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!
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...