5 out of 5 stars and 77 reviews
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(77)Best of Weddings (5x).Oahu, Kauai, Maui, and the Big Island, + available to travel
$800 starting price
About this vendor
from breathtaking portraits to the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moments in between, let’s tell your story in a way that is uniquely you. you know those belly laughs that take your breath away? how about those tender forehead kisses that make your heart melt? and the way the love of your life grabs you tight and pulls you in close? we will document it all! and we will do it all by turning moments into memories you can hang on your wall and revisit forever. this season of life will come and go, but through the images we take, you’ll be able to relive these powerful feelings for decades to come.
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Business Attributes
- Black-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Drone
- Printed Enlargements
- Same-Day Edits
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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I had an amazing experience with Mersadi for my engagement photoshoot!
Despite the cloudy weather on the day of our shoot, Mersadi worked her magic and turned it into a beautiful session, capturing stunning photos that exceeded our expectations. Her ability to adapt and make the most of any situation truly highlights her talent and professionalism.
She made the entire process smooth, efficient, and incredibly comfortable, allowing us to enjoy the moment without any stress.
I would highly recommend Mersadi to anyone considering her as their photographer—she is truly exceptional!
Mersadi and her team are INCREDIBLE!!! Hands down the best team I’ve worked with so far in the wedding industry. Our trip to Hawaii in September was planned in March then we got engaged in June and knew we wanted to do something intimate for now. I researched for a bit trying to find a perfect elopement package that had full planning and photography. I stumbled across Mersadi’s social media and website. Needless to say, I fell in love with the aesthetic. I reached out and received a response within 48 hours which was amazing! The details were gathered, I chose to work with her team (she was not in Hawaii the week of the wedding), and contract was signed! I sent her a link to a Pinterest board for my vision and man did she make it come to life!!! It was so easy working with her; she was on top of any obstacle that came up with several options to compensate. Our elopement quickly went from 4 guests to 9 guests but it was completely okay. She worked very well with the adjustment. Her packages and extra add ons are very budget friendly!! If you can’t work with her the day of, don’t worry, she still has her hand in the mix!! You will be well taken care of as a bride and literally not worry about a single thing. The team and vendors she has are a dream!!! This was the best decision! Make the jump and reach out!!
Booking our engagement photos with Mersadi Olson was seamless! From start to finish they made me feel special and asked all the right questions to pair me up with the perfect photographer.
We were traveling from far away and she was very responsive when it got closer to the date about timing and location.
Our photographer, Tiare was super sweet and very patient!! I am not super comfortable behind the camera and she made the whole experience fun and relaxing.
I would highly recommend them for any type of photography event!
Mersadi was amazing! She tailored the whole experience perfectly. Superb communication leading up to event and was transparent about everything. She made us feel super comfortable during the photo session. Not to mention, the photos were incredible. Would work with her 1 million times over.
My husband and I booked with Mersadi during our babymoon for maternity photos, and it was honestly the best experience we could have hoped for! Everything was seamless, from the booking itself to the day of. She communicated extremely well throughout, and even coordinated a last minute location change to accommodate us better due to time constraints. At the shoot, she made us feel so comfortable and gave great direction, making for amazing photos - even with some inclement weather. She is truly the best!
Beautiful photos, inconsistent communication.
We were beyond thrilled with the incredible work of Mersadi Olson and her team. They captured every moment with such artistry and precision, creating memories that we will cherish for a lifetime. Their professionalism and attention to detail were truly remarkable, and they made us feel comfortable and at ease throughout our entire elopement. From the stunning portraits to the candid and aesthetic shots, every image and video exceeded our expectations. We can’t thank them enough for their work and dedication in preserving the magic of our special day. You guys were exactly what we were looking for! Highly recommended without hesitation!
Absolutely love Mersadi! I had the pleasure of working with her for our engagement and baby announcement photos, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Her creativity shines through every shot, capturing moments with an incredible eye for detail. Her communication skills made the process smooth, and her friendly and personable nature put us at ease during the shoots. What truly sets her apart is the passion she brings to her work, telling our story through each captivating image. I highly recommend her for anyone seeking a photographer who goes above and beyond to create beautiful memories.
My fiance and I absolutely loved working with Mersadi! We hired her to do our engagement photos. From the beginning, she was a joy to talk to and very responsive if we had any questions. The shoot was fun and she made us both feel at ease in front of the camera. She was also incredibly efficient and made sure we got photos at the different locations we requested. When we got our gallery back, my fiance and I were blown away. The photos were gorgeous!!! Mersadi is truly talented--amazing photographer and gorgeous editing style. I highly highly recommend her.
I cannot say enough good things about Mersadi as our photographer. My husband and I eloped on Kauai, and with just the two of us there, we let her call the shots on where to go — 1000% the right move because our entire photo gallery absolutely blew me away. She captured us perfectly and helped make this the most perfect day in every way. We had 4 hours with her, which flew by but was plenty of time to squeeze in a variety of locations and even made it possible for us to experience parts of the island we otherwise wouldn't have made it to. She's insanely talented, so much fun, and got our gallery to us faster than anyone I know has ever gotten their wedding photos. If you're getting married on Hawaii, you absolutely HAVE to work with Mersadi!!
Mersadi was absolutely amazing!!! I reached out to her via Instagram for a last minute engagement session because my fiancé got deployment orders a few days after he proposed and we wanted pictures before he left a week later. Mersadi messaged me back right away, we scheduled a shoot for three days later, and I got the engagement photos of my dreams!! She was so helpful with picking a location, outfits, posing, and bringing the pictures in my head to life. Her website made the scheduling/payment/planning process so easy and smooth. She is so knowledgeable about photography, professional, and not to mention, so beyond sweet! Amazing experience.
Mersadi is AMAZING! My partner and I decided to have a very last minute elopement, and Mersadi communicated everything we needed in the short time leading up to our day. She knew exactly how to capture our ceremony perfectly. We aren’t the most comfortable people in front of the camera, but Mersadi guided us and captured so many amazing photos. If you are looking for a photographer, my advice is to book Mersadi NOW!
I told Mersadi I was very nervous and never had professional photos taken of me before. She & her team helped direct me & got me to laugh which got me feeling so much more comfortable. Thanks to her, my photos and video turned out so amazing!
My wife and I worked with Mersadi and Jay on our elopement photo and video. In retrospect we feel this is one of the most wise choice we have made - they are patient and attend all details throughout the process. We have got the photos and cannot be more satisfied about the quality.
Mersadi and her team did an excellent job with our photo shoot in Maui. Her professionalism, positivity and communication were outstanding. The final photos were amazing! Fantastic job!
Mersadi is truly the most incredible photographer to work with. She will go above and beyond to make sure you have the best experience and photos. I came to her asking what she thought about photographing our engagement on a cliff at 5am and then our elopement literally the next day, and she was all over it. She gave us the best proposal spot ideas as well as brought us champagne and leis. She then got our engagement photos back to us within 3 HOURS!!!! The next day her and Jay came to shoot our elopement and I had forgotten my mints as well as my mascara. She drove to 2 stores on the way to make sure she got everything that I had forgotten. I 1000% recommend doing the full service package with her. It will make your life so much easier in the planning process as well as be a stress reliever. One of my favorite things about my experience with olson photography was that Mersadi got back to my emails within a few hours every single time. I had so many problems trying to contact vendors that would take days or never respond at all. This was so nice to actually be able to speak with her and get things worked out all within a day. My husband and I had the best experience with Olson Photography. I will now be coming back to Hawaii so she can photograph all of my major life events! I cannot recommend them enough, you will not regret choosing Olson Photography!!!!
Mersadi has been so awesome to work with, from our initial interviews to the day-of, to final delivery. I love that she took the time to get to know us and get a sense of what was important to us beforehand. I think that was clutch for the day-of, when everyone (especially our mothers) had requests for different photos. She stayed flexible enough to accommodate those requests but also stayed focused on what we wanted. When we wanted to take advantage of a break in rain and extend our beach photo time, she did that and got the most amazing shots. She also coached us through everything in a way that we were able to be candid and goofy but still get stunning photos. Then, she delivered our preview gallery faster than we expected and the full gallery blew our minds. I wish I lived in Hawaii so I could hire for every big moment!
MERSADI IS A DREAM. The idea of eloping was a little scary at first, but Mersadi and her team exceeded our expectations in every way and stage of the process, and if we could do it all over again, we wouldn't change a thing. I am so glad I trusted them with everything. We were blown away by Mersadi's exceptional professionalism, creativity, talent, and care from start to finish. We just had to SHOW UP. Booking her Hawaii elopement photo + video package was our best decision. She took care of everything, including finding the breathtaking locations, photography, video (AMAZING VIDEO), coordinating to find the perfect flowers, hair, makeup, and setting up the most romantic and elegant picnic for us. Our day was PERFECT, thanks to them!
My husband and I are shy/introverts, but spending hours with Mersadi and Jay felt like we were hanging out with our friends- that is how comfortable they make you feel every minute! They made us feel safe and at ease. They truly bring the laid-back, fun-loving, tropical sensibility to any celebration.
No one else is better in the business, and we're eternally grateful we found them! LOOK NO FURTHER. BOOK THEM NOW!!
Thank you, Mersadi and Jay, for capturing the best day of our lives!!! <3
Stephanie + Gilbert
Mersadi was amazing! Together with my Fiance, Mersadi pulled off the perfect proposal and captured the moment beautifully. Since posting the pictures via social media, several of my friends have reached out to say how wonderful the photos turned out. Mersadi knows how to capture the best angles, especially for a couple who is a little camera-shy! If you want gorgeous photos, you should definitely reach out to Mersadi!
My fiancé and I did long distance for 20 months while he was stationed in Hawaii. We booked Mersadi to do an engagement session before he left the island. Mersadi was very flexible and able to fit us in within a weeks time. She suggested locations and what to wear as well. We ended up shooting at a wonderful spot on the westside that had so many different backgrounds. My fiancé was not too keen on taking the engagement photos at first, but Mersadi helped pose us and made us feel at ease. It was a fun session and the photos turned out beautiful! If we come back to the island, we would definitely book a shoot with her! She's fun, upbeat and great behind the camera. You definitely will not regret booking any form of photography with Mersadi! If we were getting married in Oahu, we'd definitely see if she could shoot our wedding.
Mersadi’s talent is one of a kind. She photographed my fiancé and I for our engagement photos in Maui. From the moment we arrived at our shoot we were having legitimate FUN. It felt like reconnecting with an old friend, and Mersadi’s light hearted personality melted our nerves away. The photos that she captured absolutely BLEW us away. She somehow found a way to display our relationship perfectly, and each image feels like a little capsule of our love. Not to mention that she got us a sneak peak super quickly and over delivered on our images. If you get a chance to work with Mersadi, TAKE IT. Our experience couldn’t have been more positive and we will treasure our photos forever.
If you are looking for outstanding quality, service, and an all around genuine person, look no further than Mersadi! She went above and beyond for our wedding day in June 2021 at Moli'i Gardens at Kualoa Ranch. Mersadi also took my engagement pictures in Hawaii as well. She was efficient, punctual, friendly, professional, and a wonderful person to rely on! Coming from California to Hawaii for a destination wedding, Mersadi went far beyond her role of wedding photographer for me. She gave me endless recommendations for other vendors and more. Mersadi has such a unique gift of truly capturing a couple's love on their wedding days, elopements, engagements, and so much more! As someone who believes they are awkward taking pictures, Mersadi has a way of making you feel comfortable behind the camera. I truly could not recommend Mersadi more, she is truly a talent that should not go unnoticed. She is a gem of a human being that I am blessed to know and stay connected with. Thank you Mersadi! -Brooke & Christian Meng ❤️
We had the pleasure of having Amanda, one of Mersadi's associates, do you engagement shoot. The experience was wonderful! Amanda was super helpful in giving us tips for posing, giving us ample time to change, and overall, we had so much fun! Mersadi was awesome with communication, coordinating the logistics up to the event. AND THE PHOTOS TURNED OUT TO BE MAGICAL! The vibe, the warmth in teh photos, it was PERFECT! 10/10 would recommend!
Mersadi is a Gem! My Fiance and I booked a photoshoot at our favorite spot on the Island. We thought we would look "awkward" but Mersadi made the process fun and simple as she guided us through the entire process :) The photos came out better than we could have hoped for.
When I first inquired about pictures she asks about an all about you to get to know you and see if you’re a great fit and then she responds to you asks questions and gets to know you as a couple with your spouse and then she sends over a contract which lays out all the information and it was so easy to sign and put the deposit down. So easy!
I really loved how quick and responsive she is to any questions you may have and she even gave us a guide on what to wear. She has clear communication throughout and I felt really comfortable knowing if I had any other questions or inquiries she would answer right away.
At first I felt really uncomfortable getting pictures taken (because I feel awkward in front of the camera) but she made it so much fun and the shots were absolutely incredible. She is an incredible photographer and her work speaks for itself. I loved getting to know her 1:1 during the photos and having a blast with my spouse.
After the shoot she was quick to send us our photos to select the ones we wanted and it was such an easy and fast process! I recommend her to everybody!! It was such a great experience and we get to cherish these beautiful photos for forever.
Mahalo!!
Mersadi and Jay were the best photo and video duo! I always enjoyed my talks with Mersadi leading up to the wedding, then on the wedding day she was always calm, cool, and on top of everything! I used to do photography myself, so I was super picky with finding a photographer, and immediately I fell in love with Mersadi’s work and how awesome of a person she is. She captures moments in such a journalistic approach, while also making the couple feel like models on their special day. You spend your whole day with your photographer and it’s important you and your partner get along with them. By the end of the day, my husband and I felt like we were reconnecting with old friends (with Mersadi and Jay) because they are just so down to earth and easy to get along with. As someone who’s always been behind the camera, I am terrible at being a “model” and Mersadi was always on top of adjusting my hair, giving me options with my hair styles and bouquet, and giving me posing techniques. Then as a huge bonus was the next day we got over 60 sneak peek photos! I couldn’t believe the turn around on those. We cannot wait for the full set and video, but based on what we already have, I know it’s going to be amazing. We hope to work again with Mersadi the next time we find ourselves in Hawaii. She and Jay are an amazing duo. Make sure you hire them, it’ll be the best decision you make!
Mersadi & Jay we’re amazing to work with. An elopement has its challenges as there is no friends/family to help with touch up’s, carrying your stuff, the little things you don’t think about! They helped with everything and made the day flow seamlessly. We enjoyed chatting with them and the photos could not of came out any more perfect. I’ve received endless compliments on their work from family and friends.
There is a reason there is nothing but five star reviews here. Mersadi and Jay are the DREAM TEAM. They photographed and filmed our micro wedding/elopement on the Big Island this year. Mersadi has a talent for capturing the raw and genuine moments. Jay can make a master film out of the most awkward of couples (🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️). The only thing I’m disappointed about is that we can’t hang out with them every day. They made us feel like family and friends from the moment we met them. I can’t recommend them enough!!
It's hard to put into words the magic of Mersadi, but simply put... SHE. IS. AMAZING. My husband and I are definitely awkward in front of the camera and aren't always the most photogenic, but it was really important to us to capture the day. Mersadi put us right at ease and was so easy to work with. We felt like we could completely be ourselves and all of her directions were seamless and natural. And can I just say… the final pictures were INCREDIBLE!!! Seriously in love with her work, and I honestly can’t stop scrolling through them! As a note we also decided to do the photo + videography package and that was probably one of the best decisions. It made everything so easy to coordinate, and we didn’t have to worry about a thing! Mersadi and Jay were on it, and they are truly an incredible team. Their energy was just awesome to be around, and it was so nice to have them both there throughout the day.
I 100% can say it was an absolute privilege to having them capture our day!
Mersadi is the best. She truly cares about capturing the best of your special day. She is sweet and caring. She showed up on time and ready to go. She was there every step of the way during the ceremony and capturing special moments that I wasnt even aware of until i saw the pictures. shes amazing!. She will work with you whatever your situation. I had postponed my wedding three times in Hawaii during covid and ended up back in California. She traveled to California to take my pictures. That told me alot about her work ethic and made me love her that much more. Do not think twice about hiring her for your special day... trust me
Mersadi Olsen Photography and Video was Amazing! I am writing this review having only seen the preview of my daughter's wedding photos....they are that good! The rich colors Mersadi caught in these photos is un like any wedding photo I've seen before. Not only are the photos amazing....her and her husband (who shot the video....which I haven't seen yet) are so nice! They blended right in and talked to a lot of the guests. Everyone loved them! We had canceled the year before (due to Covid) but they flew out this year to Santa Cruz, CA. The wedding was AGAIN canceled by the wedding venue the night before, due to weather, and pushed to another venue by our wonderful wedding planner. Mersadi and her husband showed up the next day at the new venue ready to go. They were easy to work with and professional! I would highly recommend them both!
Mersadi was INCREDIBLE. On booking, she's very professional - straight forward and to the point. Gives you the information you need and helps you to mold the type of day you want. She is thorough and detail oriented, and very responsive to messages as well.
Our biggest concern was that we do not feel very comfortable in front of a camera and we didn't want that to show up in the photos. Mersadi made us feel comfortable, cracked jokes, and gave clear instructions, so all of the picture taking went very smoothly. And the pictures turned out amazing! Very unique looking, with deep colors and contrast. I really enjoyed working with her. Would definitely hire her again, without a doubt!!!!!!
We reached out to Mersadi for engagement photos once we had a last minute change of plans to our Maui trip. She was so responsive, quick, and accommodating. She set us up with one of her associate photographers, Thais, who is the sweetest person! She gave us great directions and made us feel 100% less awkward than we normally feel. WOW our pictures turned out amazing!! We can't wait to use them for our guest book!
My review is way overdue!! Mersadi is an outstanding photographer. She brings so much joy and beauty in the work she does and it is really reflected in the photos. I remember browsing through different photographer Instagram pages and the moment I came across hers I knew she was the one! Planning a wedding is already stressful enough, but she made it so easy when we had to make sudden changes to our wedding plans due to the pandemic. She even travelled to the Central Coast region of California in short notice (within 6 weeks) when we had to make sudden location changes (originally planned in Kauai). Can I add that she photographed my wedding on HER birthday?! She's amazing and you won't regret choosing her as your photographer. Her husband did the videography and it was so much fun working with both of them together. Nothing about their work felt staged. Their work is a dream. What a duo!
Mersadi is the perfect mix of professional and personality. She is your number one hype person but also can help you build the perfect timeline. She makes you feel like a million bucks, she doesn’t miss a single detail. Receiving our gallery made my heart so happy with so many moments I would have forgotten if she hadn’t been there. She is the best choice we made in wedding planning. We hope to work with her for the rest of our life events because she’s just that good!!
Mersadi Olson is the GOAT of photography!!! From her Artistry, Craft and ability to use nature to capture the Essence and Elegance of her subject is PHENOMENAL. I shared with her my vision for my 35th Birthday photo shoot and Mersadi delivered. Her knowledge of the island and beautiful location chosen for my session had me in AWE. The direction and guidance she provided along with her sweet spirit during the shoot made way for us to capture some of the most Amazing shots and allowed me to put my insecurities behind me. Previously, I have done quite a few photo shoots but this by far was truly special and Mersadi's talent with imagery made it a GREAT EXPERIENCE with Spectacular results!
Mersadi photographed a sunset engagement shoot for us on our trip in Maui and she was so amazing!!! My fiancé was nervous about taking pictures and not knowing how to pose. Right from the start she asked us what music we listen to and put on the best playlist for us! She gave us such good direction to make our pictures look completely natural and not staged at all. The lighting was perfect in every picture and really captures us as a couple. She’s very personable and was so much fun!! We had the best time. You won’t regret booking her!!
YOU WONT REGRET BOOKING Mersadi! Her and her fellow photographers are personable and make you feel very comfortable when taking pictures. We booked her for both our engagement shoot and the wedding, it is worth it! We both enjoyed her and she captured all aspects of us, the goofy, romantic and everything in-between. She even gave us helpful tips with having the wedding in Hawaii and just is a great friend to have.
Mersadi was incredible! We are thrilled that we went with her and couldn't be happier with our decision. She was great to work with and has an easy-going personality that made photo-taking super comfortable. She nailed shot after shot and our photos will forever be a treasure.
Her husband Jay did our videography and we are soooo beyond happy that we decided to add it on. A decision you will definitely never regret! The video turned out amazing and now we get to relive those moments over and over again.
Thank you Mersadi and Jay for perfectly capturing the best day of our lives!
Mersadi Olson and her husband are the best power duo out there! They went above and beyond for our wedding day and provided us with pictures and a wedding day video that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. They really know how to capture the most beautiful moments and work so well together! All I can say is WOW! I was so hesitant on spending extra for a videographer but if you’re questioning it here is your answer JUST DO IT! Forever grateful for Mersadi and her husband. They are true artists!
Mersadi is incredible. She’s so easy to work with and she literally makes you feel like you’re best friends. Our pictures were everything we could have dreamed of. Absolutely beautiful. She’s so talented and I’m so happy with what we got as a result of her coaching us along the way. Thank you times a million Mersadi!!!
Mersadi was amazing and her work is incredible! She helped me through planning my proposal in Maui and was extremely fast in providing us with some photos to share with our friends/family. I really appreciated her flexibility and willingness as I constantly pivoted and changed plans with her. She deserves even more than 5 stars!
We LOVE our photos, thank you Mersadi!!!
When my fiancé proposed to me, I was super surprised and to be honest, not well prepared to have photos take of me. But Mersadi and her husband have a magic touch and made me and him look incredible! You know how in your mind you imagine your photos to come out a certain way, so you buy clothes and put on make up, but for some reason it just isn't right? These two will help any modeling newbies to look natural, relaxed, and most importantly gorgeous. They also have this calming presence so even though my mind was racing a mile a minute, the photos came out sooo beautiful. They even helped my fiancé plan the location, timing, and helped him get some last minute stuff for the shoot!
Mersadi was amazing! Captured the look I was going for and was so fun to work with!
This was our first photoshoot ever. Mersadi made us feel so comfortable! She was fun, energetic, and easy to work with! My fiancé and I visited Maui, Hawaii for my birthday and loved it so much that we decided to try to set up an engagement shoot on a whim. I checked out Mersadi's instagram&website and absolutely loved her style, emailed her asap, and she replied quickly. She knew we were dying for a shoot (since our previous engagement shoots were cancelled back at home) and was able to do it so last minute which I thought was awesome. Photos turned out amazing and I highly recommend setting up a shoot with her!! <3
Mersadi is an amazing photographer and a wonderful person. It was our first experience doing a photo shoot, and she was super helpful and made us feel very comfortable and confident in front of the camera.
We received a lot of great pictures and can’t stop starring at them ! 😍
Thank you, Mersadi, you are so talented and you made our trip to Hawaii unforgettable 🥰
You're probably reading this review because you're thinking about booking Mersadi. This is your sign from above... book her now! We absolutely scored in being able to book Mersadi with our elopement date being less than one week out. We were coming from out of state and Mersadi jumped in and was extremely helpful with helping plan our day. She assisted with everything from location to make up artist recommendations and flowers (she even handled the ordering/transaction/pick-up!). Very easy to communicate with and such a fun and playful personality. We can't stop looking at our pics over here.
We booked Mersadi for a couples photo session and she went above and beyond! She found the perfect spot to take the photos and made my husband and I feel so comfortable. Her website/booking system is also very user-friendly and everything from inquiring about photos to payment was easy. We now have amazing sunset photos and a new friend!
Mersadi feels more like a friend to me than photographer! She was someone I knew I had to have be a part of my wedding the moment we met! And her and her husband didn’t disappoint. She takes amazing photos, makes you feel beautiful, but also is there to have your back and be there for whatever you need <3 I would get married all over again just to spend a day shooting with them!
Mersadi is an incredible photographer that not only manages to take beautiful shots but also makes you feel super comfortable during the shoot. She has a very bubbly, positive, and fun-loving attitude that easy to vibe with. She knows the best locations to take her clients for absolutely breathtaking backgrounds. Her photos tell stories and don't feel forced or posed. We could not have asked for a better photographer for our couple shoots or our wedding. We absolutely love Mersadi and cannot recommend anymore more for your next shoot.
Mersadi is an absolute GEM. Not only will she be your personal hype woman while shooting, but she is so thoughtful and intentional with her photography. Your photos will be so unique, so personal, and so full of love. If you’re nervous at all or are uncomfortable posing, don’t worry, she will guide you through it. And on top of ALL OF THIS, she will get your photos back to you quickly. 10000/10 recommend booking with her. I hope to shoot with her again soon :)
If you are a new bride and scrolling through photographer after photographer trying to find the right one...STOP SEARCHING! I would trust Mersadi with my big day time and time again. She provided my engagement photos, elopement (thanks COVID) photos & video, and is currently booked for our big celebration next year. Mersadi is the best at capturing your day in the most natural way possible. There are no awkward/stiff poses, but rather she guides you with prompts that end up showing off true laughter and love between you and your partner. She has been unbelievable accommodating through our multiple date changes and helped us plan literally EVERY detail of our dream elopement when all else failed. I promise you that booking her for your wedding will be one of the best decisions you make in the whole planning process!
Mersadi is freaking amazing!! She did such a great job of capturing every emotion on the big day in such a beautiful way. She has the most incredible spirit and personality that makes it so easy to click with and fully trust. Her work speaks for itself and was absolutely stunning! I’m so so so grateful that we had chosen Mersadi as our photographer and that we will have so many incredible photos to look back on.
There’s no way I could fully describe our experience with Mersadi and do it justice, but simply put she’s an incredibly talented photographer with the kindest heart and most down to earth soul. She creates pure magic and our sunset session and wedding pictures are my most favorite photos I’ve ever had. I stumbled upon Mersadi on social media, and her art was beautiful of course, but it was after talking to her and seeing just how easy going and kind she was, that sealed the deal for us. We actually had never been to Hawaii, so planning our destination wedding to a place we had never been to and finding the right people, was a daunting task for sure. Mersadi not only understood what we wanted and hoped for, but shared the same ideals. She made our photo session so easy, light and fun by hyping us up and making us laugh and through that, created the most breathtaking photos. She captured our wedding, the emotions of that day and the essence of who we are as a couple so beautifully. She goes above and beyond for people and truly has the best intentions of making these life moments unforgettable. Choosing her as our photographer is one of the best decisions we’ve ever made and I can’t thank her enough.
From the moment I messaged Mersadi I
knew she was the photographer for us. It was like talking to a friend I had known for years. She was so lovely and easy to talk to, and always replied quickly. She was also happy to help with any other questions I had about our wedding day.
Mersadi, thank you so much for everything you did for us. I was a little worried about how our photos would turn out because we are both so awkward but our photos are stunning and I love every single one of them. You are one talented lady and such a beautiful soul.
Thank you so much
Mr & Mrs Te Whaiti
So how can I put more stars in the rating? Because she’s in a league of her own!
Seriously, choosing Mersadi as our wedding & engagement photographer was the BEST decision I made in planning my wedding. She made each of our sessions, personal, comfortable and so much fun. She captured my husbands and I’s personalities, took breathtaking candids and all my good angles. She’s so accommodating and will go to any lengths in providing the absolute best work.
The day of our engagement shoot she treaded a four mile hike uphill, last minute notice, at 4 am to capture our sunrise shoot, not one complaint!
Her down to earth and amazing vibe is everything!
She is a true artist and professional, she worked hand and hand with my wedding coordinator & videographer exuding amazing teamwork. She made my life so easy on both my wedding day and the day of our engagement shoot. She made every timeline, helped my bridesmaids, made my family feel important and completely felt part of our family during the celebrations.
Don’t know how to pose or too scared to relax in front of the camera? No worries, Mersadi genuinely and whole heartedly makes you feel so beautiful and becomes your personal hype man. My husband tenses up whenever a camera’s around but with Mersadi behind it, he completely puts his wall down and has fun.
Not only that, but her website is so beautiful and easy to navigate. I love that she asked me to fill out a questionnaire to get to know my husband and I personally. The questionnaire was quick to fill out & understandable, it made me feel like we were both on the same page and shared the same vision.
She read my mind and understood what memories I wanted to cherish forever, captured it and made it 1000000 times better than I could of ever imagined.
Honestly speaking from the heart, best decision I made and we’re forever grateful for all her hard work and extra care she put into our wedding.
MERSADI IS A GIFT FROM HEAVEN!! Mersadi was super helpful from the very beginning. As I was planning this wedding alone, she jumped in to help guide me through the process and answer any questions I had. From creating a timeline and coordinating with vendors, I should've called her my co-wedding planner. As you can tell from her Instagram and website, she is all about photography and makes it look SO easy. I had booked her for 8 hours including the "get ready" stage, ceremony, dinner, sparkler entrance, speeches and cake cutting and she did not fail to capture every moment. I absolutely love all my candid photos from the day as she was so calm and laid back through it all. She took charge when needed and was flexible with timing and family requests. She was by far, my favorite vendor to work with and would recommend her to anyone!
Mersadi was amazing! She was so great to work with and she was SO MUCH FUN. I hadn’t met her until my wedding day and she just instantly felt like one of my friends. She knew what she was doing and was very professional as well. I got my pictures back really fast and am obsessed with them! They are perfect. I am so glad that I chose her as my photographer!
There are no words that could fully describe how wonderful Mersadi is. She helped us out so much in planning our Oahu elopement. She helped us choose our location, directed us to vendors-everything! She was so much fun to work with, she helped us feel so comfortable in taking photos. She made our day so special and it shows in our photos! We got married a month ago and I still have people stop me and comment on how beautiful our photos are!
Mersadi is just an amazing photographer. My husband and I were so lucky and thrilled to have had such a talented photographer. She is like the fairy godmother in the photography world. Even weeks after our engagement session and our wedding day, I feel like I relive those moments whenever I see the pictures. The pictures look like a perfect dream copied and pasted onto photographs. Not only is she so talented – but she is the type of person you just want to hang out with on a daily basis. She’s so friendly, down to earth, energetic and full of life! Trust me when I say – every client will have an amazing experience with her.
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