Elopement in Waimea Canyon State Park


This elopement shoot was part of my Hawaii retreat I hosted in January. Kelli and Frank flew over from Oahu to model for us. They were so good at their job and so sweet to all of the girls. Jamie and I flew to the island a few days early to find some of the spots we would be shooting at. We stumbled upon this little trail off the side of the road after our first plan fell through. We immediately knew it was perfect.

The day of the shoot it rained all morning causing flooding on parts of Kauai. Thankfully it cleared up just in time for the elopement and the sun even started peeking through the clouds. We started on the ledge with a beautiful background and lots of space to pose and photograph. Throughout the shoot we played with the veil, got some detail shots, and used lots of movement. We ended on the unique rocks for a more dramatic look. Overall, the elopement styled shoot was a huge success.

A couple stands together on a scenic mountain overlook with a dramatic cloudy sky and sweeping valley views below.
A romantic wedding moment captured against a misty mountain backdrop with a flowing white dress and vibrant orange bouquet.
A couple in wedding attire stands on a scenic mountain overlook during their mountaintop ceremony.
A romantic moment between newlyweds against a misty mountain backdrop in black and white.
A romantic wedding couple shares a tender kiss on a scenic mountain overlook at sunset.
A couple in wedding attire embraces on a hilltop overlooking a misty mountain landscape at sunset.
A romantic black and white wedding photo sequence showing a couple embracing as the bride's veil flows in the wind against mountains.
A couple in wedding attire shares a romantic moment on a mountain overlook with dramatic canyon views in the background.
A series of black and white photographs showing a delicate wedding veil blowing in the wind against a dark background.
A couple stands on a scenic mountain overlook with dramatic golden-hued peaks and cloudy skies in the background.
Scenic mountain landscape at sunset with golden light illuminating rugged peaks and ridges in a dramatic vista.
Dramatic black and white panoramic view of mountainous terrain with a distant wedding couple silhouetted.
A couple in wedding attire stands on a mountain overlook with dramatic fall-colored peaks in the background at sunset.
A couple in wedding attire sits on a mountainside overlooking a dramatic valley landscape at sunset.
A couple in wedding attire poses on a scenic mountain ridge with dramatic cloudy skies in the background.