Kay Salera Photography

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Award-Winning International Wedding Photography in Hawaii

Kay Salera Photography is an award-winning international photography service dedicated to capturing unique love stories across the globe. With a background rooted in Japan and a professional journey spanning the United States, Canada, Thailand, Italy, and France, our founder Kay Salera brings a global perspective to every project. We specialize in destination weddings, elopements, engagement shoots, and honeymoon photography, leveraging breathtaking locations from Hawaiian beaches to Estonian rocky coasts. Our approach prioritizes intimate moments and personalized storytelling, ensuring each couple's distinct narrative is preserved through professional lenses.

We offer worldwide services based on availability, combining a passion for travel with technical expertise to deliver timeless imagery. Our portfolio includes diverse settings such as Parisian hotels, Philadelphia night venues, and secluded Oahu beaches, reflecting our commitment to adapting to each client's vision. Whether capturing spontaneous elopements or traditional ceremonies, we focus on creating authentic visual legacies that transcend cultural and geographical boundaries.

Services

Wedding Photography Elopement Sessions Engagement Shoots Destination Weddings Photo Tours Honeymoon Photography

Highlights and features

We offer international photography experience across five continents
Our team specializes in destination weddings at unique global locations
We provide personalized storytelling through professional photographic techniques
We maintain 10+ years of professional photography expertise
We guarantee authentic, unposed moment capture in natural settings

What people say

Breathtaking backgrounds Intimate moments captured Unique love stories Professional worldwide service Timeless visual narratives

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Services

Wedding Photography

Our wedding photography service documents ceremonies and celebrations in diverse global locations. We capture traditional and contemporary weddings with artistic composition and technical precision. Clients receive high-resolution images that preserve both grand moments and subtle details across 40-60 word count.

Elopement Sessions

Specialized elopement photography for couples seeking private ceremonies in scenic locations. We create cinematic documentation of intimate vows in settings ranging from Hawaiian beaches to Maldivian sandbanks. Services include location scouting and timeline coordination within 40-60 word count.

Engagement Shoots

Creative engagement photography sessions in urban, natural, and architectural settings. We focus on authentic couple interactions and romantic storytelling. Packages include styling guidance and location selection expertise across 40-60 word count.

Destination Weddings

Comprehensive destination wedding photography services for international events. We document cultural traditions and unique venue aesthetics worldwide. Services include travel coordination and local vendor recommendations within 40-60 word count.

Photo Tours

Guided photography tours exploring scenic locations like Oahu's beaches and Palm Springs deserts. We combine creative imaging with location exploration for couples and individuals. Packages include equipment transportation and styling assistance across 40-60 word count.

People

Kay Salera

Founder & Lead Photographer

Award-winning international photographer with expertise in destination weddings and engagement sessions. Originally from Japan, now based in Hawaii. Combines global travel experience with technical photography skills to create timeless visual narratives.

Questions

Do you offer international wedding photography services?

Yes, we provide photography services for weddings and events worldwide, with experience in Hawaii, Europe, Asia, and North America.

What types of photography packages are available?

We offer wedding, elopement, engagement, and destination photography packages with customizable options for different locations and event sizes.

Can we request specific photo locations?

Clients can suggest locations, and we also provide recommendations based on our global experience and scouting expertise.

Do you offer photo tours in Hawaii?

Yes, we conduct guided photography tours in Oahu including beach sessions, island tours, and boat adventures to sandbars.

What is included in the wedding photography coverage?

Coverage includes ceremony documentation, portraits, reception moments, and post-processing of selected high-resolution images.

How far in advance should we book your services?

We recommend booking 6-12 months in advance for destination weddings and 3-6 months for local sessions.

Reviews (7)

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Hannah Lee

Dec 25, 2021 Report

Kay was our photographer for our engagement shoot in Hawaii. The entire experience was amazing and I recommend her to anybody who is looking for the best photos. She is very detail oriented and will make sure the pictures come out beautiful, natural and unique. We loved working with Kay and could not be happier with the photo album.

Lisa Rivera

Nov 25, 2021 Report

Kay was absolutely amazing! After searching many photographers for our destination wedding I came across her work and knew she was the one. From our first conversation to communication on Instagram she was always there for me. Everyone loved her energy and makes you feel so comfortable! She sent over highlight photos the day after our wedding and they were amazing! We cannot wait to see the rest of them! You will not regret hiring this wonderfully talented woman!

Cecilia Shepherd

Sep 22, 2021 Report

We had already planned a vacation in Hawaii (Oahu to be exact) since we were vaccinated and things were finally opening up in May. Just a couple of days prior to leaving, my now husband surprised me, and made made arrangements to get married while we were there. I could not believe that everything was arranged as to the license, beach location and officiant. The only stumbling block was finding a photographer. My husband talked to our Officiant about the difficulties we were having finding someone (used Weddings of Hawaii) that was not exorbitant to the point of gouging. Our Officiant recommended

Monica Pang

Aug 16, 2021 Report

Kay is AMAZING! Our wedding package included an hour of engagement photos which turned out amazing and we used them for our save the dates. We just got our sneak peek photos from our wedding and they look so so so good. We got married in Hawaii and loved her so much that we hired her to photograph our local reception in California. The fee for her services were comparable or cheaper than local CA photographers. I asked her why that is and she said she loves to travel so she adjusts her prices accordingly so she can travel. She was one of the easiest vendors to work with, especially when we had

Rider

Jun 20, 2021 Report

Where do we start?!?!.....Kay is such an amazing person to work with, so easy going and definitely makes the photo session fun. My husband and I, have had the pleasure of working with her twice; once in Japan for our engagement shoot and then just recently for our maternity shoot. She's always trying to find the best spots, angles, and locations for that perfect picture you're looking for. We highly recommend Kay for photography needs!

Angela Wong

Jun 13, 2021 Report

This is everything I can ask for and beyond from a photographer. She was there on time patiently waiting for me while I was lost. Showing us all the posts that my husband was able to follow with a smile. Prior to our meeting, take the time out of her busy schedule researching where there will be a good spot to capture the most beautiful sunset for that day. We are very pleased with the natural results. We will definitely have Kay do our next photos session when we have a family with children.

Becca Joy Andrews

Feb 25, 2021 Report

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Kay was my dream wedding photographer! She was so sweet and made my husband and I feel so special. Our elopement was just the two of us, so it was really nice to work with someone as caring and attentive as Kay. Im beyond happy with our photos and I highly recommend her for all your photo needs!