Exceptional Sunrise Engagement!! I recently had the absolute pleasure of working with Nami for a sunrise photoshoot on one of Kauai's breathtaking beaches, and I cannot recommend her highly enough! From start to finish, she brought an incredible level of professionalism, creativity, and warmth that made the entire experience unforgettable. Nami has a deep understanding of natural light and composition, which was evident in every shot she captured. As the sun began to rise over the horizon, she expertly positioned each frame to make the most of the golden hues and soft pastels reflecting off the ocean. The results were nothing short of magical--every photo felt like a work of art, perfectly balancing the natural beauty of Kauai with the emotion and personality she effortlessly brought out in each image. Beyond her technical skills, Nami is an absolute joy to work with. She made me feel comfortable in front of the camera, providing gentle direction while also allowing for organic moments to unfold. Her calm and encouraging demeanor made the session feel natural and fun, rather than posed or forced. She also took the time to understand my vision and preferences, ensuring that the final gallery reflected exactly what I had hoped for--and then some! Another thing that stood out was her attention to detail. From scouting the perfect beach location to making sure every shot was framed flawlessly, Nami truly goes above and beyond. She even had thoughtful touches like keeping an eye on the tides to ensure the best possible conditions for the shoot. The turnaround time for the edited photos was impressively quick, and the final images completely exceeded my expectations. Each one captured not just the scenery but the feeling of that serene and special morning. If you're looking for a talented photographer who knows how to harness the beauty of Kauai's landscapes while making you feel completely at ease, Nami is the one to book. Whether it's a solo portrait session, a couple's shoot, or a family gathering, she has an incredible ability to create timeless, breathtaking images. I will absolutely be booking with her again the next time I'm on the island! read more

I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience with Nami. My fiancé and I visited Hawai'i in May, where I surprised him with an engagement and subsequent photoshoot. There were many photographers to choose from on Kauai, but I went with Nami due to the personal touch she had and ease of direct communication that felt unmatched. I could not have made a better decision. A few weeks in advance of the engagement, Nami and I had a phone call to discuss my vision for the photoshoot, where she shared her expertise and ideas for how to make it better. Leading up to the day of the engagement, Nami kept up great communication with me, and she arrived early at Hanalei Bay to make sure she would be there for the big moment. After I popped the question, We began a photoshoot that put both me and my fiancé at ease. Nami was genuinely excited for us and so honored to share this special moment with us. After the engagement, she processed the pictures in a timely manner, and they turned out absolutely fantastic. When my fiancé and I first saw the pictures, we both cried at their beauty, and we don't cry easily. If you are looking for a photographer who is wonderfully kind, artistically brilliant, and an all-around fantastic human, Look no further. You have found your answer in Nami. read more

Gentlemen, ... be assured that your significant other will absolutely love this photoshoot experience. I had the most amazing experience with Alohi Kai Creative! The photos were absolutely breathtaking, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Nami, our photographer, was incredible! From the moment she met my fiancé, they instantly clicked, and it felt like they were best friends. This made the entire photo shoot so much fun and effortless. The atmosphere was so relaxing and full of laughter, which helped us feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera. The final photos capture those moments perfectly, and it has now become a cherished memory that we will treasure forever. I highly recommend Alohi Kai Creative for anyone looking for an unforgettable photography experience! I can't wait to be happily married to my fiancé :) read more

My fiancé couldn't have chosen a more incredible photographer than Nami for our proposal photos. She effortlessly captured the sheer magic of the moment, ensuring every detail was beautifully preserved. Nami's enthusiasm and warmth made the entire session not only comfortable but downright amazing! The compliments poured in once we shared our engagement photos--everyone was awestruck, especially by the stunning double rainbow she managed to capture when he popped the question! To top it off, Nami delivered the edited photos in record time, just a few days later. Nami made the session so personable and brought us the best cheesecake on the island- so sweet of her! Without hesitation, we wholeheartedly recommend Nami to anyone looking for a photographer who can turn special moments into timeless memories! read more

Nami took our pregnancy/gender reveal pictures and I was absolutely in love with the way they turned out. My husband and I are not very comfortable when photographed but Nami was extremely friendly and outgoing which made us feel relaxed, and that was evident in the way the pictures turned out. It was such a special moment and I'm so glad that we had Nami celebrating with us. We have a two year old and she was very comfortable with keeping her attention and keeping her engaged for the pictures. I was a little nervous with taking maternity beach pictures next to the ocean, feeling they often come out cheesy, but I was SO happy with how they look. We look relaxed, happy, not washed out, and exactly how I want to remember that moment. Highly recommend Nami. read more

Nami is the best!!!! She was amazing! she took really unique and awesome photos of my husband and I . We had a blast doing our couples photo shoot! She went way out of her way for us when it was raining. She spent half the day waiting for the weather to clear up and was even willing to drive to the other side of the island! She had amazing ideas, she knows all the best locations to make our photos so memorable! We have the best souvenir from Hawaii thanks to Nami. She even recommended some places that we must see while in Kauai! We had a dream vacation and Nami gave us the photos that we always dreamed of having. We want to bring our entire family with us next time and we will definitely be calling Nami to do our family photos!!!! read more

Nami is absolutely fantastic! Getting engaged in Kauai wasn't expected, so finding a photographer who was available 3 days before we traveled home was tricky. She made time to squeeze us in. She was responsive, on time, and extremely easy to work with. I am by no means a model or experienced with posing for photos, Nami listened and captured amazing moments. She helped with some pose ideas as well as just let us have fun and leave the rest up to her, which we really liked. The photos came out better than i could have ever hoped for. Thank you so much Nami for making our trip, engagement, and day such a special one we now can look back at for years to come. I'll be calling you when we pick a wedding date read more

We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Nami during our family trip to Kauai. She was incredibly flexible with our schedule and made everything so easy. Nami was on time and ready to go when we met, and her warm and friendly personality made the entire experience enjoyable. What impressed us the most was how great she was with our kids--she kept them engaged and happy throughout the shoot, which really helped to capture some truly memorable moments. And the photos? AMAZING!! They turned out beautifully and were exactly what we were hoping for. Nami delivered everything as promised, on time and with such great quality. We would definitely work with her again next time we're in Kauai! read more

Getting our pictures made with Nami was such a great experience. Communicating with her before hand was easy and she was very responsive. She was also very flexible- we changed appointment time from evening to morning because of predicted rain. Most of all she made my husband and I feel very comfortable (he was not into getting pictures done). But after it was over he said that it was fun. Nami was quick but we didn't feel rushed at all. She didn't mind that we had two outfits. She had great ideas for poses and made us feel very natural posing for the pictures. Then when we saw our pictures-Wow- they were amazing! I'm so happy I found Nami- she was professional ,fun, and absolutely amazing! read more

I got engaged in Kauai and had the pleasure of getting our photos taken by Nami! I dislike most pictures of myself - therefore, getting my picture taken can be hard for me. However, her easygoing and friendly personality made the process way easier. I had also never been professionally photographed before. She knew all the right poses that we could do for our engagement pictures and they came out really great. I appreciated her flexibility with our schedule - she got up and arrived at 7am to take our pictures for the sunrise! I treasure the photos that we got from our shoot - if you want quality, go with Captured by Nami! read more

We had the most incredible experience with Nami during our family photoshoot in Kauai! She squeezed me in her schedule with very short notice and captured the most beautiful and authentic moments between my husband, our son, and me. The stunning scenery of Kauai was the perfect backdrop, and Nami knew exactly how to make the most of it. She made us feel so comfortable and at ease, which truly shows in the photos. Every picture is a work of art that we'll treasure forever. If you're looking for a talented, professional, and personable photographer in Kauai, look no further! Highly recommended! read more

We had an amazing experience with Nami during our family portrait session in Kauai! From the start, communication was seamless, and she made the entire process so easy. Her fun and engaging personality put everyone at ease which made the session so enjoyable. She truly captured the essence of our family with beautiful, high-quality photos that we'll cherish forever. If you're looking for a talented and personable photographer, we highly recommend Captured by Nami. read more

Nami was awesome! She worked with our budget and dates, and was extremely professional throughout the whole experience. Our family rarely takes photos, but we were pleasantly surprised to get a generous amount of photos back that were edited beautifully! I would recommend working with Nami for laid-back, fun family pictures on this island, especially at Shipwreck Beach :) Thanks, Nami! read more

Nami was great for our large family photo shoot in Kauai. Her price was fantastic and she easily accommodated two families, mine and my sisters. We had 8 people total. Nami was also very accommodating when we were running late for our shoot (teenage girls...). The pictures came out beautiful and are definitely a perfect reminder of our family vacation to Kauai! Thank you, Nami! read more

Nami was amazing and so much fun to work with! We decided to do pictures spur of the moment and Nami was really helpful in helping us with location that was close to us and what color clothes look best with the ocean and sad. We have no idea what we are doing lol. My daughter "bean" absolutely loved her too, which made pictures really fun. read more

Nami took some amazing pictures of our family on the beach. Goes over the top to get great pics and a lot of them with a variety of positions and backgrounds. First appointment showed up but got rained out. She happily rescheduled for next morning. Great photographer. Very professional. Great pricing. Highly recommend. read more

I found Nami on a Kauai Facebook group page. I liked her work displayed so I contacted her. She responded quickly and offered a fair price for a 10th Wedding Anniversary phot shoot. Nami was very responsive, professional and sweet. She got our photos to us in less than two weeks and they are fantastic! read more

Nami is an amazing photographer. The photos she took are phenomenal and our toddler loved her. I highly recommend her to anyone visiting Kauai or needing a photographer. Highly recommended!! Thank you so much Nami and for being so accommodating to our schedule and the lovely photos. read more

We had so much fun on the photo shoot with Nami. She was so sweet to my kids and made them in a really good mood. She was so encouraging that I looked good during the photos and that they were going to turn out well. It was really fun and the photos turned out amazing! read more