wedding in Waianae Hawaii
Photographing weddings is kind of a dream like experience for me. I always wanted to have a beautiful wedding - a day where I could be a princess and promise myself to the love of my life. However when I unexpectedly got pregnant I found myself getting married by proxy in a courtroom in Texas with my mom, a judge and a piece of paper.... and I was wearing a sweatshirt and jeans!
I may have been in Texas when I got married, but I was born and raised here on Oahu. Both of my parents are very artistic. My father in particular was heavily into photography and we often had a makeshift darkroom set up somewhere in the house. Maybe I love photography now so much because I always wanted to play with the camera when I was a kid and was never allowed to!
Some people photograph weddings because it's lucrative, but their heart is somewhere else. I, on the other hand, photograph weddings because I LOVE it. There is nothing else I'd rather photograph (except perhaps for my beautiful and amazing son).
My goal is not only to help people archive their memories in a way that's friendly to our planet, but to capture the beauty of their lives and to give tribute to the soul within them. I truly enjoy what I do and I hope to work with you soon.
Photos from left to right by David Leung and Ryan Kerns
Photography doesn't seem like it uses that many recources, but the recources that it does use can be very destructive to the earth. Personally I'm very conscious of the environment and it was only natural to extend that mindset into my photography.
Here are some of the things that differentiate me from other photographers:
*All photos are delivered electronicly - no printed proofs
*Any archiving is done on gold dvds which last a lifetime and do not need to be replaced
*Albums are all created with companies that are eco-friendly
*I use rechargable batteries for my electronics
*Hybrid transportation is used.
*Minimizing use of paper - mostly everything is done electronicly.
*All advertising is done online - no print ads
*Business Products and printing are either produced locally or produced by eco-friendly vendors.
*A commitment to the environment which is reflected in my personal life.
Of course all of this is just a starting point. In the future I hope to power all of my electronics off of solar, integrate carbon offsetting, get green certification through the state of Hawaii and find even more ways to go green.
If you have any suggestions please feel free to send them my way. Let's all work together to help our earth!
Half day $875 - includes 5-6 hours on location and at least 360 edited photos. 6 edited photos delivered the next day.
All day $1225 - includes photography from sunrise to midnight and at least 60 edited photos per hour of photography. 9 edited photos delivered the next day.
The Everything Option $1525 - includes 8x8 album with 30 sides, and all day coverage with at least 60 edited photos per hour. 12 edited photos delivered the next day. Available for in person conferencing.
The Fully Loaded Package $2550 - includes 11x14 or 12x12 two toned leather flush mount album with 40 sides, engagement session, 25 save the date cards, photo guestbook, post wedding fashion shoot and all day coverage with at least 60 edited photos per hour. 12 edited photos delivered the next day. Available for in person conferencing.
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All options include full sized, high resolution and edited photos delivered through an online proofing site as well as availability for video conferencing.
Beautiful eco-friendly flush mount albums are a must to add on to which ever option you choose. These handcrafted books will keep your memories safe for a lifetime.
Second photographers of superb quality are available as well.
If you have any questions or you'd like to meet me in person or book me for an event please feel free to call me at 808.391.3622. Or you can also E-mail me at info_erinparis.com
