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Joseph Esser provides portrait and photojournalistic wedding photography to the Hawaiian Islands.
23/05/2024
Wow! What an incredible wedding experience! We were truly honored to capture Maya and Acyut’s two-day Indian wedding celebration at Ko Olina. From horses to surfboards and drums, each moment was truly unforgettable. Today, we are sharing highlights from their Baraat and Hindu Ceremony at Lanikuhonua. Stay tuned for a peek at their stunning reception at the Aulani in an upcoming post. A heartfelt mahalo to all the vendors who made this once-in-a-lifetime celebration possible.
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07/03/2024
Sharing these gorgeous wedding highlights from Kristen and Corey’s wedding at Loulu Palms Estate on the Ocean Lawn.. How cute are these two! I think some of my favorite photos are the one’s we took with the couple at the swing set they decked in flowers. It’s always so fun when our couple sneaks away for a quick playful and romantic photo session on their wedding day.
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07/01/2024
We’re celebrating love at John and Brandon’s Royal Hawaiian wedding! Their day was filled with unforgettable moments and surprises, and one of our favorites was their officiant. He surprised the couple in a custom made drag outfit, and had a heartwarming first look with John and Brandon before the ceremony. LOVE THIS SO MUCH. ❤️❤️❤️
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02/01/2024
We’re obsessed with Lauryn and Vincent’s tropical Four Seasons wedding. The ceremony and reception were held on the breath taking Ocean Lawn. Love a new tradition we’re starting to see where the couple symbolically braids a cross together during the ceremony - it’s a really cute way to incorporate their faith into the ceremony. And those gorgeous modern tropicals?…absolutely stunning! 🌺💍
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22/11/2023
Kawika + Roxane. We had such a fun time photographing and filming their wedding at Lanikuhonua. These two are avid listeners of our podcast and incorporated the show into the wedding in some really hilarious ways. The signature drink was definitely a personal fav of mine. Congrats to one of my all time favorite couples .roxane and
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16/08/2023
Let’s do this! I have a goal to try and raise $2.4k+ for the Kākoʻo Maui Fund to help aid all the recovery efforts from the Maui Wildfires. I’m so grateful to all the couples and families that have already reached out to reserve a spot. Love to fill all the time slots! Donations for this shoot will be made directly to the fund by each participating family. Hoping to put my talents as a photographer to use to try and help out how I am able. Please share with anyone who is interested and please feel free to DM me on how you can help or get involved.
14/08/2023
I’m holding mini-session to fundraise for relief effort on Maui. We will be scheduling 15 minute mini family sessions on Sept 3rd from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Kualoa Regional Park. We are asking for donations of $300. Families will be asked to donate directly to Kākoʻo Maui Fund, a non-profit supporting Maui Relief Efforts and Native Hawaiian Advancements. Please DM me to reserve a slot. Maui needs our love! Can’t make the shoot? Please consider donating directly to Kākoʻo Maui (Link in Bio).
01/08/2023
It’s time for a business brand refresh. Was playing around in Adobe Illustrator to create something modern and chic:) Let me know you thoughts on the new logo design?
04/07/2023
Mark your calendar for the showcase Saturday, Aug 19 from 11-3pm. It’s a great opportunity to check out the property and meet with some amazing wedding vendors. See you there!
25/06/2023
We’ve been nominated for the Industry Icon Award. Please vote! So honored and humbled to share this nomination with two of my favorite industry peeps and Link in Bio.
16/05/2023
Love this underwater shot! Looks like my couple is falling out of the sky. Thanks Ebony and Chuck for the super fun session. Heads up… this is a three part grid post. Check out profile to see the full image.
09/04/2023
Hey guys 🤙🏽 I don’t share a lot of pics and stories about myself so here I go. Fun fact: I was a competitive swimming with dream of making the Olympics… didn’t get there but I still get to do what I love the most - swimming & photography. PC:
23/10/2022
Paradise in this beautiful tropical garden.
10/10/2022
How cute is this couple! Love it when our couple gets a few seconds to themselves on their wedding day.
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08/10/2022
I’m in love with Sydney & John’s wedding at Male'ana Gardens] Excited to share this set of highlights with everyone. Huge shout out to these wedding peeps who made this wedding amazing:
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07/10/2022
Eek! Forgot to share one of my favorite shots from Sophie and Arjun’s wedding to finish up the grid posts.
16/06/2022
These are some of my favorite moments… after the ceremony when the couple has a quick second to sneak away from everyone. Can’t fake those smiles!
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15/06/2022
We had the honor to photograph and film Sophie and Arjun’s two day wedding celebration in Kailua and at at Kualoa Ranch. I’m sharing these pics in two segments: the Western ceremony and Indian Ceremony. Love the pics from both days so had a hard time deciding where to start. Here we go!
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18/04/2022
This is a special set of photos for me to share because our gorgeous bride is as close to a big sister to my daughter as it comes. Jana was our daughter’s au paire when Valentina was 2yo and lived with us up until she met her now husband Brandon. Even though she no longer lives with us, she is forever family. She always makes the time for Valentina, planning sleep overs at her apartment and spoiling her at the water park. Love these two so much and was such a treat to take these photos for them. Mahalo to for putting this stunning bouquet together for the shoot.
15/04/2022
This is a special set of photos for me to share because our gorgeous bride is as close to a big sister to my daughter as it comes. Jana was our daughter’s au paire when Valentina was 2yo and lived with us up until she met her now husband Brandon. Even though she no longer lives with us, she is forever family. She always makes the time for Valentina, planning sleep overs at her apartment and spoiling her at the water park. Love these two so much and was such a treat to take these pics for them. Mahalo to for putting this stunning bouquet together for the shoot.
06/01/2022
Saving my favorite photo from this shoot for last. I’m in love with the playful little butterfly that wanted to steal the show. Hey let’s do a collab!
Sharing a little fun wedding inspiration from a shoot we did with and Vida Chic Events. I’m in love with the playful little butterfly that wanted to steal the show.
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We’re so in love with all of Kaylee and Fred’s wedding details at the Four Seasons. Her gorgeous dress with removable sleeves, the personal touches sewn into her dress, and can we talk about that epic Hawaiian sunset? Their day was literally a dream come true. ❤️
Photo + Video: @josephesserphotography
Venue: @fsoahuevents @fsoahu
Planning and Coordination: @fredandkateevents
Florals: @yvonnedesignhawaii
DJ: @thedjhawaii
Officiant: @officianthawaii
Hair & Makeup: @revealhairandmakeup
Podcast: @unveilingparadise
Have to share some of my favorite detail shots from Kelly and Rommel’s wedding at @sunsetranchhawaii Love it when our couples have such cute detail to style. Also, are you not in love with the flowers by @laflorevents
Shout out to the following vendors who made this wedding day magical: @accelrentals @alohaartisans @stirbev @chefelmersislandcuisine @acakelife @blissdjshawaii @amthawaii @faithandbeautyhawaii
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Fine Art Wedding Photography – My Vision:
My vision is to create images that capture the essence of my couple: their love, laughter, joy, and style. My desire is to produce authentic, emotive imagery that encapsulate those relationships between the couple and their loved ones. My photography is inspired by natural and timeless imagery that reflect the true personalities and experiences of each couple’s wedding that can be enjoyed for years to come. I view my photography as a celebration of life. I strive to shoot the feeling of each particular wedding day so that my photographs will still hold their power decades later. In the end, I imagine that moment in the distant future when my clients are paging through their wedding album with their grandchildren and reliving that same love, laughter, and joy with them.
I prefer to photograph from inside the wedding, rather than as a detached observer. I am discreet and hidden when I need to be yet am directive when necessary, like when I'm gathering family members for a group shot. I like to think that my experience and personality adds a level of calm to the wedding day. My calm, fun, and easygoing demeanor sets me apart from other photographers. I believe my ability to genuinely connect and to get couples to relax in front of the camera allows me to capture real moments and candid images.
Cinematic Storytelling – My Video Team:
Storytelling is extremely important to me, and my videography team films and edits each wedding to reflect our couple’s big day and their unique personalities. My videography studio is comprised of a small team of filmmakers experienced in capturing sound, motion, and most importantly emotion. My filmmakers tell each wedding story using the most advanced cameras and aerial equipment. My team also uses telephoto lenses to capture the ceremony and reception as unobtrusively and discretely as possible.
A Modern Touch - My Photo Booths:
My photo booth is an open-air style. We can easily fit a group of friends or family into an image without being confined to a small space. My photo booth uses high quality cameras, professional lighting, and an elegant range of backdrops to provide high quality 4x6 prints in a range of customized designs.
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