Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Wedding Photography Solutions
Vivir Photography, founded by Michael McDermott, specializes in capturing authentic, emotionally resonant moments through wedding and event photography. With 17 years of experience in fine art photography and photojournalism, we focus on preserving the joy and spontaneity of life's most significant occasions. Our approach emphasizes genuine human connection, creative direction, and technical excellence, serving clients across Hawaii, California, and Spain.We prioritize open-minded, adventurous clients who value expressive storytelling and timeless imagery. Our commitment to living fully and passionately informs every aspect of our work, ensuring clients receive artful documentation of their best life.
Services
Wedding Photography
Event Photography
Portrait Sessions
Destination Weddings
Photojournalism
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We have 17 years of experience in fine art photography and photojournalism.
- Our team specializes in capturing genuine, emotionally present moments at weddings.
- We serve clients in Hawaii, California, and Spain with local expertise.
- Our creative direction ensures seamless, memorable event photography.
- We focus on adventurous, open-minded clients who value expressive storytelling.
Services
Wedding Photography
Specializing in capturing authentic wedding moments, our service focuses on emotional storytelling through creative direction and photojournalism. We document ceremonies, receptions, and candid interactions to preserve the joy and spontaneity of your special day. Our expertise ensures timeless, high-quality images that reflect your unique celebration.
Event Photography
We document milestone events with a focus on candid moments and structured compositions. Our approach blends artistic vision with technical precision to capture celebrations, from intimate gatherings to large-scale functions. Clients receive curated galleries that highlight the event's atmosphere and key interactions.
Portrait Sessions
Offering tailored portrait experiences for individuals and families, we create artful representations of personal stories. Sessions emphasize natural expressions and environmental context, resulting in images that convey personality and connection through thoughtful composition and lighting.
Destination Weddings
We specialize in international wedding documentation across Hawaii, California, and Spain. Our service includes location scouting, cultural adaptation, and logistical expertise to ensure seamless coverage of destination ceremonies. Clients receive culturally rich imagery that captures both the event and its unique setting.
Photojournalism
Using unobtrusive techniques, we capture real-time narratives through photojournalism. This approach prioritizes spontaneous moments and environmental context, creating authentic visual stories. Ideal for clients seeking genuine documentation of events without staged compositions.
People
Michael McDermott
Lead Photographer
With 17 years in fine art photography and photojournalism, Michael McDermott founded Vivir Photography to celebrate life's authentic moments. His work focuses on weddings and events across Hawaii, California, and Spain, emphasizing emotional storytelling and creative direction.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialize in?
We specialize in wedding photography, event documentation, and photojournalism with a focus on authentic, emotionally resonant imagery.
Do you travel for weddings or events?
Yes, we provide destination photography services across Hawaii, California, and Spain with full logistical support.
How far in advance should I book your services?
We recommend booking 6-12 months in advance for weddings, with flexible scheduling for events and portraits.
What is your photography approach during weddings?
We combine creative direction with candid photojournalism to capture both structured moments and spontaneous interactions throughout your celebration.
How do you ensure high-quality images in different lighting conditions?
Our technical expertise includes advanced lighting techniques and equipment to maintain image quality in diverse environments, from outdoor ceremonies to reception venues.
Reviews (1)
Jon Miller
Aug 01, 2020
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Michael photographed my wedding when he worked with fisheye studios. Now that he has his own company, I just wanted to take a min to sing his praises and share some details that make him such a great photographer.
1. He embraced and honored us as a couple. I adore those weddings and videos where the groom gushes over his bride emotionally and verbally during the event...but that's not my groom. My groom leans hard on humor. He claims to only have cried due to hitting his hand with a hammer. I secretly worried my day wouldn't be as easy to capture the meaningful moments. Michael understood us.
1. He embraced and honored us as a couple. I adore those weddings and videos where the groom gushes over his bride emotionally and verbally during the event...but that's not my groom. My groom leans hard on humor. He claims to only have cried due to hitting his hand with a hammer. I secretly worried my day wouldn't be as easy to capture the meaningful moments. Michael understood us.
