get in every package –
bragging rights
Everyone you know will be drooling over your images and questioning if they are even real… heck, not just people you know, I imagine you’ll be showing them to random strangers in line at the grocery store!
sharing, prints,
and albums
Your personal online gallery will include all the best digital photos from your epic day in full resolution and can easily be shared with family and friends and . Prints, albums and wall art can be ordered through the gallery ala carte.
Required Permits
All required permits and insurance are included in the package price.
Access to my gown closet
Wear one of my epic “flying dresses” for something a little extra or use one of my wedding gowns in the ocean to keep yours clean and dry.
Hand Edited images & Sneak peeks
Each image is meticulously hand edited. You won’t see random tourists in the background of my photos! I love surprising you with a teaser of all the epicness shortly after your session
the Sandy swift packages
Your epic photo journey begins here.
Epic Weddings
Celebrations with over 25 guests and coverage for prep, ceremony, portraits and reception.
Packages of 4,6,8, and 10 hours available.
Options start at 3000
Epic elopments
Celebrations with under 25 guests and coverage for ceremony, portraits and adventures/activities.
Packages of 2, 4, 7, full day and sunrise/sunset splits available.
Options start at 1600
Epic photoshoots
Couples, proposals, “trash the dress”, maternity, “flying dress”, senior portraits.
Packages of 1, 2, 4 hours and sunrise/sunset splits available.
Options start at 950
I believe in supporting Kama’aina
Let’s talk story about Kama’aina discounts
What happens after I press this big yellow button?
01. BEFORE THIS EPIC DAY –
Email me about your vision and I’ll send you a proposal w/ all the packages, a contract, a location guide, vendors recommendations; everything you need to make this epic day happen plus the best shave ice on island because life is too beautiful to eat sub par shave ice ;)!
02. ON THIS EPIC DAY –
Breathe easy knowing that I am there for you every moment; fixing your hair, making that epic dress look epic, ensuring you never wonder what to do with your hands, keeping you hydrated, pointing out the sea turtles you didn’t see in the waves and giving you ways to connect and laugh and be in the moment and just get lost in each other.
03. AFTER THIS EPIC DAY –
I’m totally going to interrupt your beach time shortly after we hug goodbye with a sneak peek that will blow your mind, then while you live your best life I’ll be editing like a fiend, pouring all my love and passion and tricks into your gallery so that a few weeks later you’ll open an email and an overwhelming amount of epic memories will spill out
got questions?
I’m totally here for you!
You. Are. Epic.
and you deserve epic photos
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Sandy Swift Photography – Kaua’i Wedding / Elopement Photographer. The perfect combination of epic scenery and epic moments on Kaua’i Hawai’i – capturing intimate, fun and landscape driven small weddings, elopements, vow renewals, couples and maternity sessions.
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