Aloha, I'm Carena!

I have been a freelance photographer, artist and business owner for 20 years. I’m based in Kaua’i, and have been living throughout the Hawaiian Islands for over 10 years. II enjoy working for a wide range of clients from inter-island to the mainland for breathtaking destination weddings, romantic sunsets, big waves, and dreamy photography under the sea.

I am truly blessed to be doing what I love in paradise and getting to connect with so many amazing humans like you!

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY STYLE?

I shoot a combination of documentary-style photography and posed portraiture. I want to tell the story of your session, capturing genuine moments and candid interactions, with a few posed close-ups in-between. I can give as little or as much direction as you want, most of my clients ask for some direction throughout the shoot. The end result is a blended collection of candid and posed portraits of your experience.

WHAT'S YOUR BACKGROUND

My passions for photography started in 2008, working as a staff photographer for ASG (Surfer, Surfing, Skateboarder Magazines) where I captured creative content for skate, surf and snow events throughout Oregon & Southern California. This led to a college career in Photojournalism, sports media, graphic design, and film photography at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa.

WHAT DO YOU DO IN YOUR PERSONAL TIME?

In my spare time, I enjoy un-plugging, traveling, surfing, free-diving, hiking and going on adventures around the island. I also work as an artist for several fine art galleries throughout Hawaii, so I am usually creating art behind the scenes too!

Mahalo for your love and continued support!

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WHAT PREVIOUS CLIENTELE HAVE YOU WORKED WITH?

  • 1Hotels
  • Anaheim Mighty Ducks
  • Los Angeles Angels
  • Fashion Island: Style Week OC
  • Canoe & Kayak Magazine
  • Kaleo Newspaper
  • LA Confidential
  • Avidya Collective Change
  • Gooseberry Intimates
  • Stoked on Life Sunglasses
  • ASG/Surfer, Surfing, Skateboarder Magazine
  • Surfrider Foundation
  • John Kelly Awards
  • Surfer Poll Awards
  • Pasadena Rose Bowl
  • Grove of Anaheim
  • Four Seasons Resort
  • Royal Sonesta Resort
  • Turtle Bay Resort
  • Mauna Lani Resort
  • Royal Kona Resort
  • Bacara Resort Ritz Carlton
  • Newport Coast Fashion Island
  • San Diego Convention Center
  • Center Club
  • Waikiki Convention Center
  • Royal Hawaiian Hotel
  • The Republik
  • Pacific Amphitheater
  • and more...