Keani Bakula Photography (Husband + Wife)

ause I am not a particularly creative person, I gave them carte blanche to create photos that captured our event in all its grandeur and magnificence. In addition to photos of us and our guests, they included the food, the flowers, the venue, and even used a drone to capture it all from above. Perhaps best of all, they captured my husband and I in spontanous ways that caught the essence of our love. Finally, they created a handcrafted fully printed and engraged leather bound photo book of our event. We could not have been more thrilled by their handicraft. I would hire them again in a heatbeat!

e for our wedding dates. They made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera, capturing every special moment so beautifully! Our wedding photos are so gorgeous that to this day, guests still comment on how well we are posed, and how well the photos are edited to reflect the natural beauty of the day. Not only did Keani & Brad deliver stunning photos that we will cherish forever, but they also went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly and we had the best lighting, background, and shots. They also OVERDELIVERED in photos delivered to us - and we loved going through all of them. I could have not asked for a better wedding photography team. Our wedding is so memorable and special because of them!

ptured so beautifully! Not only is their work amazing, but they are 2 of the kindest people. They made me and my husband feel special on our big day, and every followup after was so warm. If you're thinking about working with them, just do it!! You won't regret it!

d and I were going for, they were able to set the game plan and execute! Planning a destination wedding was difficult, but professionals like Keani and Brad made it easy to trust that everything would work out and it did, beautifully. This duo is so down to earth, easy to work with, great with communication and always made sure my husband and I were comfortable on our big day! Special thank you Keani and Brad I’ll be drooling over these photos forever 💕

dors, Keani & Brad instantly stood out as being very genuine, down to earth, and friendly people. We met them for the first time a few months before our wedding and had a blast running around the beach with them for our engagement photos. Fast forward to our wedding weekend, they captured both our welcome party and wedding day. They made us feel so at ease in front of the camera and were able to navigate all the larger group photos (ex. family photos, bridal party photos) smoothly and efficiently. Our wedding guests even complimented us on how nice our photographers were! We can’t thank them enough for capturing these big moments so perfectly. Hire them, you won’t regret it! :)

ruck us most about Keani and Brad was their genuine interest in getting to know us as a couple. They took the time to understand our story, our personalities, and what mattered most to us about our wedding day. This personal touch translated into the most beautiful and authentic photographs. Oh my goodness, the final photographs exceeded all our expectations!! What truly sets Keani and Brad apart is their innate talent for making the entire photography experience feel natural and fun! They guided us through poses with such ease that it never felt forced or staged. Instead, it felt like we were just enjoying a day out with friends, laughing and making memories, while they worked their magic behind the lens. If you're looking for photographers who are not only incredibly talented but also personable, friendly, and able to make the entire experience feel effortless and enjoyable, look no further than Keani and Brad! They are simply the best, and we feel incredibly lucky to have had them be a part of our special day. Thank you, Keani and Brad, for not only being phenomenal photographers but also for being wonderful humans. We were looking for wedding photographers and ended up with lifelong friends! <3

booking our wedding venue and knew I had to secure them immediately and so thankful I did! Keani + Brad are a husband/ wife duo and are incredible to work with. Observing them work so well together is inspirational to any newly married couple! They made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. They are chill, but so professional and we felt like we were just hanging out with friends! They delivered sneak peek photos within 48 hrs of our wedding day (so fast!) followed by our full gallery a few weeks later and our photos came out better than we could have ever imagined! We will forever be thankful to them for documenting/ creating such special memories of our special day for us! Mahalo Nui Keani + Brad!!

idating at first, but after talking with the two of them on the phone it was an easy decision. They both made my husband and I feel so comfortable in front of the camera! I’m absolutely obsessed with how our photos turned out! Even after over a year later, we still keep in contact with them! If there is anything you do, book them!! The Bohlings

ing an elopement in Hawaii from Canada a breeze. We loved hanging out with them and we couldn't be more in love with our album and video. We're so glad we booked them!

to know us and our story. We immediately felt so comfortable with them, and knew that we needed them for our wedding day. We’re not the most comfortable in front of the camera, but Keani and Brad work seamlessly together with encouraging directions. Our photos couldn’t have come out more perfectly, it’s been impossible to choose our favorites to hang in our home. We’re so thankful to have these memories to last us a lifetime. We couldn’t recommend these two enough, if it’s one vendor you definitely need for your wedding, it’s Keani and Brad!!

e first moment we met them, they were incredibly warm and friendly, and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. When we didn’t know what to do with our bodies, they knew how to give direction in a way that felt organic and natural. It felt like having old friends we had known a long time photographing us. They were also able to adapt to unexpected situations. Our wedding started later than we had planned, which compressed our timeline. Keani and Brad knew that photos were important to us, and were masterfully able to guide us through the must-have portraits (e.g. family photos) so that we had more time for the couple’s / sunset photos. Somehow, they were able to get the shots without making us feel rushed or overly-staged. We got sneak peeks of our wedding photos back recently, and they are incredible!! They made us look like celebrities in a wedding magazine. The were able to freeze the special moments we had together, and capture the spirit of our relationship. In addition, they beautifully photographed all the wedding details that we spent months thinking about - their photos will help us re-live our wedding day for years to come. Keani and Brad - thank you for being part of our wedding day. You guys are rockstars!! We are so lucky that we had you as part of our team throughout this process!

reamt about the day I would get married to my high school sweetheart. Little did I know, that day would finally come in 2023. My husband and I are clearly not models, but Keani and Brad made us feel super comfortable on one of our most nervous days together. Our photos and video turned out better than we could have ever hoped, and are the perfect memento of our special day. We seriously love Keani and Brad and hope we get to shoot with them again in the future!

hem friends now! We can't recommend them enough and couldn't be happier that they stood by us through 4 wedding postponements!! Keani and Brad are so chill and made us feel so at ease and comfortable on our wedding day and throughout the entire process leading up to it. They made us laugh and took all the nervousness and pressure off us - which was amazing because we love the "candid" style. Also Side note - when our wedding was postponed 4x (like many others) - each time they called and checked-in on us, offered extra help in whatever they could do, and were so patient and understanding. They also talked through all of our questions (a million times) and helped brainstorm new creative entry/exit ideas while sending us tons of recommendations. When we flew in a week early before our wedding from NYC (where we live) they took the time to grab coffee with us and to talk everything through again. If we had more time there we would have made them hang out with us more! We love them so much and could not recommend them more. We will definitely be using them again for our next big event! They are truly THE best decision we made throughout the whole process!

right awesome people. It felt like having someone that is an extension of your bridal party. Keani was there for me all day and was very accommodating with all my questions and concerns. From the start, they were very thorough with their initial consultation. It instantly felt like I’m talking with old friends! They are extremely seasoned/experienced photographers with the best ideas and direction. I asked for advice from Keani about so many different details for the wedding. She even helped me decide on venue, how to do my hair, what second dress to go with, even down to decor! Keani was so communicative the whole planning process and even hyped me up in the months leading up to the wedding. Day of, Keani and Brad did an excellent job of making sure we felt comfortable and that we were still present in the moment and not “too posed” Many of our guests complimented us on Keani and Brad by saying what a great job covering the entire day they did. The guests were impressed at how much they were shooting and covering but while also staying out of the way of the party! As for the actual photos, we could not be more obsessed. They sent us sneak peeks just days after the wedding and we could tell it was going to be amazing because we loved literally every single one of the sneak peeks. All of our photos look like they could be in a bridal magazine. They captured so many beautiful moments that I had already forgotten about. The organization of the photos/ delivery time was excellent. I love how they categorized the timeline. They also did such a great job of capturing candids. I was worried about candids because my husband and myself are pretty critical of those photos of ourselves (as a lot of people are) and Keani and Brad managed to make us both feel great while capturing true happiness and emotion. Some of them I can’t even believe we look so good in tbh but it’s all thanks to Keani and Brad and their amazing talent with cameras and gorgeous edits. I can’t say enough great things about these two but RUN, don’t walk! They book out fast and it’s easy to see why. It seems silly to say about a wedding vendor, but Keani became a dear friend in this process and I will miss working with her and Brad. Thank you both so much!!! Can we do that again?!

. They helped with locations, hair and makeup recommendations (Amelia Hair and Makeup), florist recommendations (Bella Blume), and even honeymoon recs! Anything we needed they had suggestions. I don’t consider myself photogenic and they helped us pose naturally. Our photos came out better than we ever could have hoped for. If you are in need of a photographer on the islands, def check them out! We hope to have them shoot us again in the future.

necting with me via phone instead of back and forth on email (it really made the difference)! When we met on our wedding day it honest felt like we were meant to be lifelong friends! They caught our vibe so quick, and made everyone feel so comfortable while taking photos. Keani + Brad definitely went above and beyond for us! My only regret with them is NOT adding on videography! If you’re thinking about it, DEFINITELY DO IT!

g was a bit nerve-racking. But after taking a look at Keani's website and social pages, we immediately had to book them! Keani and Brad were our first vendor that we booked, more than 1.5 years out because we loved their work that much and were confident they were our perfect wedding vendor match! Also, husband and wife duo?! Can that be any cuter?! Our professional relationship quickly turned into a friendship after getting to meet them in-person. We had an instant connection, and it made our big day feel like we were just hanging out with our good friends (who just happened to be taking our photos all day). They made our whole bridal party and family feel comfortable, took the time to know us and our loved ones. Gave great direction, but never felt micro-managed. Captured literally everything (even the smallest details - TY!) And honestly, our photos speak for themselves. Would recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding photographer, both on the islands or even flying them out to the mainland :) xoxo, The Sisson's

work. They are the highest level of quality and professionalism you can find, and they're a damn good time! I was struck by Keani's photography style from the moment I stumbled upon her Instagram, the photos had this incredibly authentic feel to them, not rehearsed or posed, but pure and emotive, which was exactly what we were going. From the very first phone call we had with Keani and Brad, we knew our search was over. Their vibe is incredible and so genuine, they left us feeling so energized and excited. We just knew straight away that we would be comfortable with them on our big day. Keani and Brad made the entire experience FUN, it was easy to loosen up and be ourselves, and you can truly see it in all our photos. The photos are SENSATIONAL! I can't believe we get to cherish these photos for a lifetime. I am overwhelmed with how beautiful they turned out. Trying to find a favorite is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Lastly, and maybe most importantly, I want to say - you don't realize how much time you spend on your wedding day with your photographers, so you might as well have a blast doing it, and that's Keani & Brad - pure souls, warm hearts, great humans, and a good time.

ation wedding in O’ahu. I literally searched the entire island for someone who captured emotion, moodiness and richness in tone. The one thing I would never settle for anything but the best was our photographer! We finally stumbled across Keani’s work and immediately had our planner contact her. We scheduled an engagement shoot a year prior. We flew out and showed up to their recommended spot and we all became friends immediately! It isn’t always comfortable being lovey dovey in front of strangers, but they made us feel right at home, gave us great direction and captured our love beautifully! This was a little taste of what was to come. Our wedding photos — there aren’t words to express our love for the work they’ve done. I wish I could just attach all of the photos to let them speak for themselves. We are seriously blown away and moved by all of the images and get to cherish our big day that was perfectly captured forever and for generations to come. We are so grateful for all of the love they put into their work and for our new found friendship!

of our planning, we knew we wanted amazing pictures and we knew that we had never been comfortable in front of a camera, luckily Brad (Keani husband) made us feel very comfortable and feel natural in front of the camera all while getting some unforgettable photos of us! Like shots that I want to print out and hand to every person I meet good! I can’t say enough great things about them as people and photographers! So you should definitely book them like ASAP if you want beyond beautiful photos from your wedding! Id book them again and again in a heart beat!

Summer in Hawaii, duh). They were generous enough to fit me in their tight schedule. They recommended the perfect spot to take the photo. We came up with a plan over the phone with all the logistics (timeline, location for parking, location for pictures). They even sent a color board of what not to wear for a sunrise at a beach. Day of, I took my place on the beach and saw my secret hires sit inconspicuously at a distance on time as promised. As I popped the question, they emerged and captured the moment perfectly from the happy tears to the surprised look on my fiancé's face when she saw the ring. We then transitioned into an hour long engagement photo session. We are not models. We don't do professional photography sessions, but these two made us feel so comfortable. They guided us through all the poses and action shots and when we got the final photos, we felt like we were there again. All the emotions on our happiest day came right back. In summary: -Communicative -Reliable -Can coordinate in secret/with out of state customers -Reasonable pricing -Great photos -Fun session

od our vision (even though that switched from potentially eloping to just engagement photos) and we had so much fun shooting with them. They made us feel comfortable throughout the session and even modeled some of the poses for us! Would highly recommend working with Keani and Brad - whether it be for engagement photos, adventure shoots, elopements, or weddings!

hey really captured our day perfectly. We chose them because of their beautiful work and editing style and they did not disappoint. We got to see a sneak peak the very next day which was so fun to see and we got all our pictures back within a month. We've had so much fun reliving the day looking through all our beautiful photos and can't thank them enough!

otos and video captured our day beautifully and in the best way possible. Our friends and family raved about them! On top of Keani and Brad being great at their jobs, they’re also super friendly and chill people. In the months leading up to our wedding, there was a lot of uncertainty around whether or not we’d be able to travel to Hawaii. Keani and Brad were with us every step of the way, and they made getting married during a pandemic easy peasy (especially since Brad was also our officiant!). They also gave us great recommendations on activities and places to eat on the island. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

d several potential photographers scheduled for consultations which I immediately canceled after I spoke with Keani and Brad. When you know, you know! It truly did feel like we were just hanging out with good friends who were invited to the wedding, but just happened to be taking our photos. We also added on a videography package which we weren't initially going to do but am SO glad we did! Having our wedding video and insanely gorgeous gallery to look back on and remember exactly what the day felt like is such a gift. K+B are truly talented at what they do...They will be one of the best decisions you make for your special day!

graphers we inquired initially. K+B made us feel special and really paid attention to the details, explained everything and understood all of our asks. They've become more than just our "wedding vendor" - we consider them our friends! They were always so quick and responsive and really cared about US as human beings outside of all the necessary processes they needed to go through as our official wedding documentarians. :) K+B also really battled unforeseen circumstances (pre-pandemic scares, FLASH FLOODS, etc.) on our wedding day. Due to flash floods our wedding started almost two hours later, but they were amazing at capturing everything despite the insanity caused by the weather. They chased the light with us till the very end and truly went above and beyond. We absolutely LOVE our photos and video (GET THE VIDEO!!) and couldn't have imagined anyone else capturing our day. BOOK THEM NOW. You will only regret NOT booking them. <3 <3 <3

mend them more highly. They are not only beautiful, genuine, fun, awesome and professional people, their work is also outstanding. We are so happy with how our wedding photos and video turned out - memories we now get to cherish and look back on forever. Thank you both for your incredibly beautiful work and for all the fun we had on the day - it was so unforgettable. The colours in the photos and video are simply perfection, the shots breathtaking - you captured our day so wonderfully. We truly couldn't have asked for more beautiful photos and the wedding video brought us (and everyone we've shown) to tears!! Sending lots of love from Australia ~ Phoebe + Chris

m the first email correspondences to meeting in person, they were nothing but an absolute joy to work with. During the months leading up to our shoot, Keani was soooo patient and flexible when we were trying to figure out where we wanted to have our photos taken, and she had a ton of gorgeous suggestions. A personal connection is so important with your photographer and Keani and Brad are the best at making sure you are comfortable and at ease by just being their awesome selves. When we got to Hawaii, we met them at a local coffee shop and instantly bonded even more over our love of Hawaii and our dogs, and Brad’s previous military service! Our photo session itself was super relaxed, fun, and just felt like an awesome double date night with a pair of amazing friends who encourage you and laugh with you and just happen to be taking photos of you at the same time. The photos were absolutely stunning and I can’t wait to get large prints made to hang up in our new home. We still look through them at least once a week and it’s already been more than 6 months so it’s safe to say we are obsessed. Thank you so much to Keani and Brad for commemorating such a special time in our lives! We can’t wait to come back to Hawaii and catch up with you soon :)

ed which was not expected of her but SO incredibly appreciated. My husband and I met with Keani and Brad once we arrived on the island & they made us feel so comfortable and at ease about our upcoming wedding. These two are so cool, calm and collected and did I mention how STUNNING our photos and video have come out? They took the time to make sure every detail in every shot was perfect. They made completely sure that we got any and every photo/pose we could’ve wanted. I appreciate their attention to detail and the effort they put in to ensure you have the wedding photos of our streams. I couldn’t be happier with the service they have provided and I highly recommend them for any photo needs you may have! Seriously, they’re so good!

one else photograph our day. They made everything so easy - from booking, to communication, to helping us with locations. Our photos are everything I wanted and more, plus we had a blast with them! They are amazing photographers and people and I feel so lucky that they were part of our special day.

ost beautiful photos! Our wedding day was rainy and super, super windy, but they didn’t let that stop them from doing their thing and helping us have an amazing elopement! They weren’t afraid to be out on the slippery cliffs in sub par weather, even with all their gear, and for that were super grateful! Brad was also our officiant. He did a great love and we loved his message and words about love. If you want epic photos, these two are your people! Thank you again for helping us have the most amazing Hawaiian elopement.

xt, call was handled with so much care and punctuality. The online gallery we received we also really liked a lot. It was easy to use and well organized! Overall, we highly recommend Keani and Brad. It really was one of the best decisions we made when hiring vendors. We have beautiful photos that we will love and cherish forever. Thank you Keani and Brad!!

ssage on Instagram. She was super helpful in telling me what outfits would look good! It’s also really fun because her husband also shoots with her. It’s a duo! Two photographers is great because you can get the same shot but different ways. Also they made us feel so comfortable. My pictures came out absolutely stunning. It was also a lot of fun. I wish we could do it all over again. I’ve gotten a million compliments on our pictures! We appreciate you guys so much! THANK YOU

usion. During the photo shoot, we were given friendly and clear instruction of what to do. We were pretty nervous before about what to do in front of the camera but turned out there was nothing to worry about! We just got the photo and they were all BEAUTIFUL! We loved them so much! So thank you guys for your amazing work and such a good time!

nt! The photos on their Instagram were great but the time spent taking our own shots was even better and the excitement we had looking through them all trumped that again! The day, the memories and the photos we get to keep are all very treasured!

tos. They take such great care of their couples and get to know you, so your photos look like you. Not you doing poses. The photos came out next level. We are so excited to have them and share them. They truly over delivered for us! Our friends and family have commented on how awesome their work is as well! We could not have had a better photographer for our engagement photos!

ve with their photography style. After I requested a quote, they contacted me via email and then we spoke on the phone a few times. Keani made me feel so comfortable that I just knew I could trust her and her husband to make me and my husband feel comfortable in front of the camera for both our engagement shoot and wedding day. My husband and I absolutely love our photos, and we seriously couldn't thank Keani and Brad for capturing the best moments of our wedding day. They also were sooo helpful when my husband and I were also planning a trip to another island and gave us so many great suggestions. They responded to all my emails promptly no matter if they were in regards to the wedding or just Hawaii itself! I definitely recommend them and know you won't regret it! I get sooo many compliments on my wedding photos!

low for photographers that could capture our special day. I had always been a fan of Keani and Brad’s work. I wasn’t sure if we’d be able to get them. But when we did, I already knew it was the best decision we made. And I was proved right over and over again. Their work speaks for itself. Their tones, vintage style, authentic emotion… all superb. But what’s even better is how they are simply good people. They fit right in like they were family. I can’t recommend this couple highly enough. Doesn’t matter where you’re from, where your wedding is, Keani and Brad are the photographers for you!

first overseas holiday together and falling in love with the magical island paradise. Little did we know we would stumble on these two amazing souls who would not only capture the day for us but share in the love, moments and laughter that would become a day to never forget. All I can say is every love story is magical but yours will be your favourite. You will want to capture it and I can not recommend these two enough to do just that. I have never been more comfortable in front of a camera and have literally booked Keani in for future photography opportunities even if it means travelling 9hours by plane. Trust me it’s worth it!

you as our wedding photographers very easy. Over months of correspondence (all the way from Australia!) leading up to our wedding in Hawaii, we talked on and off about all-things-wedding and you were a big part in creating such excitement about our big day. When we finally met on the day of our wedding, it couldn't have been more perfect. A beautiful husband and wife team there capturing us becoming husband and wife! You fit right in to our wedding party as if you were guests, making us look like rockstars along the way! You captured us and our entire day and our babies perfectly, Brad a natural with helping tame our cheeky one-year-old son too! Bonus! All of our family and friends couldn't stop raving about how awesome and professional you were. Our wedding day was magical on many levels, and you guys were a big part of this. We didn't want the day to end and we didn't want to say goodbye! I still get happy tears when I look through our wedding photo gallery, the photos are so beautiful, and the most amazing quality, I can't recommend Keani and Brad enough for their talent, services and friendship too. Thank you a million times over.

ani and Brad are personable and sweet. They were able to accommodate our short notice engagement shoot and made my first photo shoot comfortable and seamless. My fiancé and I will forever remember these moments. We recently received some photos of our shoot and we are so in love! I cannot believe we had thought twice about doing engagement photos, it was worth it and the memories are priceless. We cannot wait for the remaining photos! We highly recommend the Bakula’s 🙌

portfolio leads you to believe but, more importantly, theyre upliftingly positive, sincerely loving, mindlowingly hardworking, and as comfortable as hanging out with longtime friends. My husband and his family have limited English language skills but not only did they not worry about that but both Keani and Brad just jumped right in, making everyone comfortable and smiley! At the time, I was a little stressed and couldn't make as thorough a photo list as I originally wanted to. Not a problem at all. They didn't need my list. They did better than any list I could've come up with. We received our photos last week and I am legit still swooning over them daily... the posed ones, the backgrounds, and the candids, equally. SO GORGEOUS. If you want to work with a couple who is highly responsive, have big hearts and unbelievable work ethics, feel like beloved friends, and make it so weeks later your wedding guests still mention how amazing your photographers were, your search ends here.

re. My boyfriend and I had never taken professional pictures before and had no idea what to expect, but after meeting this awesome duo, we knew they would do everything they could to get perfect photos. They are sweet, funny, and most importantly, authentic. No matter the unexpected weather, terrain, or lighting, Keani and Brad gave us a once in a lifetime experience that we will cherish forever, while capturing pure, breathtaking photos. If you are searching for photographers who will get you laughing, create a genuine relationship with you, and deliver beautiful, real pictures that you can hold on to forever, they are your people! I cannot express this enough, the experience they gave us was enough for me to give them the highest recommendation possible, do yourself a favor and BOOK THEM!

you. The pictures and the video are perfect and we can’t wait to share with our children one day. I am especially happy to still be in contact with Keani and can’t wait for our next shooting somewhere around the world!