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When you pick your wedding photographer, you are investing in much more than a service, the photos will be lifetime memories. This is the reason the photographer you choose should respect and match your vision. After the cake has been eaten, the wedding dress put away, and many years have gone by, you will still reminisce of your special day through your Kauai wedding photos.
I combine my love for wedding photography with my background in optics to create beautiful photojournalism. While traditional posed photography is a part of my shoots, I believe some of the best moments of a wedding happen naturally and I strive to capture those moments with my camera. Above all, I want you to have fun on your special day; laugh, play, dance, or a shed some tears of happiness and let me record the mo
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My wife and I had a beach wedding in Kauai and Harneet was our photographer. He was so kind and professional. We have never done any type of photo sessions before so we needed alot of guidance. Harneet was so great and gave us such helpful, honest, and direct feedback during our photos to make sure we would get the perfect shots. He was easy to work with and made us both feel comfortable the whole time. We are so thankful that Harneet was able to capture our special day and his pictures will be cherished by us for the rest of our lives!
My husband and I are so glad Harneet photographed our wedding in Princeville! He did such a great job capturing our special day. All of our pictures are perfect. I would recommend Harneet to anyone looking for a photographer.
HIGHLY recommend choosing Harneet as your photographer! Harneet is a true experienced professional. I'm still in awe of how the photos turned out. Working with Harneet was a pleasure. He made us feel at ease in front of the camera, even though we are not regulars to photo shoots. I feel Harneet truly captured our essence in the photos. He was timely, professional, knowledgeable, personal and extremely kind. Harneet has the kind of energy you want to be around on your wedding day. Photos were turned around quickly and we can't wait to order prints of these images through him. Thank you for capturing our special day so perfectly!!
We were very pleased with Harneet services. He is super friendly, easy to communicate with, shows on time but what is the most important he takes beautiful pictures! We love our wedding photos. The focus, lighting and the way he poses you make pictures look marvelous.
Harneet was so fantastic to work with. We planned a micro wedding with Kauai Elopements which meant we only communicated via phone and did not previously meet any of our vendors before the wedding. We picked Harneet as our photographer because of his vibrant and gorgeous photos that truly captured the color and beauty of Kauai. We felt so comfortable with Harneet and hardly noticed him during our ceremony. He coordinated our family photos effortlessly and then we headed to the beach for some couple shots. He asked for any specific shots we wanted and posed us in other ways. We had so much fun with out shoot! We absolutely love the set of photos we received that truly capture the essence and magic of the day. We can't wait to frame them in our home!
Harneet was uber professional, on time, flexible, positive. A sheer pleasure to work with. Not only that but the photos were simply beautiful!
Very happy with Harneet! Very friendly and took great photos.
I would 10/10 recommend Harneet to anyone looking for a wedding photographer in Kauai.
We were so incredibly happy with how our photos turned out! Harneet did such a wonderful job capturing our special day and moments throughout! I would definitely choose Harneet over and over again to help us capture those special moments to remember forever! :)
My husband and I eloped with our three daughters to Kauai on 7/5/22. Our wedding coordinator connected us with Harneet to photograph our wedding on Shipwreck Beach. From the first moment we arrived, Harneet put us at ease and went to work, capturing our special ceremony and surroundings. We were able to have a 2.5 hr total session with a fun, professional, and creative photographer and now have the most wonderful photographs to share and memories to keep for a lifetime! Don't hesitate to hire Harneet to capture your special day.
Best,
Marci and Jeff + our girls (Emerson, Arden, and Brooklyn)
Harneet captured the best moment of our lives in the best place on earth! For that we’re thankful for, he perfectly executed each shot and it felt so natural. We both enjoyed working with him. One hundred percent recommended!
My husband and I cannot recommend Harneet enough! He is professional and kind, and his work speaks for itself. We will always cherish the special shots he took of our incredible wedding ceremony.
Harneet did a wonderful job with our wedding photos! He was very professional and made us feel so comfortable throughout the whole shoot. We’re so lucky to have had him capture our special day, it was a breeze!
I was planning for my 20th wedding anniversary and a vow renewal ceremony with my wife in beautiful Kauai, which prompted my search for stellar photographers. There were a few who stood out to me, but the style, vibrance, and perfection at capturing specific moments stood out to me when I came across Harneet. He was the first on my list!
Harneet was quick to respond and the most reasonably priced. Win, win and win (my first choice). I was lucky enough to find him so early that unbeknownst to him, he would become my unofficial tour guide. I would ask him for recommendations and he was very willing to offer them and more - where to eat, which beaches to go to, what to see, etc. (That just goes to show you how great he is.)
Harneet was always very responsive leading up to the big day. We met up early and immediately had good vibes. He was warm, funny, and made us feel welcomed to the beautiful island. My wife, who wasn’t part of the initial back-and-forth communication, also felt very comfortable. We had a great conversation about our individual journeys. Harneet walked us through the process with clear directions and helped with pose suggestions since we weren’t sure what to do. We felt very relaxed as if we were talking (and laughing) with a long-time friend, not someone whom we just met and who lives 4,800 miles away.
The ceremony was fun but the photos afterward were amazing! He captured photos of the event, candid moments, as well as our children, which are images we'll cherish and be able to relive as part of our story.
We highly recommend Harneet and would work with him again if we are ever lucky enough to make it back to Kauai. Mahalo.
Harneet did an absolutely amazing job with our wedding pictures. We did two different shoots and the pictures turned out spectacular. We would highly recommend him to anyone else looking for a great wedding photographer.
We were connected with Harneet through our wedding planner, Veronika (Intimate Events Kauai- highly recommend!). Harneet was professional, reliable, easy to work with, and is an amazing photographer. We will forever cherish the moments that he photographed of us. Harneet was great about making us feel comfortable during and after our ceremony. You will not be disappointed with his work!
It was lovely working with Harneet for our small wedding back in October. He captured all the love and happiness of our day and we are lucky to have those memories to look back on. We would highly recommend him and will have him take our photos again in the future!
Harneet has the most incredible photography skills! My husband and I worked with Intimate Events Kauai for our ceremony, which went absolutely flawlessly, and we were so lucky to have Harneet as our photographer. It was an intimate and emotional ceremony and each part was perfectly captured in the photos. I can’t stop looking through the album because I’m just in awe at how amazing they are. We were worried that our personalities weren’t going to be able to shine through pictures, but that was definitely not the case. I cannot begin to express how grateful we were that Harneet captured each moment of our wedding as it was absolutely perfect. For anyone who is looking for a photographer, I cannot recommend Harneet more. Beautiful photos, quick turnaround, and responsive! Thank you Harneet, we will treasure your work everyday for the rest of our lives!
My husband and I were introduced to Harneet through Kauai Elopements. Upon first look of his portfolio, we were instantly smitten. As someone who works in photography, he checked all of my boxes and more.
On the day of our ceremony, Harneet showed up with a calm yet enthusiastic demeanor. He knew exactly where to shoot and how to beautifully capture our ceremony and after. We are so in love with the pictures - I probably look at them everyday in awe.
Many thanks for everything, Harneet!
Harneet was an exceptional photographer and director for our intimate wedding and post-wedding couple photos. My husband and I were nervous about the whole idea of wedding photos and thought we’d feel awkward. Harneet made us feel very comfortable and gave us great direction on what to do. He made the experience fun.
The photos were captured so beautifully and came out better than I could have ever imagined! We had a very windy day at the beach and I don’t know how he was able to catch such great photos! We would highly recommend Harneet for your photography and if you have reservations about posing, don’t worry, he’s got you covered!
We were introduced to our photographer, the incredibly talented, Harneet Bajwa through Kauai Elopements. From our initial interactions with Harneet, we knew we were in the best hands. We had a couple locations including our first look outside the Waipouli Beach Resort then to our ceremony location in Hanalei. Harneet was extremely accommodating and provided friendly instruction, so he was able to capture the best moments. His knowledge and experience really showed through during the beautiful sunset at the conclusion of our ceremony. He never made us feel rushed and we felt that he was able to capture an ample number of photos.
We received a sneak peek a couple days after the wedding and seeing them only solidified how absolutely amazing he is. We were so ready to see them all after that! A few weeks later, we received the full set of photos. We were literally speechless! Every photo was outstanding. Every. Single. One! We are forever grateful to Harneet as since we eloped, our family and closest friends were not able to be a part of the day. The images he captured will allow us to share the day with them as if they were right there with us.
Harneet was amazing! He is easy going, professional, friendly and pleasant. I chose him to our photographer and was referred by Kauai Elopement wedding planners. I was so lucky to have him as our photographer. We communicated before our wedding to choose the best beach locations and to capture the most amazing photos. He made us feel so relaxed on the most beautiful beaches of Kauai. We got a few preview pictures only in a few days, and our final photos arrived last week and they were jaw dropping gorgeous. Harneet was able to capture everything we wanted with beautiful Kauai north shore beaches, including golden sunsets and rainbow (again, lucky!). I highly recommend Harneet, do not trust just any wedding photographers for your most important day.
Harneet is professional, kind, and, above all, incredibly talented. We were so thankful to work with him and he captured the most incredible photos. Would recommend for anything from family photos to wedding portraits. Thanks Harneet!
Harneet is simply the best! My fiancé and I had always dreamed of getting married in Kauai with family and friends. We were able to make that happen this summer with the help of Harneet’s lovely wife planning our ceremony on the beautiful Hanalei bay beach. They both made sure our special day was a fairytale. Harneet took our wedding photos and made it so simple and fun for us! His work amazing and we are so happy with our photos. You cannot go wrong with Harneet!
Tom and I are so grateful our paths crossed with Harneet. We renewed our vows near the beach of Pu’u Pua on August 6th and the photos are absolutely stunning. We had such a beautiful day with a sunset that for the first time that week did not hide behind the clouds. I highly recommend taking the extra hour for photos. Our second location was at Hanalei Bay and wow - what a stunning backdrop. They’re truly some of my favorite gems. We were so fortunate to be matched by Christy and Veronika from Ali’i Kauai Weddings. Our hearts are grateful. We will forever treasure these gems. Everything was so easy and smooth between communication and the set up. Harneet is incredibly talented and professional. We were also able to use the sneak peak photos to announce my third pregnancy so we had a couple great photos to share that moment as well. Thank you again for everything!
We feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to have Harneet as our photographer! We chose to have extra time for photos and are so glad that we did. We were very nervous to have photos taken, but Harneet is so kind and made us feel comfortable. He made posing for the photos feel natural and fun! He is an amazing photographer and takes the most beautiful sunset photos we have ever seen. Truly an expert! We cannot thank him enough for everything!
We selected Harneet from a shortlist of photographers provided by our elopement coordinator - it was the best decision we made! Just looking at Harneet's style of photography we knew it is how we wanted our special moment captured so we could surprise family and friends. Communicating with him via email and meeting him in person was like connecting with an old friend . He is kind, patient, laughs along with you and helps you feel at ease in the moment by giving helpful directions where needed - I am sure the blooper reels from our shoot are nothing short of hilarious (due to us, not Harneet!). He took time to learn our vision for how we wanted the moments captures and we really appreciated his insights of what could work given the lighting, scenery etc. He cares about capturing the special moment in a way that aligns with your vision, is open to spontaneous ideas (within the time allotted) and gets the best out of the beautiful natural surrounds. He clearly sets out what you will receive and when and even delivered a couple of sneak peak pictures ahead of schedule so we could surprise some of our closest family and friends. The final set of images were easily accessible, numerous and captured everything we wanted and more. Whatever special moment you are looking to capture in Kauai, would highly recommend Harneet to capture it!
If your planning a surprise proposal in Kauai, Harneet is your guy to capture the moment. My experience working with Harneet was 5 Stars! After doing a lot of research on photographers, I reached out to Harneet b/c I really liked his style and vivid photographs. We connected a few times briefly leading up to our trip to the island so Harneet could get an idea of what I was hoping to capture and chatting through all the logistics. Harneet is easy to communicate with and helps to form the vision with his experience. He made sure I understood where he would be and the timing for everything after planning a Sunset proposal. After arriving to Kauai, I went and scoped out the “spot” on Tunnels Beach 2 days prior to my proposal and realized I wanted to be a bit further down the beach than originally planned. I called up Harneet to make the adjustments and he was super receptive and understood my vision. The nice thing Harneet did was create maps showing where to park, where he would be, and about where I should propose with times listed for everything. It was super helpful. He told me that I won’t even know he’s there and to not think about him at all. That ended up being extremely true! In the moment, I was able to be fully focused on the proposal and my girl, which was amazing. Harneet did his thing capturing the surprise and my new fiancée had no idea he was even there until several minutes after she had said “yes”. The pictures captured the surprise, the excitement, the gorgeous sunset, and the Na Pali peaks, and really just everything I had envisioned and more. My proposal was in April, so the weather is temperamental at that time and Harneet came prepared. At one point for about 3 minutes, rain started falling and Harneet ran to the rescue with an umbrella so our nice clothes and my fiancée’s hair/makeup weren’t affected. It was the little things that set Harneet apart! Another obstacle during my visit was the massive landslide that occurred in March that blocked the road into Hanalei and Haena. This proved to be a logistical issue with getting to Tunnels Beach at the end of Kuhio Hwy during sunset. We had to be the first car in line at the barricade on the day during the evening time slot to make the drive to Tunnels Beach before sunset. That means Harneet had to plan way ahead and go through the barricade during the lunch time slot and wait for several hours. He was all set up way before we arrived at the beach and made sure that he didn’t cause any stress by not being ready. Harneet goes above and beyond for his clients. He cares deeply about capturing the special moment. He is very kind and patient and never “put me in a box” telling me what to do. Instead, he lets you craft your own vision and perfect moment, and just adds his expertise to make it even more perfect. Working with Harneet is stress free. A few days later, Harneet emailed me the sneak peak photos. We were blown away by the quality and just how awesome they turned out. We were beyond excited and just so happy that we have these forever pictures. Within a few weeks the rest of the pictures were delivered. It’s been an absolute blast showing the pictures to family and being able to narrate the best beach walk of our lives. Thank you Harneet for your professionalism, kindness, excellent communication, the stress-free environment you created, and the beautiful photos we will have for our lifetime and get to show our kids someday. You’re the man and we truly appreciate you!
Harneet was incredibly easy to work with and me us feel so comfortable while taking our photos! He captured all the special moments of our wedding day and the photos turned out perfect. We would highly recommend him as a photographer for any event!
Harneet worked with us on super short notice for an elopement on Kauai. He was really amazing to work with, making everything super easy from start to finish, and really went out of his way to make sure that we got amazing shots out of the day. We'd never done a photoshoot like that before, but he was super patient and the photos came out incredible! Thank you for everything Harneet!
We contacted Harneet to take pictures for our 10 year vow renewal and some family pictures while on our Kauai vacation. He was quick to get back to us and it was an easy to finalize all the details. He was on time and ready when we were. And the pictures turned out amazing! We couldn't be happier that we used him to capture this special time for us! You won't be either :)
Harneet was incredible to work with for our wedding photos in Kauai. Since we had never done a photoshoot like that before, we had no idea what to expect or what to do. Harneet spent a couple of hours with us before the ceremony and after, guiding us through different poses to capture some really amazing photos of our wedding day. He was a very calm and relaxing presence and made us feel comfortable throughout the whole thing. He also got some fun and beautiful shots of our ceremony and our guests. I say "some" but there are literally 200 perfect pictures of our wedding! I couldn't be happier with how everything turned out, and highly recommend Harneet to capture any special moment.
We eloped from Canada to Hawaii and I must admit, I was the most nervous about getting photos taken. My husband and I are naturally awkward in front of the camera so I didn't know what to expect. The moment I met Harneet I was put at ease, he has a very casual but professional presence, one that makes you feel like you're in good hands but also like you're in the hands of a friend. Our photos turned out SO well, he caught how much we love each other which is what I appreciate the most. He also took time out of his busy morning to take another set of photos for us the next day as our wedding was rained out. If he lived in Canada he would forever be my photographer, thank you Harneet!
We were eloping from Ireland to Hawaii and although we weren't keen to spend time posing for photographs, we wanted to capture the memories to share with our family and friends. We searched and found Harneet's website and the amazing photos in his portfolio. We reached out to Harneet to learn more about his services and he was friendly and easy to deal with. He provided advice and recommended locations and times. When we got to Kauai, we eventually made a decision on the time and location. Harneet was so patient and didn't rush us on a decision - he was really flexible.
When we got to the location, Harneet was already there and ready to recommend the best part of the beach for our ceremony. Harneet was so nice to deal with - he didn't make it feel awkward or unnatural and, for two people who really dislike getting their photo taken, that really made a difference. We felt relaxed and actually enjoyed the shoot. And the photographs are amazing! We're so happy with the end result - the photos captured the incredible location as well as happiness.
We'd highly recommend Harneet for your photography session, especially on your wedding day - a relaxing atmosphere is exactly what you need, there's enough to stress about!
Harneet was hired by our wedding planner. We did not meet before the ceremony which made me nervous but as soon I met Harneet, he put us at ease. He instinctively knew how to handle my camera shy husband and we got the best pictures. Harneet was able to give us so many keepers that I'm having a hard time deciding what pictures to pick.
My fiancé (boyfriend at the time) contacted Harneet prior to our trip to Hawaii to schedule a surprise proposal and engagement shoot. He had no idea where to go on the island and Harneet helped him plan everything (what beach, what time, where to park, etc.). Harneet was extremely discreet (I had no idea he was anywhere near us!) and perfectly captured the moment we got engaged.
Following the proposal, we took photos with Harneet for about 45 minutes as the sun was setting. We both hate getting our pictures taken, but Harneet made us feel relaxed and had us focus on enjoying the moment. He talked us through some shots and let us go off on our own for others. Taking the photos was truly effortless. Within 2 days, he sent us 15 “sneak peek” photos to enjoy and share with our loved ones.
We just received our full set of photos and WOW. They are incredibly beautiful. His edits are very natural, and he did a perfect job highlighting the gorgeous Hawaiian landscape surrounding us. We cannot say enough good things about Harneet’s work. If you are going to Kauai, you have to call Harneet. From planning logistics to providing the final photo and everything in between, Harneet’s photography and service was top notch. We will forever cherish that day and beyond thankful that Harneet was our photographer.
When we decided to elope to Kauai I only had 3 requirements; a great dress, a breath taking view, and magical photos to remember it all. Harneet was the perfect choice to round out my dream wedding. We booked him for a sunrise pre-wedding photo shoot.
I am one of those people that sees a photo of myself that I like every once in a blue moon. So I was a little worried going into the photo session about how much I would like any photos taken that day. However, I had no need to be concerned. Harneet was great at picking the most flattering poses and fixing small things here and there while letting us be ourselves. I loved the way I look in almost every photo, which is a miracle by my standards. I went into my wedding day hoping for 5 to 10 nice photos to frame or post. Instead I have to choose which ones are the best of the best, or which ones I like the lighting in the most because they are all fantastic!
Not only is he an amazing photographer, but he was also super easy to work with and great at getting back to us right away. We felt extremely at ease with him from the moment we met him. He made the shoot so fun and relaxing that by the time we were done I couldn't believe an hour had gone by and cursed myself for not booking more time.
If you are in Kauai and need a photographer for anything I cannot recommend Harneet enough. I am so glad we found him.
We were traveling to Kuaui on the Norwegian cruise and wanted to get our engagement photos taken at the most beautiful beach. We found Harneet and are so glad we chose him, his pricing was incredibly reasonable and his results were amazing!! So glad we worked with him and can highly recommend him to anyone who needs professional photography services. He was up front with pricing, no surprises and no additional costs for photos. I would absolutely work with him again!! Thanks Harneet!!
Harneet was incredible to work with!
Harneet is so amazing and I am so happy that he was the one we chose to capture our wedding day! He really went the extra mile and made us feel really comfortable. He got our photos back in a very timely manor and we were SO impressed with how they turned out!
Harneet was the perfect choice as photographer for our 2018 Destination Wedding on Kaua'i!
When lasting memories of a special day or event mean the world to you, Harneet is the person you hope to find after looking through all those photographers online.
Wedding day was perfect! It was so much fun to work with him, at the ceremony and the following sunset photo shoot.
From first communication to initial deposit, then arriving on the island and finally meeting at the beach wedding location, Harneet was reliable, knowledgeable, polite and genuinely interested in us, answering all of our questions and responding to our photo needs.
Sneak Peek photos were available in less than 48 hours and a full set of photos in under six weeks.
Photos were awesome!
My Bride and I are very happy to recommend Harneet to anyone looking for a photographer on Kaua'i.
Harneet was amazing to work with! His pictures were amazing! When planning a destination wedding the pictures were one of my most important aspects to look at because I wanted my family at home to see how beautiful our wedding was, and he did just that. He also had a great turn around time! Everyone said our pictures looked like they were straight from a magazine! Thank you so much for everything!
Like many others, we found Harneet through our wedding planner, Ali'i Kauai Weddings. We recently received our wedding photos and could not be happier with the outcome. He captured special moments from every angle and included both posed and wonderfully candid photos. We even had the opportunity to drive to the beach and take romantic photos at sunset. The lighting was stunning and we will cherish those pictures forever. Harneet made us feel very comfortable and we would definitely recommend him to other couples.
I agree with everyone else here, Harneet is amazing and we are so glad we chose him to capture our big day. He got such great photos of everyone in the group and he led us through a lot of great couple shots. He made sure we got photos with everyone and there are no shots that we missed out on that we would have regretted later on because Harneet led the group perfectly.
The couple shots he led us through after the ceremony were beautiful and really captured the ocean beauty.
Highly recommended!
Coming from Eastern Canada, we planned our entire destination wedding online. Lucky for us, we landed on Harneet as our photographer. Could not ask for a better souvenir of our amazing day and that is all thanks to Harneet. He was able to capture our special moments and made us feel great and have fun through it all.
Harneet was amazing! We've never been to Kauai and planned our elopement entirely online. Harneet captured some incredible shots at sunset right after our ceremony. We also decided to do a "trash the dress" shoot the following morning. Harneet recommended a location and showed up at 6:30 am so we could have some beautiful sunrise photos. It's hard for me to choose which photos I want to display in our home because they are all SO BEAUTIFUL! Plus, he's fun to work with! Highly recommend Harneet!
Coming all the way from Mississippi , we had no idea where to start for Hawaii destination wedding photographers. After reviewing 12 -15 photographer websites, Harneet was my first choice. We could not be any happier with our wedding photos!!
I truly felt like a Hawaiian princess bride, and he was able to capture that!
We worked with both Harneet and his wife for our wedding in September - and let me tell you, if you're getting married in Kauai, you need them on your team!
Harneet was so incredible to work with from start to finish! We had a small wedding from my standards, but it was still filled with a lot of personalities. Harneet worked with us so well and captured all the precious moments to give us lasting memories of the best day of our lives.
We are so grateful for the time and thoughtfulness that went into the day of as well as editing afterwards.
If you're looking for the best - don't look any further!
Harneet did a fantastic job photographing our elopement. He made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and was a great at instructing us while also going with the flow. You can tell he really loves what he does and is passionate about his work.
I found Harneet through my wedding planner - Alii Kauai Weddings. I was so happy that our wedding planner suggested Harneet as he is an amazing photographer! Not only did Harneet take beautiful photos to capture our day and the most special moments he also was very personable and helped us with our poses! I am so happy with Harneets photos and could not recommend him any more highly! He is amazing! Thank you Harneet!
Did our engagement photos on Hanalei Bay and did a fantastic job! Very flexible and easy to work with.
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