an effortless approach to documentary photography rooted in meaning and joy for
couples + portraits + intimate weddings
on the Big Island of Hawai’i & beyond
artfully documenting
what makes your
heart beat hardest
a documentary style photographer creating warm,
meaningful images inspired by life and color and realness
Hey friend! I’m Kenzie!
I’m inspired by storytelling and golden hour glitter on the water, love stories and childlike wonder, and God’s creativity in nature and human connection. My approach is rooted in joy and the beauty of authenticity: unplanned, real moments, natural emotion, and all the little details.
The best part: this is about your story! I am so excited to work with you to create an heirloom gallery, full of “this is so us” photos to be treasured for decades and generations to come. So you can remember it fully and document the memories. I’m so honored to be photographing this chapter of yours.
my philosophy
going beyond pretty pictures
I’m here for so much more than that. My approach is about creating images that really capture the feeling, tell your stories in an artful way, and beautifully preserve the memories you hold so close.
I’m always on the hunt for hidden moments that are unscripted and hold little details. You know, the ones that can’t be staged; like the way sunlight filters through a veil or cheeky grins at inside jokes.
Intentionally candid, cinematic storytelling and natural human emotion — that’s what inspires me most and keeps my creativity alive.
kind words from past clients
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Kenzie took my senior pictures and completely outdid herself. She took my vision and ran with it, exceeding my expectations. She is so talented and I couldn’t have asked for someone better to capture those moments. Her attention to detail is everything. I’ll cherish these pictures forever.
— Paris
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I was so nervous about not feeling loose or comfortable enough, but she completely saw and talked out all of that. Even at first when I was feeling awkward with myself she somehow caught those moments perfectly and directed me through/out of that funk fast. She had me curate the perfect playlist to play while we did the desert shoot and it was complete freeing magic. She is so so good at making you feel comfy and most of all made it SO FUN. I’ve never enjoyed having my photo taken but because of this sesh I’d do one every wknd with her if I could.
— Claire
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I had never been photographed before, but Kenzie’s guidance created a comfortable environment and helped bring my vision to life!
— Sayler